License & Exam | Asian Doula Alliance: Certification Process for Postpartum Doulas

Renew and Recertification

Stay certified with the Asian Doula Alliance and continue delivering trusted, culturally grounded, science-backed postpartum care.

Renewal and Recertification Policy

The ADA Postpartum Doula Certification is maintained through a structured renewal and recertification system designed to ensure continued professional practice, ethical standards, and up to date knowledge in postpartum care.

The ADA Postpartum Doula Certification is maintained through a structured renewal and recertification system designed to ensure continued professional practice, ethical standards, and up to date knowledge in postpartum care.

Certification Maintenance Overview

ADA certification follows a two tier maintenance cycle:

Annual Renewal required every year
Triennial Recertification required every three years

Both components are necessary to maintain an active certification status.

Annual Renewal Requirements

Annual Renewal Fee

$80 per yr

Require Document

Service Log

Client Reference

2+

Certified postpartum doulas must complete annual renewal to keep their certification active.

Annual Renewal Fee
- $80 per year
Required Documentation
- Two professional recommendation letters
  - From clients, supervisors, or collaborating healthcare professionals
- Proof of active doula practice within the past year
  - Examples include service logs, contracts, invoices, or agency verification
Purpose of Annual Renewal
- Confirms ongoing professional engagement
- Ensures continued adherence to ADA standards of care
- Maintains active certification status

Failure to complete annual renewal will result in certification status being marked as inactive.

Certified postpartum doulas must complete annual renewal to keep their certification active.

Annual Renewal Fee
- $80 per year
Required Documentation
- Two professional recommendation letters
  - From clients, supervisors, or collaborating healthcare professionals
- Proof of active doula practice within the past year
  - Examples include service logs, contracts, invoices, or agency verification
Purpose of Annual Renewal
- Confirms ongoing professional engagement
- Ensures continued adherence to ADA standards of care
- Maintains active certification status

Failure to complete annual renewal will result in certification status being marked as inactive.

Triennial Recertification Requirements Every 3 Years

Recertification Fee

$395

Exam

45 min

Code of Conduct

Required

In addition to annual renewal, all certified doulas must complete recertification every three years.

Recertification Fee
- $395 per year
Required Documentation
- Successful completion of the ADA Postpartum Doula Certification Exam
- Continued compliance with the ADA Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics

Triennial recertification serves as a comprehensive evaluation of clinical knowledge, professional judgment, and updated best practices in postpartum care.

Certification Status and Lapse Policy

Certification remains active only when both annual renewal and triennial recertification requirements are met.
Failure to complete recertification at the three year mark will result in certification expiration.
Expired certifications require reapplication and successful completion of the full certification exam.