Become a professional childbirth labor coach
Doulas are professionals who assist birthing mothers and their family through coaching, support and guidance during pregnancy and birth. They do not provide medical attention for their clients but work closely with the client's midwife or physician in caring for her. Doulas answer questions and provide information about childbirth, help women and their families prepare for birth, and support them through labor and delivery.
Doulas become a resource of information for moms and dads alike.
Occasionally they will accompany women when attending their doctor visits, receiving medical procedures during pregnancy or during the clients childbirth classes. The Doula's goal is to provide a nurturing, well informed resource for a woman and her family during pregnancy and birth, and to help her communicate with others during her labor.
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Common questions:
Is a Doula a Midwife?
No. Doulas do have a similar role in that they care for and nurture pregnant women, as midwives do, but a Doula does not provide any medical advice, medical management, or medical responsibility for the pregnant patient.
Why are Doulas becoming so popular?
Doulas can work with women who are planning to deliver their babies at home or in the hospital. In most areas this provides the only continuous
care, from home to hospital, for a woman in labor, which is vitally important for women who want to labor safely at home as much as possible
before going to the hospital. Medical studies have shown that women who have a Doula receive less interventions, less complications, less pain and
shorter labors. Women who hire a Doula feel more positive, more empowered, and more satisfied with their birth experience than those who don't,
regardless of their relationships with their spouse, friends, or family.
Does a Doula have to be on call 24 hours a day?
No. With proper training, Doulas are encouraged to support one another in private practices or in group practices. Clients should be guaranteed
the service of a Doula, not the individual Doula. Doulas are strongly encouraged to care for themselves in order to provide care for others. It
is expected for a Doula to provide office hours in order for clients to ask questions and receive support on a regular basis, which is normally provided
during the day.
What is a Doula's schedule like?
Doulas are trained with time management skills to help preserve their personal lives while managing a professional business. It is up to each
individual Doula to determine how busy they want their practice to be. For example a mother with young children may choose to have her Doula practice
be part time, while a woman with more flexibility may have a full time practice.
Meets the requirements of the national Doula certifications.
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| Course Title |
Hours |
Tuition |
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| DOULA Training |
26 |
$350 |
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This course covers the responsibilities, limitations, and expectations of a Doula. You will gain familiarity with the pregnant body including the psychological and physical conditions of pregnancy, learn to identify impending labor signs, and be able to offer different comfort techniques to offset the pain of labor.
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| Doula Business & Marketing |
24 |
$325 |
| Total: |
50 |
$675 |
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We feel that our business and marketing sets our training apart from the traditional Doula workshops. We show you the steps needed to create a private practice as a labor coach and how to establish rapport with clients and medical professionals.
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