151 | Why doulas don’t want to be certified

Just like with all things birth we are talking about the risks and benefits, pros and cons of doula certification, and insurance reimbursement today. This is a must listen if you are a doula, or thinking of becoming one, or if you are a mom wanting to hire a doula.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Recent posts from Elite Doula Training on new legislatures from Texas and Ohio that are trying to control doulas and that can have a big impact on how your doula can support you.

• The motives behind certification agencies, lawmakers and hospital systems work together, and it’s not to benefit you.

• Examples of rules and regulations that doula certification programs and insurance companies put on doulas, and the parallels to how the medical system stole midwifery.
• What you can do as a doula and as a mom to opt out of doula regulations from your state or hospital.

Episodes you’ll love:

70 | Doula certifications suck

100 | Becoming a self taught doula

134 | How to find and hire a doula

133 | What doulas do for you

124 | Biased doulas for biased moms

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