Birthing Beyond, LLC is proud to offer
DONA International approved Birth Doula Training
This training is the first step to becoming a certified birth doula through DONA International, the premier doula organization in the world, serving in more than twenty countries. DONA International is the original, largest and most respected doula association in the world. Founded by the foremost experts on doula care, DONA International certification is a widely respected measure of quality and professionalism.
In today's technological world it is easy to forget how to nurture a laboring woman through her incredible journey of self-discovery. A journey ultimately leading to the birth of a baby and of a family. Her partner, who is her supporter, holds her heart and is placed in a difficult and stressful role as a labor support person. Responsible for knowing the intricacies of birth, comfort measures, labor positions, pushing strategies, while communicating with healthcare providers and being her memory keeper. A tough job for anyone not fully trained. This is where a doula is invaluable.
This course is open to anyone with a warm heart who recognizes that birth is a key life experience. It is designed to give you the framework to support women and their families so they may have a satisfying birth experience. This dynamic course provides you ideas, information and inspiration to become an amazing birth doula. Graduates will be able to provide immediate labor support services to women giving birth in a hospital, birth center or at home. This training often becomes the foundation which many childbirth professionals build their career. Completion off this course is an approved step toward DONA International Birth Doula Certification.
Session topics include:
Introducing the Doula
The State of Maternity Care
The Significance of Birth-Why Birth Matters
The Significance of Birth-Why Doulas Matter
DONA International Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics DONA International Certification
Creating Your Doula Business
Prenatal Client Contact
Emotional Support in Labor and Birth
Comfort Measures
Supporting a Woman with an Epidural
Supporting a Woman through an Induction
Supporting a Woman through a Cesarean Birth or VBAC
Challenging Labors-What's a Doula to Do?
Welcome to the World Sweet Baby
Breastfeeding Support
Postpartum Client Contact
Doula-ing the Doula
And much more!
Course Prerequesites:
1) Read Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn
by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley and Ann Keppler.
2) Complete one of the following Childbirth Education
Requirements:
-Observe a complete childbirth preparation series (not as
an expectant parent) from a DONA approved organization.
-Attendance at an "Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas"
class offered in conjuction with a DONA approved birth
doula workshop.
-Training in midwifery or childbirth education through a
DONA approved organization.
-Recent or current work experience in labor and delivery
as a registered nurse.
*Attend a DONA approved Birth Doula Workshop. Certification
must be completed withing four years of attending the birth
doula workshop.
*Purchase your BIRTH DOULA CERTIFICATION PACKET.
Each packet expires within two years of purchase. PACKETS
MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO ATTENDING BIRTHS
SUBMITTED FOR CERTIFICATION.
*Additional DONA International Certification Requirements can be found here.
