Resilient Roots Doula Training Program
The Resilient Roots Doula Training Program is a comprehensive, hybrid course designed for aspiring doulas. Students receive a blend of evidence-based training and traditional postpartum wisdom to prepare for a rewarding career in perinatal support.
Resilient Roots Doula Training Program
The Resilient Roots Doula Training Program is a comprehensive, hybrid course designed for aspiring doulas. Students receive a blend of evidence-based training and traditional postpartum wisdom to prepare for a rewarding career in perinatal support.
Details
Training: Birth and Postpartum Doula Training
Cost: $2000 (payment plan option)
Format: Hybrid (Live Virtual Classes, Self-Paced Learning, & Virtual Skills Retreat)
Program Duration: January10, 2025 – April 26, 2026
Certification Support: Assistance toward DONA International certification & Tricare Certification and Medicaid Provider Credentialing (in approved states)
Student Platform: MotherTree Learning Platform & Zoom
MYCAA (confirmation on approval): 1. Use PROMO code MYCAA at checkout below 2. book an appointment here to start the process Or email [email protected] and put MYCAA in subject line to start the MYCAA stipend approval process.
Training Includes:
Live Virtual Instruction to build foundational knowledge.
Self-Paced Learning for flexible skill development.
Cultural Competency through traditional healing practices.
In-Person Skills Retreat to demonstrate mastery and gain confidence.
Mentorship & Networking Opportunities for ongoing career support.
Certification Preparation for DONA International & Tricare pathways.
Program Timeline
Jan 10-11, 2026
Live Virtual
Childbirth Education Overview — Foundational concepts, birth physiology, stages of labor, comfort measures.
Jan 17-18, 2025
Live Virtual
Interventions & Basic Mechanics of Birth — Medical interventions, informed consent, hands-on positioning, and labor progression.
Feb 7-8, 2026
Live Virtual
Introduction to Postpartum Support — Maternal recovery, newborn care basics, family support systems. postpartum mood awareness, and family-centered newborn care.
Feb 9 – Mar 2, 2026
Self-Paced (Mother Tree Portal)
On-Demand Training Modules — Includes “Mighty Milk” lactation curriculum, trauma informed care, collaborative practice and cultural sensitivity training.
Mar 9 – Apr 6, 2026
March 14 (Live Virtual)
Self-Paced (NAFSA Project School)
Postpartum Wisdom Curriculum — Traditional postpartum medicine & recovery practices, cultural postpartum care, and holistic healing.
April 25-26 2026
Virtual In-Person Retreat
Hands-On Skills Demonstration & Integration — Comfort techniques, postpartum healing practices, and professional readiness. (Virtual Live)
Students will complete:
Childbirth Education Overview – Birth physiology, stages of labor, comfort measures, informed decision-making.
Interventions & Basic Mechanics of Birth – Medical procedures, birth positioning, and labor progression strategies.
Cultural Sensitivity Training, Trauma Informed Care, Collaborative Professionalism Practice
Postpartum Foundations – Maternal recovery, newborn care, family integration, emotional wellness.
Mighty Milk Lactation Curriculum – Breastfeeding support techniques, milk supply education, troubleshooting.
Postpartum Wisdom – Cultural postpartum traditions, holistic healing, and care planning.
Virtual In-Person Retreat – Skills demonstration, peer networking, and professional readiness activities.
This hybrid training program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and cultural competency to serve as professional birth and postpartum doulas. Through a combination of live virtual instruction, self-paced online learning, and hands-on in-person training, students will gain expertise in childbirth education, labor support, lactation, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and family wellness. The curriculum integrates evidence-based practices with traditional postpartum healing methods, ensuring students can serve diverse families with confidence and compassion.
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent.
Total Hours: 60+ hours of combined live, self-paced, and in-person training.
Learning Outcomes:
Provide evidence-based emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals.
Offer culturally sensitive birth and postpartum care to families from diverse backgrounds.
Apply lactation knowledge to support successful infant feeding.
Prepare for DONA International certification, TRICARE certification, and medicaid doula provider credential (in participating states) pursue employment or self-employment as a professional doula.
Meet Your Trainers
Jacquelyn Clemmons
Jacquelyn Clemmons is a veteran birth and postpartum doula, trainer, mentor, and advocate with over 20 years of experience preparing doulas to serve with skill, compassion, and cultural awareness. Author of A Doula’s Guide to Improving Maternal Health for BIPOC Women, she is recognized for her expertise in advancing culturally competent care and closing the maternal health gap.
A proud granddaughter of two veterans, niece and cousin to servicemen, and military spouse, Jacquelyn brings unique insight into supporting military families,an invaluable perspective for doulas serving this community. She is also a certified practitioner and teacher trainer for THE NAFSA Project School, teaching traditional Moroccan postpartum medicine to birth workers nationwide.
As producer of the short film Jazz and the Blues, Jacquelyn uses storytelling to illuminate the emotional and physical realities of the immediate postpartum period. Through her signature Intrinsic Doula Identity™ framework, she has guided hundreds of new and aspiring doulas to create sustainable, values-driven birth businesses that reflect their authentic calling.
In the training space, Jacquelyn blends deep birth knowledge, cultural competency, and business acumen to equip doulas not only to serve families exceptionally well, but also to thrive as confident, community-rooted professionals.
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Jesse Remer
Jesse Remer is a seasoned international doula trainer, visionary leader, and advocate for transforming maternity care through education, innovation, and equity. As the founder of Mother Tree International, she has trained and mentored thousands of doulas from around the world and across the entire U.S.—from the East Coast to the West—while weaving together evidence-based practice, cultural humility, and the art of compassionate presence. Drawing from her own experience as the daughter of a father whose military service meant frequent moves, Jesse brings a deep understanding of resilience and adaptability—qualities she channels into supporting military families through the childbearing year.
Alongside her decades of birth work and global training, she has pioneered the creation of professional doula networks and integrated billing systems, advancing access to care and sustainable careers for doulas.
Jesse is a DONA International-approved birth and postpartum doula trainer, Lamaze trainer, QPR Trainer, and Trauma Informed Care Trainer,
Through practical wisdom, storytelling, and systems change, she empowers the next generation of doulas to serve families with skill, heart, and justice. She resides in Portland, OR, on Mother Tree Farm with donkeys, piggies, and teenagers.
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