Professional Development
DONA International Birth Doula Training
Opportunities for whole personal learning, through discussion, visual and auditory learning, narrative and active physical participation rather than focusing solely on the transmission of information. Discover your own strengths to unlock the secrets within a mothers 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 meets the requirement for DONA certification (7 hours)
See workshop locations and dates below
To Register:
Complete one of the following registration forms and submit electronically or by postal mail; select the Pay Now button to use a credit card, or you may chose to mail a check with your registration form. Discount of $20.00 applies to checks only.
Electronic Registration Form
Click on the Pay Now button to use a credit card
$335.00
Early Bird Registration: At least two months prior to start of workshop
Click here for Early Bird Registration only
$335.00 - $20.00 Early Bird discount = $315.00
Austin, Texas
January 29th, 30th, & 31st - CLOSED
Includes Intro to childbirth for doulas and the doula workshop combined
8:00am to 6:00pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Austin, TX
April 9th, 10th, & 11th
Includes Intro to childbirth for doulas and the doula workshop combined
8:00am to 6:00pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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.