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Community‑Based Doula Certification

Our certification pathway prepares doulas to provide culturally responsive support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Certification includes: – Core doula skills and scope of practice – Birth justice and reproductive equity – Advocacy and communication skills – Supporting families using Medicaid and public benefits – Ethics, boundaries, and professional responsibility

Upon completion, participants receive a GPS Doulas Certificate of Completion.

This certification is ideal for doulas seeking a community‑centered, justice‑focused foundation for their practice.

Continuing Education (CEUs)

GPS Doulas offers on‑demand and live continuing education courses for doulas, midwives, nurses, and perinatal professionals.

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• Enroll in a course
• Watch the training video(s)
• Complete the required quiz or knowledge check
• Download your CEU certificate immediately upon completion
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• Culturally responsive doula care • Supporting Black, immigrant, and refugee families • Medicaid doula services and reimbursement • Trauma‑informed perinatal support Perinatal oral health education Female Genital Cutting (FGC): awareness, legal considerations, and survivor‑centered care Postpartum mental health and community‑based support • And more Each course clearly lists learning objectives and CEU hours.
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Our programs are designed for: - Aspiring doulas - Practicing doulas seeking CEUs - Community birth workers - Midwives and student midwives - Public health and maternal health professionals No prior certification is required for most CEU courses.

Membership Plan

$110

For GPS Contract Doulas (includes certification, CEUs and library)

$160

For Non GPS Contract Doulas (includes certification, CEUs and library)