Birth & Labor Doula Training Workshop

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

August 29th, 30th & 31st

9am-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:

• Supporting families 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

Postpartum Doula Topics:

• Supporting families during the postpartum period

• The Fourth Trimester

• Lactation Support

• Newborn Care

• Overnight Support

• Supporting the whole family (sibling and relationship adjustments)

• Nutrition

• Household Support

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