Doula Mentorship is a six-week live mentorship for doulas who want their skills, their confidence and the business side of their practice to catch up with their training.
Every doula who completes an initial BBU training has a provisional one-year certification. Within that year, completing BBU mentorship is one way to earn full three-year certification. The other is 15 eligible CEUs.
Already trained
Building a sustainable career.
Training teaches you how to become a doula. Mentorship helps you work on the parts training alone does not answer: client relationships, confidence and the business side of a sustainable practice.
The program.
One live cohort, with a small group and the same people each week.
Six weekly live sessions on Zoom, designed by Anna Rodney and led by Chelsea Derrico. Workbook, recordings and cohort discussion are included, plus six months of access to resources and the group.
Another doula, in her own words.A doula who took the program, in her own words.
From doulas who trained with BBU
Testimonials from doulas who trained with BBU.
YYvette M.Certified Birth Doula
“If this is something that you've ever considered, to be a doula or just find your niche within birth work, I highly recommend Birth & Baby University — you can feel very confident once that you've taken a training with Birth & Baby University that you're ready to go.”
SShauna K.Labor Doula Training
This is the most informative and useful course I have taken
“I am so grateful I completed the Birth and Baby University Labor Doula training. I have completed multiple other labor doula courses over the years and I can confidently say this is the most informative and useful course I have taken. It gives you answers that you really need working as a labor doula and I wish I would have had this when I started out in my career!”
BBrittany P.Postpartum Doula Training
“The course was incredibly informative, well-paced, and full of practical details that truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula.”
AAngela W.Anna’s in-person Labor Doula training
Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches!
“I had such a wonderful experience attending the Labor Doula training course at Arizona Doulas with Anna Rodney. She was extremely warm and welcoming and made sure we were all comfortable throughout the two days. Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches. I would highly recommend taking any and all courses with Anna!”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
She is an amazing, fun instructor!
“I trained with Anna for Labor support recently. I had trained through another institution and have been doing labor for 4 yrs. I learned so much from Anna in those 2 days!! She is patient, efficient and thorough! Any questions were answered. She is an amazing, fun instructor!”
YYvette M.Certified Postpartum Doula
“This is a great certification process to go through, it had lots of information that was usable — it comes through an app so you can have that space to process all the information.”
SShauna K.Labor Doula Training
“I have completed multiple other labor doula courses over the years and I can confidently say this is the most informative and useful course I have taken.”
AAngela W.Anna’s in-person Labor Doula training
“Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches. I would highly recommend taking any and all courses with Anna!”
MMalia K.
Supportive and welcoming learning environment.
“I cannot recommend Birth and Baby University highly enough. The content was incredibly well-organized and digestible, making it easy to absorb even complex topics. The instructor, Anna, is outstanding—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. Throughout the program, I felt fully supported, with a wealth of resources available at my fingertips any time I needed them. Whether you’re pursuing a path as a doula or simply want to feel more confident caring for babies, this is the place to start. The program empowers you with both practical skills and meaningful insight, all within a supportive and welcoming learning environment. I’m so grateful I chose Birth and Baby University.”
SShannon A.
If I could give Birth & Baby University 10 stars I would!
“If I could give Birth & Baby University 10 stars I would! I took my recertification for Postpartum Doula and a Breastfeeding training recently and the training was so amazing! Anna is so great at explaining things and her trainings were easy to get through and it’s self pace, which I needed. Thank you, Anna and Birth & Baby University for your wonderful trainings! I will definitely be coming back to take more trainings!”
YYvette M.Certified Birth Doula
“If this is something that you've ever considered, to be a doula or just find your niche within birth work, I highly recommend Birth & Baby University — you can feel very confident once that you've taken a training with Birth & Baby University that you're ready to go.”
SShauna K.Labor Doula Training
This is the most informative and useful course I have taken
“I am so grateful I completed the Birth and Baby University Labor Doula training. I have completed multiple other labor doula courses over the years and I can confidently say this is the most informative and useful course I have taken. It gives you answers that you really need working as a labor doula and I wish I would have had this when I started out in my career!”
BBrittany P.Postpartum Doula Training
“The course was incredibly informative, well-paced, and full of practical details that truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula.”
AAngela W.Anna’s in-person Labor Doula training
Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches!
“I had such a wonderful experience attending the Labor Doula training course at Arizona Doulas with Anna Rodney. She was extremely warm and welcoming and made sure we were all comfortable throughout the two days. Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches. I would highly recommend taking any and all courses with Anna!”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
She is an amazing, fun instructor!
“I trained with Anna for Labor support recently. I had trained through another institution and have been doing labor for 4 yrs. I learned so much from Anna in those 2 days!! She is patient, efficient and thorough! Any questions were answered. She is an amazing, fun instructor!”
YYvette M.Certified Postpartum Doula
“This is a great certification process to go through, it had lots of information that was usable — it comes through an app so you can have that space to process all the information.”
