Postpartum Doula Certification

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Postpartum Doula Training & Certification 

At Cascade Christian Childbirth, we are dedicated to training and certifying postpartum doulas who provide compassionate, evidence-based support to new parents during the crucial postpartum period. Our comprehensive curriculum ensures doulas are fully equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for professional postpartum care.

Core Competencies of Our faith-based Postpartum Doula Training

1. Postpartum Recovery & Newborn Care

  •   Physical & Emotional Recovery: Understanding postpartum healing, including vaginal and cesarean birth recovery, hormonal shifts, and self-care for new mothers.

  •   Newborn Development & Care: Infant sleep cycles, feeding cues, diapering, swaddling, soothing techniques, and developmental milestones.

  •   Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Support: Basics of lactation support, positioning, milk supply concerns, bottle feeding, and responsive feeding practices.

2. Emotional & Mental Health Support

  •   Maternal Mental Health Awareness: Identifying signs of postpartum depression, anxiety, and mood disorders; providing appropriate referrals.

  •   Trauma-Informed Care: Supporting parents who have experienced birth trauma or previous pregnancy loss.

  •   Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusive Care: Training on supporting families from diverse backgrounds with respect and understanding.

3. Family & Household Support

  •   Supporting New Parents: Teaching self-care, stress management, and helping parents adjust to their new roles.

  •   Infant Sleep & Safe Sleep Practices: Educating parents on SIDS prevention, sleep schedules, and safe sleep environments.

  •   Light Household Assistance: Understanding how to help with meal preparation, light cleaning, and organizing to ease the transition into parenthood.

4. Professional Standards & Doula Ethics

  •   Scope of Practice: Understanding the professional role of a postpartum doula and the ethical guidelines for non-medical support.

  •   Effective Communication & Advocacy: Building strong relationships with families, educating parents on informed decision-making, and promoting self-advocacy.

  •   HIPAA & Confidentiality: Training on maintaining client privacy and professional boundaries.

5. Practical Training & Certification Requirements

  •   Hands-on Learning: Practical demonstrations of newborn care techniques, postpartum comfort measures, and lactation support.

  •   Case Studies & Assessments: Evaluating competency through real-world scenarios, discussions, and written assignments.

  •   Ongoing Education & Recertification: Ensuring doulas stay up to date with the latest research and best practices in postpartum care.

Preparing for Medicaid Approval

While Cascade Christian Childbirth is currently in the process of obtaining approval as a Medicaid-recognized postpartum doula training and certification organization, our curriculum already incorporates all the required elements for future Medicaid eligibility.

By completing our training, you will be prepared to meet the professional standards for postpartum doula care, positioning yourself for future Medicaid reimbursement opportunities once the certification process is finalized.

Enroll Today & Start Your Journey as a Certified Postpartum Doula!

Join Cascade Christian Childbirth and gain the skills and knowledge needed to support new families with confidence, compassion, and excellence.