“Jesse is the embodiment of the neutral, yet supportive, caring doula every community needs.” -- Kelly

“Jesse has an an amazing talent and skill as a teacher. She has me in a place of excitement and curious to learn more. Great guidance!” --Lora

“I would highly recommend this trainer! She is obviously a well experienced doula. She served as an amazing role model” --Emily

“Jesse is so incredible. I am so impressed and entirely awed by her. I feel she has mothered us through this journey--being so present to each of us and a totally natural instructor!” --Michelle

Doula Training
SPROUTS: Birth Doula Core Training (DONA Int'l Approved)


Aspiring Doulas 2009

Fee: $350, Training Only, $450 with Doula Childbirth Introduction. For those who wish to move towards DONA certification, a one-day Doula Childbirth Introduction class is offered in conjunction with this course that will meet the DONA requirement for Childbirth Education Step#4.

Prerequisites: See our DONA Certification Page

Course Description: Start your journey with the core basics of becoming a birth doula – a knowledgeable, experienced companion who is trained to provide emotional and physical support, encouragement and wisdom for pregnant women and their families. Throughout history, women have supported other women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Learn everything from emotional and physical comfort measures, partner support, how to support a woman through challenging birth experiences and so much more. This course is DONA International approved and qualifies as the first step towards doula certification.

For those who wish to move towards DONA certification, a one-day Doula Childbirth Introduction class is offered in conjunction with this course that will meet the DONA requirement for Childbirth Education Step#4.

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Please contact us:
Portland ~ 503-343-9911
Vancouver ~ 360-635-5666
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“I’ve had a life changing experience in your class. You are an amazing teacher! I would happily refer people to you and please quote me!” --Andrea

“Jesse was an excellent role model--empathic, knowledgeable, non-judgemental, uses sense of humor and is sooo encouraging!” --Rochelle

“ I felt doula’d through the process of receiving all this information. Jesse was great at assessing the mood of the room and supporting us as individuals.” --Catherine

“Thank you for teaching the doula class. You have such a special gift. It was one of the most amazing weekends I’ve ever experienced.” --Debbie

Jesse is an excellent teacher. Extremely respectful, admirable, professional and inspiring!” --Emily

“This retreat has changed my life! Thank you!!!” --Briana