Cross-Certification
A fast-track, expedited path to earn a new and unique professional credential as a BirthWorks-Certified Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula, or Postpartum Doula
A Spiritual Approach
Mothers already know how to birth, we teach you to faciliate that uncovering
Ongoing Mentorship
100% support through your entire training and certification builds your confidence
Evidence-Based
Best practices for supporting families from the latest quantitative and qualitative academic science
What is the Value of
Cross-Certifying with BirthWorks?
Are you already a trained educator or doula and feel something is missing? (Maybe you “tiptoe” at hospital births, or parents want more than stages of labor or intervention info?) Do you want compassionate, effective ways to serve families? Or need to cross-certify for Tri-Care or Medicaid? You are in the right place!
Gain Unique Expertise
with BirthWorks!
Gain Unique Expertise
with BirthWorks!
- Chose your unique Cross-Certification Path
- Read the BirthWorks requirements below
- Identify your past childbirth educator or doula work that is applicable
- Apply to submit your past work for review and get credit toward requirements for Advanced Placement status to finish more quickly—application fee $100US
- If accepted, register to cross-certify—program fee $250US (this is discouned $300US off regular certification fee)
- Meet your Personal Mentor to co-create a completion plan and get support along the way!
- When you are ready, sign up for your workshop—$625US fee ($100US discount given with early registration)
- Receive Your BirthWorks Certification!
If you want subtle, significant ways
to enhance birth and mother/baby health...
and to reveal yourself as the most capable and inspired professional possible, start your BirthWorks journey. This is an opportunity to be one of the most fantastic, inspiring and well-informed birth professionals now.
Which is Your Professional Path to Cross-Certification
Review below requirements for each program. Some can be waived, others are not.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR ~ CCE(BWI)​
Birth Doula ~ CBD(BWI)
Postpartum Doula ~ CPD(BWI) CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR ~ CCE(BWI)​REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR ~ CCE(BWI)
- Complete online application ($100US fee). If accepted, pay certification fee ($250US)
- Provide childbirth educator qualification*
- Attend BirthWorks Childbirth Educator Workshop – virtual, hybrid, or live options. This can NOT be waived.
- Submit written program requirements – self-reflection (autobiography, birth experiences and birth events)
- Submit work for program requirements* – breastfeeding preparation, hospital/birth center visits, homebirth midwife interview (often much of this is waived)
- Agree to BirthWorks Statement of Beliefs, Ideals, Standards and Scope of Practice (can NOT be waived)
- Do Written Requirements* – ten book reviews, three medical study critiques, three topic papers (often some of these are waived)
- Take the Final Exam – based on comprehensive BirthWorks Childbirth Educator Manual (can NOT be waived)
- Teach BirthWorks Childbirth Education series (after your workshop and exam)
Birth Doula ~ CBD(BWI)REQUIREMENTS FOR BIRTH DOULA ~ CBD(BWI)
- Provide birth doula certification qualification
- BirthWorks Birth Doula Workshop – virtual, hybrid, or live options (This can NOT be waived.)
- Proof of professional qualifications* – birth doula certificate, experience as a midwife or practical or registered nurse (with three years minimum labor and delivery experience), and/or childbirth educator certificate [or alternatively attend a childbirth education series]*
- Written Requirements – eight book reviews*, your personal Doula Journal Workbook, complete Doulas of Love manual and essay on Purpose & Value of a Doula*
- Attend Two Births (which are not planned cesareans)
Postpartum Doula ~ CPD(BWI)REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTPARTUM DOULA ~ CPD(BWI)
- Attend BirthWorks Postpartum Doula Workshop – virtual, hybrid, or live options (This can NOT be waived.)
- Provide Postpartum Doula certification qualification
- Provide Infant FirstAid/CPR Certification*
- Agree to Ideals, Professional Standards, BWI Philosophy (can NOT be waived)
- Complete Written Requirements– two book reviews*
- Do Practice Interview* to ensure understanding of BirthWorks Approach
- Provide two Recommendation Letters* from birth professionals and Care Evaluations from families you worked with in the past three months
Gain new expertise and confidence to attract clients. See how The BirthWorks Experience inspires you! Our holistic experiential trainings include both the science of birth, such as optimal pelvic positioning and primal health AND a unique focus that honors birth through self-reflection and emotional preparation (grieving & healing, beliefs & affirmation and more).
When you cross-certify with BirthWorks ~ you are part of a heart-centered, highly-trained group of professionals and an inspired, intentional community. Together, we make a significant difference to transform the state of birth locally and around the world.
You May Be Interested in Other BirthWorks Programs?
BirthWorks Birth Professionals are the voice for mothers and babies worldwide. We trust the birth process and bring awareness, calm, humility and love with our presence. Our excellent values-based support grows clients’ confidence and means birth outcomes for babies and mothers… which leads to ease in postpartum… and healthier babies and families from day one!
