Harmony Doula Mentoring

04/26/2026

Here's what people were saying about the Spring 2026 Birth and Postpartum Doula workshops at Harmony Doula Mentoring:

"Teri made this course extremely enjoyable, and I learned so much from her. She made the idea of becoming and practicing as a doula feel much less daunting than I had imagined it might be." - 5 stars

"I'm coming out of this with an excitement to honor and welcome other people as they are. Teri did a fantastic, consistent, and authentic job modeling how life really plays out and how we as doulas can respond and meet any moment. I really enjoyed her class and will recommend it to anyone I meet who is interested in pursuing a doula training class. Thank you so much!" - 5 stars

"Instructor was well prepared and provided real life scenarios to help us make practical application of what we were learning. She frequently referenced how applying what we were learning can help us if we are pursuing certification. The guided notes made it easy to follow along and retain important information for later. I've attended other birth and full spectrum classes in the past bur I like how our instructor clearly defined the roles between birth and postpartum and helped us to understand the value of lactation support in both roles. Because of attending this course I have a better understanding of how a [doula] can be the difference." - 5 stars

"This course was absolutely wonderful and made me feel so validated in my journey to be a doula" - 5 stars

"very informative and interactive. so polite. funny. transparent. replies to all questions. open to new information" - 5 stars

"We had a very diverse group in our class and our instructor did all the things in a way that felt authentic to who she is day to day. I appreciate that she didn't try to overdo it as I have seen a lot. She spoke to what needed to be spoken to, used inclusive language through out, while being mindful of the sensitivities of others." - 5 stars

04/20/2026

As a birth and postpartum doula care specialist, you will have the knowledge and skills to help your clients thrive: ⁠

❤️ A holistic approach to physical & emotional support in pregnancy, birth, & postpartum
🧡 Awareness of how to improve birth outcomes & postpartum recovery
💛 Strategies for communication with care providers & your clients to build a stronger team together
💚 Support your client's delivery, postpartum, & lactation goals
💙 Provide compassionate, empathetic, & trauma-aware care
💜 Practical guidance for advocacy & client empowerment
🖐 Comfort measures and relaxation strategies
💫 Understand how to use positions & movement to create more space for baby & have more vaginal deliveries
💗 Support VBAC, elective & unexpected cesarean, NICU, & loss
💕 Support bonding & attachment
🤎 Discuss disparities, social determinants of health, & barriers to care for your clients⁠
📝 The business of being a doula, enrolling with insurances & employer benefit programs, & get certified⁠ with DONA International
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After the course, follow-up with monthly student group chats (free to all students) & mentoring.⁠ Teri Nava-Anderson has been training & mentoring doulas for almost two decades. Find out why students consistently give this course 5-stars & feel confident beginning or advancing their doula careers. This workshop strives to be welcoming, inclusive, & open to all experience levels.

Accelerated workshops meet daily on Zoom from 9am-6:30pm Pacific Time.

Birth & Postpartum: Choose Apr 23-28, May 6-8 & 13-15, or July 22-27.
Birth only: Choose April 23-26, May 6-8 & 14-15, or July 22-24 & 26-27.
Postpartum only: Choose April 25-28, May 8 & 13-15, or July 24-27.

Can't attend all day classes? Half-day workshops return in the Fall. They meet just once a week.

Approved for DONA certification and up to 51 CA BRN contact hours. Interested in becoming a Medicaid/Medi-Cal provider in California? We'll step you through the process & help you understand medical billing.

03/30/2026

Three gifts in the giveaway today that are all about showing up as your best self in the room.

Dr. Abby Jorgensen is sharing 10 doula-specific self-care tips you can actually use in real life. Not generic wellness advice. The real thing.

Dr. Teri Nava-Anderson's Objective Doula webinar looks at how our own biases show up when we're supporting clients and how to show up with more neutral, client-centered care.

Stephanie Larson of Dancing For Birth is gifting her 8-page guide on how labor dance makes your job easier at every birth.

All free until TONIGHT here:
https://WorldDoulaWeekGiveaway.com

03/30/2026

It's my birthday, so I've made several of my doula webinars free and available on Youtube. Enjoy a meditation after a difficult birth, a confidence builder, navigating research and checking your bias, and more.

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03/26/2026

How do our own biases show up when we're supporting clients? It's a question worth sitting with.

Dr. Teri Nava-Anderson's free webinar walks through common cognitive biases that affect doula-client interactions, how research gets translated in misleading ways, and how to show up with more neutral, client-centered support.

Grab this along with nearly 20 other free gifts:
https://WorldDoulaWeekGiveaway.com

Harmony Doula Mentoring

03/26/2026

Congrats to all our March birth and postpartum doula graduates! I wish you the very best on your doula journey. Go out and make an IMPACT!

