Board and Committees
Board Formation and History
The National Doula Certification Board held its first board meeting in November 2023 as a regulatory body setting forth the professional standards for the practice of doulas. The NDCB is comprised of subject matter experts and interested parties within the industry.
Members and Committees
The National Doula Certification Board is currently made up of volunteer members. The member composition of the certification board includes a minimum of four voting members representing the following interested parties: doulas, medical care team members, consumers of doula services, higher education, employers, insurers, researchers, and other facility personnel, such as hospitals and birth center staff.
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