Membership Criteria

• Doula Initiative (DI) adopts ethical guidelines.

• Accepting the working principles of DI

• Embracing Dİ's goals and vision

• Attending the annual meetings of Dİ

• Paying the Dİ membership fee

• To support Dİ in its growth and development in line with its objectives.

• Completing doula training that meets the following criteria:

We believe there are certain criteria that a doula training program should meet. The Doulas Initiative endorses several national and international training programs that it knows meet these criteria. We have defined the minimum criteria for a doula training program, which are also a common denominator among these programs, as follows.

1. Being educated or having graduated from institutions that Dİ recognizes and is recognized by . Institutions we recognize

2. As a doula, you must have attended at least 3 births, one of which must be vaginal.

3. Receiving supervision/mentorship from her instructor regarding the births she attended.

4. Having a certified doula as an instructor in the training staff

5. Receive at least two hours of training on mother and baby-friendly practices.

6. Take at least 9 hours of personal development training.