DONA International: The World’s Premier Doula Organization
DONA International is the oldest, largest and most respected doula association in the world. The founders are among the foremost experts on doula care, and DONA International certification is a widely respected measure of quality and professionalism. DONA International is an international, non-profit organization of doulas that strives to have every doula trained and educated to provide the highest quality and standards for birth and or postpartum support to birthing women and their families. To that end, it promotes continuing education for doulas and provides a strong communication link among doulas and between doulas, families and the medical birthing community.
Women across the globe appreciate and value the experience of having a doula – a knowledgeable, experienced companion – who stays with them through labour, birth and beyond. Birth doulas offer emotional support, encouragement and wisdom throughout labour and birth. Postpartum doulas support women and families through the transformation that a new baby brings to a family.
With more than 7000 birth and postpartum doula members and growing, DONA International is the largest doula association in the world. DONA International supports doulas by providing quality training and meaningful certification. The organization serves mothers and families by providing access to information and research about doulas, childbirth and the postpartum experience.
DONA International certification sets the bar for doula education and professional development. It indicates to families that a doula has achieved a high level of training and professionalism.
Taken from DONA