SShauna K.Labor Doula Training
“I have completed multiple other labor doula courses over the years and I can confidently say this is the most informative and useful course I have taken.”
AAngela W.Anna’s in-person Labor Doula training
“Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches. I would highly recommend taking any and all courses with Anna!”
MMalia K.
Supportive and welcoming learning environment.
“I cannot recommend Birth and Baby University highly enough. The content was incredibly well-organized and digestible, making it easy to absorb even complex topics. The instructor, Anna, is outstanding—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. Throughout the program, I felt fully supported, with a wealth of resources available at my fingertips any time I needed them. Whether you’re pursuing a path as a doula or simply want to feel more confident caring for babies, this is the place to start. The program empowers you with both practical skills and meaningful insight, all within a supportive and welcoming learning environment. I’m so grateful I chose Birth and Baby University.”
SShannon A.
If I could give Birth & Baby University 10 stars I would!
“If I could give Birth & Baby University 10 stars I would! I took my recertification for Postpartum Doula and a Breastfeeding training recently and the training was so amazing! Anna is so great at explaining things and her trainings were easy to get through and it’s self pace, which I needed. Thank you, Anna and Birth & Baby University for your wonderful trainings! I will definitely be coming back to take more trainings!”
YYvette M.Certified Birth Doula
“If this is something that you've ever considered, to be a doula or just find your niche within birth work, I highly recommend Birth & Baby University — you can feel very confident once that you've taken a training with Birth & Baby University that you're ready to go.”
SShauna K.Labor Doula Training
This is the most informative and useful course I have taken
“I am so grateful I completed the Birth and Baby University Labor Doula training. I have completed multiple other labor doula courses over the years and I can confidently say this is the most informative and useful course I have taken. It gives you answers that you really need working as a labor doula and I wish I would have had this when I started out in my career!”
BBrittany P.Postpartum Doula Training
“The course was incredibly informative, well-paced, and full of practical details that truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula.”
AAngela W.Anna’s in-person Labor Doula training
Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches!
“I had such a wonderful experience attending the Labor Doula training course at Arizona Doulas with Anna Rodney. She was extremely warm and welcoming and made sure we were all comfortable throughout the two days. Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches. I would highly recommend taking any and all courses with Anna!”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
She is an amazing, fun instructor!
“I trained with Anna for Labor support recently. I had trained through another institution and have been doing labor for 4 yrs. I learned so much from Anna in those 2 days!! She is patient, efficient and thorough! Any questions were answered. She is an amazing, fun instructor!”
YYvette M.Certified Postpartum Doula
“This is a great certification process to go through, it had lots of information that was usable — it comes through an app so you can have that space to process all the information.”
SShauna K.Labor Doula Training
“I have completed multiple other labor doula courses over the years and I can confidently say this is the most informative and useful course I have taken.”
AAngela W.Anna’s in-person Labor Doula training
“Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches. I would highly recommend taking any and all courses with Anna!”
MMalia K.
Supportive and welcoming learning environment.
“I cannot recommend Birth and Baby University highly enough. The content was incredibly well-organized and digestible, making it easy to absorb even complex topics. The instructor, Anna, is outstanding—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. Throughout the program, I felt fully supported, with a wealth of resources available at my fingertips any time I needed them. Whether you’re pursuing a path as a doula or simply want to feel more confident caring for babies, this is the place to start. The program empowers you with both practical skills and meaningful insight, all within a supportive and welcoming learning environment. I’m so grateful I chose Birth and Baby University.”
SShannon A.
If I could give Birth & Baby University 10 stars I would!
“If I could give Birth & Baby University 10 stars I would! I took my recertification for Postpartum Doula and a Breastfeeding training recently and the training was so amazing! Anna is so great at explaining things and her trainings were easy to get through and it’s self pace, which I needed. Thank you, Anna and Birth & Baby University for your wonderful trainings! I will definitely be coming back to take more trainings!”
YYvette M.Certified Birth Doula
“If this is something that you've ever considered, to be a doula or just find your niche within birth work, I highly recommend Birth & Baby University — you can feel very confident once that you've taken a training with Birth & Baby University that you're ready to go.”
SShauna K.Labor Doula Training
This is the most informative and useful course I have taken
“I am so grateful I completed the Birth and Baby University Labor Doula training. I have completed multiple other labor doula courses over the years and I can confidently say this is the most informative and useful course I have taken. It gives you answers that you really need working as a labor doula and I wish I would have had this when I started out in my career!”
BBrittany P.Postpartum Doula Training
“The course was incredibly informative, well-paced, and full of practical details that truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula.”
AAngela W.Anna’s in-person Labor Doula training
Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches!
“I had such a wonderful experience attending the Labor Doula training course at Arizona Doulas with Anna Rodney. She was extremely warm and welcoming and made sure we were all comfortable throughout the two days. Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches. I would highly recommend taking any and all courses with Anna!”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
She is an amazing, fun instructor!
