Access this when you need to find something quickly from a past issue! The resource library is amazing Receiving a hard copy in your mailbox is exciting but you will always have online access to previous editions through the membership portal. This vibrant and interesting publication is filled with first-hand experiences, research, and topics of interest to all birth professionals. One of the benefits of membership is receiving the quarterly International Doula journal. Access back issues of the amazing International Doula Set a reminder in your calendar and then head here to stay current on all your DONA expiration dates. You can purchase a membership, certification packets, extensions and recertification packets all in the same place. Purchase and renew membership and certificationsĭONA International makes it easy to stay current on your membership and certification purchases and renewal dates. Shop and purchase the items you want in the DONA Boutique. Show the world you are a proud DONA doula. It is fun to wear or use DONA labeled merchandise like t-shirts, bags, water bottles and more. Find out all the details, register, and make hotel arrangements from the conference page. Stay up to date on all conference news, learn about speakers and session topics and connect with others who are also attending. Lauderdale, FL July 19-21, 2018, and there will be a virtual option as well. The 2018 DONA International Summit will take place live in Ft. Either way, there are lots of opportunities to add to new skills.
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This information feeds the “Find a Doula” database, so be sure to keep it updated! Find out about scheduled advanced doula trainingsĪdvanced doula trainings are a wonderful source of continuing education contact hours and a fun way to add on to your doula skill set. It is good to keep this regularly updated so that you don’t miss any communications. This includes the mailing address and email that the organization uses to communicate with you by mail and electronic means.
Through the member portal, you can set up or update your profile including name, credentials, contact info, bio and profile photograph. Today’s blog post will highlight some specific items that you want to be sure to check out if you haven’t already done so.
You may not be fully aware of all the useful resources and information that is available to you. Additionally, the website has provided many useful resources for DONA members. Since then, the website has seen many thousands of visitors who have come searching for a doula or wanting to become a doula. At the same time, the new logo was made public. The DONA International website was redesigned about 18 months ago and shared with DONA members and the public at the 2016 DONA International conference in Bellevue, WA. Look up dona, dóna, doña, Dóná, or Doña in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.By Sharon Muza, BS, CD(DONA), BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE The DONA website is a great resource