Traditional Childbirth Arts, Hospital Doula Certification
Become certified for life with Traditional Childbirth Arts. No annual fees, no required membership and continuing education to keep your certification.
What you can get when you join the TCBA hive.
Up to date, evidence based curriculum on how to support birth in the hospital setting
A certification that can be shown in hospitals
Support throughout your certification and doula career
Attendance to future hospital birth doula in person classes at no additional cost
Mentorship
Digital access to TCBA Hospital Birth Doula Curriculum
Discounts for other TCBA certifications and classes
A listing on the TCBA website
How to Become a Certified Hospital Doula with TCA
- 2.5 hour zoom meeting
- Complete the two day in-person practicum
- Complete the online modules provided to you
- Attend 3 births
In the certification curriculum, topics covered are:
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The two day in person portion of the curriculum is hands on practice. skills covered are:
Light touch for comfort
Counter pressure techniques
Warm oil application
labor positions
Guided imagery
Herbal preparation for pregnancy, birth and immediate postpartum
Use of birth tools (birth ball, peanut ball, TENS, hot and cold packs and more)
Aromatherapy
Nourishing meals
Creating your doula bag