Course Outline for Wise Woman Way of Birth Doula
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Next WISE WOMAN BIRTH DOULA Training begins:
Saturday October 1st to Saturday December 12th, 2022 (12 Wednesdays)
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm (PST)
Training:
- An understanding of the normal physiology of childbirth
- Insight as to the challenges that come with unnecessary interference with the birth process
- Hands-on techniques for providing comfort to a birthing woman
- Practice (through role playing) supporting a woman and her partner in all phases of birth
- Confidence in your ability to be informative and helpful in your prenatal visits
- Materials to use as handouts to your future clients
- Community! You will walk away from the course with new friends and a support network as you begin your journey into birth work
- Access to resources for new doulas, including contracts, intake forms, and materials to use in your prenatal visits
- Client history-taking
- Birth coaching, tricks of the trade for comfort and relaxation
- Medications and interventions (antibiotics, induction, augmentation, managed third stage)
- The amazing newborn: signs of wellness, recognizing when to call for medical help
- Breastfeeding counseling
- Nutritional counseling: beyond the 4 food groups. Practical and helpful ways to individualize diet and lifestyle improvement for pregnantCost: $650 $100 deposit required to receive your pre-reading package, with the remainder due on the first day of classes.
There will be an exam at the end of the course and successful students will receive certification.
Cost: $675
Space is limited. Email waterbirthinwoman@gmail.com to reserve your space.