It is an exciting time to be a DONA International doula, a member of the premier doula association in the world. Women across the globe appreciate and value the experience of having a doula– a knowledgeable, experienced companion – who stays with them through labor, birth and beyond. Birth doulas offer emotional support, encouragement and wisdom throughout labor and birth. Postpartum doulas support women and families through the transformation that a new baby brings to a family.
With over 7000 birth and postpartum doula members and growing, we are the largest doula association in the world. We support doulas by providing quality training and meaningful certification. We serve 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.
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Registration NOW OPEN for 2012 DONA International Conference!
Plan to attend the 18th annual conference in Cancun, Mexico July 19-22, 2012.
To sponsor or exhibit at the 2012 DONA International Conference, click HERE to download the 2012 Sponsor/Exhibitor/Advertiser Prospectus.
Check the Annual Conference page often for continually updated information.

DONA International Webinar: Learn About the Postpartum Certification Process
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
1 pm ET / 12 pm CT / 11 am MT / 10 am PT
Are you currently working towards your postpartum doula certification with DONA International, but you have some questions about the requirements or the process? Here is your opportunity to have your questions answered!
Our Director of Certification, Uta Mattox, will answer some frequently asked questions about postpartum doula certification, and offer tips for the process.
If you want to be sure YOUR question will be among the ones addressed, please send it no later than May 15, 2012 to: CertificationDirector@DONA.org. Be sure to put in the subject line: Question for PP Certification Webinar.
Join us for the FREE webinar on Tuesday, May 29 at 1 pm ET / 12 pm CT / 11 am MT / 10 am PT. To Register, visit:https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/898780846

Order Your DONA International Branded Apparel & Gifts
DONA International is pleased to announce that it has partnered with CafePress to offer DONA International branded and 20th Birthday Celebration clothing, jewelry, and other special items. Check out the new items by clicking here.

NEW!! Recertification Webinar
Want to learn more about the DONA International recertification process? Check out the recently recorded webinar regarding the recertification process by downloading here.

Doula Spirit Fund 2012 Conference Fee Waiver
DONA International is excited to again be able to offer full conference early bird registration fee waivers to qualified applicants. If financial concerns will keep you from attending the upcoming DONA International Conference and you are a DONA International member, you are invited toapply. A limited number of waivers are available. To download the Doula Spirit Fund Application, click here.

Founders' Awards 2012 Call for Nominations
Your nominations are requested for the Annual DONA International Founders’ Awards, named in honor of DONA International’s founders and honoring their life’s work and legacies, which will be presented at the 2012 DONA International Conference in Cancun, Mexico. To learn more and to download the Founders' Award Application, please click here.

Doulas and Third Party Reimbursement
Click here for more information about a new uniform provider code for doulas.

Check out this FREE sample of the International doula, our quarterly publication for members.

Volunteer for DONA International
Click here for information on open position on the Board of Directors and various committees.

Doula Spirit Photo Contest, May 2012
In celebration of International Doula Month and DONA International’s 20th birthday, we will honor our members, their doula spirit and the contribution they provide to mother/baby care by illustrating the birth or postpartum doula’s story through photos, videos and essays. See the attached contest submission requirements.
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