
Choosing the Right Doula Training/Certification Program
05/16/25 • 37 min
In this conversation, Allison Coleman, an experienced doula and trainer, and Ciarra Morgan discuss the essential aspects of choosing a doula training program. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, support, and the need for a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with personal values and career goals. The conversation also covers the significance of evaluating the reputation of training programs, understanding costs, and the relevance of accreditation in the non-regulated field of doula work. Ultimately, the discussion aims to guide aspiring doulas in making informed decisions about their training and career paths.
Allison Coleman is “mom” to four fabulous, now-grown people. She runs an active Postpartum Doula agency in Austin, Texas, works as an independent birth and postpartum doula in Asheville, NC, and runs a well-respected postpartum doula certification program called ABG Postpartum Doula Certification program
Would you like to train to be a postpartum doula? Use code CIARRA5OFF at checkout for a 5% discount!
www.ABGdoulaTraining.com
https://www.instagram.com/abg_pp_doula_training/
Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
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Email: [email protected]
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
In this conversation, Allison Coleman, an experienced doula and trainer, and Ciarra Morgan discuss the essential aspects of choosing a doula training program. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, support, and the need for a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with personal values and career goals. The conversation also covers the significance of evaluating the reputation of training programs, understanding costs, and the relevance of accreditation in the non-regulated field of doula work. Ultimately, the discussion aims to guide aspiring doulas in making informed decisions about their training and career paths.
Allison Coleman is “mom” to four fabulous, now-grown people. She runs an active Postpartum Doula agency in Austin, Texas, works as an independent birth and postpartum doula in Asheville, NC, and runs a well-respected postpartum doula certification program called ABG Postpartum Doula Certification program
Would you like to train to be a postpartum doula? Use code CIARRA5OFF at checkout for a 5% discount!
www.ABGdoulaTraining.com
https://www.instagram.com/abg_pp_doula_training/
Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
Instagram: @BirthBabyPodcast
Email: [email protected]
Website: BirthBabyPodcast.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
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Website: www.HomeBirthHoney.com
IG: @HomeBirthHoneyATX
Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
Instagram: @BirthBabyPodcast
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
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