“I trained with Anna for Labor support recently. I had trained through another institution and have been doing labor for 4 yrs. I learned so much from Anna in those 2 days!! She is patient, efficient and thorough! Any questions were answered. She is an amazing, fun instructor!”
YYvette M.Certified Postpartum Doula
“This is a great certification process to go through, it had lots of information that was usable — it comes through an app so you can have that space to process all the information.”
SShauna K.Labor Doula Training
“I have completed multiple other labor doula courses over the years and I can confidently say this is the most informative and useful course I have taken.”
AAngela W.Anna’s in-person Labor Doula training
“Anna is extremely knowledgeable about birth and radiates that passion onto everyone she teaches. I would highly recommend taking any and all courses with Anna!”
MMalia K.
Supportive and welcoming learning environment.
“I cannot recommend Birth and Baby University highly enough. The content was incredibly well-organized and digestible, making it easy to absorb even complex topics. The instructor, Anna, is outstanding—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. Throughout the program, I felt fully supported, with a wealth of resources available at my fingertips any time I needed them. Whether you’re pursuing a path as a doula or simply want to feel more confident caring for babies, this is the place to start. The program empowers you with both practical skills and meaningful insight, all within a supportive and welcoming learning environment. I’m so grateful I chose Birth and Baby University.”
SShannon A.
If I could give Birth & Baby University 10 stars I would!
“If I could give Birth & Baby University 10 stars I would! I took my recertification for Postpartum Doula and a Breastfeeding training recently and the training was so amazing! Anna is so great at explaining things and her trainings were easy to get through and it’s self pace, which I needed. Thank you, Anna and Birth & Baby University for your wonderful trainings! I will definitely be coming back to take more trainings!”
CChelsea D.Certified Birth Doula
“Times are changing, families are changing, we're all learning to adapt, and as care professionals we all need to keep up with those standards — that's why I turned to Birth & Baby University.”
LLaura C.Labor Doula Training
I love how much passion she put in her class
“Anna’s labor doula class was absolutely amazing. I love how much passion she put in her class and her passion for birth. Even as a birth worker I had so much to learn from her. I’m so happy I decided to take the labor doula class with Anna and would highly recommend it to anyone planning taking a class. I’m sure her parenting classes are just as incredible as this was.”
SSaori B.Postpartum certification
Accessible, easy to follow, and overall a great resource to come back to
“I took the postpartum certification training with B&B University earlier this year! I really appreciated Anna’s, the instructor, calm and reassuring demeanor throughout each section of the course. Her knowledge and how she structures the information makes this training accessible, easy to follow, and overall a great resource to come back to.”
AAddi C.Postpartum doula training with Anna
She made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas
“I took Anna’s postpartum doula training a few weeks ago and she was awesome! What I loved about her training is that she incorporated her years of experience as a doula into it and made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas. I would highly recommend training with Anna if you have the chance!”
LLeah W.
I feel lucky to have Anna as a resource for post training
“I took an Childbirth Educator Training with Anna, and it was AMAZING. She is so incredibly kind, gentle and knows SO MUCH. Not only did she provide amazing material but she brought the entire class together in a way where we were learning from each other as well. I feel lucky to have Anna as a resource for post training. Thanks Anna!”
EElly H.Certified Postpartum Doula
“You can tell she poured in her years of experience into these trainings, it's all very well thought out — she knows exactly what she needs to touch on and she also does it in consideration of the doula. I learned so much.”
LLaura C.Labor Doula Training
“Even as a birth worker I had so much to learn from her.”
AAddi C.Postpartum doula training with Anna
“What I loved about her training is that she incorporated her years of experience as a doula into it and made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas.”
MMichelle Y.
So knowledgeable and a true leader in the birth and baby world.
“I took the postpartum doula training through Birth & Baby University. It was engaging, informative, and evidence based. It was nice to have Anna Rodney teaching the class rather than just scrolling through PowerPoint. She is so knowledgeable and a true leader in the birth and baby world. I loved the real life stories she weaves in. I learned so much, was never bored and would highly recommend!”
AAlessia C.
The material keeps me engaged, it was so informative!
“This course is designed to help anyone who is passionate about becoming a successful Doula. The material keeps me engaged it was so informative I didn’t even skip a single session. Great job! continue to share your knowledge with us!”
CChelsea D.Certified Birth Doula
“Times are changing, families are changing, we're all learning to adapt, and as care professionals we all need to keep up with those standards — that's why I turned to Birth & Baby University.”
LLaura C.Labor Doula Training
I love how much passion she put in her class
“Anna’s labor doula class was absolutely amazing. I love how much passion she put in her class and her passion for birth. Even as a birth worker I had so much to learn from her. I’m so happy I decided to take the labor doula class with Anna and would highly recommend it to anyone planning taking a class. I’m sure her parenting classes are just as incredible as this was.”
