Virtuously B'Earthed Doula Services

It took 5 YEARS! I've FINALLY completed my VDTA PHW Student Manual and Facilitator Guide.

16 weeks
7 labs
In-Hospital Doula Practicum
Extended Labs

A TRUE PHW training that really does combine Doula, CHW, patient care, case management, etc.

Cohort 10 is about to be LIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTY!!!!!!

✨ APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN ✨

Virtuous Doula Training Academy is now accepting applications for our 16-Week Perinatal Health Worker Training Program beginning September 21, 2026.

This hybrid training program prepares students to support families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenting through advocacy, education, resource navigation, and holistic support.

Our program includes:
🤍 Hands-on birth & clinical skills labs
🤍 Trauma-informed and reproductive justice-centered education
🤍 Workforce readiness & professional development
🤍 Mentorship from experienced maternal health professionals
🤍 CPR and maternal health skills exposure
🤍 Childcare and dinner during select in-person labs

Graduates may pursue opportunities in:
• Birth support
• Maternal health advocacy
• Community health programs
• Perinatal family support roles

✨ Cohort size is intentionally limited to 20 students to maintain a supportive, hands-on learning environment.

Applications will go through a review and interview process as part of admissions.

📍 Orientation Week: September 14, 2026
📍 Classes Begin: September 21, 2026
📍 Priority Applications & Scholarship Deadline: August 15, 2026

Scholarship and payment plan opportunities are available for qualifying applicants.

Where Birth Work Meets Advocacy & Healing. 🤍

📲 Apply Here: bit.ly/MOVDTAApp

Click link in the bio!!!

🌟✨ It’s BACK!! ✨🌟

After nearly 3 years, Virtuous Doula Training Academy is bringing back our In-Person Placenta Encapsulation Specialist Training in partnership with WCPS Birth Academy! 🎉

💜 You’ve been asking… and now it’s happening. This October, you have chance left to join us and learn this powerful skill:

OCTOBER 18TH IS CLOSED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT...

📅 October 25, 2025 | 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.

💲 Investment: $450
⏰ Registration closes October 15, 2025

👉 Register now: bit.ly/ILovePlacentas

Don’t wait—spaces are limited, and these classes will fill fast!

🌟✨ It’s BACK!! ✨🌟

After nearly 3 years, Virtuous Doula Training Academy is bringing back our In-Person Placenta Encapsulation Specialist Training in partnership with WCPS Birth Academy! 🎉

💜 You’ve been asking… and now it’s happening. This October, you have 2 chances to join us and learn this powerful skill:

📅 October 18, 2025 | 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
📅 October 25, 2025 | 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.

💲 Investment: $450
⏰ Registration closes October 1, 2025

👉 Register now: bit.ly/ILovePlacentas

Don’t wait—spaces are limited, and these classes will fill fast!

Blessed to have been among some statewide heavy hitters! Grateful to have been a part of the group to help Medicaid shape reimbursement for doulas in Missouri!

And now...

Virtuous Doula Training Academy is an approved trainer for doulas seeking to be reimbursed for their services!

Get this:

IN BOTH MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS!!!! 🎊🎊🎊

We've grown so much over the past 3 years. And I'm so blessed. So grateful. So humbled. So full.

Let's keep going!!

💜🌺 Attention All Aspiring Virtuous Doulas! It’s Time to Recertify and Refresh Your Skills! 🌺💜

We’re excited to announce our updated Virtuous Doula Recertification Program—designed to keep you at the forefront of maternal care. 🌟 As part of our commitment to excellence, we’re introducing a mandatory Doula Refresher Course as part of our upgraded recertification program. This course is mandatory for all new applicants and our 8-week graduates. We want to ensure all Virtuous Doulas stay up-to-date with the latest in doula care, client support, and professional standards.

We have 2 scheduled dates: (16 hours on length)

November 30 - December 1, 2024 @ 9a-5p both days

December 14 - December 15, 2024 @ -5p both days

Investment: $1000

Cost includes all materials, breakfast, lunch, CPR, HIPAA, and Cultural Competency Training.

📝 Ready to get started? Go to: bit.ly/RecertWithVDTA Remember, our team is here to answer any questions and make the process smooth!

Let’s continue our journey together, growing and learning to support the families who need us most. 💪💖

Just last June, we moved into Nebula, our office in the beloved Cherokee neighborhood in South City...

Now...

We're growing!!! 🎊🎊🎊🎊

Support the Virtuous Doula Training Academy!

We’ve recently secured a new training site to empower even more doulas-in-training. We’re dedicated to continuing to provide scholarships, resources, and practical support to make doula training accessible, especially in underserved communities.

Please consider donating to our growth!

Your donation helps us get our new space up and running to keep transforming maternal health. Join us in making a difference—every gift counts! 💜💜💜

📢📢UPDATED FLYER!!!📢📢

Join Virtuous Doula Training Academy as we host Mitsuzy Green of Birthing Noire in Pearland, TX!

We're SOOOOOO excited!!! The training is OCTOBER 13, 2024 CST.

This training is free for Cohort 7 VDTA students. $55 investment for doulas of the general public. The class will be held via Zoom. Go to bit.ly/FetalMonitoring to register!

We look forward to seeing you there!!