Doula Training, Certification and Practice Articles for Professionals
How to Pick the Best Doula Certification Program (2026 Guide)
How to pick the best doula certification program in 2026: compare scope, true cost, recognition by Carrot/Maven/Medicaid, and recertification before you enroll.
Postpartum Doula Certification: Requirements & Timeline
Postpartum doula certification requirements, steps, and realistic timeline. BBU offers $550 lifetime training access, recognized by Carrot, Maven, and Medicaid.
Hiring a Doula for a Hospital Birth: What to Know and Ask
Considering a doula for a hospital birth? Learn what a doula does in the hospital, how they work with your care team, and the exact questions to ask before hiring.
How to Become a Doula: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to become a doula in 5 steps: choose your focus, train with a recognized program, certify, and start your practice. Clear, evidence-based guidance from BBU.
Best Doula Training in 2026: How to Compare Programs & Choose
Comparing doula training in 2026? Use this evidence-based checklist on cost, format, certification, and recognition to choose the right program for you.
How to Become a Doula and Build a Career That Lasts
When I first felt drawn to becoming a doula, I lacked a clear path and searching for answers offered no guidance. I strongly felt a desire to support families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. That this work mattered. That it aligned with how I showed up in...