Birth worker programs
Know the signs. Know what to do next.
Accredited training, ongoing learning and a community of more than 1,400 birth workers across 40+ states, built for doulas, community health workers and community health navigators supporting high-risk pregnancies.
Accredited by the International Childbirth Education AssociationHigh-Risk Doula Certification
Our flagship program teaches birth workers to recognise hypertension, preeclampsia and cardiovascular warning signs, use monitoring tools with confidence, and follow a clear escalation pathway to clinical care.
- Self-paced online modules with live cohort sessions
- Case-based assignments reviewed by Megi’s clinical team
- Certificate and shareable badge on completion
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Dates, price and registration for the next cohort
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Keep learning, together
Megi Care Series
Live workshops and webinars for birth workers on the topics that come up most in high-risk care.
Doula Ambassadors
Certified doulas who champion maternal heart health in their communities, with free access to every Megi Care Series session.
Become an ambassador →Megi Care app
Support your clients, keep learning with Megi, and connect with the birth worker community, all from your phone.
Stories & blog
From the birth worker community
How a Doula Can Prepare to Support a High-Risk Pregnancy
Supporting a client through a high-risk pregnancy requires a deeper level of preparation, awareness, and intentional care. As doulas, we are not medical provide...
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How Patriarchy Impacts Mothers Loss of Autonomy
Maternal Wellness Support How Doulas Help Mothers Reclaim Their Voice in Birth Understanding the gap in maternal care and how continuous, person-centered suppor...
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Cultural Humility in Doula Work: What It Really Looks Like in Practice
Doula Practice As doulas, we are invited into some of the most intimate and vulnerable moments in a person's life. With that comes a deep responsibility not onl...
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Self-Care for Doulas: How to Avoid Burnout While Caring for Others
A practical, compassionate guide for doulas who care deeply for families - and need to protect their own energy too. Doula work is powerful, meaningful, and dee...
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The Aspirin Gap: A Preventable Crisis in Maternal Care
By Anna Griffin | Edited by Frances Conti Ramsden Why clear communication around low-dose aspirin matters for preventing preeclampsia and supporting safer pregn...
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Living Well With Higher Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: Gentle, Evidence-Based Support
Pregnancy asks a lot from the body. For some women, one of those changes includes higher blood pressure during pregnancy. While this is something that deserves ...
Read more →Questions birth workers ask
Who can join?
Doulas, community health workers and community health navigators. No prior clinical training is needed.
Is this a full-spectrum doula certification?
No. It’s a specialist certification focused on high-risk pregnancy, designed to build on your existing training.
I didn’t finish a previous cohort. Can I move to the next one?
Yes. Complete the new cohort’s registration form and we’ll move you across.
More answers on the certification page.