The Postpartum Doula Skill Builder

Learn from industry experts to build your confidence and caregiving skills as a postpartum caretaker or doula

Postpartum care isn’t as simple as it seems

You listened to the call to become a postpartum caretaker, maybe you even took a doula training or certification! But you’re realizing just how much there is to know in order to confidently support your clients and offer them real solutions in the moments when they need it most. Imposter syndrome is stealing the intended joy of your work.

IS THIS YOU?

You want to become more literate in the language of postpartum, so that you can read your client’s needs before they even speak and offer them a level of care that will have them trusting you deeply, hiring you again and referring you often

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Not everything is learned through experience

Experience is an amazing teacher, but there’s levels of excellent caregiving that come only from the knowledge that uncovers what your clients are experiencing on deeper emotional, mental, and physical levels so you can support them better. 

ā€œThis course is like a masters degree in postpartum care!ā€

The Postpartum Care Skill Builder is a learn at your own pace course made up of 6+ speciality classes from industry experts that cover need-to-know topics covering both business practices and care techniques, offering you a truly holistic pathway to expanding your skills and career in postpartum care.

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YOUR TEACHERS & THEIR TOPICS

The Postpartum Doula Skill Builder is made up of expert workshops led by the following teachers & exclusive Q+A discussions for deep knowledge application

Pachet Bryant, Insurance Navigator

  • Parents finally get reimbursed for doulas from insurance and workplace benefit programs, which means your work is more accessible = more clients! But maybe insurance isn’t your language, luckily it’s Pachet’s!

    Pachet started MINE Maternity after seeing how confusing and inaccessible coverage can be for both doulas and the families we serve.

    Here’s what you’ll learn from her

    • How health insurance for doulas actually works

    • In network vs out of network pathways

    • Insurance billing for Medicaid vs commercial insurance

    • Basics for client reimbursement success (superbill details & more!)

Dr. Abigail Powell PhD, LP, CMNCS

  • You’ve heard of PMAD’s, but do you know how to recognize them before they snowball? Do you know what plays into them, how to help your clients prevent them, and how to support if they arise?

    As a Texas licensed psychologist, Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Specialist, and founder of Village Psychology, Dr.Powell believes that mental health deserves a proactive approach rather than reactive.

    Here’s what you’ll learn from her:

    • What are the different types of PMAD’s?

    • What are the signs you should look out for, even the ones that may be unclear?

    • Once you recognize a PMAD, how do you bring it up to clients in a kind and loving manner?

    • What are the signs of postpartum PTSD from birth trauma?

    • At what point should you refer out, and what does that process look like?

Jayne Havens Sleep Consultant

  • So you know how to get babies to sleep most of the time, but do you know how to establish sleep habits so that your clients are getting sleep even when you’re not there? That’s the real flex!

    Jayne is a certified sleep consultant and runs her own sleep consulting practice, Snooze Fest by Jayne Havens. She also founded the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management where she trains, mentors and certifies others to do this incredibly rewarding work.

    Here’s what you’ll learn from her:

    • Eat, Play, Sleep Rhythm: Finding a flow that differentiates between playing and eating times in a gentle, developmentally appropriate way

    • How to recognize when babies are snacking or truly eating for higher calorie intake and more night time sleep

    • When and why to choose between crib/bassinet naps or contact naps during the day

    • How to help families create an effective bedtime routine using positive sleep associations

Guest Teacher Coming Soon

Bri Rice birth and postpartum doula
  • Coming very soon!

Bri Rice RN, Certified Doula

  • Then there’s the medical side of postpartum. Terminology, potential emergencies, diagnoses. All that can be really confusing and scary without being informed.

    Bri brings 10 years of experience as a Labor & Delivery RN alongside her work as a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. This unique combination allows her to blend evidence-based clinical knowledge with compassionate, trauma-informed care.

    Here’s what you’ll learn from her:

    • Navigating medical conditions while staying in your doula role

    • Recognizing normal bleeding: Postpartum pre-eclampsia and hemorrhage

    • Jaundice in infants and other common medical conditions

    • Cesarean incision care & red flags

    • Noticing when something is a maternal or infant emergency, and how to escalate care

Bryn Yozzo Doula Trainer

  • Doula agencies will bring stability and sustainability to your business. But how can you become the high value professional doula that gets called first?

    Bryn is the owner and founder of the doula agency New England Doula Support. She is a Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified New Parent Educator, Certified Labor Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator, and trained Lactation Educator, offering thoughtful, evidence-based support leaning on her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Human Development and Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.

    Here’s what you’ll learn from her:

    • What different types of agency models exist and their pros/cons

    • Four pillars of what agencies look for in doulas

    • How to become an agencies most hired doula

    • Staying within your scope and using collaborative language

    • Navigating the hiring process and strengthening your resume

    • Career growth, boundaries and professional conduct

Leslie Owens RN, IBCLC

  • As a doula, you’re on the front lines of your clients breastfeeding experience, no pressure, right?! If you are to truly support your clients, it’s essential to know your role and how you can be in it best.

    As a nurse and board-certified lactation consultant, Leslie specializes in bridging the gap between birth work and evidence-based breastfeeding support. Leslie is passionate about equipping doulas with practical, ethical, and real-world lactation skills that protect milk supply, improve outcomes, and strengthen referral relationships.

    Here’s what you’ll learn from her:

    • The postpartum lactation support ecosystem and how doulas fit into the broader care team

    • Distinguish between lactation awareness, influence, and intervention, and understand why this distinction matters

    • Recognize how doula language and presence can either reduce or escalate feeding-related anxiety

    • Apply a decision-making framework to determine when feeding challenges are expected vs when referral is appropriate

    • Frame lactation referrals in a way that supports parents emotionally and strengthens professional collaboration

Noemi Martinez- Bary CLC, CD

  • Nipples and flanges and bottles, oh my! The world of pumping and bottle feeding can really overwhelm parents. We have to know the strategies to support them!

    Noemi is a visual artist turned doula, lactation counselor, and perinatal mental health supporter with Art of a Doula. As a Puerto Rico native and BIPOC individual living in Los Angeles, she proudly serves on the Board of Directors of DASC (Doulas Association of Southern California).

    Here’s what you’ll learn from her:

    • The physiology of lactation as it relates to pumping

    • Strategies for more effective breast pump use (and how to teach parents)

    • Safe milk storage and bottle preparation

    • Paced bottle feeding demo

    • Common pumping challenges and when to refer to an IBCLC or pediatric provider

    • emotionally supporting parents without undermining feeding goals.

Dr. Erin O’Daniel DC, CACCP, BS

  • If we can’t see postpartum from the nervous system perspective, we’re only halfway supporting parents. There’s more than meets the eye to the postpartum experience. Underneath it all is a web of nervous system changes that are promoting bonding and recovery as the new parents and baby enter many years of life together.

    Dr.Erin is a prenatal and pediatric family wellness chiropractor. Here’s what she’s here to teach you:

    • The Biology of Bonding: Why Mother & Baby Are Wired to Sync

    • The Biomechanics of the Female Pelvis in Pregnancy & Birth

    • Holding space for fussy babies to unwind. and align

    • Knowing When to Refer Out to professional body workers

    • How we can positively influence the household’s nervous system

    • Reading Sympathetic and Parasympathetic States