Register for the Summer Doula Training
August 21-23, 2025
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 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
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
Deposit $250.00
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 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
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
Deposit $250.00
Requirements
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