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Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas
With Patty Brennan & Kate Stroud
Course Description
Want to become a doula and wondering where to start? Start here! Get grounded in the basics of childbirth education.
Learn how to facilitate informed decision making for your clients with up-to-date information on the benefits/risks/alternatives to medical interventions in the birth process and with the newborn. Topics include anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, labor, and birth; optimal nutrition for a healthy pregnancy; the midwifery model of care versus the medical model; complications of pregnancy and birth; normal postpartum recovery; and more! This class fulfills the pre-requisite for DONA Birth Doula Training as well as a certification requirement for Birth Doulas through DONA International. Please note that it will only fulfill the DONA certification requirement if it is taken PRIOR TO the Birth Doula Training.
2010 Schedule & Fees
Friday, 10am–6:30pm, November 12 (ERD October 22)
Fee $120; $105 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed
2011 Schedule & Fees
Friday, 10am–6:30pm
- February 11 (ERD January 21)
- April 8 (ERD March 18)
- June 24 (ERD June 3)
- August 19 (ERD July 29)
- November 18 (ERD 10/28)
Fee $125; $110 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed