Holistic care for the modern womb.
mind. body. baby.
A nurturing, culturally rooted approach that honors emotional, physical, and ancestral postpartum wellness for the new mother or caregiver.
OUR PILLARS OF SUPPORT
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Presence over perfection.
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Compassion before correction.
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Listening louder than fixing.
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Every family, every story, every loss will be honored.
A postpartum doula is NOT a nanny, a housekeeper or healthcare professional. We hold the mother while she holds her baby.
The Structure: Mind, Body & Baby
Mind
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Trauma-informed support
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Birth story listening & emotional processing
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Gentle care for postpartum mood shifts
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Navigating boundaries & family dynamics
Body
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Cultural postpartum traditions
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Postpartum bodywork (belly wrapping, herbal care, touch therapy)
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Daily doula flow: home rhythms, household help, and partner support
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Healing rituals, herbal baths, and remembrance practices
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Support after surgical birth, chestfeeding, or physical trauma
Baby
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Lactation & Infant Feeding Basics
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Safe Food Handlers & Breastmilk Training
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Newborn care: diapering, feeding, bathing, soothing
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Loss support: miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss
Business
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Business Basics
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Scope & Ethics Norms & Abnormals
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Vicarious Self Care
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Community Support
Curriculum & Exploration
Foundations and Hands On Practice
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The Postpartum Physiology & Emotional Landscape
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Holistic Comfort Measures & Bodywork Basics
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Creating Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Informed Care
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Postpartum Warning Signs
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Nutrition & Herbal Allies for Recovery
Postpartum Recovery & Care
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Postpartum Planning
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Cesarean Care
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Understanding Loss: Types, Timing & Impact
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What Bereavement Doula Support Looks Like
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When to refer ​
Newborn Care and Daily Doula Practices
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Lactation & Infant Feeding Basics
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Reading Newborn Cues & Soothing Rhythms
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Diapering, Bathing & Umbilical Cord Care
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Doula Routines: What Postpartum Doulas Actually Do
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​Sibling & Family Adjustment Support
Advanced Support, Business Skills and Self Care
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Business Foundations
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Basic Contracts
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Case Studies & Role-Play Practicum
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Self-Care, Vicarious Grief & Doula Support Circles
Safe Food and Breastmilk Handling
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Understand the risks and causes of foodborne illnesses
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Best practices for storage of food that can be applied to breast milk storage.
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Prevention of cross-contamination
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Proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work surfaces, and pumping tools too
What you will gain?
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Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Care Skills
Gain the tools to support diverse families with empathy, awareness, and nonjudgmental presence. You’ll learn how to create emotionally safe, respectful postpartum spaces rooted in inclusivity and healing. -
Hands-On Newborn & Family Care Techniques
Build confidence through guided practice in diapering, infant soothing, herbal baths, feeding support, and daily in-home rhythms. Learn not just what to do — but how to teach, model, and empower new parents with grace. -
Sacred Space Holding for Loss, Grief, and Transition
Our dedicated bereavement support module prepares you to compassionately walk beside families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. You'll receive gentle tools for remembrance rituals, emotional presence, and practical care during times of grief. -
Emphasis on Whole-Person Wellness — for Clients and Doulas
Learn holistic approaches to postpartum healing, including massage, belly binding, herbal support, and emotional processing — while also exploring how to care for yourself, set boundaries, and avoid burnout. -
Comprehensive Certification-Ready Curriculum
Complete a training that prepares you not only with practical doula skills, but with confidence to begin your business, offer care with clarity, and join a growing community of doulas supporting birth justice, maternal wellness, and family restoration.
Certification
​Certification Requirements are:
>>> Completion of 2 Day Virtual Training
>>> Attendance of 1 Day Skills Day Workshop
>>> Completion of Sacred Doula Support Journal
>>> Completion of Food Handler's Course
>>> Completion of Homework Assignments
>>> Completion of Exam with 85% proficiency or better
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Suggesed readings to have handy in your doula bag for continuing education, future clients and mentorship costs is between $50-$90. I have provided the most cost effective sources with the links below.​
Making More Milk
The Handbook for Companioning The Mourner
​The First Forty Days: Nourishing The New Mother
The Fourth Trimester
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IMPACT Doula Training is all inclusive program, so you receive everything you need for training in one price with the exception of the suggested readings.
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​Is certification immediate upon completion of the IMPACT training program?
​It can be. Certification is always optional but to receive your certificate of completion, you have to complete the requirements for this training. With optimal time management you can receive your certification as early as days to weeks after training. If you are not able to complete the requirements within a one month time frame, that's okay. I understand LIFE HAPPENS!! Simply reach out and ask for a 30 day extension. Our doula training program offers immediate certification without birth attendance because we believe that well-trained, passionate doulas should be able to step into their vital roles without unnecessary delays. There is an opportunity to re-certify every three years with of CEUs, community engagement, reading and more.
Meet Your Facilitator
Jada Metcalf Founder of IMPACT Doula Training
CCHW, CPD, CBS, IME
Jada Metcalf has been Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Certified Maternal Child Community Health Worker, since 2016. Jada began training doulas in 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 80+ 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.
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Meet Your Facilitator
Wanda Lee, Chef, CBS, Doula & ServSafe International Certified Instructor & Registered Proctor
A dedicated "Food Safety Champion" with a profound passion for fostering safe and sustainable food practices. In March 2020, she conceptualized "Nourishing withSafety”, a comprehensive curriculum. This program provides Certified Breastfeeding Specialists, Postpartum Doulas, Lactation Consultants, and Placenta Encapsulation Specialists with the critical food safety knowledge necessary to safely prepare, store,and serve food, meals, and snacks for the clients and families they support. Participantswho successfully complete the classroom training and pass the exam are awarded a ServSafe Food Handler Certification, valid for three years.
