Become a Doula
Questions we address
Is the on-call life for me?
What are the challenges of being a doula?
What are the joys of being a doula?
How do I get started?
How do I get experience?
How do you manage the rest of your life if you are going to birth?
How many births can you do a month?
How much will I make?
What about my kids? My partner?
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“Mother Tree doula training is the absolute best. Jesse Remer is an amazing instructor who exudes warmth and wisdom. She has created more than just a class – it is an experience. I have taken both the birth and postpartum in-person trainings and both times I have walked away with a wealth of knowledge and a full heart after 3-4 beautiful days of learning and connection. I also just love the cozy yurt and the surrounding farm. I highly recommend Jesse and Mother Tree! “
Alonya E. Lowe
Oct. 2023 Student
So you want to become a Doula?
We’ll help you jumpstart your plans to become a doula....
But first let’s answer a couple Frequently Asked Questions.
What's a doula?
There are so many ways to answer this question but first and foremost a doula is a compassion human who seeks to offer physical, informational and emotional support to people in the childbearing year. Learn more
Who can be a doula?
Anyone with a desire to support people in the perinatal period. We have supported individuals from all walks of life and all parts of the world. Learn more.
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Birth Business Basics and Beyond
International Training Seminars Available
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Mother Tree International has provided training around the world for birth workers seeking to expand their knowledge and join in the international community of birth professionals making a difference to reduce health disparities, increase access to care and resources.
We partner with local doula and birth hubs to establish foundational support in growing the community knowledge around birth practices. Please fill out our form if you are interested in having a training in your community.
MotherTree News
Doulas impact: maternal health crisis
The Stork Club Approach to impact the Maternal Health Crisis By: Ellen Tilden, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN (she/her) and Jesse Remer Doula CD/BDT(DONA), PCD/PDT(DONA) LCCE, FACCE (she/her) United States Maternal Health is in Crisis
Doula care improves birth outcomes
Stork Club Birth Doula Program and Supporting Study show doula care improves birth outcomes.
Stork Club announces Doula Network
We have a maternal health crisis and a maternal health equity crisis. While CDC data shows an overall increase in maternal mortality rates, birthing people of the BIPOC community are up to three times more
Jungle Mamas: Amazon Women As Protectors of the Rainforest, A Talk with Robin Fink
Robin Fink is the director of the Jungle Mamas program of the Pachamama Alliance, which brings maternal and family health to indigenous communities deep within the Amazon rainforest, at their request.
Certifications
DONA International is a nonprofit organization, which means that DONA International works only to serve our doulas and members and to carry out our mission. Our organization exists to support doulas professionally and advance our vision of a doula for every person who wants one.
Our Trainings are approved by OHA and qualify for the completion of the THW DOULA Credential qualifying you to receive Medicaid (OHP Reimbursement) and contract with Oregon Community Care Organizations as a provider.
The Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) credential is internationally respected and the only childbirth educator program that has passed rigorous standards set by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
MotherTree Community Partners
Classes
MotherTree classes
How to choose a childbirth preparation class
Having a baby if often new territory for a family. Exploring the changes in pregnancy, what to expect in the birth process, pain coping techniques and meeting other parents are many of the reasons expectant couples choose to come to a childbirth class. Studies show that families that choose take a class of any sort tend to be more satisfied with their birth process, feel they had more control and more informed about their choices and more connected to their babies. Learn more
How to Choose a Class
Hypno-Birthing Class
MotherTree Childbirth Class
Services
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