THIS DONA INTERNATIONAL BIRTH DOULA WORKSHOP

Intimate, heartwarming and deeply rewarding. This 3-day workshop lays the foundation for you to provide meaningful support to birthing families. We’ll dive into the emotional, psychological and physical process of labor. We explore your role as a doula at prenatal visits, during labor and birth and at the postpartum follow-up. Because I keep our group small, we have lots of time for hands-on practice and getting questions answered.

DOULA WORKSHOP AGENDA

Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, fetal development, labor, postpartum
Components of prenatal care and the midwifery model of care
Emotions of pregnancy, labor and birth
Pain management techniques
Medical procedures used in labor
Labor variations and complications, including Cesarean birth
Communication and listening skills
The emotional and psychological aspects of giving birth and its significance
The doula’s role, professional ethics, standards of practice, and certification
Emotional support and physical comfort measures
Support for difficult labors, Cesarean birth, and vaginal birth after Cesarean
Newborn behavior, appearance and lactation support
Values clarification and racial inequities in birth
Includes Introduction to Childbearing (DONA International certification requirement)

INTRODUCTION TO CHILDBEARING FOR DOULAS

Friday 9am – 6pm: DONA requires for certification that you attend a Childbirth Preparation Series (not as an expectant parent). Or take the Intro to Childbearing for Doulas class that I offer adjacent to the doula workshop (the first day of 3 days together). If you seek certification, this fun, informative day completes all Childbirth Ed requirements. It is specifically geared to doulas. If you don’t seek certification, this day lays a crucial foundation for assisting families during birth. The 3 days in the workshop complete 2 steps toward DONA Certification: Childbirth Ed and Doula Training.

HERE’S WHAT DOULAS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

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MENTORING AND ATTENDING BIRTHS

After the workshop you’ll receive a list of opportunities to gain experience as a doula. I also offer free mentoring (click here).

ABOUT CERTIFICATION

DONA International is the world’s first, largest and international doula certifying organization. This workshop completes two steps toward certification.

You do not need to be certified to attend births!

This workshop is strongly recommended for those on a midwifery or nursing school path. It is an approved requirement at many midwifery schools.

For certification purposes, attendance at the entire workshop is required.

WORKSHOP SNACKS

Generous coffee, tea and individually wrapped snacks will be available. Restaurants are near-by.

PUMPING and WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE

You are welcome to pump in the classroom at any time. There is a refrigerator if you would like to store milk. Babies who need to nurse in-person are invited to come into the classroom when they need to. You must discuss this with the instructor prior to registering. If they are easily distracted and you need a place to be one-on-one, that can be arranged. You would still be able to hear class while feeding your baby.

PREREQUISITES

To help you prepare, a user-friendly, fun newsletter will be emailed with your workshop confirmation. There are some simple, free activities that are encouraged prior to the workshop.

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