Catalog Description
Doula preparation, including perinatal and postpartum care, emotional and physical support, and birth knowledge. The course is grounded in a strength-based and community-focused approach to birth work that integrates evidence-based practice with ancestral wisdom. The curriculum is community-rooted, utilizing the wisdom and lived experience of current community doulas, Black and Indigenous birthing practices, lactation specialists, midwives, OB/GYNs, and other providers. Students who complete this course along with a field experience requirement will be eligible to take the state certification exam.
Section Notes
This class is a tech-enhanced course and requires the use of Canvas. Some coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device. For more information about Canvas go to Canvas Student Support Center. For reserved seats, please contact the instructor for more information.
Learning Outcomes