Childbirth Doula Training Workshop Information

The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with a working knowledge necessary to provide informational, physical and emotional support to pregnant and birthing mothers, and their partners, before during and after the birth of their baby.

Course Objectives:

	Define the role of the childbirth doula during pregnancy, birth and immediate postpartum period.
	Explain the limitations of practice for a childbirth doula.
	Identify ways in which the doula can have a positive impact on the woman’s satisfaction with her birth, and birth outcomes.
	Understand the purpose and goals of GBI and explain the general requirements for certification.
	Outline the purpose of prenatal contact between doula and client
	Describe and demonstrate massage, comfort measures and positions for labour and birth.
	Identify various physical and emotional responses to labour and describe ways in which doulas can provide emotional support.
	Describe ways in which a doula can provide support to the woman and her partner in preparation and during a caesarean birth.
	List behaviours and reflexes of the newborn and describe APGAR scoring.
	Identify factors in birth that may effect breastfeeding and demonstrate initial breastfeeding principles.

Course Schedule:

	Thursday 6 - 9 pm
	Friday 9 am - 5 pm, includes lunch
	Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, includes lunch

Upcoming Workshop Schedule

Registration:

Fees are $350.00 per participant. $25 early bird discount if registered at least one month prior to workshop date.

To Register:

Send in our printable registration form (htm) (pdf) or register online.

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