I hope you find this course informative, inclusive, and inspiring. You will find assignments linked below videos in this area. You will also find required reading information and resources below. Never hesitate to reach out to me as you move through this course.

Student Time Commitment Overview

This certification course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in birth and postpartum doula work while recognizing the busy lives of students and families. Below is an outline of the estimated time commitment so you can plan accordingly.

🎥 Lecture Time

Total Recorded Lectures: ~5.5 hours
Most students complete this within 1–2 weeks if watching 30–60 minutes per day.

📖 Readings & Supplemental Videos

Estimated Time: 6–10 hours
Includes textbook chapters, articles, and videos provided with each module.

📝 Assignments & Quizzes

Estimated Time: 12–16 hours
Short reflections and essays (30–45 minutes each)
Knowledge-check quizzes (15–20 minutes each)
Applied assignments such as resource lists, visit outlines, and business planning (1–2 hours each)

⏱️ Total Coursework (Before Practicum)

~23–32 hours
Equivalent to a 4–5 day intensive, or 4–6 weeks of part-time study (depending on pace).

👶 Practicum Requirements (After Coursework)
To complete certification, you must also:

Attend and support 3 births (home, birth center, or hospital)
Submit birth reflections
Submit client evaluations
Complete a final self-evaluation

Practicum timing varies depending on when you find clients or volunteer opportunities.

Required readings for this course are:

The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin

Transformed by Birth by Brita Bushnell

The Labor Progress Handbook by Simkin and Ancheta

Optimal Care in Childbirth by Henci Goer

Breastfeeding Made Simple by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett and Nancy Mohrbacher

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