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The Nature of Nurturing

Birth Doula Training

This intensive three-day workshop will help the participant:

  • Recognize the significance of childbirth in the life of a birthing person.
  • Demonstrate at least three prenatal and postpartum support skills.
  • Devise a plan to offer optimal support in a variety of labor situations.
  • Appraise personal values and their relationship to labor support.
  • Assess standards of practice and plan methods of business management.


This course offers the expertise of one of the leading doula trainers in the country. Kristi has trained over 2200 doulas throughout the world and will use years of experience, supplementary text, videos, hands-on practice, and role-play to teach the theory and practical skills of offering spiritual, physical, mental and emotional support to birthing families. A complete syllabus is included with the course. This training comprises one step in the certification process for Doulas of North America (DONA).


Training birth companions to nurture the innate strength and courage that lies within each woman.

Registration

Date:    April 27-29, 2023

Location:    Salt Lake City, Utah

Time:     9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Registration Fee:   $400 by April 23, 2023

Registration must be completed by April 21, 2023.

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Registration

Date:    Sept 21-23, 2023

Location:    Salt Lake City, Utah

Time:     9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Registration Fee:   $400 by Sept 17, 2023

Registration must be completed by Sept 17, 2023.

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What is a doula?

A Doula:

  • Recognizes birth as a significant life experience.
  • Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a laboring woman.
  • Provides continuous support, practical comfort measures, and an objective viewpoint to aid in decision-making.
  • Complements the care provided by a partner and other birth attendants.
  • Protects and nurtures the memory of the birth experience.

Who relies on a doula?

Childbearing people, midwives, physicians, and labor and delivery nurses appreciate the resources, techniques, knowledge and continuous empathetic support a doula provides. Birthing families and caregivers are welcoming doulas as a member of today’s maternity care team.  


Recent studies indicate the use of a doula:

  • 28% less likely to have a cesarean section
  • 31% less likely to use synthetic oxytocin to speed up labor
  • 9% less likely to use any pain medication3
  • 4% less likely to rate their childbirth experience negatively
  • Increases partner's participation level.

First Day

Second Day

Second Day

  • Registration & Introductions
  • Birth - A transformation
  • The history of birth in the U.S.
  • What Is A Doula?
  • The Benefits of A Doula
  • The Prenatal Interview(s)
  • Creating a Plan to Communicate Preferences
  • Emotional Preparation and Education
  • Cultural Humility and Awareness
  • Intrapartum Support
  • Comfort Measures for Labor

Second Day

Second Day

Second Day

  • Review & Assessment
  • Racial Disparities
  • Comfort Measures Practice
  • Second Stage Overview
  • Challenging Labor Management
  • Routine Procedures: Epidurals, etc.
  • Cesarean & VBAC Support
  • Newborn Care & Breastfeeding
  • Postpartum Nurturing
  • Labor Scenarios and Role Play
  • Affirmations & Birth Journaling

Third Day

Second Day

Third Day

  • Review & Assessment
  • Giving Support Through Loss
  • Developing Personal Style
  • Standard of Practice
  • Code of Ethics
  • Standards of Care for Vulnerable Populations Values Clarification
  • Establishing A Practice
  • DONA and Local Doula Association
  • Certification
  • Ask and Receive; Next Steps
  • Closing Circle and Evaluation

Required Reading

Please complete the following before the training:

  • Read The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas and All Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin (2013, or later)
  • Explore Dr. Rebecca Dekker's evidence-informed library of resources and read at least 10 articles and listen to five podcasts.
  • Read DONA International's position paper:  The Birth Doula's Role in Maternity Care

Certification

This is a DONA-approved birth doula training.  If you wish to certify, this course meets the training requirement for DONA International birth doula certification.  

You can read more about the certification process here.

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