Rooted To Bloom Where You Are Planted
With Georgia having one of the country's highest mortality rates it is imperative that our community take our autonomy and safe physiological bearths back while informing ourselves about our body and pregnancy. If this is where you would like to make a difference in your family and community, join one of Georgia's premier Doula training programs to start your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career as a Certified Birth Doula.
Finding the right doula training program can be a challenging process, often accompanied by several pain points that prospective students may encounter. Let IMPACT Intuitive Birth Doula training be the stepping stone to your new career path in maternal health. This 24-hour Comprehensive Intuitive Birth Doula Training is a deeply immersive learning experience designed for those who feel called to support birth through both skill and intuition, knowledge and ancestral wisdom, practice and presence. This training goes beyond traditional doula education by weaving together evidence-based birth support, hands-on skills, cultural traditions, and intuitive development—preparing you to serve families with confidence, integrity, and heart.​
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Core Pillars
• Intuition & Presence
• Physiologic Birth Knowledge
• Emotional & Somatic Support
• Cultural & Trauma-Informed Care
• Ethical, Professional Doula Practice
Who Is This Training For?
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• Aspiring birth doulas
• Community birth workers
• Healthcare professionals that want to learn more emotional care
• Lactation professionals & perinatal wellness providers
• Students seeking heart‑centered birth education
LEARNING OBJECTIVES & CORE COMPETENCIES
Overall Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the 24‑hour Intuitive Birth Doula Training, participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of physiologic birth and emotional labor support
• Apply intuitive, somatic, and trauma‑informed practices during labor and birth
• Provide non‑clinical physical, emotional, and informational support across birth settings
• Practice ethical, culturally responsive, and scope‑appropriate doula care
• Sustain a values‑aligned doula practice with healthy boundaries and self‑regulation.
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What You’ll Learn in 3 Transformational Days
Core Competency Areas
1. History of Doulas
2. Birth Knowledge & Physiology
3. Intuitive & Somatic Awareness in Birth
4. Birth as Community Health
5. Physical Comfort Measures, Labor Positions & Movement
6. Emotional & Trauma‑Informed Support
7. Breastfeeding Initiation Preparedness
8. Immediate Postpartum Care and Recovery
9. Cultural Humility & Advocacy
10. Ethics, Scope & Professional Practice
11. Business Development
12. Sustainability & Burnout Prevention
13. Self Care < Soul Care
Certification Requirements
(Suggested)
• Full attendance (24 hours)
• Active participation in hands‑on practice and discussions
• Completion of Sacred Doula Journal & Reflection exercises
• Passing score of 85% or higher on assessment
• Signed code of ethics
Suggested readings to have handy in your doula bag for future clients and mentorship costs is between $50-$90. I have provided the most cost effective sources with the links below.​
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IMPACT is all inclusive, so you receive everything you need for training in one price except for the books. No need to try to find your own childbirth or breastfeeding class. When you register you will receive:​
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The Birth & The B.E.E.S. Childbirth course
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Breastfeeding Wellness Advocate Training
- Curated collection of Google Drive resources to view and explore
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Sacred Doula Journal - These are questions that help organize your thoughts as you work though pre-certification. Consider your "why" before training begins and consider what you've learned and how you will implement training into your thriving business.
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​We use AI as a supportive tool to scale education, not intimacy. IMPACT technology is used to support learning, education, organization, communication, and access. but all care, teaching, and decision-making remain a human-led. consent-based, and culturally grounded practice.
Rooted - Immersion - Growth
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You'll receive in-depth education covering a wide range of topics related to childbirth, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum support, breastfeeding, comfort measures, and the emotional and physical needs of birthing individuals and their families.​​ This training blends hands on skills immersion through interactive workshops, role-playing exercises, and simulated birth scenarios, you'll gain practical experience in providing physical, emotional, and informational support during labor and delivery. My commitment to your growth doesn't end with the training. I offer ongoing support, mentorship, and resources to help you thrive as a doula. Whether you're just starting out or seeking to enhance your existing skills, our community is here to support you every step of the way in monthly group coaching sessions.
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Ready To Enroll?
Your tuition of $600 USD includes:
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LIVE Hybrid Training
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In Person Immersion of Birth To Breastfeeding Skills
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1 private mentorship session
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Access to a robust asynchronous digital learning library
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Monthly community support and connection
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A Certificate of Completion recognizing over 24+ hours of training
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Payment plans are available.
No Refund Policy – Doula Trainings
By enrolling in our doula training program, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
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All Sales Final – All payments made toward doula training are non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to illness, scheduling conflicts, personal emergencies, or inability to complete the course.