SSaori B.Postpartum certification
Accessible, easy to follow, and overall a great resource to come back to
“I took the postpartum certification training with B&B University earlier this year! I really appreciated Anna’s, the instructor, calm and reassuring demeanor throughout each section of the course. Her knowledge and how she structures the information makes this training accessible, easy to follow, and overall a great resource to come back to.”
AAddi C.Postpartum doula training with Anna
She made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas
“I took Anna’s postpartum doula training a few weeks ago and she was awesome! What I loved about her training is that she incorporated her years of experience as a doula into it and made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas. I would highly recommend training with Anna if you have the chance!”
LLeah W.
I feel lucky to have Anna as a resource for post training
“I took an Childbirth Educator Training with Anna, and it was AMAZING. She is so incredibly kind, gentle and knows SO MUCH. Not only did she provide amazing material but she brought the entire class together in a way where we were learning from each other as well. I feel lucky to have Anna as a resource for post training. Thanks Anna!”
EElly H.Certified Postpartum Doula
“You can tell she poured in her years of experience into these trainings, it's all very well thought out — she knows exactly what she needs to touch on and she also does it in consideration of the doula. I learned so much.”
LLaura C.Labor Doula Training
“Even as a birth worker I had so much to learn from her.”
AAddi C.Postpartum doula training with Anna
“What I loved about her training is that she incorporated her years of experience as a doula into it and made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas.”
MMichelle Y.
So knowledgeable and a true leader in the birth and baby world.
“I took the postpartum doula training through Birth & Baby University. It was engaging, informative, and evidence based. It was nice to have Anna Rodney teaching the class rather than just scrolling through PowerPoint. She is so knowledgeable and a true leader in the birth and baby world. I loved the real life stories she weaves in. I learned so much, was never bored and would highly recommend!”
AAlessia C.
The material keeps me engaged, it was so informative!
“This course is designed to help anyone who is passionate about becoming a successful Doula. The material keeps me engaged it was so informative I didn’t even skip a single session. Great job! continue to share your knowledge with us!”
CChelsea D.Certified Birth Doula
“Times are changing, families are changing, we're all learning to adapt, and as care professionals we all need to keep up with those standards — that's why I turned to Birth & Baby University.”
LLaura C.Labor Doula Training
I love how much passion she put in her class
“Anna’s labor doula class was absolutely amazing. I love how much passion she put in her class and her passion for birth. Even as a birth worker I had so much to learn from her. I’m so happy I decided to take the labor doula class with Anna and would highly recommend it to anyone planning taking a class. I’m sure her parenting classes are just as incredible as this was.”
SSaori B.Postpartum certification
Accessible, easy to follow, and overall a great resource to come back to
“I took the postpartum certification training with B&B University earlier this year! I really appreciated Anna’s, the instructor, calm and reassuring demeanor throughout each section of the course. Her knowledge and how she structures the information makes this training accessible, easy to follow, and overall a great resource to come back to.”
AAddi C.Postpartum doula training with Anna
She made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas
“I took Anna’s postpartum doula training a few weeks ago and she was awesome! What I loved about her training is that she incorporated her years of experience as a doula into it and made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas. I would highly recommend training with Anna if you have the chance!”
LLeah W.
I feel lucky to have Anna as a resource for post training
“I took an Childbirth Educator Training with Anna, and it was AMAZING. She is so incredibly kind, gentle and knows SO MUCH. Not only did she provide amazing material but she brought the entire class together in a way where we were learning from each other as well. I feel lucky to have Anna as a resource for post training. Thanks Anna!”
EElly H.Certified Postpartum Doula
“You can tell she poured in her years of experience into these trainings, it's all very well thought out — she knows exactly what she needs to touch on and she also does it in consideration of the doula. I learned so much.”
LLaura C.Labor Doula Training
“Even as a birth worker I had so much to learn from her.”
AAddi C.Postpartum doula training with Anna
“What I loved about her training is that she incorporated her years of experience as a doula into it and made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas.”
MMichelle Y.
So knowledgeable and a true leader in the birth and baby world.
“I took the postpartum doula training through Birth & Baby University. It was engaging, informative, and evidence based. It was nice to have Anna Rodney teaching the class rather than just scrolling through PowerPoint. She is so knowledgeable and a true leader in the birth and baby world. I loved the real life stories she weaves in. I learned so much, was never bored and would highly recommend!”
AAlessia C.
The material keeps me engaged, it was so informative!
“This course is designed to help anyone who is passionate about becoming a successful Doula. The material keeps me engaged it was so informative I didn’t even skip a single session. Great job! continue to share your knowledge with us!”
CChelsea D.Certified Birth Doula
“Times are changing, families are changing, we're all learning to adapt, and as care professionals we all need to keep up with those standards — that's why I turned to Birth & Baby University.”
