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doula training   •   advanced doula training  •   breastfeeding course  •   postpartum doula training

I came away from the doula training with a very empowering driving force to make a difference.
- Boca Raton Doula Trainee

Doula TrainingCost: $295

This 20-hour workshop is a DONA approved course, which constitutes one of the steps toward becoming a nationally certified Doula. Attending this workshop and completing the prerequisites qualifies participants to apply for national certification through Doulas of North America (DONA).

The training course consists of the following topics:

  • DONA Certification Requirements
  • The Value and Purpose of Labor Support
  • Establishing a Rapport at The Prenatal Visit
  • Emotional Support in Labor
  • Trusting the Birth Process
  • Comfort Measures and Positions for Labor
  • Challenging Issues and Circumstances
  • VBAC and Cesarean Surgery
  • Breastfeeding and The Newborn
  • The Postpartum Visit
  • Your Doula Business

To see a complete list of DONA Requirements for certification, please visit: http://www.dona.org.

Upcoming Trainings:
San Juan, Puerto Rico
September 15 - September 18, 2011
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Pensacola/Niceville, FL
September 23 - September 25, 2011
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Birmingham, AL
October 14 - October 16, 2011
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Hamilton, Bermuda
November 11 - November 13, 2011
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Orlando, FL
December 02 - December 04, 2011
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Coral Gables/Miami, FL
February 17 - February 19, 2012
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Gainesville, FL
March 02 - March 04, 2012
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Santiago, Dominican Republic
March 12 - March 15, 2012
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Sanford, FL
April 20 - April 22, 2012
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Jacksonville, FL
May 18 - May 20, 2012
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Cocoa Beach, FL
June 08 - June 10, 2012
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Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
October 12 - December 31, 1969
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Cost: $295
Pay online via PayPal or by check by clicking Register above.

Advanced Doula TrainingCost: $10

Communication Skills
Learn your personality style and discover how you can communicate and effectively relate to your clients, midwives, nurses, and doctors.

Relaxation Techniques
Become skilled at applying physical relaxation techniques for your clients during labor.

Cost
$10

Upcoming Trainings:
Pensacola, FL
March 04, 2010
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Breastfeeding CourseCost: $55

This basic 4 hour course is required for birth and postpartum doula certification. It will prepare doulas for providing information on breastfeeding and supporting the mother immediately after birth, and for the first few weeks postpartum. Current videos will be viewed, and supplementary materials are included.

Topics include:

  • The Doula’s Role in Supporting Childbirth
  • Global Issues on Breastfeeding
  • Using Active Listening
  • Risks of Formula Feeding
  • Basic Anatomy and Physiology
  • Birth and the First Hour
  • The Infant's Contribution and Readiness to Feed
  • Breastfeeding Positions
  • The Latch
  • When and How Often
  • Early Breastfeeding Challenges
  • When to Make Referrals

Breastfeeding resources for doulas:

Upcoming Trainings:
San Juan, Puerto Rico
September 15 - September 18, 2011
Download the brochure
Pensacola/Niceville, FL
September 23 - September 25, 2011
Download the brochure
Birmingham, AL
October 14 - October 16, 2011
Download the brochure
Hamilton, Bermuda
November 11 - November 13, 2011
Download the brochure
Orlando, FL
December 02 - December 04, 2011
Download the brochure
Coral Gables/Miami, FL
February 17 - February 19, 2012
Download the brochure
Gainesville, FL
March 02 - March 04, 2012
Download the brochure
Santiago, Dominican Republic
March 12 - March 15, 2012
Download the brochure
Sanford, FL
April 20 - April 22, 2012
Download the brochure
Jacksonville, FL
May 18 - May 20, 2012
Download the brochure
Cocoa Beach, FL
June 08 - June 10, 2012
Download the brochure
Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
October 12 - December 31, 1969
Download the brochure
Cost: $55
Pay online via PayPal or by check by clicking Register above.

Postpartum Doula Training

Contact betsy@tenthmonth.com for dates and registration.