Birth Doula Workshops
Have you ever imagined being present at the most incredible
time of a woman’s life… the birth of her baby?
Assisting new parents with informational, physical & emotional
support through their journey into parenthood? That role would
be a birth doula and this 3 day intensive workshop taught
by Donna Docktor is the first step towards that reality. To
learn more about birth doulas and the benefits of this role,
go to http://www.dona.org/mothers/faqs_birth.php
DONA International Approved Birth Doula Workshop
This Birth Doula Workshop has been approved as one step towards
certification as a doula by DONA International. To learn more
about doulas go to
www.dona.org
Prerequisites for this workshop:
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Read at least 1 (one) of the books from the "Childbirth"
Category AND 1 (one) of the books from the "Labor
Support" Category of the DONA Certification reading
list (found at www.dona.org/develop/birth_cert.php)
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Briefly describe your own birth experience and/or why
you would like to help laboring women and their families.
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It is assumed you have a basic knowledge of labor &
birth and have attended a Childbirth Education Series
(not as a pregnant mom). If you do not have this knowledge
you should attend an Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas.
Please contact me for class dates and times. If unable
to attend these classes, participants must read at least
3 (three) books from the Certification Reading List.
COURSE DESCRIPTION-
 Day
One:
Learn about DONA International Standards and Certification
process, communication skills, the significance of birth and
the impact to women, the importance of prenatal contact and
Comfort Measures to use in early labor.
Day Two:
Learn the Doulas role in the birth process, how to provide
emotional support in labor and birth, various comfort measures
for active labor through birth, how to deal with challenging
labors and unexpected outcomes and what supplies/equipment
we need as doulas.
Day Three:
Learn how to support a woman with an epidural, during a cesarean
birth and a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean(VBAC), how to contribute
to breastfeeding success, the importance of postpartum contact
and guidelines, tips and suggestions for setting up your own
business that includes marketing yourself and where to start.
Workshop fee $450 (which includes a $150 non-refundable deposit)
Please register early as space is limited. Call Donna at 203-948-3158
or email donnadoula@charter.net
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