A national & International Doula Certifying Organization
FULL SPECTRUM LABOR & POSTPARTUM DOULA TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Our training is focused on the "whole" and not just its parts and seeing birth as a human right. Radical in thinking on how we shape our thoughts around birth tackling the hard issues like sexual trauma, domestic violence, discrimination, advocacy, cultural compentence and more...Our focus is women of color, low income areas, undocumented persons, and those families who want the best quality care by advocating and making informed decisions about their care.
Full Spectrum Labor Doula Certification
Our Labor Doula certification comprises the essentials in evidence based care from preconception health to postnatal health focusing on comprehensive support that focuses on the cultural and traditional aspects of birthing along with the medical information needed to assist the laboring person and family the tools that they need to make informed decisions about the care they are receiving. This training will give you the tools that you need to support "All families" through this sacred time of birthing.
Full Spectrum Postpartum Doula Certification
In this training we tackle some of the real issues in assisting from postnatal depression, transitioning into parenthood, infant feeding choices, c-section recovery, family planning options, cultural norms/competency around birthing, family support services around food, clothes, and shelter, safety planning in circumstances of Domestic/ Intimate partner abuse and family planning options.
Also, establishing a system of support, newborn care, self care, use of herbs and homeopathic remedies and more...
Training Info:
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ASDS Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice for Doulas
Types of Training's
So, what's the difference between the 4 day training and the 7 Week Training?
Let's break it down so it can forever be broken!
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4Day Training
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Training takes place Friday 6:30-9pm , Saturday -Monday from 10am-5pm
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Great training for those who can't commit to an extended period of time.
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Fast paced and Interactive
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Covers the basics and more....
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Professional development courses offered for six months following the training.
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Two years to complete certification process.
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7 Week Training
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Ideal for the student who wants more in-depth learning.
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Meets twice a week from 6:30-9pm
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Interactive, hands- on learning from various professionals within the field of reproductive health and the intersections of care.
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Become completely certified within 3-5 months.
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Clinical hours required.
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Intense format of completion including projects, reports,etc.