Community Doula Training &
Certification Initiative
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We define a doula as a mom servant. We serve mom while she is pregnant, during labor, and postpartum. The SCOPE of a doula is to Support, be a Compassionate Companion, Organize, Prepare, and Educate. We help dads and other significant members of the mom's village understand their influence and important role as they support moms. We are here to help ease the burden and ensure mom also has a voice in her care experience through advocacy.
The Coco Collective is a group of birth workers, childbirth educators, professionals in public health, and more who have teamed up to provide dedicated, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and resilience-oriented training. In addition, we seek to help current and aspiring doulas through mentorship support, business development, community building, and more to help educate, engage, and empower.
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Our goal is to prepare doulas to provide compassionate care while addressing the intricate needs of Black and Indigenous People Of Color (BIPOC) through their journey from preconception to postpartum.
Our efforts to enlarge the perinatal workforce by adding more community doulas will also help undoubtedly support the improvement of maternal outcomes, especially for BIPOC mamas (birthing people) and those navigating different vulnerabilities, i.e., Substance Use Disorder (SUD), incarceration, housing insecurity, or living in maternity deserts. ​​​
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Preparing to become a doula considerations:
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18 years or older
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High school diploma/GED preferred
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Compassionate, dependable, and nonjudgmental
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Strong communication and listening skills
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Comfortable supporting diverse families and respecting client choices
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Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
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Willing to complete training and a criminal background check
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Reliable transportation and availability, including on-call hours for birth doulas
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Committed to maternal health, advocacy, and community-based support
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Doula Professional Standards ~ ​Learn more about the CocoLife doula training program
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STATE-APPROVED
DOULA TRAINING
EXPANDING ACCESS. BUILDING THE WORKFORCE.
IMPROVING MATERNAL OUTCOMES.
CocoLife's doula training program is approved or recognized in the following locations:
State approval and certification requirements vary by location.
Contact us to learn more about your state's pathway.
“We are promoting a community-empowered & resilience-oriented model of care.”
- CocoLife
Troy & Karlene
NYC
"I am literally blown away! The thoughtfulness of this box is amazing! This is so heartfelt! This is what ministry is about; knowing when each other needs something."
Troy & Karlene - NY
Mother & Father of 3 (2 Angel Babies & 1 Rainbow Baby)
Angela
CA
"Thank you for the invite! I enjoyed my time with you guys. Awesome energy, many blessings on continuing the vision. It will come just keep being authentic and servicing those we both know need your platform!"
Wife & New Mom
Korto Momolu
AR
"Thank you for the invite! I enjoyed my time with you guys. Awesome energy, many blessings on continuing the vision. It will come just keep being authentic and servicing those we both know need your platform!"
Project Runway & International
Fashion Designer. Wife & Mother of 2
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Disclaimer/note: we are/doulas are not medical/clinical professionals. We are non-medical professionals who provide emotional support for persons navigating various maternal stages i.e. pregnancy, intrapartum, postpartum, etc. This collective is exclusive and participating in any training programs does not denote affiliation with this collective. Please contact us with any questions at support@cocolife.black