Enhance your communication skills, enabling you to build strong
relationships with clients. Topics covered
include:
Many of you will work as postpartum doulas in challenging
environments. Perhaps the amount of medical intervention you see
will lead you to feel uncomfortable, or those you are working
with do not understand a postpartum doulas role. During the course you will
explore these challenges and develop skills in building
relationships with caregivers without compromising your
professionalism or client's wishes.
One of the unique strengths of Childbirth International
training is the focus on reflective practice. In the context
of your doula training, reflection means looking at choices you have made in
the past and what you have learned from those, how they apply to your work as
a doula. The student manuals walk you through reflective practice and you
will learn how to apply the Childbirth International model of reflective
practice. Your trainer will provide you with feedback and support on
improving these reflective skills.
Read students comments about the communication topics
Gain a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology of
the postpartum period. Topics covered include:
-
postpartum
physiology of the mother
-
postpartum
physiology of the baby
-
healthy
eating and exercise
-
introduction
to lactation
All student materials are focused on evidence-based care. Evidence-based means medical practice that is based
on research. The opinions and thoughts of
experts on childbirth and parenting
are referred to throughout your student manuals - it is
important to hear the views of others in the field to build your
own knowledge base.
Read students comments about the physiology topics
Develop your
hands-on skills as a Postpartum Doula, enabling you to provide the best
care possible, and identify strategies for establishing and developing your
business. Topics covered include:
-
becoming a
birth and parenting professional
-
marketing and
building your business
-
recognizing
perspectives on birth and parenting
-
household
support
-
postpartum
education and support
-
baby care
Childbirth International is the only doula training
organization to have developed models and tools that can be used in your
work as a doula. Many doulas become frustrated when clients make choices
that are inconsistent with what they have said they would like. The strong focus on understanding perspective is a core component of
the Childbirth International training programs. You will learn how to
use these models and tools to enhance your relationships with clients and
increase your enjoyment in your work.
