Michigan Birth Doula Scholarship Program

With Instructor Patty Brennan

Scholarships are funded by the State of Michigan's Doula Initiative through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Must be a resident of Michigan
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must plan on becoming a Michigan Medicaid doula provider
Cannot have already completed a MDHHS-approved birth doula training
Not currently listed on the MDHHS Doula Registry as a labor/birth doula
Must be available for all hours over the three-day training and complete the full program (no makeups available)

Attend the in-person workshop in Ann Arbor, Michigan on May 30-June 1, 2025 (Friday-Sunday, 8:30am-5pm EDT).
Complete post-training requirements and register as a birth doula on the MDHHS Doula Registry.

Participants will receive training at no cost and are eligible for a stipend upon completion of training and post-training requirements which will include approximately four hours of recorded content, Doula Registry approval, and becoming a Medicaid-enrolled doula provider.
Snacks, beverages, a continental breakfast, and a catered lunch will be provided each training day.

You will receive prompt confirmation that we have received your application.

You want to become a professional birth doula & open your own practice

You want to provide effective support to a sister, daughter, friend . . .

You want to serve Medicaid-eligible families in your community

You intend to have a career in maternal-infant health & want to gain knowledge & experience in the field

Others naturally turn to you in their time of need (Hint: you are already a doula!)

You feel a calling to birth work & related support services for families

Certification is optional for doulas.
MDHHS does not require certification to be listed on the Doula Registry (but some other third-party reimbursement sources do require it).
If professional doula certification is desired, participants will be eligible to become a certified birth doula through Lifespan Doulas for a one-time fee of $125.