Already doing birth work?
Get Certified.
You've been showing up for families. Now let's make it official and get you paid through Medicaid.
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No starting over from scratch
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Your experience counts toward certification
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Medicaid-recognized in multiple states
One application. One flat fee: $500.
Questions first? connect@birthpro.org
Cross Certification
Is this for you?
Investment
$500 flat.
Your fee covers your packet review, a one-on-one review meeting with Lorie, and your BirthPro certification.
No added fees once you’re certified. This includes renewal every 3 years.
Need a payment plan? Ask us. Certification is issued once the plan is paid in full.
Your expertise
Two ways to certify:
Pathway A: Prior Training. You trained somewhere else and never certified, let it lapse, or hold a certification your state Medicaid program doesn’t recognize.
Pathway B: Experienced Practice. 3+ years supporting families, without formal training.
You’ll certify in your area: birth, postpartum, or full spectrum.
What's included
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One-on-one packet review with Lorie
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BirthPro certification and digital badge
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Graduate community, with Monday night mentoring and peer support
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Listing in the BirthPro Birth Support Directory
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Discounted liability insurance through Alternative Balance
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Discounted Evidence Based Birth Pro membership, while codes last
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Attestation letter and Black Brilliance
Led by Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, CLC, PMH-C
20+ years supporting families and birth workers
Certifying body recognized in multiple states
Medicaid pathways in participating states