Certification Requirements Birth Labor Doula Course (Also Called "Birth Basics")
Our list of requirements include the following:
ž1. Book Reviews (3 Books – see list below). Each book will be 1,000 word essay over important points (evidence based, pregnancy, newborn, etc.).
ž2. 20 Resource List for Pregnant or postpartum mothers. (We started in this module)
ž3. All Tower of Doula Care© Projects (unless otherwise noted – you can waive one).
ž4. All Module Projects (not every module has a project).
ž5. Pregnancy Research Paper – you will need to do one paper – you may use 3 resources (such as a book you already have, Internet Resources, Magazines or newspapers). We will give more details in another module.
ž6. Three Mother Interviews. One maybe over emotions of labor. The other 2 must be related to birth experiences and one must be a natural birth experience. Thank you. There may be extra mother interview assignments as well please see modules.
ž7. Birth Attendance: Attend 2 births and do an extra research paper or 3 births and no extra paper. (You still have to do one required paper).
ž8. Quizzes: Each module we will have some quizzes. Sometimes it will be over all material in module or portion of material. You need to pass with 75%- 80% or better or re-take quiz.
ž9. Doula Term List: You will need to come up with a 60 Doula Term list. We will help you in the modules with this.
ž10. Skills Practice: There will be skills that you will have to turn into us (with pictures).
ž11. Watch some videos and review them. We will be adding in some birth, skills or other videos in the modules. If it shows “stars” *** beside the video or “for certification purposes” – make sure you review that video. We will give you criteria for reviews in next module.
ž12. Do assigned Case Studies from modules. Example: Interview a doula, Interview a CBE, etc.
ž13. Attend two childbirth classes (minimum). Try to find a hospital based course and go to one “natural” childbirth independent or Bradley or Hypno-doula type course. The hospital may charge a small fee for your attendance; you may want to call the hospital to see if they would waive that fee or not. Independent educators are more likely to waive fee.
ž14. Tour a Labor and Delivery Room
ž15. Certification Exam (Must pass with 80%--You can re-take two more times--extra fee $50 applies for third try only).
Congratulations! You are finished and will be considered "Blue Mountain Labor Doula Certified." You may use initials BMLD or BMLDC after your name.
ž1. Book Reviews (3 Books – see list below). Each book will be 1,000 word essay over important points (evidence based, pregnancy, newborn, etc.).
ž2. 20 Resource List for Pregnant or postpartum mothers. (We started in this module)
ž3. All Tower of Doula Care© Projects (unless otherwise noted – you can waive one).
ž4. All Module Projects (not every module has a project).
ž5. Pregnancy Research Paper – you will need to do one paper – you may use 3 resources (such as a book you already have, Internet Resources, Magazines or newspapers). We will give more details in another module.
ž6. Three Mother Interviews. One maybe over emotions of labor. The other 2 must be related to birth experiences and one must be a natural birth experience. Thank you. There may be extra mother interview assignments as well please see modules.
ž7. Birth Attendance: Attend 2 births and do an extra research paper or 3 births and no extra paper. (You still have to do one required paper).
ž8. Quizzes: Each module we will have some quizzes. Sometimes it will be over all material in module or portion of material. You need to pass with 75%- 80% or better or re-take quiz.
ž9. Doula Term List: You will need to come up with a 60 Doula Term list. We will help you in the modules with this.
ž10. Skills Practice: There will be skills that you will have to turn into us (with pictures).
ž11. Watch some videos and review them. We will be adding in some birth, skills or other videos in the modules. If it shows “stars” *** beside the video or “for certification purposes” – make sure you review that video. We will give you criteria for reviews in next module.
ž12. Do assigned Case Studies from modules. Example: Interview a doula, Interview a CBE, etc.
ž13. Attend two childbirth classes (minimum). Try to find a hospital based course and go to one “natural” childbirth independent or Bradley or Hypno-doula type course. The hospital may charge a small fee for your attendance; you may want to call the hospital to see if they would waive that fee or not. Independent educators are more likely to waive fee.
ž14. Tour a Labor and Delivery Room
ž15. Certification Exam (Must pass with 80%--You can re-take two more times--extra fee $50 applies for third try only).
Congratulations! You are finished and will be considered "Blue Mountain Labor Doula Certified." You may use initials BMLD or BMLDC after your name.
Book Review List -- Approved Books below:
Our book list -- we prefer starred books.
Choose 1 from this category/pregnancy:
*The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin (4th Edition)
*Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
*Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
The Nurturing Touch at Birth by Paulina Perez
Choose 1 from this category dads and pregnancy:
The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-be By Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash
Dad's Playbook to Labor & Birth: A Practical and Strategic Guide to Preparing for the Big Day Paperback – June 5, 2012
by Theresa Halvorsen (Author)
A Dude's Guide to Babies: The New Dad's Playbook Paperback – March 22, 2013
by Richard Jones (Author), Barry Robert Ozer (Author)
Choose 1 from this category challenges of labor or other:
*Cut, Stapled, and Mended: When One Woman Reclaimed Her Body and Gave Birth on Her Own Terms After Cesarean Paperback – May 14, 2013 by Roanna Rosewood
* When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women 1st Edition by Penny Simkin (Author), Phyllis Klaus (Author)
*Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care Paperback – April 8, 2008
by Jennifer Block (Author)
Send to us 1,000 word essay; make sure you cite your sources. You may add Internet sources to your paper. Use the website "Cite This For Me" if you need help. Thank you. Submit at Classroom.
Choose 1 from this category/pregnancy:
*The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin (4th Edition)
*Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
*Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
The Nurturing Touch at Birth by Paulina Perez
Choose 1 from this category dads and pregnancy:
The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-be By Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash
Dad's Playbook to Labor & Birth: A Practical and Strategic Guide to Preparing for the Big Day Paperback – June 5, 2012
by Theresa Halvorsen (Author)
A Dude's Guide to Babies: The New Dad's Playbook Paperback – March 22, 2013
by Richard Jones (Author), Barry Robert Ozer (Author)
Choose 1 from this category challenges of labor or other:
*Cut, Stapled, and Mended: When One Woman Reclaimed Her Body and Gave Birth on Her Own Terms After Cesarean Paperback – May 14, 2013 by Roanna Rosewood
* When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women 1st Edition by Penny Simkin (Author), Phyllis Klaus (Author)
*Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care Paperback – April 8, 2008
by Jennifer Block (Author)
Send to us 1,000 word essay; make sure you cite your sources. You may add Internet sources to your paper. Use the website "Cite This For Me" if you need help. Thank you. Submit at Classroom.
