Complete Certification Workshop
Postpartum Doula
(With Exam)
5 Lessons - 17 Topics - Certifying Exam
$1000
Complete Certification Workshop
Modern Doula Education’s
Postpartum Doula Certification
Course 1: Introduction and Newborn Education
1 Lesson - 5 Topics
$250
Course 2:
Extensive Newborn Care
1 Lesson - 6 Topics
$250
Course 3:
Basic Breastfeeding Education
1 Lesson - 3 Topic
$350
Course 4:
Comprehensive Postpartum Care
1 Lesson - 9 Topics
$250
Course 5:
Ethics & Boundaries
1 Lesson - 6 Topics
$150
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Modern Doula Education’s parent company has been providing high quality in-home postpartum doula care since 2010. After thousands of hours working in homes of new parents and babies, we decided to gather the training used in leading certifying agencies and enhance it with a more comprehensive and hands-on version, creating Modern Doula Education (MDE). Unlike other programs, MDE provides everything you need to complete the certification in as little as four weeks. We do the leg-work so you don’t have to. You have access to trainers who guide you through the process and answer any questions you have along the way.
Postpartum Doula Certification Overview
Our up-front, no hidden expense cost: $1000
Certification Requirements
CPD Course Info
Approximately 25hrs
Modules - Self Paced
There are 5 self paced sections that you can work through on your own.
2025 Virtual Sessions (live/recorded)
2 virtual session requirements per course.
Practical
Approximately 15 hours
2 Shadow Shifts
(1.5 hours each)
with accompanying verification forms
* Click here if you are unable to shadow and would like to interview 3 working postpartum doulas instead
4 Hands-On Experience Shifts
(3 hours each)
with accompanying forms
Training Team
Your virtual trainers will be:
Tory Kielas-Jensen
Instructor
Tory Kielas-Jensen, BA, CPD, CLC, CPDT (MDE) – is a Certified Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor. She holds a BA in Business Communications and advanced certificates in Community Building. She has been training postpartum doulas since 2010. She also teaches families in home and group settings about the postpartum period for both mom and newborns. Tory was one of the original developers of the Modern Doula Education curriculum in 2012, and she purchased the business in 2018.
Rachel Brown
Instructor
Rachel Brown, MA, RN, CLC (she/her), is a Maternal Health and Couples Counselor, Midwife, Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Army veteran. With over a decade of experience in healthcare and maternal support, Rachel is dedicated to empowering individuals and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and life’s key transitions.Rachel has been a passionate advocate for maternal and family health, bringing a holistic and evidence-based approach to her work. As an instructor with Modern Doula Education, she is committed to mentoring and guiding the next generation of doulas, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to provide exceptional care.Outside of her professional work, Rachel is a mom to three amazing children and two lively hairless cats. She loves supporting families and birth professionals alike, helping to create strong and nurturing communities.
Postpartum Doula Certification
Workshop CEU Information
FAQs
The PFP Certification gives you the education and professional recognition to support women through their birthing process, whether that be in an existing clinic or through private practice. We created this certification as we felt the traditional birth-support institutions (doulas, newborn care specialists) were insufficient for meeting the true demands of women during this time, and needed an upgrade.
Yes, we are pending approval for our Level 1 training to apply as 40 continuing education hours with the American Psychological Association, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and the California Board of Nurses.
It’s also possible to submit your CE’s to individual state boards. Please be in touch with our academic coordinator to help you apply for CEs.
This training is open to anyone with a background in health or wellness. We’ll need to briefly review your educational background when you apply.
The trainings are designed to be taken together along with our business training after you finish. However, you are able to take only level 1.
After completing level 1, you can use the title “Aura Institute Certified Pregnancy Coach.” After completing Level 1 and Level 2, you can use the title “Aura Institute Certified Pregnancy & Fertility Practitioner (PFP).” These titles are a professional accreditation and do not change the scope of your current license.
All live sessions are recorded. As much of the learning happens from being live with the group, we encourage you to attend as many live as you can. You can make up attendance by watching the recording.
The demand for Postpartum Doulas is increasing.
It’s time for you to do what you love!
“Our Postpartum Doula provided knowledgeable and skilled support for our family during the first months home with our baby. I can’t imagine how it would have been without her.”
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