DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop
$310.00
What is a Doula?
A Doula is a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a woman and her family before, during and just after childbirth. Doulas believe that pregnancy and birth are normal, natural and healthy processes. A Doula helps the laboring woman with encouragement, comfort measures, relaxation techniques, and an objective viewpoint, as well as support after childbirth, such as help with breastfeeding.
Target Audience: Childbirth educators, nurses, nursing students, midwifery students, massage therapist, physical therapist, and anyone interested in assisting women and their families to achieve a positive birth experience.
Purpose: This workshop is an excellent way to explore your interest in a career as a doula. It is also one step in the process of becoming a certified birth doula.
Objectives
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Describe the emotional impact of the birth memory.
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Summarize the benefits of a birth doula.
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Demonstrate labor support techniques for various stages of labor.
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Describe the code of ethics and standards of practice for the birth doula.
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State ways a doula can honor each clients birth memory.
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Identify factors that can make labor more difficult than average
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Suggest doula's response to specific difficult labor scenarios.
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List two ways to market your doula business.
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Identify correct breastfeeding techniques.
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Identify warning signs of postpartum depression.
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Explain situations when a doula would refer clients to community resources.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
DATE: Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & October 27
LOCATION: Louisville, Kentucky
Birth Care Network Members receive a 20% discount on on workshop registration fee. Not a member of BCN? Join now with your registration! The annual membership fee is only $50.
FEES:
Pre-Workshop Training
Breastfeeding Basics for Doulas $50
2-Day Birth Doula Workshop $310
2-Day Birth Doula Worshop
Discounted rate for BCN members $279
BCN One-Year Membership Fee $50
$25 Late fee automatically added after 10/12/13.
Steps toward DONA Birth Doula Certification
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