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ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) Certification Workshops: Certified Birth Doula (ICBD), Certified Childbirth Educator (ICCE), & Certified "Dual" Combined Certified Birth Doula & Certified Childbirth Educator (ICBD & ICCE) - Jenn Halligan, Approved International ICEA Certification Workshop Trainer
Thanks for showing interesting in becoming a Certified Birth Doula and/or a Certified Childbirth Educator with ICEA Certification Workshop Trainer, Jenn Halligan!

*Registration is due ONE week prior to the beginning of the workshop!
*A payment and/or "Payment Arrangement Form" MUST be completed also ONE week prior to the beginning of the workshop, otherwise, you will not be able to attend the workshop and if you are attending VIRTUALLY, please know your packet of materials will NOT be mailed until this is received for planning purposes.
*After you complete this registration form and have paid, you will be contacted prior to the workshop with more specific information and additional details needed for our Certification Workshop! 
*If you have any questions, please email Jenn at: jenn@doulawhatyoulove.org 
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How do I become a certified BIRTH DOULA?
The first step is to take the Birth Doula Certification Workshop!

Interested in becoming a CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR?
Workshops will be held in conjunction with scheduled Birth Doula Certification Workshops, depending on interest and enrollment.

How do I become BOTH a certified BIRTH DOULA and CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR?
*New in 2025! Take the "DUAL" Combined Certification Workshop!
This workshop is for individuals who desire to become both a Birth Doula AND Childbirth Educator!
You can take a two-day "Dual" Combined Certification Workshop that covers content needed for BOTH certification programs instead of taking two separate workshops (a total of 4 days)! HOORAY! :)

How do I become a POSTPARTUM DOULA?
*Stay tuned! Postpartum Doula Certification Workshops are TBD!*
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2025 WORKSHOPS
*Workshops are held from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST*
Times of virtual workshops are subject to changed based upon the various time zones of registered participants. Prior to the workshop, time will be confirmed when materials are sent.  

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*BIRTH DOULA CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS*
The two day course is $800 and includes materials online and hard copy materials will also be mailed to you prior to the workshop. An option to pick up printed materials will be available for local participants, if desired. Payment must be made prior to the workshop to attend and to receive materials. A birth ball/exercise ball is helpful, but not necessary to take this workshop. Zoom capability required (audio/video). *No previous education background is required. If you know anyone else interested in learning how to support families in labor, share this workshop information with a friend!

*Ask for a one-on-one individualized doula workshop! This curriculum is personalized to meet your needs and fit into your busy lifestyle! This one-on-one workshop fee is $950*

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
  1. Part I – Introducing the Doula
  2. Part II – Meeting Your Clients
  3. Part III – Labor: An Overview
  4. Part IV – Labor: The Process
  5. Part V – Comfort Measures, Coping Skills, and Pain Relief
  6. Part VI – Family Integration
  7. Part VII – Coping with the Unusual
  8. Part VII – Business Matters
WORKSHOP DATES

Birth Doula Certification Workshops 
VIRTUAL held via Zoom and/or Teams
February 17 & 18
• May 13 & 14
August 25 & 26
• October 7 & 8
• December 2 & 3

Birth Doula Certification Workshops
IN-PERSON held at MercyOne Medical Center - at either our Downtown OR West Des Moines Campus
• March 4 & 5
June 10 & 11
September 16 & 17
• December 2 & 3

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*CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS*
Childbirth Educator Workshop
The two day course is $800 and includes materials online and hard copy materials will also be mailed to you prior to the workshop. An option to pick up printed materials will be available for local participants, if desired. Payment must be made prior to the workshop to attend and to receive materials. A birth ball/exercise ball is helpful, but not necessary to take this workshop. Zoom capability required (audio/video). *No previous education background is required. If you know anyone else interested in learning how to educate and prepare families prior to birth with childbirth education, share this workshop information with a friend!

*Ask for a one-on-one individualized doula workshop! This curriculum is personalized to meet your needs and fit into your busy lifestyle! This one-on-one workshop fee is $950*

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
  1. Part I – Introduction into ICEA
  2. Part II – Reproduction and Healthy Lifestyles
  3. Part III – Labor and Birth
  4. Part IV – Comfort Measures
  5. Part V – Postpartum and Newborn Care
  6. Part VI – Teaching Skills
  7. Part VII – Business for the Birth Professional
WORKSHOP DATES

Childbirth Educator Certification Workshops
VIRTUAL held via Zoom and/or Teams
• February 17 & 19
• May 13 & 15
• August 25 & 27
• October 7 & 9
• December 2 & 4 

Childbirth Educator Certification Workshops
IN-PERSON held at MercyOne Medical Center - at either our Downtown OR West Des Moines Campus
• March 4 & 6
• June 10 & 12
• September 16 & 18
• December 2 & 4

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*DUAL/COMBINED: BIRTH DOULA & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS*

Dual/Combined Birth Doula AND Childbirth Educator Certification Workshops
*Note: At this time, the Dual/Combined Workshops will be held at the same time for both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL Workshops. Participants can either attend in-person, at our MercyOne Medical Center, West Des Moines, Iowa Campus and/or VIRTUALLY held via Zoom and/or Teams. The classroom the workshop will be taught in has amazing technology features to also make it possible for virtual participants to join! IF there are ONLY virtual participants registered, this class may be taught in Jenn's Office and/or Home instead of the classroom space...TBD!

The two day course is $1200 and includes materials online and hard copy materials will also be mailed to you prior to the workshop. An option to pick up printed materials will be available for local participants, if desired. Payment must be made prior to the workshop to attend and to receive materials. A birth ball/exercise ball is helpful, but not necessary to take this workshop. Zoom/Teams capability required (audio/video). *No previous education background is required. If you know anyone else interested in learning how to educate and prepare families prior to birth with childbirth education AND learning how to support families in labor as a Birth Doula, share this workshop information with a friend! 

*Ask for a one-on-one individualized doula workshop! This curriculum is personalized to meet your needs and fit into your busy lifestyle! This one-on-one workshop fee is $1400*

• February 25 & 26
• May 6 & 7
• July 28 & 29
• September 22 & 23
• December 8 & 9
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