| 1 |
Global |
DONA International |
Large global association & certifier for birth/postpartum doulas |
USA (global) |
Birth & Postpartum Doula certifications |
Ethics code • CE library • Worldwide chapters |
| 2 |
Global |
CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) |
International certifying body & member org |
USA (global) |
CAPPA Doula certifications |
Multiple pathways • Parent ed resources • Conference |
| 3 |
Global |
ICEA (Int’l Childbirth Education Association) |
Educator org with doula certification & community |
USA (global) |
ICEA Doula certification |
Evidence focus • Instructor network • CE credits |
| 4 |
Global |
ProDoula |
Certification + professional membership community |
USA (global) |
Labor & Postpartum Doula certs |
Business coaching • Contracts & tools • Mentorship |
| 5 |
Global |
DTI – Doula Trainings International |
Global training org & practitioner network |
USA (global) |
DTI Birth/Postpartum certs |
Inclusive curricula • Ongoing mentorship • Community hub |
| 6 |
Global |
Childbirth International (CBI) |
Online first training & global member network |
Global |
Doula certification programs |
International reach • Business modules • Tutor support |
| 7 |
Global |
Birth Arts International |
Training organization with active doula community |
USA (global) |
Birth/Postpartum certs |
Holistic approach • Peer groups • CE options |
| 8 |
USA / Global |
National Black Doulas Association (NBDA) |
Professional association advancing Black doulas |
USA (national) |
NBDA membership & summits |
Directory & referrals • Training scholarships • Advocacy |
| 9 |
USA |
The Doula Network (TDN) |
Nationwide network connecting doulas with payers & hospitals |
USA (national) |
Medicaid/commercial contracts |
Access to clients • Credentialing support • Compliance help |
| 10 |
UK |
Doula UK |
National professional association & register |
London |
Recognised courses & mentoring |
Code of conduct • Mentoring scheme • Client finder |
| 11 |
Ireland |
Doula Association of Ireland |
National association & directory |
Dublin |
CPD days & standards |
Peer support • Ethics policy • Island-wide coverage |
| 12 |
Germany |
Doulas in Deutschland e.V. |
Registered national doula association |
Germany (national) |
Annual meeting & CE |
Member register • Supervision • Regional groups |
| 13 |
Austria |
Doulas Austria |
National professional association |
Austria (national) |
Training/CPD & gatherings |
Standards charter • Mentoring • Client referrals |
| 14 |
Switzerland |
Doula CH |
Swiss national doula association |
Switzerland (national) |
Training days & quality label |
Multilingual • Hospital links • Finder tool |
| 15 |
France |
Association Doulas de France |
National association for doulas |
Paris |
Congress & workshops |
Ethics framework • National map • Parent outreach |
| 16 |
Netherlands |
NBvD – Nederlandse Beroepsvereniging voor Doula’s |
Dutch professional doula association |
Amsterdam / NL |
Accreditation & CE |
Practice standards • Complaint process • Public directory |
| 17 |
Sweden |
ODIS – Organisationen för Doulor i Sverige |
National doula organization |
Stockholm / SE |
ODIS member training & meetups |
Quality criteria • Insurance options • Regional groups |
| 18 |
Finland |
Doula ry |
Finnish national doula association |
Helsinki |
CE events & mentorship |
Bilingual outreach • Hospital partnerships • Public finder |
| 19 |
Spain |
Asociación Española de Doulas |
National doula association |
Madrid / ES |
National meeting & CPD |
Regional chapters • Ethics code • Family education |
| 20 |
Portugal |
Rede Portuguesa de Doulas |
National doula network/association |
Lisbon |
Training, CPD & retreats |
Nationwide network • Standards • Parent resources |
| 21 |
Italy |
Associazione Doula Italia |
National professional association |
Rome/Milan |
Training & member meetups |
National registry • Mentoring • Community projects |
| 22 |
Czechia |
Česká asociace dul |
Czech Doula Association |
Prague |
Courses & supervision |
Hospital dialogue • Standards • Parent education |
| 23 |
Poland |
Stowarzyszenie Doula w Polsce |
Polish Doula Association |
Warsaw |
Annual gathering & CPD |
Regional groups • Ethics committee • Client directory |
| 24 |
Canada |
Doula Canada |
Training org + national practitioner community |
Canada (national) |
Birth/Postpartum certs & conference |
Nationwide alumni • CE • Client finder |
| 25 |
Canada (ON) |
DoulaCARE Ontario |
Provincial nonprofit for doulas |
Ontario |
DoulaCARE conference & CPD |
Public directory • Hospital outreach • Standards |
| 26 |
Canada (QC) |
Réseau Doulas du Québec |
Provincial doula network/association |
Québec |
Training & provincial events |
Francophone resources • Regional hubs • Parent education |
| 27 |
Australia |
Doula Network Australia Inc. (DNA) |
National member association |
Australia (national) |
National meetups & CPD |
Code of conduct • Peer support • Directory |
| 28 |
Australia |
Australian Doula College (ADC) |
Training college with large practitioner network |
Sydney / AU |
ADC programs & community |
Mentoring • Ongoing CPD • Hospital liaison |
| 29 |
New Zealand |
Doulas New Zealand (national network) |
National doula network & directory |
NZ (national) |
Workshops & community days |
Island-wide coverage • Peer support • Parent resources |
| 30 |
South Africa |
Doulas of South Africa (DOSA) |
National network & directory |
South Africa (national) |
Training & CPD with partners |
Client referrals • Community groups • Practice resources |
| 31 |
Israel |
Doula Israel (national network) |
National doula network |
Tel Aviv/Jerusalem |
Trainings & supervision circles |
Multilingual • Hospital ties • Parent education |
| 32 |
UAE |
Doulas of Dubai (network) |
City/regional doula network |
Dubai |
CPD meetups |
Expat-friendly • Multilingual • Agency partnerships |
| 33 |
Singapore |
Doulas Singapore (network) |
National network & directory |
Singapore |
Workshops & CE |
Hospital-savvy • Multilingual • Parent classes |
| 34 |
Malaysia |
Doula Malaysia (network) |
National doula network |
Kuala Lumpur |
Training & community events |
Growing community • Cultural sensitivity • Parent support |
| 35 |
Indonesia |
Doulas Indonesia (network) |
National doula network |
Jakarta |
Training days & peer groups |
Island-wide chapters • Community outreach • Hospital liaison |
| 36 |
Mexico |
Doulas de México (network) |
National network for doulas |
Mexico City |
Meetups & trainings |
Regional chapters • Public education • Directory |
| 37 |
Chile |
Red Chilena de Doulas |
National doula network |
Santiago |
National encuentros & workshops |
Community focus • Birth rights advocacy • Countrywide |
| 38 |
Colombia |
Doulas Colombia (network) |
National practitioner network |
Bogotá |
Trainings & support groups |
Regional hubs • Hospital partnerships • Public resources |
| 39 |
Argentina |
Doulas de Argentina (network) |
National doula network |
Buenos Aires |
Workshops & peer mentoring |
Practitioner map • Community outreach • Growing presence |
| 40 |
Peru |
Doulas Perú (network) |
National doula network |
Lima |
Training & meetups |
Andean/regional reach • Parent education • Peer support |
