Birthing Is Sacred.
Become a certified Pregnancy & Birthing Practitioner™. Learn to support mothers in all phases of pregnancy & childbirth and transform the birthing process into an intimate, sacred journey.
Next Session: August 3 - September 29
A Holistic Pregnancy and Birth Practitioner™ is a combination of a holistic health coach, doula, and spiritual mentor. This training includes traditional doula training, and also trains you with comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of the birthing process, including:
Hormonal Optimization in all phases of pregnancy, preconception, and postpartum.
Coordinating care between doctors, nurses, and families.
Setting up sacred space and an alternative birth environment.
Average Annual Salary for Pregnancy Support:
$69,904 per year
What is a Holistic Pregnancy & Birth Practitioner (PBP)™?
This Training Is For…
Doulas & Newborn Care Specialists
This training expands and fills in many of the crucial gaps not covered in conventional doula training.
Holistic Practitioners & Healers
Develop new sources of clients by offering integrative support to women in their pregnancy process.
Yoga Teachers & Massage Therapists
Expand your capacities to support women in deeper, more meaningful ways.
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Medical Assistants
Develop a new career helping women during the most meaningful period of their life.
Expecting Mothers
Not interested in being a professional? We have many expecting mothers who take our training just to ensure their own healthy pregnancy.
Coaches & Mentors
Offer coaching to women even as they go through pregnancy by supporting them with holistic health.
Where:
LIVE online classes via Zoom.
Course Length:
9 Weeks
Upcoming Sessions:
August 3 - September 29
October 12 - December 8
Class Times:
Saturday & Sunday, 8 AM-11 AM PST
Certification:
Certified Holistic Birth & Pregnancy Practitioner™
All graduates can seek DONA doula certification through DONA International.
Snapshot:
Do you want to build a career supporting women with holistic health in all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth? Do you want to help women connect to the sacred nature of pregnancy and birth?
Pregnancy and childbirth are some of the most meaningful times in a woman’s life. The PBP™ training will prepare you to help turn the birthing process into a healthy, sacred, and transformative journey. Over the course of 9 weeks, you’ll learn to embody the spirit, skills, and professional habits of a birthing practitioner. You’ll learn skills to support expecting families in each phase of their journey, adding immense value along each step.
We believe the birth process is the single most sacred event of a woman’s life. As a guide, it’s essential to learn to create an environment for this spiritual connection to take place with your clients. Throughout the training, you’ll be encouraged to discover and deepen your somatic connection to your womb and use this sacred wisdom to guide your work.
This training was created in response to our team’s frustration at the disjointed nature of the educational process for doulas, combining foundational education into one training and certification process. The first of its kind, the PBP™ training and certification process helps you create a comprehensive scope of services spanning fertility through postpartum. As you move through the training, you’ll develop your professional offerings under the guidance of our instructors and work collaboratively with the other students as you enter this unique profession.
Seeking Insurance Reimbursement as a Doula:
After completing our level 1 & 2 training, our practitioners can help you submit your certification and meet the requirements to seek Medicaid reimbursement.
Six states (Oregon, Minnesota, New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia) have Medicaid plans that reimburse patients for doula services.
Six states (California, Washington D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, & Rhode Island) plan to get CMS approval to implement doula coverage in Medicaid in 2022 and 2023
Training Overview:
Learn to Create Space For a Sacred, Healthy Pregnancy & Birth Process
Training Team
Our trainers are master doulas, doctors, and nutritionists who have facilitated thousands of healthy pregnancies & childbirths.
Kimberly Bepler - Doula, Newborn & Postpartum Care
Dr. Samantha LeVine- Naturopathic Doctor
Megan Coppock - CPM Certified Professional Midwife
Susan Van Daal - Ayurvedic Practitioner, Doula, Holistic Pregnancy Guide
Jesse Remer - Master Doula & DONA Trainer
Curriculum Overview
Unlike traditional doula training, this training covers a full spectrum of pregnancy care from pre-conception all the way through the newborn’s first 12 weeks.
Topics:
Pregnancy Period:
Building relationships with clients as a Pregnancy and Birth Practitioner to direct their pregnancy process holistically.
How to help families build and select their care team, including their doctor and midwife.
Deciding between home birth and hospital birth.
Hormonal optimizations, balancing hormones, and how to prevent/manage PCOS (lost cycle) with a holistic approach.
Functional nutrition to optimize mother’s health during the entire pregnancy process & to enhance lactation.
Hormonal changes and important health practices during trimesters 1 & 2.
Physiological changes and movement management during 3rd trimester.
Health checklists for every stage of pregnancy.
Birthing Process:
Emotional and physical support for women during their birthing process.
Comfort measures and non-pharmacologic techniques for pain management and labor enhancement.
The long-term impact and significance of the birth experience.
The impact of common medical interventions on labor and the doula’s role in assisting with informed decision-making.
DONA Code of Ethics (COE) and Standards of Practice (scope of practice) for the doula.
Epidural support and positioning.
Working with doctors, midwives, and nurses.
Creating a team atmosphere in the labor room.
Postpartum Care:
Lactation science & practice.
Sleep management & optimization for both mother and child. Checklist and preparations for new mothers post-birth.
Nervous system regulation and attunement with the child.
Transitioning into the home & essentials of newborn care.
Postpartum Mood Disorders and common physical and emotional changes in the Postpartum period.
Training Cost & Payment Plans:
$350 discount for signing up and paying in full 60 days before the training start date.
Payment Plan: $700 / month
Pay In Full: $2,750 ($750 off)
$200 discount for referring a friend.
FAQs
Can I take this training if I don’t want to be a professional, but for personal reasons?
Yes, absolutely. Many of our students are expecting mothers, or family members who want to support their own pregnancy and potentially dip into professional practice later on.
What are the pre-reqs to take this training?
This training is open to everyone, regardless of your educational background.
What If I Have To Miss a Live Session?
All live sessions are recorded. As much of the learning happens from being live with the group, we encourage you to attend as many live as you can. You can make up attendance by watching the recording.
Can I apply for my DONA Birth Doula certification after completing this training?
Yes. In the Aura training, there is a DONA approved Birth Doula training. After you graduate, you can use your hours for our training to apply to be a DONA certified Birth Doula.
What Are The Professional Titles I Can Use After Completion?
After completing this training, you can use the title “Aura Institute Certified Holistic Pregnancy & Birth Practitioner (PBP).”
What can I do with this Certification?
The PBP Certification gives you the education and professional recognition to support women through their birthing process, whether that be in an existing clinic or through your own small business. Our certification stands out from traditional doulas as a more comprehensive credential with deeper knowledge of the science of healthy pregnancy & hormonal optimization.
More Questions? Visit The Ultimate Guide To Doula Certifications