Birth Doulas
Professional Education with Birthing Gently
Cost: of the three day workshop $450.00. This includes your DONA manual and all other necessary items for workshop. Please note snacks and meals are on your own. We recommend that you register early, class space is limited.
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Tara Powe is a DONA (Doulas of North America) certified Doula, and has trained with DONA co-founder, Penny Simkin, to become a Doula trainer. She is currently offering the following three day workshops to train professional labor assistants.
Please check back frequently as dates are subject to change without notice!
Birth Doula training course description:
Day one fills the requirement for DONA International's Observation of a Childbirth Preparation series
Prerequisites: Birthing Gently Strongly recommends reading the following books prior to the workshop.
- The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
- The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
DAY ONE: Introduction to childbirth for new doulas course - Day one fills the requirement for DONA International's Observation of a Childbirth Preparation series. Topics to be covered: Basic anatomy & physiology of pregnancy, stages and phases of labor, medications options, discomforts of pregnancy, and all general topics covered within a childbirth education class.
DAY TWO: Introduction to Labor Support - Level I .
Presents the dynamics of labor and birth, how to be a skilled companion during childbirth, and how to soothe and comfort a laboring woman. Topics to be covered: Introduction to labor support, Prenatal contact between Doula and client, Emotional support, comfort measures, business aspects of a Doula practice.
DAY Three: Basic Doula Training - Level 2
Covers in-depth labor support strategies, the role of the Doula within the medical framework, guidelines for pre and postnatal contact with clients, how to deal with problem labors and unexpected outcomes, how to contribute to breastfeeding success, and specific tips for setting up practice as a Doula. Topics to be covered: Cesarean Section, VBAC, Postpartum contact between Doula and client, difficult labors, The newborn and breastfeeding.
Covers in-depth labor support strategies, the role of the Doula within the medical framework, guidelines for pre and postnatal contact with clients, how to deal with problem labors and unexpected outcomes, how to contribute to breastfeeding success, and specific tips for setting up practice as a Doula. Topics to be covered: Cesarean Section, VBAC, Postpartum contact between Doula and client, difficult labors, The newborn and breastfeeding.
Cost: of the three day workshop $450.00. This includes your DONA manual and all other necessary items for workshop. Please note snacks and meals are on your own. We recommend that you register early, class space is limited.
Payment Options: Credit card (Paypal): Click on the buttons under the workshop you are interested in attending, fill out form and submit payment through Paypal. Please note that classes are listed at the bottom of this page. (Your Pay-Pal Payment will count as your registration. Please be sure to include your contact information, such as name, address, and email address. )
* You do not have to be a member of Pay-Pal to use Pay-Pal services.
Check / Money order : Print out registration form (click here)and mail with payment.
Refund policy:
Students must be paid in full prior to workshop. Students who cannot attend must give at least 1 week advance written notice to receive a refund of $300.00. If you fail to give the required advance notice, you will forfeit the entire amount paid. Full refunds of enrollment fees are given only if a workshop is canceled by the instructor.
Our Cancellation Policy:
Students must be paid in full prior to workshop. Students who cannot attend must give at least 1 week advance written notice to receive a refund of $300.00. If you fail to give the required advance notice, you will forfeit the entire amount paid. Full refunds of enrollment fees are given only if a workshop is canceled by the instructor.
Our Cancellation Policy:
Please note that workshops held outside of New England are subject to cancellation based on low enrollment ( less than ten students). If a scheduled workshop must be canceled, we will notify you no less then 14 days prior to the scheduled workshop. A full refund will be provided to you upon cancellation of a scheduled workshop.
| Bridgton, ME
May 16-17th & 18th 2008 Please call Birthwise Midwifery School to register (207)-647-5968 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
| Portland, ME January 16th 17th 18th 2009 To register: Please call Birthroots 207-772-4784 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
| Portland, ME June 12th 13th 14th 2009 To register: Please call Birthroots 207-772-4784 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ |