Birth Doula Seminars

Limited registration &
small-group learning

Assists individuals
to focus on
attainment of skills.

Our experienced,
DONA-approved
Educator travels
to present Seminars
in other areas as well.

Our Workshops are offered on a regular basis in the DALLAS area

2008 Birth Doula
Workshop Schedules

Doula Training
Seminar Brochure

Learner
Objectives

Lactation 'Basics'
Seminar

The Natural Beginnings Difference

Our Birth Doula Training Workshops have offered the new DONA requirement
for a 3 hour Lactation Management class since 2002.

No need to search for a Lactation Course – it’s right here at Natural Beginnings.

Birth doula workshops are available in many places, at many prices and are taught
by a variety of educators. At Natural Beginnings, we want to help you select the
Birth Doula Workshop that best fits your needs.

HERE ARE SOME KEY COMPONENTS WE OFFER:

• Our Workshops are approved by DONA INTERNATIONAL
  (Doulas of North America).
• We have offered DONA-Approved Birth Doula Workshops since 1996 at
  locations throughout the southwest, including TX, OK, and CO.
• Our doula educator is a certified doula in private practice with over 20 years experience as a practicing doula. She understands the challenges of self employment, starting your own business and balancing career & family.
• We teach a 2 ½ day seminar to provide more "hands on" time and
  opportunities to answer your questions and to meet your individual needs.
• All business forms needed to start your practice are included and "clean
  copies" are placed on a separate e-group for participants to download, modify and use, so there's no additional cost for business forms.
• We provide a session in the workshop on how to set up your business, market
  and network.
• We limit the number of participants for each seminar. Small groups provide the best learning environment to meet your individual needs.
• Our Dallas seminars are generally taught in the educator's home to provide a warm and comfortable learning experience.
• When you complete the workshop, your name and contact information is listed
  on our website at no additional cost. www.naturalbeginningsonline.com/do_finding.html
  
• We refer mothers that call looking for a doula to our newly prepared doulas first to help you establish your business.
• We create an e-group for each session of participants so you can continue to receive mentoring from your trainer as well as keeping in touch with friends
  you make at the workshop.
• We offer (at a modest additional fee) a comprehensive class in establishing Lactation specifically created for doulas the afternoon following the Birth Doula Workshop. This class meets criteria for DONA Birth Doula Certification as well as 3.6 L-CERPS, recognized by IBLCE, DONA and other International organizations
  for continuing education.

Experienced teachers that work as doulas, the latest information, tried and true comfort measures, mentoring, networking . . .Natural Beginnings Birth Doula Workshops offer you the best education available.

Expand your knowledge and learn the art of labor support by attending one of the Doula Seminars offered by Natural Beginnings.

     

Our DONA-Approved Labor Doula Workshop meets the requirements
for one step in the Certification Process for DONA International

• Identify the significance of birth to a family define doula, labor support person, monitrice, and midwife and the scope of their practices
• List benefits of having a doula on obstetrical outcomes from eleven studies
• Describe emotional and physical needs of laboring women and partners
• Demonstrate helpful labor positions, recognize onset of labor, identify progress during labor
• Demonstrate non-pharmacological pain reduction methods
• Discuss cesarean delivery and the role of the doula
• Describe doula's role in postpartum period and list reasons for postpartum visit
  with client
• Describe ways a doula may gain credentials
  
  

Photo highlights from a Natural Beginnings Doula Workshop:

Labor Comfort Techniques are best learned
with 'Hands-on' Instruction

(Melody Cook, Massage Therapist,
shows doulas some special techniques)


Guest lecturers and specialists in various disciplines are
employed to enhance your learning experience

• The course is for anyone interested in assisting women and families to have a
  satisfying birth experience.
• It is designed to help participants become expert labor support providers.
• It uses texts and supplementary literature, video, slides and role-play to build
  theoretical knowledge and practical skill.
• Attendance constitutes one step in the process to become a DONA Certified Doula.

Childbirth educators, nurses with labor and delivery experience, midwives or midwifery students and those who have attended other doula workshops most likely will have
the appropriate experience.

IF A PARTICIPANT LACKS THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE, she should prepare by:

• Attending a complete series of childbirth preparation classes as an observer
• View as many birth videos as possible
• Tour a hospital labor and delivery unit
• Read: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn (Simkin, Whalley and Keppler) &
  The Birth Partner (Simkin) BEFORE THE WORKSHOP.
• If possible, the participant should attend some births.
       
  Please check with the Dallas Association for Parent Education,
  at (972) 699-0420. They offer excellent childbirth classes on a regular
  basis and will be happy to have you audit a series in preparation for your
  doula training.
  