LLaura C.Labor Doula Training
I love how much passion she put in her class
“Anna’s labor doula class was absolutely amazing. I love how much passion she put in her class and her passion for birth. Even as a birth worker I had so much to learn from her. I’m so happy I decided to take the labor doula class with Anna and would highly recommend it to anyone planning taking a class. I’m sure her parenting classes are just as incredible as this was.”
SSaori B.Postpartum certification
Accessible, easy to follow, and overall a great resource to come back to
“I took the postpartum certification training with B&B University earlier this year! I really appreciated Anna’s, the instructor, calm and reassuring demeanor throughout each section of the course. Her knowledge and how she structures the information makes this training accessible, easy to follow, and overall a great resource to come back to.”
AAddi C.Postpartum doula training with Anna
She made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas
“I took Anna’s postpartum doula training a few weeks ago and she was awesome! What I loved about her training is that she incorporated her years of experience as a doula into it and made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas. I would highly recommend training with Anna if you have the chance!”
LLeah W.
I feel lucky to have Anna as a resource for post training
“I took an Childbirth Educator Training with Anna, and it was AMAZING. She is so incredibly kind, gentle and knows SO MUCH. Not only did she provide amazing material but she brought the entire class together in a way where we were learning from each other as well. I feel lucky to have Anna as a resource for post training. Thanks Anna!”
EElly H.Certified Postpartum Doula
“You can tell she poured in her years of experience into these trainings, it's all very well thought out — she knows exactly what she needs to touch on and she also does it in consideration of the doula. I learned so much.”
LLaura C.Labor Doula Training
“Even as a birth worker I had so much to learn from her.”
AAddi C.Postpartum doula training with Anna
“What I loved about her training is that she incorporated her years of experience as a doula into it and made it personal with tips and advice for new doulas.”
MMichelle Y.
So knowledgeable and a true leader in the birth and baby world.
“I took the postpartum doula training through Birth & Baby University. It was engaging, informative, and evidence based. It was nice to have Anna Rodney teaching the class rather than just scrolling through PowerPoint. She is so knowledgeable and a true leader in the birth and baby world. I loved the real life stories she weaves in. I learned so much, was never bored and would highly recommend!”
AAlessia C.
The material keeps me engaged, it was so informative!
“This course is designed to help anyone who is passionate about becoming a successful Doula. The material keeps me engaged it was so informative I didn’t even skip a single session. Great job! continue to share your knowledge with us!”
EElly H.Certified Birth Doula
“If you're on the fence of going into the doula profession, or if you're already decided and know you want to become a doula, I would not hesitate to recommend Birth & Baby University — it truly touches on everything that is important for this profession.”
CChrissie D.Experienced birth and postpartum doula
Incredibly valuable for returning or seasoned doulas who want to deepen their understanding and expand their skills
“Even after six years as a certified birth and postpartum doula, I gained so much from my training with Birth & Baby University. Anna Rodney has built a program that’s not only solid for doulas just starting out and working toward certification, but also incredibly valuable for returning or seasoned doulas who want to deepen their understanding and expand their skills. This wasn’t just a general refresher, it truly helped me fill in gaps, sharpen my approach, and walk away with practical, evidence-based tools I’m already using with clients. The content was thoughtful, comprehensive, and grounded in real life doula work. Whether you’re brand new or years into your practice, I can’t recommend Birth & Baby University enough. Anna’s experience and passion shine through in every part of the course, and it left me feeling more confident, informed, and re-energized in my work.”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
Her training took me to a new level!
“Anna is the best teacher. She craves knowledge and then shares it! Thank goodness!! I have been a doula for 10 yrs and an IBCLC for 3. I have taken training through DONA, CAPPA, Lactation Education Recources, PRO DOULA as well as a few others!! Anna’s training actually changed how I do things!! I’d been pretty settled, in my groove too!! Her training took me to a new level! I learned so much! I honestly figured it was just a refresher at first!! Go Anna!! Keep it up!!! You are amazing at what you do!”
AAdriana L.Childbirth Educator Training with Anna
She is a role model and I am very thankful for what I learned in her classes
“As a seasoned doula, I have taken many trainings, but I must say that the training on Child Birth Education I experienced with Anna Rodney was exceptionally good. She is clear, kind, and brings light to any subject she encounters. She has a deep understanding of how students learn and adapts her teaching to all learning abilities. Her classes are interesting, engaging and full of useful information. In her class I learned, not only the subjects matter but also how to kindly include the student and make her/him feel comfortable and knowledgeable. She is a role model and I am very thankful for what I learned in her classes.”
CChelsea D.Certified Postpartum Doula
“It really gave me a renewed sense of my responsibility as a postpartum care provider and what families expect and how I can be the best support for them.”
BBrittany P.Postpartum Doula Training
Truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula
“I completed my postpartum doula training through Birth and Baby University and had a fantastic experience. The course was incredibly informative, well-paced, and full of practical details that truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula. Anna, the instructor, was an excellent teacher—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about both postpartum care and education. I left the training feeling confident, supported, and inspired. I highly recommend this program to anyone considering becoming a postpartum doula.”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
“Anna’s training actually changed how I do things!!”
