Community Based Birth and Postpartum Doula Training

Introduction to the Community Based Doula
2 Topics
Course Outline
Certification Requirements
Lesson One: The Doula’s Role and Scope of Practise
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
What is a Community Based Doula?
Benefits and Impact of Doula Support
The Doula’s Standard of Care and Code of Ethics
Lesson One Quiz
Lesson Two: The Doula Client Relationship
4 Topics
Documentation and Organisation
Screening
Counselling and Referrals
The Birth Plan
Lesson Three: Why Do We Practice Evience-Based Care?
3 Topics
How to Science and How to Check Your Sources
Good vs. Bad Research
Understanding the Limits of Research
Lesson Four: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
2 Topics
Terminology and Definitions
The Role of the Doula
Lesson Five: Anatomy and Physiology of Birth
4 Topics
Terminology and Definitions
The Hormones and Stages of Labour
Interventions During Labour: The Intersection of Birthing Venue, Care Providers, and Risk
The Role of the Doula
Lesson Six: Anatomy and Physiology of the Cesarean
3 Topics
Elective Cesarean
Emergency Cesarean
Role of the Doula
Lesson Seven: Postpartum Care
4 Topics
Emotional and Physical Support Needs
Lactation Support
Newborn Care and Support
Considerations for Referral
Lesson Eight: Social Justice and Access to Compassionate Reproductive Care
7 Topics
The Role of the Community Based Doula
HIV Stigma Busting
Intersectional Feminism
Institutionalised Racism in South Africa and a Global Context
LGBTQIA+ Visibility and Rights
Disability and Accessibility
Termination of Pregnancy
Lesson Nine: Language, Compassion, and Professionalism
5 Topics
Consent
Trauma-informed Care
The Gendered Language of Birth
Language in a Cultural Context
When Things Don’t Go as Planned
Lesson Ten: Complementary and Alternative Support Modalities and Safety
4 Topics
Evidence-Based
Informed-Consent
Scope of Practice
Referral Network
Lesson Eleven: Doula Business Practices
7 Topics
Documentation and Organisation
Fee Structure
Expectations vs. Reality
Healthy Boundaries
Work Life Balance
Being On-Call
Back-Up
Lesson Twelve: Continuing Education
3 Topics
Importance of Maintaining and Upping Skills
Advanced Full-Spectrum Doula Training with Eden Birthworkers
WHO Recommendations and Considerations
Lesson Thirteen: Final Project and Final Assessment
6 Topics
Persuasive Essay
Informed Disclosure of Practice
Final Case Review and Client Write-Up
Doula Client Agreement
Fee Structure
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