The Next Generation of Midwives

During your time in the Doula-to-Midwife program, you’ll be guided by a midwife with over 10 years of experience and more than 500 births attended.

Gain advanced skills including:

  • Supporting labor at home

  • Recognizing danger signs

  • Identifying active labor and knowing when to transition to the hospital to reduce interventions

  • Promoting optimal nutrition and hydration during labor

  • Encouraging movement and positioning for comfort and progress

  • Supporting therapeutic rest

  • Managing client expectations and creating effective birth plans

  • Providing lactation support

Your Path from Doula-to-Midwife

  • 1

    Apply for the NGM Doula-to-Midwife program.

  • 2

    Attend a DONA approved Doula Workshop.

    Save time and money with resources provided by NGM!

  • 3

    Attend 10 NGM births as part of the Doula-to-Midwife program.

    Learn and observe how to support labor and natural birth.

    Three of these births will cover your certification requirement!

  • 4

    Receive a Certificate of Accomplishment as a NGM trained doula.

  • 5

    Support yourself through Midwifery school as a professional doula!

    Learn the process of billing insurance for services.

    Most importantly, a list of clients through the NGM referral program.

  • 6

    Apply to Midwifery School and/or a Midwife’s Assistant training workshop.

    Click the link to explore accredited three year education programs.

  • 7

    As a student midwife, complete your clinical experience (2+ years) under the careful supervision of NGM.

    Click the link for more information about licensure requirements.

  • 8

    With your education, clinical experience, and NARM exam complete, apply for your midwifery license through the Medical Board of California.

    Click the link for more information.

  • 9

    Join the ranks of NGM trained midwives and change lives with us.

    And update your email signature, so exciting!

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