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DONA Certified Postpartum Doula

DONA International

What parents should know

Training in supporting families during the postpartum period with newborn care, breastfeeding support, and adjustment to parenthood.

Coaching is not therapy

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Requirements

Training workshop, postpartum support hours, certification

Also known as

Postpartum DoulaDONA Postpartum

DONA Certified Postpartum Doula is a credential of DONA International. The Parenting Passport is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DONA International. Information on this page is sourced from publicly available materials.

At a glance

Issued by
DONA International
Region
International
Regulation
Not government-regulated
Requirements
Training workshop, postpartum support hours, certification
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