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Transfer Option – If you are unable to attend your registered training, you may request (in writing) to transfer your enrollment to a future training session within twelve (12) months of your original training date. Transfers are subject to availability and a $___ administrative fee. Only one transfer is permitted. Please email me ASAP to impactdoualatraining@gmail.com.
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No Partial Refunds – Refunds will not be issued for partially attended trainings or for failure to complete course requirements.
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Course Materials & Access – Digital or printed materials, once provided, are considered delivered and non-returnable.
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Acceptance of Terms – Submission of payment constitutes acceptance of this No Refund Policy and our full training terms and conditions.
This policy ensures that we can maintain small group sizes, high-quality instruction, and adequate preparation for all participants.
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Meet Your Facilitator
Jada Metcalf Founder of IMPACT Doula Training
CCHW, CPD, CBS, IME
Jada Metcalf has been training doulas since 2024 and mentoring lactation professionals since 2023 using her Mind, Body & Babee doula training method. Jada has attended births since 2021 during the pandemic supporting a total of 90+ births to date. All of these aspiring doula students have found IMPACT Doula Training to fill a significant role in their doula professional journey while mitigating the Black Maternal & Infant Mortality and Black breastfeeding rates here in Georgia and nationwide.
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Jada’s IMPACT Doula certification program is one of the few Doula training programs with an exclusive focus on birth to breastfeeding care. In July of 2024 the IMPACT Doula Certification program became fully accessible as a hybrid course proving online and in person hands on advanced skills training as well.
Jada believes that families have an easier and happier start when they have support as their family grows from conception to reception and beyond. She has been able to offer this support in a variety of ways since 2016 with the birth to breastfeeding experience of her own two children.
FAQ's
What is a doula?
A doula is a trained, non-medical support person who provides emotional, physical, and informational care to families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Doulas offer advocacy, reassurance, comfort techniques, and education — helping birthing people feel empowered, seen, and supported through life’s most transformative seasons.
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Do I need any experience or medical background to become a doula?
No medical background is required! Our doula training is open to all — including parents, healers, caregivers, and new birth workers. We teach everything you need to begin offering confident, compassionate care from a culturally grounded and trauma-informed approach.
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What’s the difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula?
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A birth doula supports families during labor and birth by offering comfort measures, advocacy, and emotional presence.
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A postpartum doula supports the healing process after birth with infant care, body care, emotional processing, and practical home support.
Many doulas train in both areas and offer continuous care from pregnancy through postpartum.
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What makes this doula training different?
Our training is rooted in the Mind-Body-Babee™ Model of Intuitive Care, which centers:
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Mind: emotional wellness and trauma-informed presence
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Body: hands-on skills, herbs, bodywork, and rest
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Babee: cultural ritual, ancestral healing, and sacred support
We also emphasize reproductive justice, cultural humility, grief support, and doula sustainability, so you can offer care that truly nourishes your clients and yourself.
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Will I be certified after the training?
Yes. You will receive a Certificate of Completion after attending the full training and completing any required practice or reflection activities, reading assignments and exam. This certification allows you to begin working with clients, building your doula business, or joining doula collectives. You literally can leave the training as a certified doula!
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What’s included in the training?
Each training includes:
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In-person or live virtual classes
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Herbal and bodywork demos
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Reflection prompts & reading checklists
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Access to our private community chats
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Certificate of Completion
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Optional business coaching or mentorship support​
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Does the training cover loss, trauma, or birth complications?
Yes. We believe in honoring all birth outcomes. Our training includes a pregnancy and infant loss care module, and we teach doulas how to offer trauma-informed, grief-literate support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and birth after trauma. You’ll also learn advocacy tools for supporting families through medicalized or unexpected birth outcomes.
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What should I bring to in-person training?
We recommend bringing:
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A notebook, journal and/or electronic device
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Comfortable layered clothing
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A water bottle and snacks
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Any personal or cultural objects you’d like to add to our group altar
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Your full presence and an open heart
All learning materials are digital and any care or educational models or tools will be provided unless otherwise noted.
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How much does doula training cost? Do you offer payment plans?
Most of our trainings cost $550. We include in person AHA First Aid/CPR classes as well.
We offer flexible payment plans, BIPOC scholarships, and community discounts based on fiscal funding because we believe birthwork should be accessible and sustainable.
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How do I register or learn more?
You can register directly via our website or reach out at jmpactdoulatraining@gmail.com. I am happy to answer questions and help you determine if this training is the right fit for your path.