Launch Your Doula Career with Confidence
Become a Professionally Trained, Certified Doula Today
Carrot and Medicaid Approved Training
Immediate Certification
Self Paced
Evidence based
Immediate Career
Certified Postpartum Doula Training
Want to support families in the critical early weeks and months after birth
Are ready to build a professional career in postpartum care
Value practical, evidence-based education
Need flexible, fully online certification
Are committed to building a credible, sustainable practice
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Certified Labor Doula Training
Want to support families through pregnancy and birth
Want to empower families to have a positive pregnancy, birth and postpartum
Are ready to turn that passion into a professional career
Value structured, evidence-based education
Need flexible, fully online certification
Are committed to building a credible, sustainable practice
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Become a certified doula or join one of our many programs to grow your career today! Being a doula is one of the most rewarding and life altering careers! Anna Rodney is the owner of Chicago Family Doulas and Birth & Baby University (BBU). She is a BBU Labor and Postpartum Doula Trainer and Childbirth Educator Trainer. She also offers many extended education opportunities to doulas and other perinatal professionals. BBU trainings are evidence-based, exciting, passionate, and will prepare you for this amazing career! BBU trainings are recognized by Carrot, Maven, Progyny as well as other benefit companies and insurance companies. Anna is an incredibly passionate teacher and would love to share her passion, skills and knowledge with you! Join us today!
“I had such a wonderful experience attending the Labor Doula training course at Arizona Doulas with Anna Rodney. She was extremely warm and welcoming and made sure we were all comfortable throughout the two days. Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches. I would highly recommend taking any and all courses with Anna!” – Angela W.
“Anna’s labor doula class was absolutely amazing. I love how much passion she put in her class and her passion for birth. Even as a birth worker I had so much to learn from her. I’m so happy I decided to take the labor doula class with Anna and would highly recommend it to anyone planning taking a class. I’m sure her parenting classes are just as incredible as this was.” – Laura C.
“I trained with Anna for Labor support recently. I had trained through another institution and have been doing labor for 4 yrs. I learned so much from Anna in those 2 days!! She is patient, efficient and thorough! Any questions were answered. She is an amazing ,fun instructor!” – Shelley M.
“I took Anna’s postpartum doula training a few weeks ago and she was awesome! What I loved about her training is that she incorporated her years of experience as a doula into it and made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas. I would highly recommend training with Anna if you have the chance!” – Addi C.
“I took an Childbirth Educator Training with Anna, and it was AMAZING. She is so incredibly kind, gentle and knows SO MUCH. Not only did she provide amazing material but she brought the entire class together in a way where we were learning from each other as well. I feel lucky to have Anna as a resource for post training. Thanks Anna!” – Leah W.
“As a seasoned doula, I have taken many trainings, but I must say that the training on Child Birth Education I experienced with Anna Rodney was exceptionally good. She is clear, kind, and brings light to any subject she encounters. She has a deep understanding of how students learn and adapt her teaching to all learning abilities. Her classes are interesting, engaging and full of useful information. In her class I learned, not only the subjects matter but also how to kindly include the student and make her/him feel comfortable and knowledgeable. She is a role model and I am very thankful for what I learned in her classes.” – Adriana L.
“Even after six years as a certified birth and postpartum doula, I gained so much from my training with Birth & Baby University. Anna Rodney has built a program that’s not only solid for doulas just starting out and working toward certification, but also incredibly valuable for returning or seasoned doulas who want to deepen their understanding and expand their skills.
This wasn’t just a general refresher, it truly helped me fill in gaps, sharpen my approach, and walk away with practical, evidence-based tools I’m already using with clients. The content was thoughtful, comprehensive, and grounded in real life doula work.
Whether you’re brand new or years into your practice, I can’t recommend Birth & Baby University enough. Anna’s experience and passion shine through in every part of the course, and it left me feeling more confident, informed, and re-energized in my work.” – Chrissie D.
“I took the postpartum certification training with B&B University earlier this year! I really appreciated Anna’s, the instructor, calm and reassuring demeanor throughout each section of the course. Her knowledge and how she structures the information makes this training accessible, easy to follow, and overall a great resource to come back to.” – Saori B.
“Anna is the best teacher. She craves knowledge and then shares it! Thank goodness!! I have been a doula for 10 yrs and an IBCLC for 3. I have taken training through DONA, CAPPA, Lactation Education Recources, PRO DOULA as well as a few others!! Anna’s training actually changed how I do things!! I’d been pretty settled, in my groove too!! Her training took me to a new level! I learned so much! I honestly figured it was just a refresher at first!! Go Anna!! Keep it up!!! You are amazing at what you do!” – Shelley M.
Frequently Asked Questions
I love birth and babies, but I don’t have consistent childcare. Which training would be the best fit for me?
Given the unpredictability of birth, you may want to start as a postpartum doula. Many people find that working overnight hours is possible if childcare is a challenge. If you have school-age kids, daytime hours can also fit well.
How long will it take me to complete the training?
Will I be certified after the training?
How will I re-certify every three years?
You’ll need to complete additional perinatal professional trainings through us, which may include the birth or postpartum program. A minimum of 15 CEUs is required to recertify.
Is this certification accepted by Carrot and other insurance companies?
Yes, Birth & Baby University is recognized by Carrot, several state Medicaid programs, and many insurance companies.
What sets Birth & Baby University trainings apart from other training organizations?
Everything sets us apart! Anna Rodney has supported tens of thousands of families and trained and mentored thousands of doulas. When developing this training, she drew on her extensive experience as a doula, agency owner, and business professional. She is a skilled educator with a Master’s Degree in Education and years of experience as a Special Education teacher. Her approach is relatable, professional, and relevant, and everyone loves her trainings, even those with years of experience.
Can someone make a career out of being a doula?
YES! There’s no better time than now. Doulas are in high demand, and so many people are building amazing careers as doulas.
Do I qualify to take the cross-certification training?
If you have previously completed a doula training, you qualify for our cross-certification program. Those who have completed a labor doula training are eligible for our Cross Certification Labor Doula Training, while those who have completed a postpartum doula training qualify for our Cross Certification Postpartum Doula Training. After signing up, we will ask you to share your certificate with us.
