The Postpartum Doula Workshop

Are you passionate

about new families?

Do you yearn to do work

that truly feeds your soul?

If so, being a postpartum doula

may be your calling

The postpartum doula's role is fluid. From family-to-family, day-to-day, even hour-to-hour, the role is constantly changing.

The doula is a teacher and a source of information and will provide reliable, evidence based information on infant feeding and care, as well as integrating a baby into the family. Offering practical support with meal preparation and household organization. the postpartum doula also has a thorough knowledge of services, products and professionals available in the community; and offers quality, reliable referrals when they are needed.

At all times the doula provides reassurance, support and the belief that these parents can and will be successful in nurturing their family. The doula's support and information extend to all family members equally in their role of nurturing the family.

What You Receive When You Train With Me

Let's get you going!

The Workshop & Materials

The workshop, access to a Learning Portal with many videos and documents to get you going on your doula journey

Lactation for Doulas Class--My Gift to You

Registration for the once a month offering of the Lactation Class that fulfills the requirement for certification

Ongoing Support--My Gift to You

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

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

This 27 hour workshop is DONA International-approved and meets the workshop requirement for postpartum doula certification.

I offer several formats so that you can chose the one that works best for you and your schedule.

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)

*Currently all workshops are virtual. You miss nothing in this format, except a real-life hug! *

Three Options to Attend a Virtual Workshop

1. 3 DAY INTENSIVE

LENGTH: Three consecutive days, usually Friday-Sunday
HOURS: Typically 8AM Central Time - 6PM Central Time
LOCATION: Virtual, via Zoom
COST:
- EARLY BIRD: $520 if registered 60 or more days prior to the workshop
- $545 if registered less than 60 days prior to the workshop

*Click here for the schedule of workshops!*

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2. 6 WEEK SERIES

LENGTH: 6 consecutive Wednesday afternoons
HOURS: 12 PM Central Time-4:45PM Central Time
LOCATION: Virtual, via Zoom
COST:
- EARLY BIRD: $520 if registered 60 or more days prior to the workshop
- $545 if registered less than 60 days prior to the workshop

*Click here for the schedule of workshops*

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3. 3 WEEK SERIES

LENGTH: 3 consecutive Wedesdays
HOURS: 8 AM Central Time - 6 PM Central Time
LOCATION: Virtual, via Zoom
COST:
- EARLY BIRD: $520 if registered 60 or more days prior to the workshop
- $545 if registered less than 60 days prior to the workshop

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We work hard in the workshop and we have a great time doing so! You will find that you are challenged and actively participating as we discover the needs of families and how the postpartum doula can assist families at this essential time.

*Click here for the schedule of workshops*

Topics in the Workshop Include

Introduction to the Doula Role
Doula Business Basics
Practical Support
Effective Listening
The Impact of Birth on Postpartum
Physical Changes in the Mother
Informational Support
The Doula and Multiples
Emotional Support
Feeding the Newborn Basics
DONA International and the Certification Process
Integrating a Baby into the Family
Resources and Referrals
Postpartum Mental Health
Values Clarification
The Newborn and the Doula
Prenatal Contact
Loss and Grief
Scenarios for Practice
Networking and Connecting