Training offered

As a DONA-approved Birth Doula Trainer, I’ve designed this training to offer a well-rounded foundation rooted in both knowledge and connection. Participants receive comprehensive instruction in: - Introduction to Childbirth - Lactation for Birth Professionals - Optional Basics of Bereavement and Finding Your Doula Advocacy Voice (included in your fee) Whether you’re stepping into birth work for the first time or deepening your understanding, you’ll leave this training with clarity, confidence, and practical skills you can use immediately. You’ll also join a growing network of alumni, a supportive, engaged community of doulas across the country. I continue to offer mentorship and connection after your training ends, because support shouldn’t stop at certification. Flexible scheduling options are available to help you balance your training with work, parenting, or other commitments. My goal is to make the learning process accessible, thorough, and grounded in real-life birth work.

Summary of qualifications

I’ve worked in doula care, combining clinical experience with a deep understanding of how adults learn best. I’m a DONA-approved Birth Doula Trainer and Advanced Certified Doula, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, a Certified Lactation Counselor, and I hold a PhD and MPH in Public Health. I also earned a Master’s in Health Professions Education, which means I’m trained in how to teach other health professionals in ways that are clear, respectful, and practical. In every training, I draw on this blend of lived experience and formal education to create a learning space that makes sense, feels supportive, and prepares doulas for the realities of birth work. Whether you're brand new or shifting your focus, I’ll meet you where you are and help you grow with confidence and care.

Style of teaching

I approach teaching as I do birth work: grounded, respectful, and relationship-centered. Every learner brings unique strengths and questions. I aim to create a welcoming, interactive environment where students feel heard, supported, and challenged in meaningful ways. I use adult learning principles, clear structure, and real-world examples so you can connect what you're learning to what you’ll actually do as a doula. We laugh. We reflect. We practice. The goal is always to build confidence and readiness, not overwhelm. I also stay available after the training, because the transition into birth work doesn’t happen overnight. My teaching is shaped by decades of experience, but I’m always learning, too. That’s part of what makes birth work so lasting: there’s always more to grow into, and always room at the table.

Years offering training

32

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