BIRTH DOULA WORKSHOPS
After taking a workshop with me I hold a zoom.us meeting every month on the 1st (No matter what day of the week it is) at 7:00 p.m. EST to answer any questions you might have about the certification process, or even to debrief about a birth you might have attended! I don't want to just teach you then never see you again, I want the learning process to continue! Let's continue the Learning Process!
Scheduled workshops below
Anyone, anywhere can take my virtual workshop through DONA International. Payment for the workshop can be made through Zelle with my 814-512-2718 Phone Number, or Venmo @Julie-Thompson-73; Email: juliedoulaworkshop@gmail.com with your workshop date, location posted, your address, and your phone number.
October 19, 20, 21, 2026
Virtual Workshop, Posted: St. Petersburg, Florida Monday 9-5; Tuesday 9-4; Wednesday 9-4. Three certificates, one for Childbirth Education, one for Breastfeeding, one for Birth Doula workshop DONA. Cost $625 if paid before October 5, 2026 and $675 thereafter. Email me at juliedoulaworkshop@gmail.com with your Name as you want it on your certificates, your address, and phone number.
November 19, 20, 21, 2026
Virtual Workshop, Posted: NY, NY
Thursday 9-5; Friday 9-4; Saturday 9-4. Three certificates, one for Childbirth Education, one for Breastfeeding, one for Birth Doula workshop DONA. Cost $625 if paid before November 5, 2026 and $675 thereafter. Email me at juliedoulaworkshop@gmail.com with your Name as you want it on your certificates, your address, and phone number.
December 10, 11, 12, 2026
Virtual Workshop, Posted: Denver, CO
Thursday 9-5; Friday 9-4; Saturday 9-4. Three certificates, one for Childbirth Education, one for Breastfeeding, one for Birth Doula workshop DONA. Cost $625 if paid before November 26, 2026 and $675 thereafter. Email me at juliedoulaworkshop@gmail.com with your Name as you want it on your certificates, your address, and phone number.
January 22, 23, 24, 2027 (Friday, 9:00 a.m. EST - 5:00 p.m. all 3 days, Saturday, Sunday) Virtual workshop posted: NY, NY, 3 certificates, One for cbe, one for BF, one for Birth Doula Workshop through DONA International. Cost: $675 if paid before January 1st, and $725 thereafter.
February 18, 19, 20, 2027 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. EST - 5:00 p.m. all three days) Posted: Houston, TX 3 Certificates, CBE, BF, Birth Doula thru DONA! Cost $675 if paid before the early bird special date of January 28th, and $725 thereafter.
March 19, 20, 21, 2027 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 EST all three days) Posted: Cincinati, OH Includes three certificates, CBE, BF, Birth Doula through DONA! Cost $675 if paid before the early bird special date of February 26th and $725 thereafter.
In-Person April 29, 30, May 1, 2027 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. EST-5:00 p.m. all 3 days) Posted: In-Person 1006 34th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, Florida 33704 with 3 certificates, CBE, BF, Birth Doula thru DONA! Cost $750 if paid before early bird special date of April 8th, and $800 thereafter.
May 27, 28, 29, 2027 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. EST - 5:00 p.m. all three days) Posted Richmond VA 3 certificates, CBE, BF, Birth Doula thru DONA! Cost $675 if paid before the early bird special date of May 6th and $725 thereafter! Special speaker at 5:00 p.m. Sonya Kibler from Baby Steps, Maternal & Child Health Program talking about Medicaid through Virginia!
June 22, 23, 24, 2027 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 - 5:00 EST all 3 days) Posted Charleston, SC with 3 certificates, CBE, BF, Birth Doula thru DONA! Cost $675 if paid before the Early Bird Special date of June 1, and $725 thereafter.
Virtual July 18, 19, 20, 2027 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00 EST all three days) Posted: Tampa, Fl with 3 certificates, CBE, BF, Birth Doula Workshop through DONA! Cost $675 if paid before the Early Bird Special date of June 27th and $675 thereafter.
August 20, 21, 22, 2027 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 EST all three days) Posted: State College, PA with 3 certificates, CBE, BF, Birth Doula workshop through DONA International! Cost $675 if paid before the Early Bird Special date of July 30th, and $725 thereafter.
September 23, 24, 25, 2027 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 EST all three days) Posted: New York, NY with 3 certificates CBE, BF, Birth Doula workshop through DONA International! Cost $675 if paid before the Early Bird Special date of September 2 and $725 thereafter.
Questions And Answers
1. Are there prerequisites?
Please Interview your mother or someone her age about her own birth experiences. Ask her what she remembers about her births, and how she felt she was treated. Also purchase the book by Penny Simkin 5th or 6th edition, The Birth Partner.
2. Are these courses online? Yes, all the workshops with the exception of July 21, 22, 23, 2026 In-Person Tampa, Florida workshop are online.
3. Where is this Certification good? This is an International Certification. No matter where you take the workshop virtually you are able to work anywhere.
4. Do you offer Payment Plans? Yes, a payment plan would look like this: $275 down to register, $200 due two weeks later, and final payment of $200 due two weeks later. Certificates would be sent once final payment was made. If payment is finished before the early bird special then it would be $50 less total.
5. Am I certified after I leave class. You are ready to work and start earning money as a birth doula immediately after the completion of the workshop, but the certification process will be attending 3 births & some paperwork. I will be available to continue supporting you on the first of every month at 7:00 p.m. etz through zoom.us. We go over the Certification process during the workshop also.
6. What if I have a nursing baby? You can absolutely nurse your baby during the workshop. Babies under one are welcomed. I highly recommend that childcare is arranged ahead of time. You will receive more out of the training sessions if you are able to devote your full attention to the material. Also, some portions of the training are hands-on and require your participation for completion. I am happy to provide you with the timing of these sections in advance as your training takes place.
7. Can I miss any of the workshop and still receive my certificates?
You can only miss 15 minutes of class time throughout the three days. I can work with you though and we can work it out through homework if necessary. I will also need to have you participate in the hands-on practice with a partner before you receive your certificates.
Prerequisites for the Birth Doula Workshops Before attending any of the posted workshops please Interview your mother or someone your mother's age about her own birth experiences and then bring that interview to the workshop. Ask her what she remembers from her births and how she felt she was treated.
Purchase the book "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin and begin reading it before the workshop. Please also read the Position Papers on the www.DONA.org.
On day two of the workshop you will need a partner to practice the positions so that you get some hands-on practice in!
Chiropractic Care Before, During, and After Birth is so very important!
