What You’ll Learn In This Course
Training
Understand the full scope of birth and postpartum care, trauma-informed practices, and inclusive, culturally responsive support.
Made Easy
Learn how to structure your business, register your NPI, set up contracts, and get professionally documented from day one.
Reimbursement Mastery
Step-by-step guidance for credentialing with MCOs, billing Medicaid and private insurance, writing billable service notes, and more.
Growth Strategies
Build your client base with proven marketing tips, referral-building strategies, and solid client communication skills.
Your Practice
Use our done-for-you templates for contracts, superbills, intake forms, and client care logs to protect your work and clients.
Course Format & Curriculum Overview What’s Included ($695.00 USD):
Birth & Postpartum Doula Certification
Breastfeeding Support Basics
Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Care
Business Set-Up & Billing
Medicaid & MCO Credentialing
Contracts, Documentation, & Templates


By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To...
- Confidently support families before, during, and after birth
- Deliver trauma-informed, inclusive care
- Set your fees and manage business finances
- Navigate Medicaid credentialing and billing
- Use EMR systems and submit clean claims
- Grow a sustainable, client-centered practice
This Course Is Perfect For:
- Aspiring doulas ready for certification
- Community birth workers going professional
- Doulas who want to bill Medicaid or MCOs
- Passionate caregivers who want to make a sustainable income


Meet Your Instructor – Nahid Akter
Nahid Akter, founder of Optify LLC, is a certified birth and postpartum doula with over 25 years of healthcare and revenue cycle experience. With deep expertise in Medicaid billing, credentialing, and EMR systems, she’s helped countless healthcare providers and doulas build sustainable practices.
As your trainer, Nahid bridges compassionate care with practical business knowledge — helping you launch a heart-centered doula business that thrives.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No experience is required! This course is designed for complete beginners and experienced caregivers alike. We start from the basics and build up to advanced skills.
Yes — you’ll learn step-by-step how to get credentialed, submit clean claims, and get reimbursed through Medicaid and private insurance.
Lifetime access. You can revisit the lessons, templates, and resources anytime — even after certification.