FAQs
How long does it take to become a certified doula?
Do I have to have children to become a doula?
Upon completion of the Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Certification, will I be prepared for being a doula right away?
Do I have to attend any births to submit for certification?
Yes, there are a total of 3 births required for certification. There are two pathways that a BBA trained doula can take for their certifying births – the first is the traditional pathway, where you attend three births and fill out a birth evaluation form for each. The second pathway is the mentorship pathway, where you will work with your doula trainers through the course of your journey with your clients, from hire to birth.
Does this program help me get clients for the three certifying births?
After completing my certification, will I have to recertify in the future?
I have already trained as a birth doula with another program, but I’m looking for continuing education. Is there a discount for people who have already been through training?
Yes! If you have a previous training/certification as a doula, you may submit proof of such and receive a discount on your training. Please reach out for cost. Additionally, if you submit 5 reviews from past clients, the certifying birth requirement will be waived.
If I train with Birth, Baby! Academy, do I start working with the Empowered Beginnings agency?
No. The trainers do own a doula agency, but Birth, Baby! Academy is a separate entity. Birth, Baby! Academy doulas do not work for Empowered Beginnings
Does Empowered Beginnings welcome birth doulas that train with Birth, Baby! Academy onto their doula team?
Empowered Beginnings is open to having Certified Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doulas join the team, but it is on a case-by-case basis and is not automatic. We encourage new birth doulas to work on their own through their certifying births prior to joining any doula agency, not just ours.