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Teen4Teen
Peer Doula
The Teen4Teen Doula is a full spectrum training covering the following specialties:
Birth Doula
Postpartum Doula
Our AAVE Teen4Teen Doula training is designed to educate and certify passionate youth in 2 leading perinatal focused careers. Upon successful completion of this training, AAVE TP's will be well versed in birth and postpartum care for their peers, teen health-promotion, the birthing process, and mental health regardless of the peers they serve.
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The teen4teen doula training is only available to currently enrolled high school seniors. By enrolling in this training, teens not only get a jump start on non-medical and low-level medical career options but the education to support their peers, if needed.
What you will learn?
How long is the training?
The TPD training varies from 1 month or up to 3 months.​​​​
The TPD trainees can expect to learn about:
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provide teen peer support during pregnancy, labor and postpartum stages
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advocate for equality and equity within teen pregnancy
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promote physical and mental teen health screenings
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support body positivity and gender/sexual choices
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preconception health,
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pregnancy prevention and contraception
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and more!!!
How long is mentorship?
The TPD mentorship varies per enrollment, age and grade. Graduating seniors can access mentorship for up to 6 months and summer trainees for up to 1 month.​
When does the training open?
The TPD training is only available once a year and is currently closed for 2025!​
Who is eligible to apply?
Any high school senior with a 2.5 gpa and will be 18 by the time the training session starts.