There is a lot you can learn on your own by just attending births, and this is acceptable for many people who are going into doula work. These experiences can offer you information and insight into how to be a doula. However, as in any field of study, knowledge is power. New Beginnings is for those who want to delve a little deeper and understand more completely the hows and whys of labor and the work doulas do. Additional Reasons Why to Certify »