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Why Choose DONA International for Doula Training and Certification?

DONA International is one of the longest-established doula organizations, offering birth and postpartum doula certification, a tr…

How to Find and Hire a DONA Certified Doula

DONA International's website provides a Find a DONA Certified Doula directory tool and a How to Hire a Doula guide — these are th…

How to Become a DONA Certified Doula

DONA International offers two main certification paths—Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula—and both follow the same basic sequence: …

What Is a Doula? Birth vs. Postpartum Doula Roles Explained

A doula provides continuous, non-medical support to families through birth and the postpartum period. DONA International, a doula…

What Is DONA International?

DONA International is a doula training and certification organization. Its website serves two main audiences: people who want to …