Birth Doula Certification
Culturally integrated certification for doulas supporting families through labor and delivery.
What is a Birth Doula?
A birth doula provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to families during labor and delivery. Unlike postpartum doulas who focus on recovery after birth, birth doulas are present throughout the birthing process — from early labor through delivery and the immediate postpartum period.
ADA's Birth Doula Certification will bring the same culturally integrated approach that defines our postpartum program: blending traditional Asian birthing practices with modern evidence-based care, delivered in the family's preferred language.
What the Training Covers
- •Stages of labor and physiological birth
- •Comfort measures and pain management
- •Breathing and relaxation techniques
- •Partner and family involvement
- •Cultural birthing traditions
- •Immediate postpartum support
- •Communication with medical teams
- •Emergency awareness and referral
Certification Details
Format
Written + Practical Exam
Languages
English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Validity
1 year
Prerequisites
No prior experience required
How It Differs from Postpartum Doula
Birth Doula
- •Supports during labor & delivery
- •Present in hospital / birth center
- •Focus: comfort, advocacy, emotional support during birth
Postpartum Doula
- •Supports after delivery
- •Present in family's home
- •Focus: recovery, newborn care, family adjustment
Apply for the Next Birth Doula Cohort
Cohorts run throughout the year. Contact us and we'll share the upcoming start dates and walk you through the application.
Contact Us About the Next Cohort →Frequently Asked Questions
Cohorts run on a rolling basis throughout the year. Contact us to be added to the next cohort's enrollment list and we will share the upcoming start dates.
Yes. Like our Postpartum Doula track, training and exams are offered in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
No. Birth Doula is an independent certification track and can be pursued on its own.
Please contact us at contact@asiandoula.org for current cohort pricing, scholarship availability, and payment options.
Let's Connect and Support Families Together!
Whether you're interested in becoming a certified doula, looking for postpartum support, or want to learn more about our programs, we'd love to hear from you.