Program at a Glance
Support New Parents as a Certified Doula
Are you passionate about supporting families during one of life’s most transformative moments? As a certified doula, you’ll play a vital role in empowering birthing experiences. Our comprehensive training equips you with the skills to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant parents.
Why Choose Germanna
Learn from our highly qualified educators on how to assist those in their pregnancy journey. Our 6-week program was developed by local healthcare partners to ensure accessible, quality care. You'll learn the ins and outs of childbirth education, lactation support, and how to refer mothers to necessary health and social services.
Career Options
In-Demand Jobs:
- Birth doula
- Postpartum doula
Responsibilities
- Birth Support
- Postpartum Support
- Antepartum Support
- Full-Spectrum Support
- Fertility Support
Workplace
- Hospital Settings
- Birth Centers
- Home Setting
- Virtual/Remote
Additional Opportunities
- Specialization and Advanced Training
- Flourish Care
- Postpartum & Infant Care
- Lactation Consulting
- Bereavement Support
- Fertility & Reproductive Support
- High-Risk Pregnancy Support
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Specialty
- Holistic Services - GentleBirth
- Advanced Doula services
Median Salary
$45,590
Data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2024–2025 estimates)
What You'll Learn
In-Demand Skills:
- Maternal and infant health concepts and approaches
- Lactation guidance and support
- Service coordination and system navigation
- Health promotion and prevention
