- $345
Professional Doula Institute - Postpartum Doula Certification Program
- Course
- 175 Lessons
- 90-day access
Our curriculum is shaped by more than 25 years hands-on experience from postpartum doulas who have worked closely with diverse families. By blending foundational knowledge with practical guidance, we prepare graduates to navigate both the emotional and logistical realities of postpartum care with confidence.
Contents
Welcome
Welcome Note from Gabriela
Online Course Overview
Doula Course Completion Packet
Knowledge Check: Doula Course Completion Packet
Final Exam & Certification
Re-Certification
Community
Cultural Lens
Intro: Cultural Lens
Family Dynamics
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Families
Knowledge Check: Families
Culture
When Cultures Collide
Cultural Humility in Postpartum Care
Knowledge Check: Culture
Meet the Newborn
Intro: Meet the Newborn
Skin
Physical Traits
Senses
Behavior
Reflexes
Knowledge Check: Newborn Appearance
Caring for Baby
Intro: Caring for Baby
Diapering
Bowel Movement & Urination
Intact and Circumcision Care
Umbilical Cord Care
Bath Time
Getting Dressed
Knowledge Check: Caring for Baby
Soothing
Preemies & Multiples
Into: Preemies & Multiples
Premature Newborns
Adjusted Age
Practical Considerations
Twins, Triplets & More!
Assessing a Plan
Caring for Multiples: Nursery, Feeding, and Daily Care
Soothing a Crying Baby
Overstimulation
Colic
Soothing Strategies
Purple Crying
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Knowledge Check: Crying Baby
Having Fun with Baby
Intro: Having fun with Baby
Milestones and Activities
Wake Windows
Infant MassageÂ
Babywearing
Knowledge Check: Activities
Montessori-Inspired Activities
Knowledge Check: Montessori Activities
Newborn's Health & Safety
Intro: Newborn's Health & Safety
Handwashing and Visitor Hygiene
Vaccinations
Common Eye and Ear Conditions in Newborns
Gastrointestinal Issues
Respiratory Issues
Food-Related Illnesses in Newborns
Torticollis
Thermometers
Infant CPR
Car Seat Systems & Safety
Knowledge Check: Newborn Safety
Newborn Feeding Basics
Intro: Newborn Feeding Basics
Feeding Frequency
Hunger Cues
Feeding Growth Spurts
Burping, Spitting Up, Vomiting
Feeding Schedules
Knowledge Check: Feeding Basics
Breastfeeding
Intro: Breastfeeding
Physiology of Breastmilk
Breastfeeding Relationship
Breastfeeding Positions
Proper Latching
Is Baby Getting Enough Milk?
Knowledge Check: Breastfeeding
Breast and Nipple Challenges
Blocked Ducts & Mastitis
Relief Plan
Understanding Hyperlactation
Knowledge Check: Breastfeeding Challenges
Boosting Milk Supply: Myths, Facts, and Support
Breastfeeding and Mom’s Diet
Hybrid / Combination Feeding
Pacifiers: Pros and Cons
When to Call a Lactation Professional
Knowledge Check: Lactation Assistance
Lip Ties and Tongue Ties
Pumping
Intro: Pumping
Manual Expression
Before You Begin: Read the Manual
Manual/Hand Breast Pump
Breast Pumps: Electric, Hospital-Grade & Wearable
Nipple Sizing
Using a Pump to Increase Milk Supply: Power Pumping
Items Requiring IBCLC or Healthcare Professional Consultation
Breastfeeding and Pumping Accessories
Keeping Breast pump Clean
Protect & Serve: Liquid Gold Edition
Pumping At Work
Worksite Lactation Laws
Knowledge Check: Pumping
Infant Formulas
Intro: Infant Formulas
Cow’s Milk Formulas
Formulas for Sensitivities
Formulas - Specialties
Recognizing Allergy and Intolerance
Formula Forms
Formula Preparation
Formula Storage and Safety
Knowledge Check: Formula
Bottle Feeding
Intro: Bottle Feeding
Common Bottles You’ll Encounter
Sizes
Material and Design
Flow of Nipple
Bottle Feeding a Breastfed Baby
Paced Bottle Feeding
Knowledge Check: Bottles
Healthy Sleep Habits
Intro: Healthy Sleep Habits
Stages of Sleep
Sleep Associations
The ABC’s of Safe Sleep
Preventing SUID/SIDS
Risk Factors
Safe Sleep for Congested Baby
Safe Sleep Clause for Postpartum Doulas
Sleep Goals
Co-Sleeping
Knowledge Check: Safe Sleep
Support for Mom
Intro: Support for Mom
N.U.R.S.E
Rest and Recovery: The 5-5-5 Method
Postpartum Body Changes & Comfort Measures
Matrescnece
Matrescence: The Birth of a Mother
Finding Your Pink
PMADS
Knowledge Check: Support for Mom
Caring for the Family
Intro: Caring for the Family
Being a Dad Is Not What I Thought
Understanding Postpartum Depression in Dads
Sibling Support
Grandparents
Pets
Knowledge Check: Family Support
Household Support
Intro: Household Support
Nourishing Meals
Planning Ahead
Laundry
Helping with Miscellaneous Household Tasks
Knowledge Check: Household Support
Daytime and Overnight Doula Support: What to Expect
Intro: What to Expect
Professional Communication
Doula Bag
Keeping Clear Records
Overnights
Daytime
Professional Appearance
24/7 Contracts & Traveling
The Profession
Intro: The Profession
Interview Etiquette
Contracts
Business Side of Postpartum Doula Work
Professionally Ending a Contract
Marketing & Community
Continuing Education
Defining Your Brand
Boundaries & Ethics
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Doula Oath
FINAL EXAM
Well done! 🎉
You’ve reached the end of the Postpartum Doula Course!
We hope you’ve enjoyed the lessons and taken time to reflect on what you’ve learned and how you’d like to grow within this meaningful profession. The next few tabs will guide you through submitting your Doula Course Packet and provide some pre-instructions for your Final Exam. We’re so proud of the dedication and heart you’ve shown—keep going, you’re almost there!
Submitting Doula Course Completion Packet
FINAL EXAM