AAdriana L.Childbirth Educator Training with Anna
“Her classes are interesting, engaging and full of useful information.”
MMary R.
The training is thorough, evidence-based, compassionate, and deeply respectful of families and the role of doulas.
“The best place to become a birth & postpartum doula. I completed my birth and postpartum doula certification through Birth and Baby University, and I can confidently say it was the best decision I could have made for my professional journey. The training is thorough, evidence-based, compassionate, and deeply respectful of families and the role of doulas. It prepares you not just to become certified, but to truly serve families with confidence, professionalism, and heart. One of the biggest strengths of this program is that it is approved training, which directly helped me become certified as a Medicaid doula in Illinois. Having a program that is recognized and aligned with state requirements made a huge difference in my ability to expand access to care and serve families who rely on Medicaid. Anna Rodney is absolutely incredible. She is an outstanding educator and mentor whose teaching style is clear, supportive, empowering, and rooted in real-world experience. You can truly feel how much she cares about her students and about raising the standard of doula care. If you are looking for high-quality training that is respected, approved, and truly prepares you for real-world birth and postpartum work, Birth and Baby University is hands down the best place to get certified. I am incredibly grateful for this education and proudly carry it into my work with families.”
EElly H.Certified Birth Doula
“If you're on the fence of going into the doula profession, or if you're already decided and know you want to become a doula, I would not hesitate to recommend Birth & Baby University — it truly touches on everything that is important for this profession.”
CChrissie D.Experienced birth and postpartum doula
Incredibly valuable for returning or seasoned doulas who want to deepen their understanding and expand their skills
“Even after six years as a certified birth and postpartum doula, I gained so much from my training with Birth & Baby University. Anna Rodney has built a program that’s not only solid for doulas just starting out and working toward certification, but also incredibly valuable for returning or seasoned doulas who want to deepen their understanding and expand their skills. This wasn’t just a general refresher, it truly helped me fill in gaps, sharpen my approach, and walk away with practical, evidence-based tools I’m already using with clients. The content was thoughtful, comprehensive, and grounded in real life doula work. Whether you’re brand new or years into your practice, I can’t recommend Birth & Baby University enough. Anna’s experience and passion shine through in every part of the course, and it left me feeling more confident, informed, and re-energized in my work.”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
Her training took me to a new level!
“Anna is the best teacher. She craves knowledge and then shares it! Thank goodness!! I have been a doula for 10 yrs and an IBCLC for 3. I have taken training through DONA, CAPPA, Lactation Education Recources, PRO DOULA as well as a few others!! Anna’s training actually changed how I do things!! I’d been pretty settled, in my groove too!! Her training took me to a new level! I learned so much! I honestly figured it was just a refresher at first!! Go Anna!! Keep it up!!! You are amazing at what you do!”
AAdriana L.Childbirth Educator Training with Anna
She is a role model and I am very thankful for what I learned in her classes
“As a seasoned doula, I have taken many trainings, but I must say that the training on Child Birth Education I experienced with Anna Rodney was exceptionally good. She is clear, kind, and brings light to any subject she encounters. She has a deep understanding of how students learn and adapts her teaching to all learning abilities. Her classes are interesting, engaging and full of useful information. In her class I learned, not only the subjects matter but also how to kindly include the student and make her/him feel comfortable and knowledgeable. She is a role model and I am very thankful for what I learned in her classes.”
CChelsea D.Certified Postpartum Doula
“It really gave me a renewed sense of my responsibility as a postpartum care provider and what families expect and how I can be the best support for them.”
BBrittany P.Postpartum Doula Training
Truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula
“I completed my postpartum doula training through Birth and Baby University and had a fantastic experience. The course was incredibly informative, well-paced, and full of practical details that truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula. Anna, the instructor, was an excellent teacher—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about both postpartum care and education. I left the training feeling confident, supported, and inspired. I highly recommend this program to anyone considering becoming a postpartum doula.”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
“Anna’s training actually changed how I do things!!”
AAdriana L.Childbirth Educator Training with Anna
“Her classes are interesting, engaging and full of useful information.”
MMary R.
The training is thorough, evidence-based, compassionate, and deeply respectful of families and the role of doulas.
