How do I become a certified doula in Colorado?

HOW TO BECOME A DENVER BIRTH DOULA

  1. TAKE A WORKSHOP. Denver Doula Training offers a comprehensive 19-hour hands-on birth doula training workshop, a full 2 days from 8am to 6pm.
  2. COMPLETE YOUR CERTIFICATION.
  3. CONTINUE GROWING AS A DOULA.

How much is a doula in Colorado?

Doula fees in the Denver metro area range from $700 (newer doulas) to over $1800 for doulas with extensive experience and service packages including additional skills.

Can I train to be a doula?

Nurturing Birth offers three doula training courses for anyone wishing to become a birth and/or postnatal doula.

How do I become a doula online?

The International Doula Institute has a strong focus on doula training as well as breastfeeding education. All education is completed online at your own pace through the IDI education portal. There are no prerequisites to apply to the program, and you have one year to complete the training.

Does Medicaid cover doulas in Colorado?

Most health insurance plans, including Colorado Medicaid, do not cover doulas, which could cost anywhere between $600 to $3,000.

How long is doula training?

4-day
The BirthBliss Doula Academy presents a 4-day doula training course for anyone who wishes to become an antenatal, birth and/or postnatal doula. This course introduces you to the essence of the doula and builds on the foundation of supporting people through trauma informed care.

How much does a doula earn?

Post-natal doulas in Britain generally make between £10-15 an hour. If you work as a birth doula you will be with a mother when she goes into labour and throughout the birth, This could be just a few hours or more than 24 hours!

Is becoming a doula worth it?

Doula work is both satisfying and rewarding. It can also be challenging and emotionally and physically exhausting. There is every opportunity for people in all stages of their life and with all kinds of backgrounds to begin a career as a birth or postpartum doula.