I came away from the doula training with a very empowering driving force to make a difference.

- Boca Raton Doula Trainee

Doula Training

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:

Cocoa Beach, FL June 25 - June 27, 2010 Download the brochure	Bayamon, Puerto Rico July 08 - July 11, 2010 Download the brochure	Boca Raton, FL July 23 - July 25, 2010 Download the brochure
Orlando, FL September 10 - September 12, 2010 Download the brochure	Jacksonville, FL November 05 - November 07, 2010 Download the brochure	Gainesville, FL November 12 - November 14, 2010 Download the brochure
Miami, FL March 18 - March 20, 2011 Download the brochure

Advanced Doula Training

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 Download the brochure

Breastfeeding Course

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:

• Amy Spanglers Feeding Times
• Cindy Curtis IBCLC
• Common Sense Breastfeeding Topics
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health
• Geddes Productions
• Lactation Education Recourses
• Dr. Jack Newman articles and video clips
• Infact Canada
• International Baby Food Action Network
• Kelly Mom
• LaLeche League International
• Dr. Miriam Labbok’s blog
• Pamela Wiggins, IBCLC books
• World Alliance of Breastfeeding Action
• World Breastfeeding Week

Upcoming Trainings:

Cocoa Beach, FL June 25 - June 27, 2010 Download the brochure	Bayamon, Puerto Rico July 08 - July 11, 2010 Download the brochure	Boca Raton, FL July 23 - July 25, 2010 Download the brochure
Orlando, FL September 10 - September 12, 2010 Download the brochure	Jacksonville, FL November 05 - November 07, 2010 Download the brochure	Gainesville, FL November 12 - November 14, 2010 Download the brochure
Miami, FL March 18 - March 20, 2011 Download the brochure

Postpartum Doula Training

Contact betsy@tenthmonth.com for dates and registration.