The Postpartum Doula Workshop

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 for 2024 (workshop fee for 2025 is $650)

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

Questions? Please send a message to annidoula@gmail.com

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 my Facebook mentoring group only for my graduates & monthy gatherings on relevant topics for support & connection