Postpartum Doula Training/Certification

Service Description

TRAINING SCHEDULE 2025 ( Below are the virtual live session dates) Sessions are held every Monday and Wednesday 6PM - 7PM Eastern Time Week 1: June 30, July 2 Week 2: July 7, July 9 Week 3: July 14, July 16 Week 4: July 21, July 23 Week 5: July 28, July 30 Week 6: August 4, August 6 Week 7: August 11, August 13 Week 8: August 18, August 20 Week 9: August 25, August 27 Week 10: September 1, September 3 Week 11: September 8, September 10 Week 12: September 15 Virtual Workshops: July 5, 2025 9AM - 12PM August 2, 2025 9AM - 12PM September 6, 2025 9AM - 12PM Training Cost: $2,000. $500 Deposit required during registration. The following are the payment dates for the remaining balance due: July 1, 2025: $500 August 1, 2025: $500 September 1, 2025: $500 Topics Covered: What is a Postpartum Doula? Roles and Responsibilities Misconceptions Breakdown the importance of high quality education Self-care—identifying & preventing caregiver burnout Communication & Mediation Active listening techniques, empathy, recount/reflection Goal setting & accountability Trauma informed care Advocacy Empowerment Infant/maternal health, policy, etc. Becoming resourceful & increasing access to community resources Skills and pitfalls Cultural Competency Postpartum Hormones & Neurotransmitters Hormonal Changes NICU Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders Risk Factors Prevention Baby Blues Depression Mental Health for Dad When and how to refer to a medical professional Postpartum Coaching Learning Styles for adults Developing Trust Goal Setting Providing Feedback Postpartum Planning Parenting Introducing philosophies Understanding child temperament Parent-child engagement Communicating w/ child 0-1 developmental milestones play Breastfeeding Counselor Benefits for the client and their baby Role of partner Positions for breastfeeding Challenges – Troubleshooting issues Pumping & storage of breastmilk Bottle feeding Formula preparation & feeding When to refer to an IBCLC Traditional Postpartum Doula Roles: In- Home Laundry Organizing/Cleaning Nutrition Grocery Shopping Meal Planning & Preparation Business Discover your WHY? Professionalism Best Business Practices: Marketing, Contracts,Client Onboarding Mentorship Joining Womb Ish