Advanced Doula Training & Professional Development for Birth Support & Education
Advanced Training for Doulas and Birth Educators
Nona’s Advanced Doula Trainings provide continuing education and professional development for practicing doulas and childbirth educators. These trainings integrate neurophysiology, mind-body perspectives, and evidence-based practice to deepen your capacity to support clients through birth and beyond.
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Childbirth: Aligning the Mind and Body for Birth™
Why nervous system understanding matters:
This course explores the underlying neurophysiology of childbirth and explains why specific coping strategies like rhythmic movement and vocal tone can support clients in labor. Participants learn how to apply nervous system insights to guide students and clients more confidently.
Professional Recognition and CEUS
Continuing education units (CEUs) are available through DONA International, supporting your ongoing professional credentials and lifelong learning goals.
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Mindful Doula Certificate
Stay grounded and regulated in your work by learning how to use mindfulness as a tool for nervous system regulation. Your clients can benefit as well since mindfulness is an evidence-based strategy for being with the challenges and discomforts of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In fact, it compliments all other strategies for coping.
Learn about mindfulness as a daily tool for regulation, as a formal practice, and as a strategy for moving through the process of birth
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Trauma Informed Birth Certificate
At least 70% of the population has experienced trauma and we have no way of knowing who they are or how they are impacted. Being trauma-informed greatly reduces your risk of re-traumatizing someone with your words, actions, or suggestions as you support your clients; and provides you with tools for supporting clients who are experiencing trauma triggers.
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Perinatal Mental Health Certificate
Doulas have a unique opportunity to catch potential mental health concerns early and reduce severity. Learn about the basics of perinatal mental health, how to refer, and how to offer support within your scope of practice.
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