by Anna Rodney | Aug 23, 2026 | doula
By Anna Rodney·Last updated: August 2026·7 min read Illinois does not license doulas, but recognized certification is essential for working with clients, hospitals, and the state’s Medicaid doula pathway. The core steps: complete evidence-based training, earn a...
by Anna Rodney | Aug 21, 2026 | doula
By Anna Rodney·Last updated: August 2026·7 min read There’s no single best doula certification program for everyone—there’s the one that fits the work you want to do, where you plan to do it, and how you’ll get paid for it. The right program matches...
by Anna Rodney | Aug 20, 2026 | doula
By Anna Rodney·Last updated: August 2026·7 min read Postpartum doula certification requires completing approved training, earning CPR/BLS certification, and meeting your program’s requirements (typically ethics agreement and sometimes documented client hours)....
by Anna Rodney | Aug 18, 2026 | doula
By Anna Rodney·Last updated: August 2026·7 min read A doula for a hospital birth provides continuous, non-medical support throughout labor—informational, physical, and emotional. They work alongside your nurses and doctors, not instead of them, helping you understand...
by Anna Rodney | Aug 17, 2026 | doula
By Anna Rodney·Last updated: August 2026·6 min read Becoming a doula involves five key steps: choose your specialty (birth, postpartum, or other focus), complete comprehensive training through a recognized program, obtain certification, cover practical prerequisites...
by Anna Rodney | Aug 14, 2026 | doula
By Anna Rodney·Last updated: August 2026·7 min read There’s no single “best” doula training for everyone—only the program that fits your goals, budget, and schedule. The strongest programs are transparent about scope, certification requirements, real...
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