Course Navigation and Resources
progressing to the next lesson or week In order to move to the next Lesson, or course week, you must first complete the previous Lesson as…
Welcome to SMC Online Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training
Welcome, welcome, welcome. As the founder of the SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, I am honored to welcome you to the SMC Full…
20th Century African American Midwife Legacy
The History of the African American Midwife The African-born midwife arrived in the US in 1619 ( Robinson, S.,1984) as an enslaved woman. In her…
Certification Completion Guidelines
Certification At-A-Glance The SMC Provisional Full Circle Doula Birth Companion expires in two years. Within two years, the SMC Provisional Full Circle Doula Birth Companion…
Traditional Opening
Traditional Opening With The SMC Doula SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion in-person training opened every morning with a libation to remember whose shoulders we…
Student Introductions
The student introduction is an essential piece in our learning together. Getting to know each other represents how we create trust and friendships. Using introductions,…