
You already know what it’s like to walk into a home and bring calm, confident care to a newborn. As a Newborn Care Specialist, you’ve invested in learning how to meet a baby’s needs, and families love you for it. But here’s the truth: the newborn stage isn’t just about the baby. It’s about the whole family finding their way through recovery, adjustment, bonding, and big emotions.
That’s where postpartum doula training takes your NCS work to the next level.
When a new family comes home, they’re not just tired from sleepless nights. They’re recovering from birth, learning how to feed, and navigating the emotional rollercoaster that comes with a new baby. They need someone who can care for the baby and care for them. By combining your NCS background with postpartum doula training, you’ll be equipped to:
This isn’t about starting over. It’s about building on what you already know and expanding your impact.


You’ve already chosen a career path that changes lives. This training makes your impact even bigger. You’ll be helping families not just survive, but thrive in those first weeks and months at home.
Because of your previous NCS training, you’ll receive credit for some of your hours. That means you won’t sit through material you’ve already mastered. You’ll focus on new, family-centered skills that round out your expertise. Plus, you’ll receive a discounted price as an NCS graduate, making this a smart and affordable next step in your career.
Families who receive postpartum doula care experience:
Imagine the difference when you combine your ability to expertly soothe and care for a newborn with the skills to nurture and guide the parents as well. You become the bridge that helps the whole family thrive.
This training covers the parts of postpartum care that go beyond newborn care:
And much more… designed with today’s parents in mind.
You don’t have to trade quality for convenience. The self-paced training offers the same depth and expert-led curriculum as the live training, delivered in a format that fits your schedule.
This is not a “lite” version. It’s the full training, thoughtfully designed for your lifestyle. Learn at your pace, stay connected, and know that you’re getting the same high-quality education and support every step of the way.
Why this training stands out
Rapid certification: Qualifies for Carrot approval and fast-track certification.

There are currently no upcoming live trainings. You can join the self-paced program and then attend a live training later at no additional cost. Or email laura@lauranance.net to be added to the waiting list to be notified when the next dates are added.
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Ancient Map for Modern Birth by Pam England
The Fourth Trimester Companion: How to Take Care of Your Body, Mind, and Family as You Welcome Your New Baby by Cynthia Gabriel
Informed is best: How to spot fake news about your pregnancy, birth and baby by Amy Brown
Holistic Sleep Coaching: Gentle Alternatives to Sleep Training for Health and Childcare Professionals by Lyndsey Hookway
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers by Nancy Mohrbacher, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
The Postpartum Depression Workbook: Strategies to Overcome Negative Thoughts, Calm Stress, and Improve Your Mood by Abigail Burd
Maternity Leave: A New Mother's Guide to the First Six Weeks Postpartum by Cheryl R. Zauderer
Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety by Shoshana S. Bennett), Pec Indman
Nurturing the Family: A Doula's Guide to Supporting New Parents by Jacqueline Kelleher
Your professional postpartum doula training is more than just a workshop! It is designed with the latest content and activities that are based on real-life scenarios from other doulas to prepare you for what it is really like to work as a doula.
Do you have more questions? Contact us below!
I'm happy to answer any questions you have about the program or work with you to hold a training virtually or in your area.
email me Laura@LauraNance.net
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