Training offered

The Black Doula Training is proud to be the first Black-owned independent doula training organization in the DMV area. Located in Columbia, Maryland—just 30 minutes from downtown Baltimore—we offer a unique and community-focused approach to doula education. Unlike large corporate training programs, we emphasize a personalized learning experience tailored to Entry Level Students, OB nurses, medical professionals, and aspiring doulas. Our curriculum is designed to empower participants with comprehensive knowledge about physiological birth and effective strategies for navigating medicalized birth scenarios.

Summary of qualifications

Nikita Johnson brings over five years of homebirth experience, including three years as a Homebirth Assistant and Student Midwife. Prior to this, she spent six years as a Certified Obstetrics Surgical Technologist, gaining extensive hospital-based labor and delivery experience before retiring from that role. Since 2019, she has been a highly regarded birth rights doula in the DMV area, known for her assertive advocacy and commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of the Western healthcare system. ? Nikita leverages her extensive education, clinical experience, and industry expertise to strategically train and empower doulas while expanding maternal health opportunities across the DMV region. As a visionary entrepreneur, she has developed a dynamic business model that integrates her midwifery practice with a comprehensive doula training and placement pipeline. Her model is designed to cultivate highly skilled, professional doulas who are not only trained under her guidance but also positioned to serve within her doula agency. These doulas provide exceptional support to clients across all birthing environments—including home births, birth centers, and hospitals. In addition to leading operations, Nikita remains actively engaged as a clinical advisor, offering expert insight and consultation to hospital-based doula clients when requested. Her integrated approach ensures continuity of care, professional excellence, and the elevation of perinatal support services throughout the communities she serves.

Style of teaching

The Black Doula Training, LLC is an organization dedicated to empowering individuals through comprehensive doula training programs. Our mission is to provide high-quality education that emphasizes holistic care and evidence-based practices in the field of Maternal-Infant Health. We focus on creating a nurturing environment where aspiring doulas can learn from experienced professionals who are deeply committed to maternal- infant health and reproductive health justice. We have a comprehensive curriculum created by the President of The Black Doula Training. It covers all essential aspects of doula work—from fertility education to postpartum support— ensuring that graduates are fully prepared for their roles. Students learn from professionals with varied backgrounds enriching the educational experience and fosters critical thinking about different approaches to fertility and beyond. Trainees become a part of a supportive community that encourages collaboration among doulas, midwives, and other allied health professionals. Graduates leave with confidence in their skills as advocates for families navigating their journey’s.

Years offering training

5

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