Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas

With Patty Brennan

“[Unfortunately] I received my doula training from another trainer … thank goodness Patty has renewed my faith in DONA and the holistic model that it originally represented. In an age where so many mothers in hospitals enter a war of interventions, Patty gives us the confidence in our intuition to help mom prepare for a safer, conscious birth. It was well worth the extra miles to get here! Patty should be cloned to teach these classes everywhere.” — Kristin Kelly, Traverse City, MI

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.

2012 Schedule & Fees

Friday, 10am–6:30pm

  • February 10
  • April 20 (ERD 3/30)
  • June 22 (ERD 6/1)
  • August 17 (ERD 7/27)
  • November 2 (ERD 10/12)

Fee $125; $110 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed

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