Category Archives: Training

Bradley Method Doula

Did you know the Bradley method offers an Assistant Coach’s Manual? In the Bradley lingo your partner is your coach and the assistant coach is your doula. To help doulas better understand the Bradley method for birth they’ve created this … Continue reading

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I DID IT!

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card! Let us pray I never, ever need to use this. (I look tired in this photo. Yes, I really am that tired. Nursing a teething baby will do that to you – SIX TIMES last … Continue reading

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I’M CERTIFIED!

I’m DONE! I just received my birth doula certification after submitting my five evaluations from birth clients last night. I’m official.

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Hypnobirthing, Hypnobabies, Hypno-Doula!

I’ve enjoyed completing the Hynpo-Doula workbook and listening to the five CDs (which I admit had me so relaxed I fell asleep with the last one!) but I was still curious to learn more. So I’ve ordered HypnoBirthing: The Mongan … Continue reading

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Managing Breastfeeding Complications

Tomorrow morning I’ll attend another class at a hospital in the metroplex, this one on breastfeeding complications and how to assist mothers with special circumstances. I’ve completed the DONA suggested Breastfeeding Basics Course which just briefly touched on potential challenges … Continue reading

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Perinatal Loss Sensitivity Training

This week I have the opportunity to attend the Perinatal Loss Sensitivity Training program at a local hospital. Well, “local” meaning it’s in the metroplex but depending on traffic it can be a couple hour drive! It is a four … Continue reading

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La Leche League

Last night I attended another meeting towards my certification as a postpartum doula, this one the LLL of Denton. I’ve never been before and wasn’t sure the format, but it was (of course!) very baby/child friendly and really interesting. There … Continue reading

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Certified Happiest Baby Educator!!

I’m official!!

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POSTPARTUM Doula & Happiest Baby Services!

While the idea of certifying as a postpartum doula was in the back of my mind, it was just this weekend that I decided to look further into the program. After much discussion and talking with my program director and … Continue reading

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DONA Conference Talks

I was fortunate to receive from a doula friend two DONA International Conference talks on tape and I’m finally getting a chance to listen to them: How Doulas Support the Woman with an Epidural by Penny Simkin and The Selling … Continue reading

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