The Postpartum Doula Workshop

 

 

 

 

 

Are you passionate about new families

 

 

 

 

 

Do you yearn to do work that feeds your soul

 

 

 

 

 

If so, being a postpartum doula may be your calling

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

 

This 27 hour workshop is DONA International-approved and meets the workshop requirement for postpartum doula certification. For full certification requirements, click HERE

 

I offer several formats so that you can chose the one that works best for you and your schedule. See format options on the Workshop Calendar page

 

There are no prerequisites to attend

 

Class size is limited to 24 participants

 

If you wish to do some reading prior to the workshop, I recommend Jacqueline Kelleher's book

Nurturing the Family: a Doula's Guide to Supporting New Parents (2019)

 

Most workshops are virtual. See calendar for specifics.

 

Workshop Tuition is $625

 

PLEASE NOTE:

It is expected those attending will either already have knowledge/experience with newborns (ie; holding, bathing, other basic needs)or that they will make plans to do so after the workshop.

 

Topics Covered in the Workshop Include

 

  • The Role of Postpartum Doula Support
  • The Doula and the Needs of Families
  • Doula Practice Basics
  • Planning for Postpartum
  • Effective Communication 
  • The Impact of Birth on Postpartum
  • Postpartum Physical Changes 
  • Postpartum Mental Health
  • The Newborn and the Doula
  • Sleep and the New Family
  • Feeding the Newborn Basics
  • Integrating a Baby into the Family 
  • Resources and Referrals
  • Introduction to Loss and Grief 
  • Connecting with Clients
  • DONA International Certification 

 

 

 

What's Included in the Tuition

Let's get you going!

The Postpartum Doula Workshop & Resources

The workshop, a Learning Portal with resources you can download to support your Postpartum Doula journey

Lactation Basics for Doulas  Class

Registration for my live Virtual Lactation Basics for Doulas classs. This class meets the requirement for Certification through DONA International

Ongoing Support--My Gift to You

Membership in a Facebook mentoring group only for my graduates and monthy office hours for connection and support

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