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Gratitude, preventing birth trauma, especially for soon-to-be grandmas, new research on triggers for labor, area events calendar, work-study opportunity and more! Read the newsletter online.
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October Birth & Parenting Newsletter
Featuring something special for doulas, “eco” and “green” are not the same as non-toxic, cesarean myths video, top 3 mistakes by grant writers, birth business success workshop, FALL SPECIAL on comprehensive doula training, breastfeeding videos by The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor, and more! Read the newsletter.
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March 2016 Birth & Parenting Newsletter
Join our new Doula Share Circle. Group B Strep in pregnancy-what does the evidence say? 5 reasons to dance in pregnancy. Leadership for Medicaid and third party reimbursement for doulas. Baby shampoo on the perineum? Payment plans for comprehensive doula training. Lansing Baby Fair and more! Read the newsletter.
Read the full article »Benefits of DONA International affiliation? Did you know …
Definition of “Premier” First in position, rank or importance First in time, earliest Conclusion: For an organization to call itself “premier” is a measurable claim rather than a simple assertion. By definition, there can only be ONE premier doula training and certification organization-DONA International! #1 Position. DONA International is the oldest, largest and most prestigious […]
Read the full article »February 2016 Birth & Parenting Newsletter
Dancing for Birth certification training in Ann Arbor; emotional health postpartum (free gift-access to online class); tax breaks for breastfeeding moms, doulas and taxes; 3rd stage of labor controversies; WINTER SPECIAL on becoming a doula (Great offer ends 2/12/16); Birth Companion Workshop for sisters, mothers, and grandmas-to-be; NEW offerings for 2016! Read the newsletter.
Read the full article »January 2016 Birth & Parenting Newsletter
What to expect in early labor; Winter Special on doula training; how to calm a crying baby; NEW Birth Companion Workshops for friends, sisters and grandmas-to-be (hands on!); making dreams a reality (The Doula Business Guide Workbook release); and free, drop-in breastfeeding support groups, including one for moms with multiples. Read the newsletter.
Read the full article »December 2015 Birth & Parenting Newsletter
Two great SALES on professional doula & lactation training, flu vaccine in pregnancy, new book release, babies “singing” in the womb, help your child play independently, pelvic floor yoga class, herbs for flu and more. Read the newsletter.
Read the full article »November Birth & Parenting News
Gratitude, preventing birth trauma, especially for soon-to-be grandmas, new research on triggers for labor, area events calendar, work-study opportunity and more! Read the newsletter online.
Read the full article »October Birth & Parenting Newsletter
Featuring something special for doulas, “eco” and “green” are not the same as non-toxic, cesarean myths video, top 3 mistakes by grant writers, birth business success workshop, FALL SPECIAL on comprehensive doula training, breastfeeding videos by The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor, and more! Read the newsletter.
Read the full article »All doula training programs are not equal.
The Doula Business Advisor blog by Patty Brennan The business of training and certifying doulas is expanding wildly. In her Doulaing the Doula blog, Amy Gililland notes that an online search for professional doula training agencies yielded 14 in 2013 and grew to 24 in 2014. On many levels, this is a good thing. More women are […]
Read the full article »September Birth & Parenting News
See our September Birth & Parenting Newsletter. Expose your baby to bacteria; learn about using a homeopathic home remedy kit for family health (plus a special session for Birth Attendants on Homeopathy for the Childbearing Year); criteria for choosing a Postpartum Doula Training program (see our Top 10 Reasons to choose us!); when vaginal birth […]
Read the full article »Doula Business Advisor: Marketing Your Doula Business
Your Ideal Customer, Part 2 In Part 1 of this blog series on marketing your doula business, we discussed the value of identifying who your ideal customer is. Effective marketing is so much more than placing an ad somewhere or purchasing a directory listing. Many of us think of marketing only in terms of the media […]
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