Description
Attendance at this comprehensive workshop fulfills one step toward certification as a Postpartum Doula with DONA International. This workshop will be held virtually live over Zoom ~ 8:30am to 5pm daily. Our workshops are experiential and interactive, offering participants a broad-based learning experience. Participants learn in an environment that fosters self-growth while providing both didactic and hands-on experience. During the workshop participants will gain in-depth knowledge about the role of a doula during the postpartum period as well as a personal understanding of the emotions and spiritual nature of birth and life with a newborn.
The Course Curriculum will Consist of:
Understanding the role of the postpartum doula.
How pregnancy and birth influence the postpartum period.
The importance of bonding.
The physical care and emotional and spiritual aspects of the newborn and mother.
Understanding newborn characteristics and infant care.
The dynamics of family and friends after birth.
Differentiating ”Baby Blues” from Perinatal Mental Health.
Dealing with loss and grief.
Household management.
Breastfeeding.
Communication Skills.
Business aspects of the postpartum doula practice (contract, invoices, etc.)
Certification process in detail.
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