DONA International Approved Birth Doula Workshop
This 2 ½ day workshop will start you on your way to supporting women through one of the most significant and life-changing experiences in her life. The day she gives birth is not just another day in a woman’s life. The way she is cared for will impact the way she sees herself, her baby and her abilities for years to come. Come learn the role of the doula during labor and birth, exploring the different facets of doula work: Providing emotional and physical support and comfort measures, sharing information, encouraging self-advocacy and partner support. This 19 hour workshop is the first step towards DONA International birth doula certification.
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DONA International Approved Postpartum Doula Workshop
During the three days of this intensive workshop you will learn how best to support a new mother as she begins to care for her infant and adjust to her new life. A postpartum doula is a teacher and a source of information, providing reliable, evidenced-based information on maternal care, infant feeding and care, and integrating a baby into the family. She offers practical support with meal preparation and household organization and has a thorough knowledge of services, products, and professionals available in her community when referrals are needed. The postpartum doula’s support and information extend to all family members equally in her role of “nurturing the family”. This 27 hour workshop is the first step in DONA International postpartum doula certification.
Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas
Taken prior to the regular birth doula workshop this 7 hours class covers basic childbirth and fulfills one of the requirements to become a DONA certified birth doula, “Observation of a 12 hour Childbirth Preparation series (not as an expectant parent) or "Introduction to Childbearing" class offered in conjunction with an approved DONA birth doula workshop.”
Class includes all the required topics:
Basic anatomy & physiology of pregnancy and fetal development; labor & birth (stages & phases); demonstration of basic comfort measures, relaxation techniques, breathing patterns and bearing down techniques; common medical procedures and used during birth, their risks and benefits; pain medications and anesthesia; challenging labors and common interventions used to treat problems; cesarean birth; normal newborn appearance and procedures; postpartum and benefits of breastfeeding.
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Breastfeeding Support for Doulas
This 4 hour workshop is designed to fulfill one of the requirements of DONA International Birth Doula certification, “Proof of participation in a breastfeeding workshop offered to birth and postpartum related professionals, such as those offered at conferences and by local lactation consultants (three hour minimum).” Class includes all the required topics: Benefits of breastfeeding, basic anatomy & physiology (let down, supply and demand), infant's contribution and readiness to breastfeed (reflexes and feeding cues), breastfeeding positions & latch, early breastfeeding challenges (engorgement, nipple soreness, milk supply), & when to make referrals.
Childbirth Educator Training
Want to become an AMAZING Childbirth Educator?
Or maybe you want to revitalize your own prenatal classes?
Become a Passion for Birth Childbirth Educator!
Passion for Birth (PfB) is on a mission to stomp out boring and ineffective childbirth classes. Too often when parents are asked if they took childbirth classes, they will respond, "Yes, but they didn’t work," or "Yes, but they were boring." By completing the PfB program, you can be confident that the word "boring" will never cross the lips of your class participants! All of our trainers are committed to facilitating interactive, dynamic, evidence-based programs. We model what we preach. All of us are doulas, (attending births as our travel schedule allows) and active childbirth educators in our communities. This intensive three day seminar addresses all the topics from bellies to babies and is the first step towards become a Lamaze certified childbirth educator (LCCE).
The next Passion for Birth Seminar near you is:
Location: Buffalo, NY
Date: June 4-6, 2009
Trainer Facilitator: Patricia Predmore, LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA), CLE/C
For more information and to register go to www.passionforbirth.com or call 1-866-P4BIRTH or contact teri@passionforbirth.com.