PERINATAL DOULA TRAINING
WHAT IS A DOULA?
A doula is a professional labor support person, who is a trained expert at getting women through the process of labor and birth. Doulas support physiologic normal births and also attend births in a variety of settings. Doulas are trained to provide physical and emotional support and education.
MISSOURI DOULA FUTURES SCHOLARHIP
We’re currently at capacity for this scholoarship opportunity. Applicants will be notified of next steps.
Through a partnership with the state of Missouri, Uzazi Village and Jamaa Birth Village are facilitating the expansion of the education and ecosystem of Doula work throughout the state of Missouri.
This means that for a brief time, individuals interested in starting their doula education journey will be able to apply for scholarships that would allow them begin their path.
This scholarship program immerses participants in 3 intensive modules:
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Prenatal Doula
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Postpartum Doula
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Lactation
Applicant Requirements:
Missouri Resident
18 years or older
Submit an essay
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*MAY COHORT Announcement | May 12 |
*JUNE COHORT Announcement | May 26 |
*COLUMBIA COHORT Announcement | May 22
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| Saturday May 20 |
Saturday June 3 |
Tuesday May 30 |
| Sunday May 21 | Sunday June 4 | Wednesday May 31 |
| Saturday May 27 | Saturday June 10 | Thursday June 1 |
| Sunday May 28 | Sunday June 11 | Friday June 2 |
| Saturday June 17 |
*None of these dates work for you? Check out the dates offered by Jamaa Birth Village!
This training is NOT the same as Uzazi Village’s Perinatal Doula Training which includes 6 modules for participants. If you’re interested in our original Perinatal Doula Training Program, you can see more details below or contact perinataldoulatraining@
We’re currently at capacity for this training. We will notify applicants of next steps.
The Uzazi Village Perinatal Doula Training – $1,200
9-day course • 8-hour days
Payment plans available
Training In:
• Birth/Postpartum Doula
• Childbirth Educator
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Counselor
• Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Completion requirements:
Attend all 9 training sessions
Read three books of your choice on the topics of birth, breastfeeding, and doula work and complete a book review
Receive a passing grade on exam for reach of the training sessions
Complete a teaching demonstration
Enroll in the next course!
Secure your spot in the next available Perinatal Doula Training by registering today and submitting a deposit.
Uzazi Village trained doulas have formed doula collectives to support families in their communities.
Contact Uzazi Village for more information or to sign up for doula training
