Birth Doula Training
Doulas are a relatively new addition to Irish maternity care; however they are a return to an age-old tradition of women-to-women support during pregnancy, labour, birth and the first weeks with a newborn. Doulas provide non-medical care. We offer women, their partners and family members emotional support, alternative comfort techniques and help facilitate positive communication and informed consent between the women and her medical providers. Doulas compliment the care the women are already receiving and add a continuous, caring, nurturing presence to all.
Topics Covered Include:
- Birth: Not just another day in a woman’s life
- Emotional support in the first and second stages of labour
- Communication Skills
- Working with hospital staff and care providers
- What do we mean by advocacy?
- Guest speakers can include: Doulas, midwives, couples that have recently birthed with a doula
- Doula business skills – setting up your business and marketing your skills
- DONA International Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
- DONA International Certification Process and Requirements
- How to conduct a client prenatal visit
- What happens in a postpartum visit?
- How to find clients, network with other birth workers, resources for your clients, doula education and products
- How to physically and emotionally comfort and support a woman in labour.
- Supporting a client with an epidural
- Skills for supporting a hypnobirth
- What’s in a birth bag?
- Working with Cesarean and VBAC
- Understanding the Newborn
- Helping mum get off to a great breastfeeding start
Workshop facilitated by author, DONA International Doula trainer Tracy Donegan of Doula Ireland.
Workshop fees: €400 (includes lunch and refreshments)
Doulas need no medical training. A strong interest in helping mothers and babies have better birth experiences is essential.
Enroll online at http://www.DoulaIreland.com or contact Tracy at 087 057 2500 for more information.
