Asian Doula Alliance

Understand the Role of a Doula

What is a Doula? A doula is a non-medical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to individuals during significant health-related experiences, such as childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion, or stillbirth.

"A postpartum doula offers educational and practical support in the home during the initial weeks and months after childbirth. Their services include emotional support, infant care, breastfeeding assistance, and household organization as the family adjusts to the new baby."

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What is an Asian-Style Doula? An Asian-style doula integrates traditional Asian postpartum practices, such as "zuo-yue-zi" (坐月子) in Chinese culture or "sanhujori" in Korean culture, with modern care techniques. These practices emphasize rest, nutrition, and specific rituals to aid recovery and promote well-being.

Get Certified

Step to Apply for Certification

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Compassion

Integrity

Excellence

Knowledge

Cultural Awareness

01. Enroll ADA-Approved Training Program

Choose from ADA's comprehensive training programs that blend traditional Asian postpartum practices with modern care techniques.

02. Complete the Training

Participate in the training sessions, which may be offered in-person or virtually, covering essential topics such as lactation support, childbirth education, and non-medical comfort measures.

03. Pass the Certification Examination

Complete the ADA certification exam, which assesses your knowledge and readiness to provide professional postpartum care.

Why Certified

Why Certification Matters

EXCLUSIVE: Bay Area parents discover nanny allegedly abused 2-day-old baby in 'horrifying' video

A warning, some viewers may find the video disturbing.

By Dion Lim from ABC News

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

A shocking case of alleged child abuse is rocking not just the Bay Area, but the nation.

A asian nanny was caught on camera striking and even throwing an infant, who had just come home from the hospital. Now the baby's parents are speaking out so this doesn't happen to anyone else.

1. Ensuring Safety and Trust

Recent troubling incidents involving postpartum caregivers, such as the Bay Area nanny abuse case and the Los Angeles sedative incident, highlight the critical need for rigorous certification standards.

Without professional oversight, families remain vulnerable to caregivers who lack adequate training, ethical accountability, or professional integrity. ADA's certification provides reassurance, accountability, and protection, ensuring every doula meets stringent safety and ethical guidelines.

2. Aligning with Global Standards

ADA certification standards are influenced by globally recognized practices from leading international doula organizations, including DONA International and the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)

We actively collaborate with these institutions, exchanging coursework and guidelines to ensure our doulas receive education and training that meet and exceed international standards.

3. Cultural Sensitivity and Professional Excellence

Our certification emphasizes cultural competence by integrating traditional Asian postpartum practices with evidence-based modern care. Widely recognized and trusted within the Asian community, ADA-certified doulas offer culturally resonant, compassionate, and professional postpartum support.

Certification with ADA represents a commitment to family safety, professional excellence, and cultural integrity, ensuring a reliable and enriching postpartum experience for every family we serve.

Testimonials

Voice from Certified Doula

Hear from authentic and heartfelt testimonials from doulas advocating for ADA:

“Joining ADA has truly opened my eyes to the world of running a successful doula business. I'm deeply grateful for ADA’s guidance, comprehensive business training, and especially the insurance and legal protection offered. This support gives me confidence and peace of mind, allowing me to focus on delivering the best possible care to my clients.”

Linda T.,

Certified Doula

“Joining ADA has truly opened my eyes to the world of running a successful doula business. I'm deeply grateful for ADA’s guidance, comprehensive business training, and especially the insurance and legal protection offered. This support gives me confidence and peace of mind, allowing me to focus on delivering the best possible care to my clients.”

Linda T.,

Certified Doula

“Joining ADA has truly opened my eyes to the world of running a successful doula business. I'm deeply grateful for ADA’s guidance, comprehensive business training, and especially the insurance and legal protection offered. This support gives me confidence and peace of mind, allowing me to focus on delivering the best possible care to my clients.”

Linda T.,

Certified Doula

“Joining ADA has truly opened my eyes to the world of running a successful doula business. I'm deeply grateful for ADA’s guidance, comprehensive business training, and especially the insurance and legal protection offered. This support gives me confidence and peace of mind, allowing me to focus on delivering the best possible care to my clients.”

Linda T.,

Certified Doula

“As a doula who doesn't speak English, I used to feel isolated from the global doula community. Thanks to ADA’s dedicated translation of materials from DONA and ICEA, I now have access to the latest doula practices and insights. ADA empowers me to blend modern knowledge with cultural traditions, enabling me to become the best version of myself professionally.”

Mary D.,

Certified Doula

“As a doula who doesn't speak English, I used to feel isolated from the global doula community. Thanks to ADA’s dedicated translation of materials from DONA and ICEA, I now have access to the latest doula practices and insights. ADA empowers me to blend modern knowledge with cultural traditions, enabling me to become the best version of myself professionally.”

Mary D.,

Certified Doula

“As a doula who doesn't speak English, I used to feel isolated from the global doula community. Thanks to ADA’s dedicated translation of materials from DONA and ICEA, I now have access to the latest doula practices and insights. ADA empowers me to blend modern knowledge with cultural traditions, enabling me to become the best version of myself professionally.”

Mary D.,

Certified Doula

“After the devastating nanny abuse case in the Bay Area, many doulas, including myself, were heartbroken and feared the erosion of trust in our profession. ADA stepped in decisively, openly addressing the issue and providing a transparent, regulated certification process. ADA's advocacy gives mothers a reliable platform to verify doulas and grants doulas the credibility and trust we need to continue providing compassionate, professional care.”

Sarah W.,

Certified Doula

“After the devastating nanny abuse case in the Bay Area, many doulas, including myself, were heartbroken and feared the erosion of trust in our profession. ADA stepped in decisively, openly addressing the issue and providing a transparent, regulated certification process. ADA's advocacy gives mothers a reliable platform to verify doulas and grants doulas the credibility and trust we need to continue providing compassionate, professional care.”

Sarah W.,

Certified Doula

“After the devastating nanny abuse case in the Bay Area, many doulas, including myself, were heartbroken and feared the erosion of trust in our profession. ADA stepped in decisively, openly addressing the issue and providing a transparent, regulated certification process. ADA's advocacy gives mothers a reliable platform to verify doulas and grants doulas the credibility and trust we need to continue providing compassionate, professional care.”

Sarah W.,

Certified Doula

Empowering Doulas, Enriching Families

The Asian Doula Alliance (ADA) is dedicated to setting new standards in postpartum care through culturally integrated training and multilingual support. We empower doulas to provide compassionate, expert care tailored to the unique needs of Asian families, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for mothers and newborns. Join us in our mission to enrich lives through tradition and modern excellence.