October 2025 In-Person Birth Doula Workshop

Louise Albrecht-Mallinger, Northwest Indiana's most experienced Birth Doula and Trainer, will lead an in-person Birth Doula Workshop over two weekends during October.

The workshop fulfills two requirements towards certification as a DONA International Certified Birth Doula: Introduction to Childbirth, and Birth Doula training. Participants may have the option of volunteering at the Crown Point Birth Center, which provides an opportunity to get expert-mentored births with Louise.

The workshop takes place in Crown Point, Indiana, over two weekends, October 4th and 5th, and October 18th and 19th, between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm Central time. There are 12 seats available, and we will maintain a wait list in case of cancellations.

The fee for the workshop is $600, payable within four days after you register. Your registration will include directions on how to provide payment to Franciscan Crown Point, the sponsor of the workshop. Cancellations before 30 days prior to the workshop will receive a full refund; fees for cancellations within 30 days may be applied to a future workshop.

This workshop provides in-person, hands-on training to be a Birth Doula. Health protocols will be followed, consistent with CDC, Indiana, Lake County and Franciscan Health guidelines. Participants must agree to follow the protocols, which will be communicated two weeks before the event. Fees will be refunded if the event is cancelled due to health concerns.

DONA CERTIFICATION

Read about DONA's Birth Doula certification requirements and process here:

TO ATTEND, FOLLOW THESE STEPS

1. Click on the red "Reserve A Spot" button above, complete the form and submit it.
2. You will receive an email with prerequisites and directions on how to arrange payment. You must then contact Franciscan Health Crown Point and arrange payment. Your seat is not confirmed until payment is received.
3. Complete the prerequisites prior to the first day of class.
4. On the first day of class, you will need to sign a release of liability.

You will receive an additional email prior to the workshop with more details.

For more information, go to www.better-births.com.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Franciscan Health Crown Point, 12750 Saint Francis Drive, Crown Point, United States