The Nehemiah Birthing Project
Redemptive Childbirth℠
Providing Doula Certification & Maternal Health Services
THE MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH TRAINING CENTER
Become a Certified Redemptive Childbirth Doula
or
Maternal Child Support Specialist
Redemptive Childbirth℠ is a professional doula certification program designed to prepare compassionate, competent, and collaborative birth workers. Our program integrates clinical excellence, cultural humility, faith-informed care, and interprofessional communication to equip communities for today’s maternal health environments.
Who Should Apply?
To Become a DOULA
Redemptive Childbirth℠ curriculum program welcomes individuals who sense both a calling and a commitment to professional excellence.
This program is designed for:
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Women called to birth work who desire structured, accountable training
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Nurses and healthcare professionals expanding into doula leadership
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Community birth workers seeking formal certification and collaboration skills
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Faith-centered leaders committed to restoring dignity in childbirth
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Individuals pursuing meaningful, service-based careers in maternal health
Whether you are beginning your journey or advancing an established career, this certification equips you with both heart and structure.
Five Doula Certification Tracks
Explore our five dynamic certification tracks designed to elevate your skills and enhance your career. Each track offers a unique focus, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your professional growth. Whether you're looking to specialize or broaden your expertise, our certifications will empower you to stand out in your field. Start your journey towards success today!
01.
Track 1
Full Spectrum Doula
Must be 18 yrs to apply.
Full 45.25 instructional hours
02.
Track 2
Labor Doula
Must be 18 yrs to apply.
Approximately 40 instructional hours
03.
Track 3
Postpartum Doula
Must be 18 yrs to apply
Approximately 30 Hours
04.
Track 4
Monitrice (Nurse Doula)
Must have labor and delivery experience or be currently working as a maternal-infant nurse. Approximately 16 instructional hours
05.
Track 5
Dual Certified Doula/Redmeptive CB -
Must have a current doula certification credential and be in good standing.
Who Should Apply?
To Become a Maternal Child Health Specialist
Redemptive Childbirth℠ curriculum program welcomes individuals who sense both a calling and a commitment to professional excellence.
This program is designed for:
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Women called to birth work who desire structured, accountable training
-
Nurses and healthcare professionals expanding into maternal-child health
-
Community birth workers seeking formal certification and collaboration skills
-
Faith-centered leaders committed to restoring dignity in childbirth
-
Individuals pursuing meaningful, service-based careers in maternal health
Whether you are beginning your journey or advancing an established career, this certification equips you with both heart and structure.
Five Maternal Child Specialist Tracks
Explore our five dynamic tracks designed to elevate your skills and enhance your career. Each track offers a unique focus, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your professional growth. Whether you're looking to specialize or broaden your expertise, our certificate programs will empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to support mothers and infants, making a difference and improving maternal-infant outcomes. Start your journey towards success today!
06.
Track 6
Redemptive Childbirth Educator
Must be 18 yrs to apply.
Full 8 instructional hours, teach back +...
07.
Track 7
Lactation Specialist
Must be 18 yrs to apply.
Approximately 8 instructional hours, +
08.
Track 8
Postpartum Specialist
Must be 18 yrs to apply
Approximately 15 Hours
09.
Track 9
Infant Care Specialist
Approximately 8 instructional hours
10.
Track 10
Maternal Child Community Health Worker
Must be 18 yrs to apply
Approximately 120 instructional hours
Must be a Medicaid provider eligible
CARE
DARE
DARE
How We Train Doulas
WHY REDEMPTIVE CERTIFICATION IS DIFFERENT?
What You Will Be Trained To Do
Redemptive Childbirth℠ is intentionally structured to meet the growing demand for doulas who are spiritually grounded, clinically informed, and professionally prepared.
Our program includes:
✔ 45.25 Contact Hours of comprehensive instruction
✔ Interprofessional faculty (nurses, clinicians, subject matter experts)
✔ Emphasis on collaboration with healthcare teams
✔ Cultural humility and bias awareness training
✔ Skills competency evaluation and structured check-offs
✔ Communication and advocacy preparation
✔ Faith-informed worldview integration without compromising clinical credibility
✔ Community impact and workforce readiness focus
This certification is for doulas who desire to be taken seriously — by families, providers, and systems.
Not all doula trainings are created equal.
Graduates of the Redemptive Childbirth℠ Certification are prepared to:
Clinical & Physical Support
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Provide evidence-informed labor support techniques
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Assist with comfort measures and positioning
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Support postpartum transition and recovery
Advocacy & Communication
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Facilitate informed decision-making conversations
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Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals
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Support families across diverse cultural, faith, and care settings
Professional Practice
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Establish ethical, accountable doula services
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Understand scope of practice and boundaries
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Build sustainable, service-based doula work
This training moves beyond inspiration — it builds professional competency.
This certification is for doulas who desire to be taken seriously — by families, providers, and systems.
Program Format
Redemptive Childbirth℠ is delivered through a structured
Hybrid Format
Live and Online/Virtual
Foundations & Innovations
Physical Support & Advocacy
Birth Work & Professional Practice
Total Instruction: 45.25 Contact Hours
Our format combines a lecture, skill labs, interactive
discussions, and applied learning.
Limited cohort enrollment ensures personalized
instruction and accountability.
Your Pathway To Doula Certification
1
Submit Application
Complete the application for enrollment. Limited scholarships available.
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Demonstrate Skills Competency
Skills checklist begun in weekend skill sessions
4
Complete Required Birth & Support Experiences
Type and quanity depends on the certification levels
5
Complete Assignments, Skills Checklist & Knowledge Checks
Completion task is individualized based on track enrollment.
Graduate Credentials
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Certified Doula CD (Redemptive Childbirth)
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Certified Doula -Labor (CD-L)
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Certified Doula-Postpartum (CD-PP)
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Certified Nurse Doula -CND
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Certified Nurse Doula Labor (CND-L
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Certified Nurse Doula Post Partum (CND-PP)
After Certification, You May:
•Serve families in hospitals, birth centers, or community settings
•Join collaborative maternal health teams
•Offer postpartum and infant care services
•Build private doula practices
•Participate in community maternal health initiatives
•Position yourself for state-aligned and community-based opportunities with
The Nehemiah Birthing Project or other Doula agencies or Organizations
Redemptive Childbirth℠ doula certification prepares doulas not only to serve — but to lead with integrity.
2026 Certification Cohorts
Maryland
Location: TBA
Location: TBA
Fall 2026
Arkansas
Location: 3300 Asher Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204
Fall 2026
Cohort size is limited. Early application is encouraged
Limited scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Act fast to secure your opportunity
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Tuition details, scholarship opportunities, and payment policies
are available on our Tuition & Scholarships page.