The Postpartum Doula Workshop

 

 

 

 

 

Are you passionate

about new families?

 

 

 

 

 

Do you yearn for work

that truly 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 below

 

There are no prerequisites to attend

 

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.

 

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 

 

 

Workshop Format Options

 

3 DAY INTENSIVE

  • LENGTH: Three consecutive days, usually Friday-Sunday
  • HOURS: Typically 8AM Central Time - 6PM Central Time
  • LOCATION: Most are Virtual, via Zoom. A few are in person. See Calendar for specifics  
  • COST:
    • $545 if registered by December 31, 2023
    • $625 if registered after December 31, 2023

6 WEEK SERIES

  • LENGTH: 6 consecutive Wednesdays
  • HOURS: 8 AM Central Time-1:00 PM Central Time
  • LOCATION: Virtual, via Zoom
  • COST:
    • $545 if registered by December 31, 2023​
    • $625 if registered after December 31, 2023

3 WEEK SERIES

  • LENGTH: 3 consecutive Wedesdays
  • HOURS: 8 AM Central Time - 6 PM Central Time
  • LOCATION: Virtual, via Zoom
  • COST:
    • $545 if registered by December 31, 2023
    • $625 if registered after December 31, 2023

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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