Birth in Hungary
- http://www.birth.hu
- Everything about birth and the fight between the doulas of Hungary and the Hungarian government for the right of giving birth at home.
Doula World
- http://www.doulaworld.com/
- Searchable, interactive directory that lists doulas, midwives, lactation consultants and childbirth educators throughout the United States.
Doulas of North America
- http://www.dona.org/
- Explains the role of the doula, doula training and certification. Includes directory, board of directors and list of regional representatives, and conference information.
MarernityWise
- http://www.maternitywise.com
- Postpartum Doula Training. A training and certifying body for those who desire to work with new families, as well as a current directory of MaternityWise doulas. Includes training dates.
MotherLove, Inc.
- http://www.midwiferytoday.com/loves/motherlove
- Provides information on training, design and consulting to create a pre-natal doula program for your community or hospital. As well as in-service topics on alternative comfort techniques and childbirth classes.
Optimum Birth
- http://www.optimumbirth.com
- Provides certificate courses for doulas. Courses are independently accredited and graduates gain direct entry to the doula register. Download a demo and enroll online.
Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS)
- http://www.pals-doulas.org
- A membership organization that supports, develops and promotes doulas in the Puget Sound, Washington area. Providing free referrals to certified labor doulas and committed to finding a doula for every woman who wants one, regardless of ability to pay.
The Holistic Birth trust Foundation
- http://holisticbirthtrust.org
- Offers training courses for women wanting to work holistically in the areas of menstrual and sexual health, pre-conception care, conscious conception, pregnancy and birth education, breastfeeding and post-partum support and as Doulas. Includes a practitioner listing, news and details about the courses.
