Training&Certification
We are the professional organization, formerly known as ALACE, providing the same woman-centered training and certification which has exceeded national standards, bridging technical knowledge with a compassionate personal touch.
Why chose toLabor?...
Just ask our former participants!
“I learned so much in your doula training class. I’m still benefiting from all that I learned that weekend... things you taught me had a wonderful positive impact on my life.” Vallerie Holland
“This workshop was such a wonderful, life changing experience. The (instructor’s) passion, humor, and professionalism not only led us all on a great journey towards empowering the woman in labor, but also brought many of us to a higher understanding of our own birth experiences. What a special and invaluable gift. Thank you for empowering me to empower others.” Melanie Hall.
“I found that I liked (this organization) best because they required more to become certified, thus making sure you knew what you !needed to know.” Tashina Marker
We have trained over 5000 Labor Assistants since 1983
It can be hard to sort out the different doula training programs available. Comparing costs, philosophies of childbirth and training, and exactly what you will learn from each program can sometimes be a confusing and daunting task.
toLabor’s doula training program is unique among all the other doula training organizations in North America for several reasons:
toLabor’s doula training program advocates for the midwifery model of care, regardless of care provider (midwife or doctor), or place of birth (hospital, birth center, or home).
toLabor’s program encourages trust in the birth process, respects it as a woman-centered passage, and is dedicated to supporting women’s birth choices.
*toLabor respects obstetric procedures as beneficial in some circumstances but potentially detrimental when applied routinely. We emphasize evidence-based practices, informed consent and prevention of medically unnecessary interventions.
*toLabor childbirth professionals help increase parents’ confidence in the natural process of birth. We teach relaxation and coping tools to work with pain and discomfort, rather than techniques for avoiding sensation.
*toLabor has long been recognized for its holistic approach to childbirth. Our instructors are respected for their incorporation of psychological aspects and mind-body integration in their classes.
*toLabor offers the most rigorous doula training program, providing you with a solid base of knowledge about the physiology of the body and how it works during labor and birth, allowing you to become aware of what kind of physical support your client needs.
*toLabor’s training gives you the skills and confidence necessary to provide the emotional and psychological support your clients need.
Tuition includes: the entire training and certification process, the training workshop, processing your work, the exam, the certificate itself, and activates membership. Requirements
We offer approximately 12 -24 workshops a year: toLabor uses only a very small number of very experienced instructors who teach all of the workshops across the United States and Canada; this ensures the highest quality training with the most consistent curriculum. Calendar
The workshop includes: an introduction to physical assessments, adding an aspect of experiential learning unavailable in other training programs; these experiential exercises serve to enrich and empower all those who attend our workshops. More about Workshops.
We are available to answer questions by phone or email and provide you with support during your doula training and in your professional work with birth. Contact Us