Birth & Labor Doula Training Workshop

This three day workshop will prepare you to start your new career as a Labor & Birth Doula.

November 8th, 9th & 10th

8:30am-5pm each day. Bring a lunch (fridge and microwave available) or Postmates/Uber Eats available. Snacks & waters provided. Lap babies only please.

Instructor: Caty Bilton of DFW Births

Birth Doula Topics:

-Support a family during the pregnancy, birth & immediate postpartum period

-Comfort techniques

-Coping skills

-Pain relief options

-The stages of labor

-VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) education

-Different childbirth methods

-Supporting families in every birth setting (hospital, birth center & home)

-Supporting all births including cesarean and inductions

-Informed childbirth choices

-Birth wish lists AKA birth plans

-When things don’t go as planned

-Trauma in pregnancy and birth

-Bereavement Support

-Immediate postpartum period and breastfeeding

Also included:

-How to get started as a doula

-Building trust with your clients

-Safety and boundaries

-Interviews

-When a client isn’t the best fit

-Community Resources

-Business 101