Information Pack for Trainees

7/31/2019 Information Pack for Trainees

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Reduced incidences of maternal fever Reduced the number of days newborns spent in NICU (neo-

natal infant care unit) Reduced the amount of septic workups performed on newborns Resulted in higher rates of breastfeeding Resulted in more positive maternal assessments of maternal

confidence Resulted in more positive maternal assessments of maternal

and newborn health Resulted in decreased rates of postpartum depression

Thats an impressive list! One of the most important benefits of having a doula is freeing Dad of the responsibility of managing thebirth, allowing him to relax and enjoy becoming a Dad, whatever thatmeans on the day. Research also shows that couples who havedoula support feel more secure and cared for and have more positivefeelings about their birth experience and adapting to their new family.

Your training will cover all aspects of pregnancy and birthing, with afocus on the hospital system, teaching you how to navigate thatsystem and be able to skillfully negotiate with all caregivers, fromObstetricians, Anaesthetists, Midwives, to enable the woman, your client, to have the birth experience she wants and deserves.

You will meet other specialists, who will take you on a journey into theworld of pregnancy chiropractic (Julie is also a Midwife), pregnancyacupuncture, pregnancy massage and yoga, pregnancy naturopathyand kinesiology. It is also important for you to develop acomprehensive resource list for your clients, in your local area.


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You will also meet other doulas who have trained at Birth Right andbelong to our mentoring program. We also have lots of fun!

Our Training

New and improved learning experience, unique to Birth Right.Online theory training, to be completed in your own time (within 6months of booking), followed by face to face weekend workshop inthe beautiful Blue Mountains. This gives you the opportunity to sharewith other doulas, benefiting from discussion, role plays and exploreyour communication skills.

Training Requirements

To graduate from the course, trainees need to have:

1. A commitment to support women in their well informed choices

2. A commitment to Birth Right philosophy3. Attendance for the face to face workshop4. Completion of all assignments and reading material5. Supported a minimum of one (1) trainee birth

GETTING STARTED WITH SOME READING

Birth Right Susan Ross (essential) Any book by Michel Odent (choose at least 1)

Birth by Cate Price (a great reference book) Childbirth Without Fear Grantly Dick Read Spiritual Midwifery Ina May Gaskin


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POST-NATAL DOULA TRAINING

You may choose only to be a birth doula or a post-natal doula, butimagine the amazing service you could offer if you were both. Our post-natal doulas are not mothercraft nurses, they are not nannies,they offer a more comprehensive service.

So many women birthing today, have little or no family support. Manypartners have limited time off work and women find themselves homealone with their baby fairly quickly after birth. They often feel lost andunsupported.

As a post-natal doula you will have an understanding of theimportance of bonding and attachment, specialising in the emotionalworld of the infant You will have skills in breastfeeding informationand advice, settling techniques and how best to support a new family.You will learn about the benefits of chiropractic, acupuncture,naturopathy for the whole family but in particular newborns. Thisprogram will cover all aspects of the practical care of babies so that

you are able to best support Mum and Dad with their own learning.

Training Requirements

To graduate from the course trainees need to have:

1. A commitment to support a couple in their well informedchoices

2. A commitment to Birth Right philosophy3. Completion of all assignments and reading material


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GETTING STARTED WITH SOME READING

Well Adjusted Babies Dr. Jennifer Barham-Floreani Sleeping with Your Baby James J. McKenna, Ph.D/ The Child within the Lotus Margaret Stephenson Meere

Our Training

For non-birth doulas and birth doulas

Theory component will be completed online and in your own time(within 6 months from commencement)

Terms and Conditions

Our doula training class size minimum is four (4) and classes will only goahead if the minimum is met.

Documents

Information Pack for Trainees