Would YOU like to be a Birth Doula?
Do you find yourself drawn to all things birth? Are you interested in supporting women and families in the childbearing year?
A birth doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
A birth doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
Why DONA International?
DONA International offers the highest international doula certification standard, ensuring expectant parents and their birth care providers that their doulas adhere to the highest standards of conduct and ethics. It means their doulas are trained to support a woman emotionally, as well as educated to help her determine the services and information that she needs during labor and childbirth.
What will this workshop offer?
This DONA International Approved Birth Doula Workshop, consists of a 3- day workshop broken up into two components:
Childbirth Education for Doulas- 7 hours:
This element of the training, also required for certification with DONA International, is offered on day 1 of the 3- day workshop and will help you to gain an appreciation for modern maternity care as it pertains to the work you will do as a birth doula. This offers clarity around the context within which you will be supporting families.
DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop- 16 hours:
This portion of the workshop introduces students to the basic body of knowledge and skills of a birth doula. This course is typically held over a 2- day period and is an important step towards obtaining birth doula certification with DONA International. With this course you will be able to confidently provide support to families; before, during, and just after childbirth.
Candidates for Doulas of North America (DONA) certification who complete the birth doula workshop are eligible to begin attending births although DONA Certification is the recommended way to complete your education and qualifications as a birth doula. Please refer to the DONA International website for more information on the requirements of certification.
Childbirth Education for Doulas- 7 hours:
This element of the training, also required for certification with DONA International, is offered on day 1 of the 3- day workshop and will help you to gain an appreciation for modern maternity care as it pertains to the work you will do as a birth doula. This offers clarity around the context within which you will be supporting families.
DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop- 16 hours:
This portion of the workshop introduces students to the basic body of knowledge and skills of a birth doula. This course is typically held over a 2- day period and is an important step towards obtaining birth doula certification with DONA International. With this course you will be able to confidently provide support to families; before, during, and just after childbirth.
Candidates for Doulas of North America (DONA) certification who complete the birth doula workshop are eligible to begin attending births although DONA Certification is the recommended way to complete your education and qualifications as a birth doula. Please refer to the DONA International website for more information on the requirements of certification.
Upcoming Birth Doula Workshop dates
Upcoming dates for the 3 day DONA Approved Birth Doula workshop are as follows:
Sydney, Nova Scotia - September 2019- private class
Halifax, Nova Scotia- November 2019- private class
Amherst, Nova Scotia - November 2, 3 & 4, 2018 - contact Wanda to enroll
Truro, Nova Scotia - January 18, 19 & 20, 2019 - contact Wanda to enroll
Each 3 to 4 day workshop includes a DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop as well as Childbirth Education for Birth Doulas- both are components of the DONA International requirements for Birth Doula Certification.
Contact Wanda Cox for more information or to register for one of these sessions or to plan for one in your community! I am happy to travel!
Sydney, Nova Scotia - September 2019- private class
Halifax, Nova Scotia- November 2019- private class
Amherst, Nova Scotia - November 2, 3 & 4, 2018 - contact Wanda to enroll
Truro, Nova Scotia - January 18, 19 & 20, 2019 - contact Wanda to enroll
Each 3 to 4 day workshop includes a DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop as well as Childbirth Education for Birth Doulas- both are components of the DONA International requirements for Birth Doula Certification.
Contact Wanda Cox for more information or to register for one of these sessions or to plan for one in your community! I am happy to travel!
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