The doula foundation training, provides the foundation of your knowledge and skills to be a doula. The training day's focus on learning the hands on skills of supporting families before during and after childbirth. The training incorporates three separate days:
Day 1 - What is a Doula
introduction and overview of the Doula Training Program
meeting eachother - what has brought you here
sharing birthing experiences
exploring what the role of a doula is
watching DVD's of doula's
exercise - mandala
Day 2 Pre-Natal Support
Care of the pregnant woman/couple throughout pregnancy.
Pre-natal tests
Nutrition and Exercise
Choices and Options for the Birth
Relaxation Techniques
Chakra Breathing: this hour long guided mediation provides the opportunity for women to get a sense of their own
Breathwork and Bodywork as preparation for birth
Nurturing Support
Reading and homework -
Essay - the role of the Doula and the value of Doula support at least 2000 words
Write your own Birth Story
Doula Training Day 3 - Labour and Birth Support
Supporting women and their partners throughout labour birth and immediately after birth.
You are each other’s Doula – start your doula practice now
Strengths and weaknesses exercise
An understanding of each stage of labour.
DVD – watching the full birth process
Support and alternative pain management techniques.
How to support a woman in Labour as a doula
Exercise – worry and support
Comfort essentials
Roles and Responsibilities
What not to do
Reading and homework
Sarah Buckley - Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering
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Essay - ecstatic birth, how hormones work during childbirth
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Doula Training Day 4 - Labour Interventions and Unexpected outcomes
An understanding of the different medical options, drugs and interventions of labour. How to support woment in all situations with a focus on:
Interventions of Labour
How to support your client and yourself when things go off the plan
Common turning ponts and how to manage them
Reading and homework
Report - all interventions and drugs and their pro's and con's
Doula Training Day 5 - Post Natal Support/Mothercraft
Your role as a Doula after birth
What support you can offer, on ground physical support i.e. cooking, shopping and cleaning
Nurturing the mother: listening and validating the mothers own inner knowing
Nurturing the family: including spending time with siblings and partners
Breastfeeding support
An understanding of Post Natal depression
Immunisation: choices and alternatives
Infant Massage
Nurturing the Doula: looking after yourself, debriefing after each birth, regular check ins and keeping yourself energized and focused.
Reading and homework
Pinky McKay - Sleeping Like a Baby
Essay - gentle parenting approaches
Doula Training Day 6 - Working as a Doula
What to do on your first visit to a prospective client
What to do on your subsequent visits with your clients
How to use birth plans
Managing your time
managing being on call
Ensuring correct roles and responsibilities
How much to charge
Creating your own package
How to talk about payment
Homework - write your own blurb and create your own flyer
Organise a visit to a local GP or wellness centre, introduce your self and give them your flyers or business cards.
"Just a brief note to say how much I enjoyed the Doula Training Day on Sunday. Obviously the location was spectacular but more important I felt priviledged to have had the opportunity to meet and be included in such a group of compassionate, beautiful, inspiring, and like-minded women. I've spent the rest of my week feeling deeply revitalised which I attribute to the healing energy cultivated within the open, supportive environment that you conduct your training. It's a wonderful thing! AND the food was yum. Many, many thanks, so looking forward to next time"... Peta, Trainee Doula and TCM practitioner.
The doula foundation training, provides the foundation of your knowledge and skills to be a doula. The training day's focus on learning the hands on skills of supporting families before during and after childbirth. The training incorporates three separate days:
