Each of these trainings works the same. We will begin day 1 on a Saturday, and finish up Day 2 on Sunday. At the end of the training, you will be considered a pre-certified doula! You'll go home with a "Doula To-Do" list that outlines your next steps which includes a certification exam, requirement for First Aid/CPR certification, and more. All you have to do is find a weekend that works with your schedule, sign up, and I'll walk you through the rest.
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As a seasoned and experienced doula of almost 10 years, Chelsea is full of knowledge to share about doula work and how to turn your dream into a reality. This workshop is fun, interactive, and full of great information!
This training is an online comprehensive workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to support your clients in and out of the birth space.
Birth Doula Training
- What is a Doula? Greek terminology + definition
- Doula Scope of Practice
- Doulas and Advocacy
- Understanding Different personality types
- Reading the room + attunement
Part Two - The Doula Philosophy
- Becoming connected in the community + establishing rapport
- Confidence in your role and value
- Establishing your doula philosophy
- Continuing education
Part Three - The Doula Encyclopedia
- Conception, Infertility, Birth Control
- The Three Trimesters of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Anatomy
- Tests, procedures, and ultrasounds
- The doulas role during pregnancy
- Preparing for Labor
- Resources for the pregnant person
- Childbirth Education
- Preparing for Postpartum/PMAD
Part Four - The Labor Doula
- The Three Stages of Labor
- The Different Types of birth: Hospital, Birth Center, Homebirth
- Variations of Normal, Induction, and Breech Birth
- Physiological Birth
- Comfort Measures - The Five Senses
- Emergencies and other challenges
- The Birth Partner
- Immediate postpartum support & Newborn Care
Part Five - The Professional Doula
- How to establish a target market
- Creating your brand
- Networking with perinatal providers
- Insurance, taxes, and other backend business practices
- Doula self care
The following key topics will be included in the Birth Doula Training:
Birth Doula Training
Post- Training
So what happens after you complete the training? Great question! We will email you with a list of tasks to complete. You'll have 18 months to finish each task and complete your certification. Join our group on Facebook to receive ongoing support and mentorship as you navigate the certification process. We're here for you! The tasks required are as follows:
Click the Facebook icon to join our Facebook group for trainees and receive ongoing support and guidance as you navigate the certification process. We are here for you!
- Become Infant & Adult CPR/First Aid Certified
- Complete the open book Certification Exam
- Attend 3 births of any kind and complete evaluation forms
- Read "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin
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Our online training is a great options for aspiring doulas who need schedule flexibility and/or are not local to North Carolina and cannot take our in-person trainings. Our online trainings combine pre-recorded videos discussing the class topics, and a mandatory live Zoom meeting. When you purchase your online training, you will be sent onboarding information with access to the pre-recorded videos on the date of the training. You will have one week from the opening date to watch the videos before joining me for our live Zoom meeting. During this meeting, we will briefly touch on the class topics and will have a Q&A at the end.
Birth Doula Training:
-June 24, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting July 1, 2023 8am-12pm
-July 8, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting July 15,2023 1-5pm
-July 29, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting August 5, 2023 1-5pm
-August 26, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting September 2, 2023 1-5pm
Postpartum Doula Training
-June 24, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting July 1, 2023 1-5pm
-July 8, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting July 15, 2023 8am-12pm
-July 29, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting August 5, 2023 8am-12pm
-August 26, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting September 2, 2023 8am-12pm
Placenta Encapsulation Training
-July 1, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting July 8, 2023 1-5pm
-July 22, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting July 29, 2023 1-5pm
-August 5, 2023 training videos become available; Zoom meeting August 12, 2023 1-5pm
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The world needs more doulas. Families deserve as much emotional and educational support as they do medical support. Let's bring the "village" back into the community. It takes teamwork to raise a baby and every family deserves to have unbiased support during their birth and postpartum experience. Train with me so you turn your skills into a life-changing career and support your perinatal community.
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we'd love to get to know you. Come chat with us
You are passionate about supporting families
You don't know how to get started as a doula
You have a basic knowledge of birth and want to learn more
Birth, babies, and breastfeeding are all you talk about
You've taken a doula training before and need a refresher
You are looking for a modern approach to doula learning
You seek mentorship as you navigate birth worker life
You need business advice
Placenta Encapsulation peeks your interest
Being self employed and profitable is your goal
You want hands on experience
You are already a successful doula and want to take your business to the next level
You are looking for an online training option.
