Doula Unbound Program

(Next Cohort May 2026)

Master clinical literacy through 18 deep-dive modules with pre and post tests, 4 live sessions, and a moderated private community. Join an elite cohort for live OB-led mentorship and 24/7 connection with a high-level circle of doula peers.

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Reclaim Your Power & Redefine Your Role

Doula Unbound isn’t just a certification - it’s a response to the real challenges doulas face every day. Designed by OB Dr. Chun and co-led by experienced doulas, this mentorship-based program helps you fill the clinical and emotional gaps left by traditional training.

Whether you’re new to birth work or feeling stuck in a broken system, Doula Unbound gives you the tools, guidance, and confidence to serve more effectively - without overstepping your role.

Here are just a few of the common frustrations doulas bring into the program:

Limited Clinical Context

Most trainings don’t explain how the system actually works - leaving doulas confused, hesitant, or unsure how to support their clients through interventions.

Unclear Boundaries & Advocacy Tools

Doulas are told to “stay in their lane,” but rarely taught how to advocate effectively while respecting legal and clinical boundaries.

Isolation & Lack of Mentorship

Many doulas feel alone in their work, without a supportive network or mentors to help them grow and navigate difficult situations.

How the Program
Helps with Challenges

Doula Unbound isn’t about memorizing scripts - it’s about preparing you to lead with clarity in clinical spaces. This program bridges the gap between traditional doula training and real hospital dynamics with tools that work in real time.

Clinical Insight Without Overreach

You’ll learn how the system actually works - from induction to discharge - so you can better anticipate interventions and support your client without crossing into clinical care.

Clear Advocacy Frameworks

We give you the scripts, boundaries, and legal clarity to advocate effectively while staying grounded in your professional role.

Weekly Mentorship & Community

You’re not alone. With weekly live group calls, community discussions, and ongoing support, you’ll have a network of mentors and peers behind you at every stage.

Birth is sacred. My job is to protect that truth, and those who make it possible.

What Sets This Apart

OB-Guided Expertise

Built by an OB who knows birth and support.

Case-Based

Learn from real birth case study, not just theory.

OB & Peer Mentorship

Core modules plus 4 live sessions with Dr. Chun. Gain 24/7 support from a high-level circle of doula peers.

Clarity

Tools to navigate clinical spaces with confidence.

Advocacy

Know how to speak up, with boundaries.

Certification

Complete the training to get certified. Your annual membership maintains your credentials and full community access.

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What You’ll Learn

Block 1:

System Foundations & Professional Standards

The U.S. Maternal Health Landscape and the Role of the Doula
Scope of Practice, Ethics, and Professional Boundaries in Maternity Care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Effective Communication Within Clinical Teams
Foundations of Risk Awareness and Patient Safety in Pregnancy

Block 2:

Physiology & Labor Literacy.

Normal Labor Physiology: Hormones, Progression, and Variations
Recognizing Normal and Concerning Labor Patterns
Maternal Vital Signs and Obstetric Warning Signs: When to Escalate
Fetal Monitoring Basics for Doulas: Understanding Without Overstepping

Block 3:

Clinical Interventions & Informed Support

Induction of Labor: Methods, Indications, and System Realities
Hypertensive Disorders and Gestational Diabetes: Literacy for Support Roles
Pain Management in Labor: Epidural and Non-Medicated Approaches
Cesarean Birth: Clinical Indications and Postoperative Recovery Support

Block 4:

Postpartum, Equity & Advanced Professionalism

Postpartum Physical Recovery and Red Flag Recognition
Mental Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Lactation Fundamentals and Early Newborn Considerations
Trauma-Informed Doula Care in Clinical Settings
Documentation, Communication, and Quality Alignment
Professional Growth, Sustainability, and Workforce Standards

What You’ll Learn

Module 1:  

Why Doula unbound was created

Module 2:  

Labor Physiology - How It Really Begins

Module 3:

Induction - Indications, Methods, and the Illusion of Control

Module 4:

Pain Management - Medical and Non-Medical Realities

Module 5:  
Operative Deliveries - Vacuum, Forceps, and Cesarean

Module 6:  
Warning signs - How to Observe, Ask, and Alert Safely

Module 7:  
Let’s Buy Time

Module 8:  
The Fourth Trimester - Healing, Identity, Blood Work & Support

Module 9:  
Obstetric Violence & Trauma - Naming What Happens and How to Stand Up

Module 10:  
Global Gaps in Maternal Health - What’s Broken Worldwide and How Doulas Help

Module 11:  
What Comes Next - Your Certification, Your Leadership, This Movement’s Future

Certification Process

After completing all requirements:

Skills Assessment (Before Course Begins)

50-question initial assessment (MCQ & short answer) to establish your baseline as you enter the program.

Certification Requirements:

• Complete all 18 modules

• Pass each post-test with ≥80%

• Attend all 4 live sessions (or approved replay reflection)

• Pass final comprehensive exam with ≥80%

Certification Granted:

- Digital certificate + PNG graphic for your use
- Customizable Instagram graduation post frame
- Ongoing access to CE lives, new modules, and community for duration of membership year.

Choose the Plan That Works Best for You

Join Next Cohort

Enrollment for this cohort is now closed.

Join the waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens again in April 2026.

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What You Get:

Expert-Led Sessions with Dr. Chun
- 18 Pre-Recorded Lectures – Covering topics such as induction, advocacy, postpartum, real births, and activating your network
- Live Case Feature's with Dr. Chun – Real-life examples and stories from Dr. Chun’s decades of practice
- Q&A – Direct answers to your questions in real time in the community from Dr. Chun and peer mentors.
Full Certification Process
Complete video sessions, lives, + final test/essay to earn your official credential
Doula Community & Mentorship
Access to The Birth Hub for connection, discussion, and continued growth
Official Certification Package
Printable certificate and certification logo graphic for website and social use

Key Benefits

Certification

After completing this course and passing criteria you are certified for three years.

Professional Doula Community

Access to mentorship and private community..

Bonus: Empowering Pregnancy Essentials

Full access to Dr. Chun’s signature prenatal course modules and resources pages page

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