Wanda has cultivated a professional career, dedicating 23 years to the healthcare and Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management sectors. Her extensive experience is complemented by numerous enduring certifications, including Certified Birth Doula (CBD, CBI), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (LER), Core Lactation Consultant (IPMA), HealthConnect One Community Doula Trainer, and PSI Perinatal Mental Health Educator.
In the hospitality industry, she holds credentials such as Certified Event Planner (IAOTS), Certified Food & Beverage Director, Hotel Management Specialist, ManageFirst Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist, Travel & Tourism Specialist (GCTS), and ServSafe International Certified Instructor & Registered Proctor. With an unwavering commitment to holistic care, safe practices, postpartum nutrition, and overall wellness, Wanda eagerly anticipates assisting clients in nourishing their families and ensuring a clean start.
FAQs
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for aspiring postpartum doulas, current birth professionals, bodyworkers, therapists, caregivers, and anyone called to support families in the sacred window after birth. No prior experience is required — just an open heart and a willingness to learn.
What makes this training holistic and unique?
Our training is rooted in the Mind-Body-Baby™ Model of Care, which honors the full postpartum experience:
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Mind – emotional presence, rest, and storytelling
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Body – hands-on healing, massage, lactation, and herbal care
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Baby – ancestral wisdom, ritual, and sacred transitions
This model brings together modern knowledge and cultural traditions to support deep healing — for both client and caregiver.
Will I be certified after this training?
Yes. Upon completion of all three days and participation in core activities, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion as a Holistic Postpartum Doula trained in the Mind-Body-Babee™ Model of Care. This can support your path toward certification, employment, or starting your own doula business.
What hands-on skills will I learn?
You'll gain experience in:
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Postpartum healing practices
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Newborn care (diapering, feeding, bathing)
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Safe handling of food and breast milk
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Emotional support strategies & trauma-informed communication
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Lactation & infant feeding basics and when to refer out
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Setting up postpartum nests and healing environments
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Loss and bereavement care
Is there reading or homework?
Yes — you’ll receive reading checklists, and reflective journaling prompts to support integration. These are designed to deepen your understanding between sessions and prepare you for real-life client work.
Will this training prepare me to support pregnancy or infant loss?
Absolutely. We educate on bereavement and loss basics, where you’ll learn how to walk beside grieving families as a companion with empathy, ritual, and confidence and when to refer out to care professionals beyond your scope. We honor all birth outcomes and include training on remembrance, comfort care, and trauma-informed presence.
What should I bring to the training?
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A journal or notebook or electronic device
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Water bottle, cozy socks, or small comfort item
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Layered, comfortable clothing (we’ll be moving and working on the floor)
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Any special cultural tools or objects you'd like to share for the altar
All other training materials, herbal supplies, and care tools will be provided.
Is this training inclusive and culturally responsive?
Yes. This training is intentionally designed to center Black postpartum traditions, honor diverse spiritual and family structures, and equip doulas with a justice-centered lens. We believe every family deserves care rooted in respect, tradition, and agency.
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What is the cost and do you offer payment plans?
Tuition is $600 for the full 3-day training or 5 Week Training with an in person 2 day skills immersion .
Flexible payment plans are available
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How do I register or ask more questions?
Visit the Enroll Page or email us directly at impactdoulatraining@gmail.com
We’d love to connect with you and help you take the next step on your postpartum care journey.
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Investment
Your tuition of $600 USD includes:
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Postpartum Doula Training
3 Day LIVE HYBRID Training
In Person Immersion Day of Postpartum Doula Skills & ServSafe Food Handlers Training
1 private mentorship session with Jada​
Access to a robust asynchronous digital learning library
Ongoing monthly mentorship, community support and connection
A Certificate of Completion recognizing over 24+ hours of training
Payment plans are available.
Getting Started With Our Calendar For Training
Here’s the full schedule so you can plan ahead.
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3 Day Hybrid Training
Oct 2-4
​Day One - Virtual
(9:00am - 6:30pm)
The Postpartum Physiology & Emotional Landscape
Creating Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Informed Care
Sibling & Family Adjustment Support
What Do Postpartum Doulas Actually Do?
Feeding & Lactation Support Basics
Newborn Care (Diapering, Feeding, Soothing)
Multiples
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Day Two- Virtual
(9:00am - 6:30pm)
Herbal Care & Baths
Postpartum Healing Practices​
Postpartum Recovery & C Section Care
Understanding Loss: Types, Timing & Impact
What Bereavement Doula Support Looks Like
Business Basics & Vicarious Self Care
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Day Three - In Person
( 9:00am - 6:00pm)
ServSafe Food & Breast Milk Training 3 - 4hrs
Mind, Body & Baby Postpartum Skills Day - 3hrs
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5 Week Hybrid Training 2026 Dates TBD
Subscribe to stay updated on future dates!!
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Week One - Virtual
The Postpartum Physiology & Emotional Landscape
Creating Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Informed Care
Postpartum Recovery & C Section Care
Sibling & Family Adjustment Support
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Week Two - Virtual
What Do Postpartum Doulas Actually Do?
Feeding & Lactation Support Basics
Newborn Care (Diapering, Feeding, Soothing, Multiples)
Herbal Care & Baths​
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Week Three - Virtual
Postpartum Healing Practices​
Understanding Loss: Types, Timing & Impact
What Bereavement Doula Support Looks Like
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Week Four - Virtual
ServSafe Food & Breast Milk Training 4hrs
Week Five - In Person
In Person Mind, Body & Baby Postpartum Skills Day - 5hrs
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