Become the Doula Families Trust During High-Risk Pregnancy

Not every pregnancy follows the expected path. Families experiencing high-risk pregnancies often face complex medical decisions, increased anxiety, unexpected interventions, prolonged hospitalizations, and uncertainty about birth outcomes. They deserve doulas who understand these challenges and can provide knowledgeable, compassionate, evidence-based support.

The High-Risk Pregnancy Doula Certification™ prepares birth professionals to confidently support families navigating medical complications while remaining firmly within the doula scope of practice. This comprehensive program bridges the gap between traditional doula education and the realities of modern obstetric care, equipping students with the knowledge to communicate effectively with healthcare teams, recognize common high-risk conditions, support informed decision-making, and provide trauma-informed care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Drawing from real clinical experience in labor and delivery, the operating room, lactation, and community birth settings, this course blends evidence-based education with practical application to help doulas better support families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

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Who This Course is For:

  • Birth Doulas

  • Postpartum Doulas

  • Full-Spectrum Doulas

  • Student Midwives

  • Certified Midwifery Assistants

  • Childbirth Educators

  • Community Health Workers

  • Lactation Professionals

  • Nurses interested in expanding family-centered support

You’ll Learn:

  • Common pregnancy complications

  • Hypertensive disorders

  • Diabetes in pregnancy

  • Multiple gestation

  • Placental complications

  • Labor induction

  • VBAC and TOLAC

  • Cesarean birth support

  • Operating room etiquette

  • Maternal mental health

  • NICU preparation

  • Breastfeeding after high-risk birth

  • Trauma-informed communication

  • Patient advocacy

  • Scope of practice

  • Collaborative care

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Course Format

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION

COMING SOON

SELF-PACED ONLINE LEARNING

LIFETIME ACCESS

LIVE VIRTUAL TRAINING

INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION

CLINICAL CASE STUDIES

DOWNLOADABLE WORKBOOK

We Welcome Everyone

At Ancient Wisdom Birth Services, we proudly support people of all backgrounds, including all races, religions, gender identities, and family types.

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    Nyasia, you deserve more than 5 stars! I learned so much attending your virtual training on Pre-Eclampsia and Postpartum Hemorrhage. Thank you for telling us about the Pre-Eclampsia foundation website. It has lots of great information. I signed up to receive newsletters. I love how you incorporated videos, polls, and case scenarios into the training. You made it a collaborative and informational space. The training allowed me to expand my knowledge on Pre-Eclampsia and Postpartum Hemorrhage. I will be incorporating the information into my work as a social worker and postpartum doula. Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

    - Ashley Miller

  • “She had all the kind words.”

    Nyasia was so great during my daughter's labor. She had all the kind words, very very patience as my daughter made many demands, and very helpful to the family as well. I would truly recommend her services Especially if you demand a lot of attention and want your birthing plan carried out! She even coached me through cutting the unbiblical cord.

    - Zienethe Holifield