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DONA International Birth Doula Training

Opportunities for whole personal learning, through discussion, visual and auditory learning, narrative and interactive physical participation. Discover your own strengths to unlock the secrets within a mother's heart...she will then take the lead in her own enduring journey of motherhood

 
A three day workshop will provide you with the necessary training towards becoming a DONA International Certified Birth Doula. You will learn the doula’s role in providing emotional and physical comfort measures for the birthing family.

You will also gain knowledge of:
• Practical hands-on techniques for support, from relaxation to back labor
• Emotional aspects of support and working with special circumstances
• Physiological aspects of childbirth
• Cultural aspects of birth
• Communication strategies and forming a supportive birth team
• Doula’s code of ethics and standards of practice
• Intuitive, responsive support for the laboring woman
• The process of becoming a DONA certified Birth Doula
*Intro to Childbirth for Doulas fulfills the 12 hour childbirth class observation requirement for certification
Prerequisites include reading from the certification reading list - see the link below to order your books. Attending the first part of day 1 - the "Intro class" is highly recommended.
 
Workshop Dates:
 Step 1 - Choose a workshop

Austin, Texas - Spring
May 4th, 5th & 6th 2012
at East-West Family Health
Intro: 8:00am to 4:00pm Friday Doula Workshop begins Friday 4:00 - 8:00pm and continues Saturday, and Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
 


Austin, Texas - Fall
August 17th, 18th & 19th 2012

 
Registration:
Step 2 - Complete registration
 
Complete one of the following registration forms and submit either electronically or by postal mail.

 
click here for Electronic Registration Form

OR

Click Here for the registration form in Word - open and print, then mail to the address on the form 

Next, select the Pay Now button to the right to use a credit card, or you may chose to mail a check with your printed registration form
 



 
Payment Information:
Step 3 - Complete payment
 
Regular Registration with a credit card

Click on this Pay Now button to use a credit card



Early Bird Discounts only apply when you register at least 2 months prior to the workshop


 
Don't forget about your reading materials!

 

To purchase books for doula certification and enhancement of your professional services follow this link. Boutique  By following this link, 4% of your purchases will be contributed to a scholarship fund for low-income birth doulas.

 
Refund Policy:

 

Refunds will be given in the following order: Every attempt will be made to reschedule a workshop if the workshop does not fill or if nature intervenes; partial refund less administrative fees of $50.00 if an individual cancels at least one month prior to workshop date; no refund will be given for cancellations received less than four weeks before workshop date; all efforts will be made to reschedule individual cancellations made at any time for any reason with no additional fees. Refunds apply to the first registration only, not rescheduled workshops. Trainer reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule a workshop for reasons of low registration, or extenuating circumstances and refund the full registration fee less any credit card processing charges and nonrefundable deposits. Refunds will be processed within 30 days.