Wholesome Beginnings
Supporting families in the Washington, DC Metro Area through Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Have you felt lost since completing your doula training?
Are you interested in becoming a doula but unsure where to start?
Are you looking for the guidance and support of a more experienced birthworker?
Are you unsure of how to get started with your lactation practice?

With guidance you will:
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Learn to connect with other professionals in your area
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Develop practices to sustain your business and well-being at the same time.
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Gain a new level of confidence as a doula
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Learn to value yourself and charge what you're worth
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Learn how to hone your interview skills as a doula
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Get your questions answered
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Select software to help organize and set up your business
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Transition from full time work to full time doula/lactation work.
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How to get in network for lactation visits
Virtual meetings to "pick my brain" are
$55 for 30 minute
or
$115 for 60 minutes
Pathway 3- IBCLC MENTORSHIP
Being an IBCLC and helping new families is a wonderful, giving, rewarding, and a very hard job. We will be to offer mentorship program starting October 2026 for those who are interested in becoming an IBCLC, abd looking to gain extra experience before starting up their own practice or working in a clinic setting. This is a small practice, students will only be able to accumulate about 6-15 hours a month.
Here are Requirements/expectations to start mentoring:
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45 hours of Lactation specific education
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Completed Medical Terminology course
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Availability to see clients 1 day a week
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Transportation to get to home visits
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Approved pathway 3 plan with IBCLE
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2 interviews