Become a Certified Birth Doula with Birth Beautifully!
Our training gives you the tools and confidence needed to start your doula career immediately after taking your training. What are you waiting for? Let's get started!
Course Outline
Role of the doula
- Overview of the history
- Significance of birth
- Communication
- The meaning of support
- Cultural sensitivity
Birth knowledge
- Common pregnancy discomforts
- Physical changes
- Emotional changes
- Hormones
- Warning signs
- Stages of labor
- Protocols
- Immediate postpartum
- Breastfeeding education
Support
- Partner involvement
- Physical support
- Emotional/mental support
- Informational support
- Advocacy
Medical Procedures
- Pain management
- Interventions
- Inductions
Challenging Childbirth
- Universal precautions
- Take charge routine
- Cesareans
- VBAC
- Emergency births
- Difficult or unexpected births
Business Basics
- Marketing
- Internal work
- Consultations
- Prenatal meetings
- Postpartum visit
- Back up support
- Your doula bag
Role Play
- Conducting interviews
- Prenatal meetings
- Labor scenerios
Pathways to training
Pathway One:This two-day intensive training will give you all the hands-on you desire along with community connection.
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Pathway Two:This online option is great for immediate learning without leaving the comfort of your own home. 24/7 instant access.
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Pathway Three:This option is designed for students who have previously taken a doula training and/or certification through another doula organization.
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