Train as a postpartum doula with NewbornIQ.

Postpartum Doula Training Program

Become the calm, skilled support families need after birth

Evidence-informed training taught by a team of 5 instructors, built for professionals who want credibility, consistency, and the ability to deliver exceptional care in modern homes.

Who This Training Is For

This course is designed for:

Aspiring postpartum doulas
Newborn care specialists expanding into postpartum support
Nannies transitioning into family support roles
Birth doulas who want postpartum skill depth
Sleep consultants adding postpartum education and parent coaching

No medical background is required. This is a professional training program focused on scope-appropriate postpartum support and ethical care.

What You’ll Learn

Postpartum Recovery Support (Scope-Appropriate)

Understanding postpartum healing and the fourth trimester
Comfort measures and practical recovery support
Supporting rest, hydration, nourishment, and realistic routines
Basic red flags and when to refer (scope and safety)

Emotional Support + Family Adjustment

Supporting the emotional transition into parenthood
Nervous system support and calming strategies for overwhelmed parents
Communication tools: validating without diagnosing
Helping parents build confidence and reduce anxiety

Newborn Care Foundations (Postpartum-Focused)

Newborn cues, soothing, and regulation
Day/night organization for families
Supporting feeding rhythms and household flow
Sleep foundations for the first weeks and months

Lactation & Feeding Support Fundamentals (Non-Clinical)

Supporting breastfeeding and bottle-feeding families ethically
Protecting feeding relationships and reducing pressure
Knowing when and how to refer to an IBCLC or medical provider

Household Support That Actually Helps

Support tasks that reduce parent load (without becoming “just help”)
Systems for nursery organization, meal support, and family workflow
Sibling and partner support strategies
Creating postpartum plans that families can follow

Professionalism, Boundaries, and Client Communication

Scope of practice and ethical standards
Documentation and shift notes
Working with high-needs families and maintaining boundaries
Building a premium client experience

Training Format

✔ Self-paced modules (where applicable)
✔ Live online instruction with instructor support

✔ Hybrid / in-person intensives (select cohorts)
✔ Case-based learning and scenario practice

✔ Completion-based requirements + certificate of completion

✔ To become certified, you would need to complete the Gentle Birth Program

Learn from experienced professionals — not a single perspective

Taught by a Team of 5 Instructors

One reason NewbornIQ stands out: you learn from five instructors in our 40-hour training, each bringing specialized expertise and real-world case experience. This gives you a broader, more confident skill set and prepares you to support diverse families with clarity and professionalism.

Instructor 1: Summer Hartman HC, NCS, PPD, PSC: Postpartum Care + Newborn Care

Instructor 2: Lisa Falkenstein PPD, NCS, CLC, PST: Sleep foundations + parent coaching communication

Instructor 3: Tracy Weber BSN, RN: Prenatal care providing guidance and support throughout pregnancy

Instructor 4: Evonne Smith IBCLC, NCS: Lactation course for Postpartum doula & Newborn care specialist Career

Instructor 5: Gentle Birth for Certification (paid seperately)

Certification Assignment Instructions

Notify the team you have completed all the classes at [email protected]. You will receive a certificate of completion.

Postpartum Doula Certification Requirements

To earn your Postpartum Doula Certification, you must complete the following requirements:

Core Training Requirements:

Course Completion (30) hr training: Complete our comprehensive Postpartum Doula Training course.
Clinical Hours: Accumulate 600 hours of hands-on experience supporting postpartum families. This experience can be gained through:
- Client Support: Providing direct care to postpartum families, including newborn care, maternal care, and family support.
- Clinical Rotations: Participating in supervised clinical rotations at hospitals, birthing centers, or home birth settings.
- Volunteer Work: Volunteering with organizations that support postpartum families.
CPR Certification: Maintain a current CPR certification for infants and adults.

Additional Requirements to Become Certified Postpartum Doula:

An applicant for certification under this article shall do all of the following: provide department-approved written documentation of both of the following: attending at least three births while serving as the primary doula support person and receiving a department-approved and acceptable evaluation from the laboring mother and from the medical provider who assisted the laboring mother.
Written Exam: Pass a written exam demonstrating knowledge of postpartum care, newborn care, maternal health, family support, and relevant ethical guidelines.
Client Reviews: Submit positive client reviews or letters of recommendation from at least five families you have supported.
Professional Liability Insurance: Maintain professional liability insurance coverage.
Certification: Included in the cost of the training for the first 2 years.
Recertification: Every 2 years, you will need to renew your certification with a continued education course; the cost to renew is $69

Certification Process:

Complete Course and Clinical Hours: Successfully finish and accumulate the required clinical hours.
Submit Documentation: Provide proof of course completion, clinical hours, CPR certification, and client reviews.
Pass Written Exam: Write an essay about what a postpartum doula means to you.

Once you are a Certified Postpartum Doula, you will be able to apply to be part of Medicaid.

NewbornIQ is dedicated to delivering high-quality training and certification that empowers postpartum doulas to provide exceptional care to new families.

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