  If you are unable to attend a series of childbirth classes, there is an Introductory Day offered at some seminars (for an additional fee)
  which meets DONA's requirements for a childbirth education class.

The Birth and Women's Center is on Swiss Avenue, in Dallas near
Baylor at (214) 891-8190 and may allow you to observe a birth.
Or check with the Labor and Delivery Unit at any hospital.

For information about a 'comprehensive breastfeeding class' designed
specifically for doulas, please see http://www.naturalbeginningsonline.com/prof_lactationbasics.html

Contact Sharon Mattes, IBCLC at (972) 495-2805, or Register

• Anatomy of the human reproductive system and breasts
• Physiology of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding
• Definitions of common medical terms regarding labor
• Common procedures and tests used during normal birth, including risks/ benefits
• Pain medication administration and effects
• Cesarean birth
• Normal newborn appearance and procedures
• Basic relaxation techniques, breathing patterns and labor comfort measures
  
• Benefits of breastfeeding
  

All materials, a 200+ page workbook and forms to begin your doula practice, Continental breakfast days one and two, nutritious snacks
each day. Nursing babies under 8 months of age are welcome.
Please do not bring cell phones into meeting areas during sessions.

Contact: Linda Worzer (972) 699-3921

Birth Doula Workshop

This seminar is designed specifically for doulas
Though not a part of the Doula Workshop, it is sometimes offered in conjunction
with a workshop in order to effectively use your educational and travel time.

Date: SATURDAY May 10th 2008
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Separate from Doulas Workshop - CLASS FEE: $60.00
3.6 L Cerps* (CERPS Applied for to IBLCE)

Instructor: Sharon Mattes, IBCLC, RLC, AAHCC
Location: 1526 Archery Lane, Garland, Tx 75044 MAP

Contact: Sharon (972) 495-2805 smattes1@verizon.net
Registration Form

* CERPS are accepted by DONA for Doulas in training as
well as for continuing education for Lactation Consultants

Postpartum Doula Workshop [DONA Approved]

Instructor: Susan Martensen
smartensen@sympatico.ca or 613-721-1363
Location: Austin, TX
Dates: UNCONFIRMED

Instructor: Susan Martensen, President of DONA International
Susan is a mentor for the DONA Postpartum Doula Program.

Cost: $300.00 for the early rate
$350.00 for the standard rate received after earlybird date

Contact: DONA or call Norma Haro at (210) 222-0988

The Professional Doula: Evidence-based Care
Susan W. Akins, CNM Keynote speaker
Linda Worzer, BME, IBCLC, CD(DONA)

Speaker Topics:
INDUCTION AND AUGMENTATION
“CHALLENGING” CLIENTS
POSTERIOR PRESENTATION
HOW BIRTHING PRACTICES AFFECT BREASTFEEDING
NURTURING THE DOULA IN YOU

Date: Future Date Open
Time: 8 am – 5 pm.
Location: Dallas, TX
Topic: The Professional Doula: Evidence-based care
Trainer: Linda Worzer (972) 699-3921
Contact: Email lworzzer@yahoo.com

This Advanced Doula Workshop has been approved for
8.0 DONA Continuing Education Units.
Cost:
$100. if registration postmarked by...
$120. if registration postmarked after...

Cost includes lunch, printed materials, continental breakfast and
snacks as well as certificate of attendance to help fulfill DONA
re-certification requirement of 15 contact hours every three years.

Advanced Doula Workshop Objectives:
This workshop is designed for experienced, practicing doulas
and doulas seeking continuing education for recertification

Registration limited to 20 participants

• Learn about Induction and Augmentation of labor from Susan Akins, CNM,
  and Midwife at Baylor University Medical Center. Chosen BEST midwife in
  Dallas by readers of Dallas Child Magazine Learn the latest on research,
  ways birth practices affect breastfeeding, professionalism and more
  Refine productive ways to work with medical care providers and staff
  Practice New Hands-on Skills
  View new videos on birthing and breastfeeding
  Improve skills to support a mother with posterior presentation
  Discuss creative ways to work with "difficult" clients
  Share birth experiences with sister doulas
  Nurture yourself - celebrate the wonderful doula you are
• Receive certificate of completion to partially fulfill requirement for DONA
  re-certification
  
  Cost of the Doula Workshop includes continental breakfast and refreshments, lunch, course materials and certificate of completion.
  
  Although our Basic Doula Trainings welcome nursing infants, due to the
  nature of this event, we ask you to make other arrangements for your
  children. Onsite childcare is not available.