02/16/2026

As a birth and postpartum doula care specialist, you will have the knowledge and skills to help your clients thrive: ⁠

❤️ A holistic approach to physical and emotional support in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
🧡 Awareness of how to improve birth outcomes & postpartum recovery
💛 Strategies for communication with care providers & your clients to build a stronger team together
💚 Support your client's delivery, postpartum, & lactation goals
💙 Provide compassionate, empathetic, & trauma-aware care
💜 Practical guidance for advocacy & client empowerment
🖐 Comfort measures and relaxation strategies
💫 Understand how to use positions & movement to create more space for baby & have more vaginal deliveries
💗 Support VBAC, elective and unexpected cesarean, NICU, & loss
💕 Support bonding & attachment
🤎 Understand disparities, social determinants of health, & barriers to care for your clients⁠
📝 The business of being a doula, including how to enroll with insurances and employer benefit programs, & how to get certified⁠ with DONA International
⁠
After the course, follow-up with monthly student group chats (free to all students) and mentoring or take an advanced skills course.⁠ Teri Nava-Anderson has been training and mentoring doulas for almost two decades. Find out why students consistently rank this course as 5-stars and feel confident beginning or advancing their doula careers. This workshop strives to be welcoming, inclusive, and open to all experience levels.

The Spring 2026 accelerated workshops meet daily on Zoom from 9am-6:30pm Pacific Time. Choose Mar 18-23, or Apr 23-28. Need to break up your training between the two workshops? We've got you covered. How about March 18-21 and April 27-28? Approved for DONA certification and up to 51 California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) continuing education contact hours.

02/13/2026

Thanks to this really wonderful group of birth and postpartum doulas for all their hard work and dedication, insights and conversations. It was a pleasure to facilitate the workshop and support your journeys in this work.

02/13/2026

02/02/2026

Just a reminder to students seeking certification, the Racial Equity and Inequities course on elevate.dona.org is free to all, members and non-members alike, carries 2 Continuing Education Contact Hours (from DONA and the CA BRN) and is required for certification.

01/17/2026

As a birth and postpartum doula care specialist, you will have the knowledge and skills to help your clients thrive: ⁠

❤️ A holistic approach to physical and emotional support in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
🧡 Awareness of how to improve birth outcomes & postpartum recovery
💛 Strategies for communication with care providers & your clients to build a stronger team together
💚 Support your client's delivery, postpartum, & lactation goals
💙 Provide compassionate, empathetic, & trauma-aware care
💜 Practical guidance for advocacy & client empowerment
🖐 Comfort measures and relaxation strategies
💫 Understand how to use positions & movement to create more space for baby & have more vaginal deliveries
💗 Support VBAC, elective and unexpected cesarean, NICU, & loss
💕 Support bonding & attachment
🤎 Understand disparities, social determinants of health, & barriers to care for your clients⁠
📝 The business of being a doula, including how to enroll with insurances and employer benefit programs, & how to get certified⁠ with DONA International
⁠
After the course, follow-up with monthly student group chats (free to all students) and mentoring or take an advanced skills course.⁠ Teri Nava-Anderson has been training and mentoring doulas for almost two decades. Find out why students consistently rank this course as 5-stars and feel confident beginning or advancing their doula careers. This workshop strives to be welcoming, inclusive, and open to all experience levels.

The Winter/Spring 2026 accelerated workshops meet daily on Zoom from 9am-6:30pm Pacific Time. Choose Feb 4-9, Mar 18-23, or Apr 23-28. California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) continuing education contact hours are also available.

01/17/2026

As a postpartum doula care specialist, you will have the knowledge and skills to help your clients thrive: ⁠

❤️ A holistic approach to physical and emotional support
🧡 Awareness of how to improve postpartum recovery and adjust to parenting
💛 Strategies for communication with care providers & your clients to build a stronger team together
💚 Support your client's postpartum & lactation goals
💙 Provide compassionate, empathetic, & trauma-aware care
💜 Practical guidance for advocacy & client empowerment
🖐 Comfort measures and relaxation strategies
💫 Understand how to companion so that your client can confidently care for their newborn
💗 Support NICU & loss
💕 Support bonding & attachment and adjustment in new family roles
🤎 Understand disparities, social determinants of health, & barriers to care for your clients⁠
📝 The business of being a doula (especially knowing how to screen for your ideal client and not get stuck in a role you did not sign up for!) and how to get certified⁠ with DONA International
⁠
After the course, follow-up with monthly student group chats (free to all students) and mentoring or take an advanced skills course.⁠ Teri Nava-Anderson has been training and mentoring doulas for almost two decades. Find out why students consistently rank this course as 5-stars and feel confident beginning or advancing their doula careers.

The slow-paced once-per-weekly course is offered twice per year. Winter/Spring 2026 meets on Wednesdays, Feb 18-Apr 22. Choose the 9am-12:30pm PT sessions or the 5:30-9pm sessions. This course also includes lactation support education.