Homebirth DOULA Workshop
Jan
31
1:00 PM13:00

Homebirth DOULA Workshop

Are you looking to expand your knowledge around homebirth and how your doula role will change in these unique birth settings? Whether you’ve been a doula for years or you’re just getting started this dynamic workshop will lead you through all you need to know to support your homebirth clients in a collaborative and impactful way.

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VBAC PREP - For Doulas!
Feb
7
1:00 PM13:00

VBAC PREP - For Doulas!

Are you wanting to gain a better understanding of how to support doula clients who are wanting a VBAC? In this 2-hour workshop you will learn all the evidence based research to support your VBAC clients plus some real life strategies on doula-ing for VBAC hopefuls.

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Lactation Support for Birth Pros (Virtual OR In Person)
Jul
8
5:30 PM17:30

Lactation Support for Birth Pros (Virtual OR In Person)

Educator: Liz Hochman FACCE, LCCE, BDT(DONA), CLC

Need to sharpen your lactation support skills? In this 3-hour workshop you will learn how to support your clients in their lactation journeys from prenatal informational support to the first hours and weeks after baby is born. Learn critical skills and identify the time to refer someone with more complex lactation issues.

In this workshop you will learn:

  • Common reasons for and barriers to lactation and bodyfeeding

  • Benefits of lactation and human milk

  • Basic anatomy & physiology of mammary tissue and the infant, including milk ejection reflex and supply and demand

  • Infant’s contribution and readiness to feed (reflexes and feeding cues)

  • Latch-on, and how to identify effective suckling

  • Bodyfeeding positions & holds

  • The Lactation Team (partner, relatives, friends) and the importance of relationship building

  • Lactation in the first few days, including the first hour after birth and the role of the birth doula

  • Lactation in the early weeks, including how feedings evolve and the role of the postpartum doula

  • Early lactation and bodyfeeding challenges (engorgement, nipple soreness, milk supply) 30 minutes)

  • Most common challenges and the role of the doula

  • When to refer to a lactation professional

Taught by Owner and Doula Trainer Liz Hochman

This workshop counts towards your DONA required Lactation Education course if you’re on your path towards certification.

COST: $200

($50 discount for those registered in the DONA-Approved Training)




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