DONA International is the world’s first, largest and leading doula certifying organization. When our founders created DONA in 1992, they professionalized the role of the doula. Since then, we have certified more than 12,000 DONA International doulas in more than 50 countries!
Lamaze International is a global nonprofit that certifies Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators (LCCEs) and advances evidence-based childbirth education for families worldwide.
We support childbirth educators through certification, continuing education, practical teaching resources, and a global professional community.
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