Program
Doula-to-Midwife
Step into your calling with confidence.
Our Doula-to-Midwife program is more than a training — it's a mentorship. You'll be guided by a licensed midwife with over a decade of experience and more than 500 births attended. This hands-on journey is designed to deepen your knowledge, sharpen your intuition, and prepare you to support birthing families with skill and compassion.
Through the program
Supporting labor at home with confidence and care
Recognizing early warning signs and responding appropriately
Identifying active labor and determining the right time to transition to the hospital to reduce unnecessary interventions
Promoting effective nutrition and hydration throughout labor
Encouraging movement and positioning to support labor progress and comfort
Supporting therapeutic rest during long or stalled labors
Managing client expectations and helping create clear, realistic birth plans
Providing informed, compassionate lactation support
You’ll gain essential skills
Whether you're a new doula, a birth assistant, or simply feeling the pull toward midwifery, this program is a powerful step forward. At Next Generation Midwifery, we’re here to help you grow into the birthworker you’re meant to be.
1. Apply to the NGM Doula-to-Midwife Program
Begin your journey with us by submitting your application.
2. Attend a DONA-Approved Doula Workshop
Get foundational training through a DONA-approved course.
NGM provides resources to help you save time and money.
3. Attend 10 NGM Births as a Doula-in-Training
Observe, support, and learn from real births under the guidance of experienced midwives.
Bonus: 3 of these births count toward your certification.
5. Launch Your Doula Career
Support yourself through midwifery school by working professionally as a doula.
Learn to bill insurance
Gain clients through the NGM referral program
4. Earn Your Certificate of Accomplishment
Become a certified NGM-trained doula, ready to support families with skill and confidence.
6. Apply to Midwifery School or an Assistant Training Program
Explore accredited three-year education pathways or begin as a midwife’s assistant.
7. Complete Clinical Training (2+ Years)
Gain hands-on experience as a student midwife under the supervision of NGM’s licensed professionals.
8. Apply for Your Midwifery License
With your education, clinical training, and exam completed, submit your application to the Medical Board of California.
9. Become a Licensed Midwife with NGM
You did it! Join our team of NGM-trained midwives, transforming lives with every birth.
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