Training takes place March 5-7, 2026
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DAY 1
Teambuilding Exercise Intention/Goals and Expectations History & Overview of Birth Experimentation on POC and Minorities Twilight Birth History of Epidurals Racism in Birth What is a Doula Role, scope, Limitations Different Kinds of Doulas Birth Locations Different Providers Understanding the birth process Stages of labor Doula Support in Each Stage Impact of Emotions on Birth Pain Theory Fear Tension Pain Cycle Gates Theory of Pain Control Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy and Birth Fetal Positions Breech Births Hormones of Labor Cervical Change Stations of Pelvis DAY 3 Building your Doula Practice Business Basics Building a Collective Backup Doulas Contracts, Pricing, Marketing Organization Apps Networking and Community Resources Enhancing your Business Reliable Resources Doula Prenatal Structure Total Cost: $1,000.00
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DAY 2
What is your Mission Statement Researched Benefits of Doulas Scope Do’s & Don’ts Emotional Support & Advocacy Active Listening & Communication Keeping Personal Experiences Out of the Birth Space Holding Space Healthy Advocacy Do’s and Don’ts Boundaries Burnout Birth prep OFP Spinning Babies Miles circuit Chiropractic Birthing Day Counseling and Communicating with Clients When to go in When to go home What to do if labor stalls Station/Dilation Emotional Signposts Labor Sounds Comfort Measures & Pain Management Breathing Techniques Birth Affirmations Communication Conflict resolution Assertiveness Training Managing Anger Environment Hydration Hydrotherapy Massage Mindfulness and Self Care Positions & Movement Hands on Practice Counter Pressure Acupressure Rebozo Essential Oils Tens Interventions & Medical Procedures Common Interventions Bishop score Medicalized Birth Experiences Informed Consent, Trauma Informed Care, and Reproductive Rights Inductions and Interventions How to Support Inductions How to Support Epidural Births Newborn Procedures NICU Policies Partner & Family Involvement Helping Partners Engage in Labor Support Family Bonding Siblings Navigating Family Dynamics Hands-on labor Support Scenarios Immediate Postpartum Care Supporting the Golden Hour Supporting Baby Feeding Newborn Swaddle Processing Birth Experiences Debriefing with Clients Recognizing Birth Trauma Postpartum Recovery & Support Physical Recovery Emotional and Mental Recovery Baby Blues vs PPMD |
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