“The best place to become a birth & postpartum doula. I completed my birth and postpartum doula certification through Birth and Baby University, and I can confidently say it was the best decision I could have made for my professional journey. The training is thorough, evidence-based, compassionate, and deeply respectful of families and the role of doulas. It prepares you not just to become certified, but to truly serve families with confidence, professionalism, and heart. One of the biggest strengths of this program is that it is approved training, which directly helped me become certified as a Medicaid doula in Illinois. Having a program that is recognized and aligned with state requirements made a huge difference in my ability to expand access to care and serve families who rely on Medicaid. Anna Rodney is absolutely incredible. She is an outstanding educator and mentor whose teaching style is clear, supportive, empowering, and rooted in real-world experience. You can truly feel how much she cares about her students and about raising the standard of doula care. If you are looking for high-quality training that is respected, approved, and truly prepares you for real-world birth and postpartum work, Birth and Baby University is hands down the best place to get certified. I am incredibly grateful for this education and proudly carry it into my work with families.”
EElly H.Certified Birth Doula
“If you're on the fence of going into the doula profession, or if you're already decided and know you want to become a doula, I would not hesitate to recommend Birth & Baby University — it truly touches on everything that is important for this profession.”
CChrissie D.Experienced birth and postpartum doula
Incredibly valuable for returning or seasoned doulas who want to deepen their understanding and expand their skills
“Even after six years as a certified birth and postpartum doula, I gained so much from my training with Birth & Baby University. Anna Rodney has built a program that’s not only solid for doulas just starting out and working toward certification, but also incredibly valuable for returning or seasoned doulas who want to deepen their understanding and expand their skills. This wasn’t just a general refresher, it truly helped me fill in gaps, sharpen my approach, and walk away with practical, evidence-based tools I’m already using with clients. The content was thoughtful, comprehensive, and grounded in real life doula work. Whether you’re brand new or years into your practice, I can’t recommend Birth & Baby University enough. Anna’s experience and passion shine through in every part of the course, and it left me feeling more confident, informed, and re-energized in my work.”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
Her training took me to a new level!
“Anna is the best teacher. She craves knowledge and then shares it! Thank goodness!! I have been a doula for 10 yrs and an IBCLC for 3. I have taken training through DONA, CAPPA, Lactation Education Recources, PRO DOULA as well as a few others!! Anna’s training actually changed how I do things!! I’d been pretty settled, in my groove too!! Her training took me to a new level! I learned so much! I honestly figured it was just a refresher at first!! Go Anna!! Keep it up!!! You are amazing at what you do!”
AAdriana L.Childbirth Educator Training with Anna
She is a role model and I am very thankful for what I learned in her classes
“As a seasoned doula, I have taken many trainings, but I must say that the training on Child Birth Education I experienced with Anna Rodney was exceptionally good. She is clear, kind, and brings light to any subject she encounters. She has a deep understanding of how students learn and adapts her teaching to all learning abilities. Her classes are interesting, engaging and full of useful information. In her class I learned, not only the subjects matter but also how to kindly include the student and make her/him feel comfortable and knowledgeable. She is a role model and I am very thankful for what I learned in her classes.”
CChelsea D.Certified Postpartum Doula
“It really gave me a renewed sense of my responsibility as a postpartum care provider and what families expect and how I can be the best support for them.”
BBrittany P.Postpartum Doula Training
Truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula
“I completed my postpartum doula training through Birth and Baby University and had a fantastic experience. The course was incredibly informative, well-paced, and full of practical details that truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula. Anna, the instructor, was an excellent teacher—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about both postpartum care and education. I left the training feeling confident, supported, and inspired. I highly recommend this program to anyone considering becoming a postpartum doula.”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
“Anna’s training actually changed how I do things!!”
AAdriana L.Childbirth Educator Training with Anna
“Her classes are interesting, engaging and full of useful information.”
MMary R.
The training is thorough, evidence-based, compassionate, and deeply respectful of families and the role of doulas.
“The best place to become a birth & postpartum doula. I completed my birth and postpartum doula certification through Birth and Baby University, and I can confidently say it was the best decision I could have made for my professional journey. The training is thorough, evidence-based, compassionate, and deeply respectful of families and the role of doulas. It prepares you not just to become certified, but to truly serve families with confidence, professionalism, and heart. One of the biggest strengths of this program is that it is approved training, which directly helped me become certified as a Medicaid doula in Illinois. Having a program that is recognized and aligned with state requirements made a huge difference in my ability to expand access to care and serve families who rely on Medicaid. Anna Rodney is absolutely incredible. She is an outstanding educator and mentor whose teaching style is clear, supportive, empowering, and rooted in real-world experience. You can truly feel how much she cares about her students and about raising the standard of doula care. If you are looking for high-quality training that is respected, approved, and truly prepares you for real-world birth and postpartum work, Birth and Baby University is hands down the best place to get certified. I am incredibly grateful for this education and proudly carry it into my work with families.”
EElly H.Certified Birth Doula
“If you're on the fence of going into the doula profession, or if you're already decided and know you want to become a doula, I would not hesitate to recommend Birth & Baby University — it truly touches on everything that is important for this profession.”
