In Person + Zoom Hybrid Course
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Payments must be made in full prior to workshop start date.
Workshop Details
3/15 Friday 6pm - 9pm
All Participants will join via Zoom for this session
Registration and Introductions
Setting of Intentions
Defining Our Role
Birth Film + Discussion
3/16 Saturday 9am - 6pm
In Person + Zoom Option
A Complete and Comprehensive Look at the Stages and Phases of Labor
The Hormonal Structure + Physiology of Labor, Birth and Postpartum
The 5 Senses
Gate Control: Three Ways to Reduce Pain in Labor
Tools of the Trade: Comfort Measures
Physiological “Normal” Labor & Birth vs “Typical Birth”
Birth Plans & BRAIN
Birth Films + Discussion
3/17 Sunday 10am–6pm
In Person + Zoom Option
Experiential Learning: Touching + Listening with Pregnant Volunteers
Breathing, Relaxation + Positions in Labor
Counter Pressure TechniquesCesarean Sections & VBACs
Experiential Learning: Creating a Safe Space
Birth Scenarios
Racism, Reproductive Health + Equity in Birth, created and taught by Cheyenne Varner of The Educated Birth (hyperlink) and Everyday Birth (hyperlink)
Ethical Guidelines for Birth Doulas
Working with Interventions: What, Why, When + Options
The Business of Being a Doula, created and taught by Hunter Moore of A Brighter Birth (hyperlink) and The Mindful Birth (hyperlink)
Services, Compensation, Marketing, Contracts
One-Year Goals for Your Doula Business!
Your Investment Includes:
Workshop
Attend 3 days, 20 hours of education, empowerment and transformationToLABOR Program Manual (PDF + Online Manual)
The ToLABOR manual contains over 200 pages of worksheets, resources, sample forms + certification paperwork. Everything you need to begin your thriving business!Membership Activation (one year)
This enables you to be have a current listing on the ToLABOR Doula locator map on the website, the ability to participate in any mini continuing ed courses we offer, and is a prerequisite for certification.Personal Attention, Networking & Support
Receive support - 1 email or 30 minute phone consult with Executive Director (fee for additional consults over 30 mins)Referrals
Listing on ToLABOR’s website to receive local, online referralsCertification Forms
Earn internationally recognized certification through completing the requirements. Additional $25 certification fee required.
Skills You Will Learn:
Present your client evidence-based research to educate about available options, choices, and alternatives for the healthiest and safest birth
Create + preserve a safe birthing environment, understanding it’s importance to the psychological and physiological process of a healthy, normal birth
Develop + define the scope of your practice and learn how to create professional protocols for the services you choose to offer
Provide highly effective labor support to your clients by utilizing techniques which can reduce the client’s discomfort, promote faster, safer births + reduce the need for medication and medically unnecessary interventions
Support the birthing family when pregnancy or birth doesn’t go as planned
Communicate effectively + professionally with clients, partners, families & medical professionals—establishing trust + mutual empowerment among the birthing team
Conduct prenatal + postpartum visits, take a comprehensive history, and maintain client confidentiality
Market + promote yourself as a professional Birth Doula in your community
Build a career as a Professional Birth Worker