The National Doula Certification Board
The first accredited certifying organization for doulas in the United States.
What is the National Doula Certification Board (NDCB)?
What is the National Doula Certification Board (NDCB)?
The National Doula Certification Board is the regulatory agency that sets the standard for the professional practice, training, and learning outcomes of the doula profession.
What is a Certified Professional Doula (CPD)?
What is a Certified Professional Doula (CPD)?
The Certified Professional Doula credential serves as an individual’s qualification to work as a professional doula supporting clients with the childbirth experience.
How to become
a doula?
How to become
a doula?
In order to become a Certified Professional Doula qualified to provide physical and emotional support to families before, during, and after childbirth, doula training is required, followed by an exam, and an official doula certification.
What is the National Doula Certification Board (NDCB)?
The National Doula Certification Board is the regulatory agency that sets the standard for the professional practice, training, and learning outcomes of the doula profession. At present, we are the only accredited certifying organization for doulas in the United States.
What is a Certified Professional Doula (CPD)?
The Certified Professional Doula credential serves as an individual’s qualification to work as a professional doula supporting clients with the childbirth experience.
How to become a doula?
In order to become a Certified Professional Doula qualified to provide physical and emotional support to families before, during, and after childbirth, doula training is required, followed by an exam, and an official doula certification.
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Want to become a professional doula?
Receive your Professional Doula Certification through the National Doula Certification Board to start making a difference in the lives of people and families going through major life transitions.