The Doula Training Foundation Course November
Fri 15 Nov 2024 9:00 AM - Mon 18 Nov 2024 5:30 PM
Manchester
Description
Welcome to the Doula Training Foundation, the best place (in our opinion!) to start your doula career.
If you've been thinking about becoming a doula then you're in the right place. We've developed a 4 day immersive experience so that you will feel fully prepared to support women and their families during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. The course will give you everything you need to know in order to set up your own successful business.
The course is designed and taught by two hugely experienced career doulas, with over 20 years experience and having supported hundreds of women and families, you could not be in better hands.
We are the only course facilitator to be permanently based in the North West so we understand the unique circumstances and challenges that you will face when you set up your business.
What to expect...4 days that will be full on in terms of information, scenarios and energy! There is so much to cover, we want to give you as much information as possible so that you feel fully prepared to begin your doula journey.
Day 1
Opening circle and intention setting
Communication styles, listening skills and language sensitivity
Birth reflection and unpackaging your own journey to becoming a doula
What doulas actually do, antenatally, during birth and postnatally
Hormonal matrix of labour
Physiology of birth
Herstory
Day 2
Birth plans and preferences
Stages of labour
Positions for birth, optimal fetal positioning and biomechanics
Rebozo, massage and alternative therapies
Working within the NHS
Comfort measures and pain relief
Immediate postpartum and enchantment hours
Day 3
When pregnancy becomes complex
Working with husbands and birth partners, solo mums and being the only birth partner
Caesarean and assisted birth
Induction of labour
Postpartum and 4th trimester
Breast and formula feeding
Newborn behaviour and expectations
Day 4
What to cover in antenatal sessions with your clients
Postpartum support and planning
Interviews, what to expect, what to cover, how to leave
Setting up your business, attracting clients, marketing and networking
Managing clients, "what if's," lone working, working with other doulas
Joining Doula UK and mentoring
Self care and sustainability
Closing circle
https://www.thedoulatrainingfoundation.com/doula-training-course
Location
Manchester