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Mama Glow Doula Homeschool: Level 2
Mama Glow Doula Homeschool – Level 2 Professional Doula Training Program builds on foundational skills by deepening knowledge in complicated birth and postpartum care, offering advanced techniques for supporting families in the critical weeks following birth, and enhancing the postpartum experience..
About the Course
This course centers complicated birth and postpartum and equips doulas with specialized skills to support families through high-risk pregnancies, challenging births, and complex postpartum experiences. The training covers a wide range of topics, including medical interventions, cesarean births, perinatal mood disorders, postpartum recovery.
Doulas will learn how to provide compassionate, evidence-based support while collaborating with healthcare teams, ensuring clients receive optimal care during one of the most transformative and challenging periods of their lives.
This is a certificate program designed to advance birthworkers professionally.
Cadence
6-Weeks – Course meets once a week on Sundays, for 3.5 hours.
Format
Join live Zoom sessions with Mama Glow founder Latham Thomas, where you’ll engage in in-depth discussions and learning. The program also includes homework assignments, collaborative group work, and access to our online student portal, where you’ll find course materials and additional resources to support your learning.
Orientation
Trainees will gain access to a private group within our online membership platform to connect with their fellow trainees and mentors.
Prerequisite
This course is open to Mama Glow Doula trainees who have completed the Level 1 Professional Doula Training program and are ready to keep up the momentum.
About the Course
This course centers complicated birth and postpartum and equips doulas with specialized skills to support families through high-risk pregnancies, challenging births, and complex postpartum experiences. The training covers a wide range of topics, including medical interventions, cesarean births, perinatal mood disorders, postpartum recovery.
Doulas will learn how to provide compassionate, evidence-based support while collaborating with healthcare teams, ensuring clients receive optimal care during one of the most transformative and challenging periods of their lives.
This is a certificate program designed to advance birthworkers professionally.
Curriculum Highlights
Curriculum Highlights
Advocacy & Counseling Techniques
Maternal Mental Health & Perinatal Mood Disorders
Pelvic Floor Education
Complicated Birth Scenarios
Navigating Birth Trauma & Trauma informed Care
Postnatal Doula Protocol
Postpartum Care & Recovery
Nutrition During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Postpartum Confinement Rituals
Chinese Medicine for Labor & Postpartum
Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding & Postnatal Support
Self-Care Practices for Doulas
Medicinal Herbs for Postpartum Care
Care coordination & Communication
Relationship Dynamics & Partner Support
Additional Program Features
Ongoing mentorship support through a designated Teaching Assistant.
Access to a private online community to connect with fellow trainees.
Clear pathway to Mama Glow Certification upon successful completion of course requirements.
Clear pathway to Mama Glow Certification upon successful completion of course requirements.
Investment & Support
Course Investment
$825.00 + processing fees (Returning students receive a $50.00 discount)
Payment Plans
50% of the balance is due to hold your spot and the remaining balance is due 2 weeks prior to class start time
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship support is available. Please contact: doulatrainings@mamaglow.com with any questions.
Our Training is Grounded In:
Activism & Advocacy
Ancestral Tradition & Ancient wisdom
Cultural & Structural Competency
Evidence-Based Research & the Ethereal
Empathy & Compassionate Care
Our Training is Grounded In:
+ Ancient Wisdom
+ the Ethereal
Meet the Instructor
Latham Thomas
Founder, Mama Glow, Visiting Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies, Brown University
Latham Thomas is a distinguished women’s health expert, Black maternal health advocate, entrepreneur, Ivy League professor, speaker, and best-selling author. Most notably, she is the visionary founder of Mama Glow and the Mama Glow Foundation. Established in 2011, Mama Glow is a premiere global maternal health and education platform serving birthing people along the childbearing continuum. Its global community is home to over 3,000 doulas spread across the entire USA and 6 continents. With over 20 years of experience in the women’s health advocacy space, Latham works with leading insurance companies, hospital systems, and educational institutions to improve the experience of maternal health care.
Frequently Asked Questions
I haven’t completed my Level 1 Certification. Can I still take Level 2?
Yes, Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2. You can take Level 2 at any time. Some people take it immediately after Level 1 while others wait.
Why is it advantageous for me to take Level 2?
Our Level 2 program covers complicated birth and dives into the postpartum period. Mama Glow Doulas who have taken both Level 1 and Level 2 programs are qualified to work with birth and postpartum clients in any city, state or country.
After I complete the Level 2 training will I be certified?
When you complete the Mama Glow Doula Homeschool Professional Training Program – Level 2, you will receive a postpartum doula trainee certificate indicating that you have completed the course. You will be on the certification path which includes independent study, documentation, and apprenticing. To be eligible for certification, you will need to complete attendance at the Mama Glow Professional Doula Training Program – Level 2, provide postpartum service for 3 clients, complete reading requirements, complete your certification packet which includes forms documenting service, reflective essays and more. You have a year to complete the certification requirements. You can complete Level 1 and Level 2 certification simultaneously.
Is certification required to practice as a doula?
Certification is not always required to work as a doula, but it can enhance your credibility and marketability. Many clients and healthcare providers prefer or require certification as a standard of professional training and competency. Mama Glow offers mentorship and certification support to doula trainees on the path to certification. Doula trainees can work with clients to get experience in the field. When you are certified through Mama Glow, you have access to more professional opportunities and increased pay.
What are the costs associated with Mama Glow Doula Training?
The costs for doula training can vary depending on the program and its offerings. The range per course is between $795.00 – $995.00 and costs include: tuition, materials, certification and administration fees. There may be additional expenses such as travel or lodging if you are attending a training held in-person.
What kind of support is available during and after training?
The Mama Glow Professional Doula Training Program offers support through mentorship, networking opportunities, and continuing education, access to online forums, workshops, homework groups and local doula groups to help you stay connected and continue learning.
Can I work as a doula immediately after training?
Yes! After completing Mama Glow Professional Doula training, you can begin working as a doula trainee. You will receive a trainee certificate indicating that you are ready for professional service and are on the path to certification. Mama Glow offers professional opportunities to newly minted doulas. Gaining practical experience, building a client base, and obtaining certification can enhance your readiness and success in the field.
How do I secure clients as a new doula?
As a new doula you can find clients through networking, joining doula or birth professional organizations, building a professional website, marketing yourself through social media and engaging with local communities. Our Bloom Business Development Training Program for Doulas helps doulas craft business strategies aligned with their professional goals.
Are there continuing education requirements for doulas?
Continuing education requirements vary depending on the certification organization. Mama Glow offers ongoing professional development to maintain certification and skill development, which includes: attending workshops, conferences, webinars, or additional training offerings. While these additional offerings are not required, it is recommended that you engage in additional training to improve as a professional.
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