Self-Paced
30 Hours
Inclusive Postpartum Training
BirthPro's online postpartum training is a 30-hour self-paced certification program designed for birth workers who want to specialize in the critical weeks after birth. Coursework and family support is completed online at your own pace within a 12-month window, with live virtual mentoring and coaching included.
No additional certification or processing fees.
From $140/mo, or $550 in full: 14-day refund or transfer policy
Why Now Is the Time
Families are navigating the postpartum period in systems that often offer too little support, too late. At the same time, awareness is growing around the impact of postpartum care on mental health, infant wellbeing, and long-term family stability. Across the country, communities and healthcare systems are beginning to recognize the essential role trained postpartum doulas play in filling these gaps.
This training is designed for those who want to meet this moment with skill, integrity, and care. If you’re ready to support families in ways that honor identity, autonomy, cultural context, and real-life needs—while building a sustainable, ethical practice—this program offers the grounding, confidence, and practical tools to do that work well.
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Postpartum is where families struggle most
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Support drops off after birth
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PMADs, feeding challenges, and recovery need skilled support
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Systems increasingly recognize postpartum care
Led by Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, CLC, BRMPro+, PMH-C, EBB Instructor, BRM/BRB Instructor, Spinning Babies Childbirth Educator
With 20+ years of experience supporting hundreds of families and training the next generation of birth workers, Lorie brings deep expertise across birth, postpartum, physiology, emotional wellness, perinatal mental health, and reproductive justice.
Her approach blends evidence-based practice with inclusive, culturally humble care — so you feel confident, prepared, and supported from day one.
What You'll Learn
This 30 hour program equips you to:
Postpartum Recovery & Healing
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Normal vs concerning postpartum healing
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Cesarean recovery support
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Pelvic floor & core basics (scope-appropriate)
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When and how to refer
Infant Care & Feeding Support
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Breast, chest, and bottle feeding basics
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Soothing, sleep cues, babywearing
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Supporting parental confidence
Emotional Wellness & Trauma-Informed Care
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PMAD recognition and referral
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Holding space for grief, loss, and identity shifts
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EFT-informed emotional regulation tools
Partner & Family Dynamics
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Supporting non-birthing parents
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Navigating family systems & boundaries
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Inclusive care for LGBTQ+ families
Advocacy & Systems Navigation
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Medicaid & WIC basics
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Community referrals
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Equity-focused advocacy
Professional Practice
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Postpartum contracts & pricing
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Scope & boundaries
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Sustainability & burnout prevention
Your Training Journey at a Glance
15 hours of recorded sessions
Sessions covering advocacy, trauma-informed care, cultural safety, postpartum healing, and practical newborn care. Guest lectures on doula life, physiology, lactation and business practices.
Self-Paced Online Modules
Modules you complete on your own time:
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Lactation basics
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PMAD recognition & support
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Feeding + newborn care
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Household/practical postpartum skills
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Reproductive justice foundations
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Cultural humility across full-spectrum care
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Scope of practice + documentation
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Menstrual health foundations (not tested, but included for holistic education)
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Boundaries & support for loss
Give & Get Ongoing Support
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Weekly coaching calls 💬
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Access to a private BirthPro community
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Continuing education opportunities
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Support 2 postpartum families
More Than a Certification — This Is Your Launchpad
BirthPro’s program supports doulas who want to go beyond textbook learning and step confidently into real-world practice.
Alongside your certification, you’ll receive:
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Weekly live coaching
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Evidence-based pregnancy, birth, and postpartum strategies
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Real-world advocacy tools & system navigation know-how
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Emotional wellness tools (EFT integration)
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A supportive community of fellow birth workers
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Practical business foundations to help you thrive
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Ongoing invitations to deepen your skills
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A BirthPro Postpartum Doula Badge for your website + socials
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Doula Competency Attestation Letter (where applicable)
Special offer for BirthPro Doulas!
How can you help families in your community
get evidence based care?
Here’s the deal: You and I both want evidence based care to be the “norm” for birthing families in our community. But on average, it takes 15 to 20 years for evidence to be put into practice. This situation is totally unacceptable! How can we speed up that gap so that families can get that care right here, right now?
Learn how to be a change agent in your community… and then also get the support you need right here in the Evidence Based Birth® professional membership. Standard membership is $69 monthly. BirthPro doula graduates can sign up for EBB Pro for only $29 per month for the first year! Savings of $480!
What Our Students Are Saying
"I've taken other doula trainings, but this one stood out for its inclusivity and real-world focus. The EFT piece was a game-changer for supporting parents emotionally"
– Leah S., Certified Birth &
Postpartum Doula
"This training gave me the confidence to step into postpartum work right away. I loved the balance of practical newborn care and emotional support skills-it felt doable and empowering."
– Maria R., Postpartum
Doula Graduate
"The guided sessions kept me accountable, and the self-paced modules meant I could move at my own rhythm. By the end, I had tools I could use with families immediately"
– Danielle K., Doula-in-
Training
Certification Requirements
To earn your BirthPro Postpartum Doula Certification, you’ll need to:
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Complete all course modules and quizzes within 12 months of your start date
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Complete "Black Brilliance: A Culturally Responsive Anti-Racism Doula Training" module within 6 months of your start date (included in enrollment)
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Provide hands-on support for 2 postpartum families (volunteer or paid)
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Hold a current Infant/Child CPR certification
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Submit a short reflection for each family supported (guidelines provided)
Secure checkout. 14-day refund or transfer policy.
Upon Completion, You’ll Receive:
🎓 A BirthPro Certificate of Completion (30-hour training)
🏅 A digital BirthPro Postpartum Doula Badge
📄 A MassHealth Doula Competency Attestation Letter (where applicable)
📚 Evidence Based Birth® professional membership discount
🎬 Listing on our BirthPro Doula Directory
Questions, Answered
Is BirthPro certification recognized in my state?
How long do I have access?
12 months of modules; lifetime community
What are the certification requirements?
To earn your BirthPro Postpartum Certification, you’ll need to:
✔️ Complete all required modules within 12 months of your start date
✔️ Provide hands-on support for 2 postpartum families (volunteer or paid)
✔️ Complete "Black Brilliance: A Culturally Responsive Anti-Racism Doula Training" module
✔️ Hold a current Infant/Child CPR certification
✔️ Complete and submit the BirthPro client documentation form for each family supported (forms and guidelines provided)
✔️ Participate in weekly mentoring calls as part of your certification accountability structure
How does recertification work?
12 CEUs every 3 years – no fee
Can I upgrade from postpartum-only to full spectrum?
yes – amount paid applies
Do I need experience to start?
no – experienced? see Advanced Standing
How do payment plans work?
6 × $95; full access from day one
What if it's not right for me?
14-day refund or transfer policy
Do you offer scholarships?
Who is this not for?
Our programs are grounded in birth equity, full-spectrum care, and inclusive community-building. If you’re unwilling to support LGBTQ+ families, affirm abortion as part of reproductive care, or examine personal and systemic biases—including racism, transphobia, and cultural appropriation—this may not be the training for you.
We welcome all who come with openness, humility, and a commitment to learning in community.
Who this is for:
Ready to start your new adventure?
Join our professional doula community and grow with live coaching, peer support, and continuing education. Led by Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, CLC — 20+ years mentoring doulas with trauma-informed, inclusive care.
Secure checkout. 14-day refund or transfer policy.