DONA Approved Postpartum Doula Training

 

June 24-27, 2013

Held at Enlightened Mama 

970 Raymond, Suite G-40, St Paul, MN 55114

 

October 20-24, 2013
Held in Longmont, CO 80504 (about 10 miles north of Denver)

 

 

A postpartum doula provides emotional support, newborn care instruction, breastfeeding support and practical household support in the early postpartum period. This 36 hour, 4 day course course will cover what you need to know to get started in your postpartum doula practice, including:

  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Breastfeeding
  • Effective Communication and Emotional Support
  • Emotional Transitions of the Postpartum Period
  • Loss and Grief in Postpartum
  • Multiples and Preemies
  • DONA Certification Requirements
  • Business Basics, including Insurance Reimbursement
  • Postpartum Physical Changes
  • Newborn Care
  • Doula as Teacher
  • Rehearsal of Learned Skills and More!


Cost is $400 Early, $450 Regular

For questions or payment by check call:

Melinda Ferguson, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA), PDT(DONA) 425-876-5049

Melinda@CalmConfidentDoula.com
 

Registration for St. Paul: Click Here
Registration for Longmont, CO: Click Here

Course Pre-Requisites:

  • Verify completion of a breastfeeding requirement. Submit documentation with completed certification application. Choose one:
    • Proof of completion of lactation consultant, breastfeeding peer counselor or community breastfeeding educator training.
    • Proof of completion of an on-line lactation study program. Options include:
      • http://www.leron-line.com/Basic_Lactation_Management.htm
      • http://www.breastfeedingbasics.org
    • Proof of participation in a breastfeeding class or workshop: Submit a class outline and signed Breastfeeding Class Observation Form as documentation of attendance at a three hour (minimum) breastfeeding class taught by an educator with recognized breastfeeding credentials (IBCLC, CLE, CLC).
  • Read at least one book from each of the following categories: "Becoming a Mother", "The Newborn", and "Breastfeeding" from the Postpartum Doula Required Reading List. (Postpartum Reading List)

More Information about DONA Certification, including complete requirement list: DONA Postpartum Certification

 

Bring a Postpartum Doula Training to You!

For more information, please contact me at 425-876-5049 or Melinda@CalmConfidentDoula.com