CChrissie D.Experienced birth and postpartum doula
Incredibly valuable for returning or seasoned doulas who want to deepen their understanding and expand their skills
“Even after six years as a certified birth and postpartum doula, I gained so much from my training with Birth & Baby University. Anna Rodney has built a program that’s not only solid for doulas just starting out and working toward certification, but also incredibly valuable for returning or seasoned doulas who want to deepen their understanding and expand their skills. This wasn’t just a general refresher, it truly helped me fill in gaps, sharpen my approach, and walk away with practical, evidence-based tools I’m already using with clients. The content was thoughtful, comprehensive, and grounded in real life doula work. Whether you’re brand new or years into your practice, I can’t recommend Birth & Baby University enough. Anna’s experience and passion shine through in every part of the course, and it left me feeling more confident, informed, and re-energized in my work.”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
Her training took me to a new level!
“Anna is the best teacher. She craves knowledge and then shares it! Thank goodness!! I have been a doula for 10 yrs and an IBCLC for 3. I have taken training through DONA, CAPPA, Lactation Education Recources, PRO DOULA as well as a few others!! Anna’s training actually changed how I do things!! I’d been pretty settled, in my groove too!! Her training took me to a new level! I learned so much! I honestly figured it was just a refresher at first!! Go Anna!! Keep it up!!! You are amazing at what you do!”
AAdriana L.Childbirth Educator Training with Anna
She is a role model and I am very thankful for what I learned in her classes
“As a seasoned doula, I have taken many trainings, but I must say that the training on Child Birth Education I experienced with Anna Rodney was exceptionally good. She is clear, kind, and brings light to any subject she encounters. She has a deep understanding of how students learn and adapts her teaching to all learning abilities. Her classes are interesting, engaging and full of useful information. In her class I learned, not only the subjects matter but also how to kindly include the student and make her/him feel comfortable and knowledgeable. She is a role model and I am very thankful for what I learned in her classes.”
CChelsea D.Certified Postpartum Doula
“It really gave me a renewed sense of my responsibility as a postpartum care provider and what families expect and how I can be the best support for them.”
BBrittany P.Postpartum Doula Training
Truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula
“I completed my postpartum doula training through Birth and Baby University and had a fantastic experience. The course was incredibly informative, well-paced, and full of practical details that truly prepared me for the day-to-day work of being a postpartum doula. Anna, the instructor, was an excellent teacher—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about both postpartum care and education. I left the training feeling confident, supported, and inspired. I highly recommend this program to anyone considering becoming a postpartum doula.”
SShelley M.Experienced doula · training with Anna
“Anna’s training actually changed how I do things!!”
AAdriana L.Childbirth Educator Training with Anna
“Her classes are interesting, engaging and full of useful information.”
MMary R.
The training is thorough, evidence-based, compassionate, and deeply respectful of families and the role of doulas.
“The best place to become a birth & postpartum doula. I completed my birth and postpartum doula certification through Birth and Baby University, and I can confidently say it was the best decision I could have made for my professional journey. The training is thorough, evidence-based, compassionate, and deeply respectful of families and the role of doulas. It prepares you not just to become certified, but to truly serve families with confidence, professionalism, and heart. One of the biggest strengths of this program is that it is approved training, which directly helped me become certified as a Medicaid doula in Illinois. Having a program that is recognized and aligned with state requirements made a huge difference in my ability to expand access to care and serve families who rely on Medicaid. Anna Rodney is absolutely incredible. She is an outstanding educator and mentor whose teaching style is clear, supportive, empowering, and rooted in real-world experience. You can truly feel how much she cares about her students and about raising the standard of doula care. If you are looking for high-quality training that is respected, approved, and truly prepares you for real-world birth and postpartum work, Birth and Baby University is hands down the best place to get certified. I am incredibly grateful for this education and proudly carry it into my work with families.”
Before you join.
Can this lead to a certification?
It can, if you have already trained as a doula. Completing all six sessions and having your prior training approved by BBU staff makes you eligible for a three-year BBU credential. Mentorship is not itself a training program, and eligibility is confirmed by BBU staff.
What does the mentorship include?
Six weekly live sessions on Zoom, designed by Anna Rodney and led by Chelsea Derrico, with a workbook, recordings and cohort discussion, plus six months of access to resources and the group.
Who is the mentorship for?
Doulas who have completed a training, from BBU or elsewhere: those with a provisional certification who want full certification, and those who want guidance on clients, confidence and the business of being a doula. If you have not trained as a doula yet, start with an initial training.
When is the next cohort?
The January 2027 cohort meets on January 5, 12, 19 and 26, and February 2 and 9, 2027, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Central. Completion requires all six sessions; an approved recording can stand in for a missed live session.
I trained somewhere other than BBU. Can I join?
Yes. You can enroll and submit your certificate or proof of training for review.
Is there a self-paced version?
Not currently. Doula Mentorship is a live cohort.
Anna RodneyFounder & lead faculty
Master’s degree in education
Anna spent more than a decade teaching special education before focusing on birth and baby education. She has supported families and mentored doulas since 2013.
