Postpartum Doula Training
Prerequisites:
-Online or in person breastfeeding class of minimum 4 hours or other credentialed lactation training/certification. Must bring certificate to the training on day 1 to participate.
-Infant CPR certification. Must bring certificate to the training on day 1 to participate.
-2 books off of the reading list.
Content included for Postpartum Doulas:
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Preparing for postpartum
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What to expect: weeks 1-6
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Cultural diversity
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Emotional recovery from childbirth
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Physical postpartum care after a vaginal birth
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Your c-section postpartum
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Body love
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Postpartum nutrition
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Abortion and the postpartum
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Grief and loss
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Postpartum depression and anxiety
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Talking to the postpartum mom
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Do I need help?
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Newborn physiology
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Basic infant care
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Infant feeding
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Infant soothing techiniques
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Kangaroo care
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Supporting a mom with a NICU baby
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Safe sleep solutions
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SIDS
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Umbilical cord care
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Circumcision care
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Vaccines: Making the choice
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The dynamics of parenting
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Natural home cleaning
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Contracts
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Marketing and social media
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Charging for your services
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Paperwork and launching your website