Community Birth Doula Training and Certification Program

FOUR SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025 | 8:30 am-5:30 pm | In-Person, Los Angeles County, CA

Learn skills to support pregnant women and persons, provide support during labor and birth and help new parents care for their newborns.

Help prevent maternal mortality and infant mortality. This training meets all the requirements of the State of California Medi-Caid eligibility for doulas working in California with Medi-Cal recipients.

Join us for an exciting in-person event, the Community Birth Doula Training & Certification Program. This program is designed to empower individuals who are passionate about supporting families during childbirth.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested in pregnancy and childbirth, such as:

• Mothers and Grandmothers

• Fatherhood Program Facilitators

• Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga Instructors

• Prenatal & Postpartum Massage Therapists

• Community Health Promoters

• Home Visitors working with pregnant women and infants

• Case Managers working with pregnant women and infants

• Perinatal Health Workers

• CNAs and LVNs and RNs

• Students majoring in public health, nursing, pre-medicine or social work

• Aspiring & student midwives or pre-medical students who want to become OB/GYN or Family Practice physicians

• Must be 18 years of age and a high-school graduate. For best results in this class, some college experience is suggested.

During this comprehensive 32-hour training, you will learn essential skills and knowledge to become a Certified Birth Doula. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a broad scope of topics such as the history of reproductive rights and childbirth, anti-raqcism in maternity care, understanding perinatal health disparities and inequities, cross-cultural communication, labor support techniques, pain medication options and medical interventions, postpartum care of mothers and newborns, supporting breastfeeding, ethics and responsibilities of the doula profession and much, much more.

By attending this program, you will gain hands-on experience, build a supportive community, and develop the confidence to provide compassionate care to expectant families. Whether you are already working in the birth field or starting a new career, this program will equip you with the necessary tools to make a positive impact.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a certified birth doula and make a difference in your community. Register now!

Materials

PowerPoint will be sent prior to the course start and Student Manual and Study Guide and handouts will be provided at the course. Students should bring a laptop or tablet to class for following along with the powerpoint in class.

Tuition

Regular: $1000.00 is the full tuition rate per person. WE DO NOT OFFER INVOICING FOR INDIVIDUALS.

Early Bird Rate: There is an early-bird rate of $850.00 per person.

Group Registration: There is a group discount (4 or more people registering together) of $850.00 per person. This is deal for agencies who would like this course as a staff in-service, or for 4 friends registering together. Contact Cordelia.Hanna@motherbabysupport.net or call (626) 388-2191 ext. 1 to schedule and request an invoice.

Payment Plans: $100.00 required at registration. Contact Training@motherbabysupport.net or call (626) 388-2191 ext. 3 to apply and make payment arrangements. If you fail to make payment in full by deadline you will forfeit your deposit. You may make payments per the signed agreement by entering the amount you wish to pay under "payment plans". IF YOU DO NOT MAKE ALL THE PAYMENTS DEADLINE, YOU WILL BE UNENROLLED FROM THE COURSE, AND YOUR PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

Student Discounts: $750.00 per person. We offer student discounts for student midwives, student nurses, pre-med students, and public health students. Proof of student status should be emailed to: Training@motherbabysupport.net.

BIPOC Scholarships: Scholarships are available for low-income BIPOC persons who can commit to working with HMHBA as a volunteer while obtaining three births for certification over a period of one year. After certification, candidates will be qualified for employment with HMHBA. This is available through application and interview only. Please contact Training@motherbabysupport.net to apply or call (626) 388-2191 ext. 3.This is available through application and interview. Please contact Tai.Carson@motherbabysupport.net to Must Apply Between July 12-September 20, 2025. Candidates will be notified by September 21.

DO NOT REGISTER UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE SCHOLARSHIP. WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE EMAIL LETTING YOU KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED. AT THAT TIME, YOU MAY REGISTER UNDER "BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP". IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE, YOU WILL NOT BE ENROLLED IN THE COURSE.

INSTRUCTORS

Cordelia Hanna, MPH, CHES, ICCE, CLE, CBA, Midwife, Doula & Public Health Educator

Tai Carson, BA, CMA, CPSS, CLE, Retired Midwife

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please look at our website for learner objectives, course agenda, instructor's bios and certification requirements.

CORDELIA HANNA, MPH, CHES, ICCE, CLE, CBA

Principal Course Leader, Curriculum Developer

TAI CARSON, BA, CMA, CPSS, CLE, Retired Midwife

Associate Course Leader

Frequently asked questions

Who will the certification be offered by?

Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization located in Los Angeles.

Are children allowed at this event?

Babies under age 6 months are allowed. Breastfeeding mothers welcome. No babies who are crawling or walking are permitted due to the distraction they may pose.

Are CEUs available?

Yes, if requested in advance. Please email us or call us if you would like CEUs.