Becoming a doula in Wisconsin involves several key steps:
1. Choose Your Doula Path
Doulas offer various types of support, so it's essential to decide which area aligns with your interests:
- Birth Doula: Provides support during labor and delivery.
- Postpartum Doula: Assists families in the weeks following childbirth.
- Antepartum Doula: Supports individuals with high-risk pregnancies before birth.
- Bereavement Doula: Offers care during pregnancy loss or infant death.
Understanding these roles will help you select appropriate training and certification programs.