Good Reasons to join the VFDC:
- Regular meetings, including speakers and discussion
- Supportive network of doulas
- Discount on DONA membership
- Referral program opportunities (see fulltime membership)
Membership Choices
Membership - $75
Designed for the professional doula. Referral
listing service, back-up support, and voting rights in the collective, plus a one year subscription to Expectations.
Requirements for full membership are a minimum of 14 hours of a labor support course, attendance at 3 births
and having read 4 books related to birth or the equivalent of these 3 requirements to be determined on an individual basis.
Collective members agree to provide a standard of care consisting of at least:
- 1 prenatal & 1 postpartum visit in addition to the attendance of a birth
- Phone availability
- A back up doula
- Statement of disclosure of services provided
Affiliate Membership - $25
For anyone
interested in supporting the birthing community. You receive information on activities and meeting dates of the collective
and a one year subscription to Expectations.
