The Madriella Fertility Doula Certification is an advanced training program designed for certified Birth and Postpartum Doulas who wish to expand their knowledge and provide compassionate, evidence-informed support to individuals and families experiencing fertility challenges.
Infertility affects millions of people worldwide, and the emotional, physical, and financial demands of the fertility journey can be overwhelming. While medical professionals focus on diagnosis and treatment, Fertility Doulas provide the continuous emotional support, education, advocacy, and practical guidance that clients often need throughout this deeply personal experience.
This comprehensive certification explores the reproductive system, common causes of infertility, fertility awareness and cycle tracking, assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI and IVF, egg freezing, surrogacy, nutrition, stress management, emotional resilience, pregnancy loss, communication strategies, and holistic approaches to fertility support. Students will also learn how to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals, establish professional boundaries, and build a successful Fertility Doula practice.
Throughout the course, students will examine real-world case studies, review current research, complete knowledge assessments, and develop the confidence to support clients through every stage of the fertility journey while remaining within the Doula’s non-medical scope of practice.
This is an 18-hour certification program developed specifically for practicing Doulas and reflects Madriella’s commitment to evidence-based education, compassionate care, and professional excellence.
This course is reserved for our Professional Members
Course Prerequisite: Madriella Birth Doula Certification and Madriella Postpartum Doula Certification
Course Requirements:
There is no textbook required for this course.
| Module 1 | Introduction to Fertility Doula Work |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Introduction to Fertility Doula Work |
| Unit 2 | Understanding the Role of a Fertility Doula |
| Unit 3 | Madriella’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice |
| Unit 4 | The Emotional Landscape of Fertility Challenges |
| Module 2 | The Five Facets of Support in Fertility Doula Work |
| Unit 1 | Applying The Five Facets of Support in Fertility Doula Work |
| Unit 2 | Emotional Support |
| Unit 3 | Physical Support |
| Unit 4 | Informational Support |
| Unit 5 | Partner Reinforcement |
| Unit 6 | Self-Advocacy |
| Module 3 | Reproductive Health and Fertility Challenges |
| Unit 1 | Reproductive Health and Fertility Challenges |
| Unit 2 | Understanding Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology |
| Unit 3 | Common Fertility Challenges |
| Unit 4 | Research Assignment: Local Fertility Resources |
| Module 4 | Supporting Clients Through Fertility Treatments |
| Unit 1 | Supporting Clients Through Fertility Treatments |
| Unit 2 | Overview of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) |
| Unit 3 | Emotional Resilience During Treatments |
| Unit 4 | Navigating Loss and Setbacks |
| Module 5 | Holistic Approaches to Fertility |
| Unit 1 | Holistic Approaches to Fertility |
| Unit 2 | Nutrition and Fertility |
| Unit 3 | Stress Management and Mind-Body Techniques |
| Unit 4 | Fertility Awareness and Tracking |
| Module 6 | Building a Fertility Doula Practice |
| Unit 1 | Introduction Fertility Doula Practice Building |
| Unit 2 | Starting and Marketing Your Practice |
| Unit 3 | Collaborating with Healthcare Professionals |
| Unit 4 | Research Assignment: Building a Resource Network |
| Module 7 | Practical Applications and Case Studies |
| Unit 1 | Practical Applications and Case Studies |
| Unit 2 | Client Scenarios and Problem-Solving |
| Unit 3 | Reflective Practice and Self-Care |
| Unit 4 | Final Examination |