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
Support families with best practices based on quantitative & qualitative science and research
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 labor stages or intervention info?) Do you want compassionate, effective ways to serve families? Or do you 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 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 discounted $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 ($100US discount will be 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 the requirements for each program below. Some can be waived, others can 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). If accepted, pay certification fee ($250US)
- Provide childbirth educator qualification*
- Agree to the BirthWorks Statement of Beliefs, Ideals, Standards and Scope of Practice (can NOT be waived)
- Attend BirthWorks Childbirth Educator Workshop (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)
- Fulfill written requirements*—ten book reviews, three medical study critiques, three topic papers (often some of these are waived)
- Take the final exam—based on the comprehensive BirthWorks Childbirth Educator Manual (can NOT be waived)
- Teach a BirthWorks Childbirth Education series (after your workshop and exam)
Birth Doula ~ CBD(BWI)REQUIREMENTS FOR BIRTH DOULA—CBD(BWI)
- Provide proof of professional qualifications—birth doula certification, 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]
- Agree to the BirthWorks Statement of Beliefs, Ideals, Standards, and Scope of Practice (can NOT be waived)
- Complete written requirements—eight book reviews*, your personal Doula Journal Workbook, Doulas of Love manual, and essay on Purpose & Value of a Doula*
- Attend a BirthWorks Birth Doula Workshop (can NOT be waived)
- Attend two births which are not planned cesareans (can NOT be waived)
Postpartum Doula ~ CPD(BWI)REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTPARTUM DOULA—CPD(BWI)
- Provide Postpartum Doula certification qualification
- Provide Infant FirstAid/CPR certification
- Agree to the BirthWorks Statement of Beliefs, Ideals, Standards, and Scope of Practice (can NOT be waived)
- Complete written requirements*—two book reviews
- Do practice interview* to ensure understanding of BirthWorks Approach
- Attend BirthWorks Postpartum Doula Workshop (can NOT be waived)
- Provide two recommendation letters from birth professionals and care evaluations from families you worked with in the past three months (can NOT be waived)
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 honoring birth through self-reflection and emotional preparation (grieving & healing, beliefs & affirmation and more).
When you cross-certify with BirthWorks, you are joining a heart-centered, highly trained professional group and an inspired, intentional community. Together, we make a significant difference in transforming the state of birth locally and around the world.
Are you 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 better birth outcomes for babies and mothers… which leads to ease in postpartum… and healthier babies and families from day one!
