Birth Doula Training- Providing National Certification in WNC

DONA International Approved Doula Training   September 12-14, 2008--training is now full-- Contact Cheryl if you would like to be on the waiting list Fri. 2:00pm- 8:30pm, Sat. 9am-6pm and Sun. 9am-4:00pm Doula Training Location- Luhn House, Asheville NC Cost:  $200.00 early bird fee until August 21, then $250.00 Deposit of at least $100 required to hold space Meals: dinner Friday night, lunch Sat. and Sun., snacks, 18 hour training, DONA certficate and 185 page notebook included in the fee   Intro to Childbirth Education Sat.-August 30 9-5pm-$50.00 (provides the childbirth ed. class requirement) Intro Location- Downtown Asheville,  NC Doula Trainer: Cheryl T. Orengo, BS, ICCE, CD(DONA) For more information and/or to register go to:  www.peacefulbeginning.org or call 828-258-3327     This training is the first step toward DONA certification as a doula.  DONA International has the highest certification standards for doulas worldwide. When a doula proudly adds the letters CD(DONA) after her name, it shows the world she has met all the requirements of the  rigorous certification program.  DONA is the oldest, largest and most respected doula association in the world. DONA founders are among the foremost experts on doula care, and DONA International certification is a widely respected measure of quality and professionalism in WNC and nationwide. There are over 3,000 DONA certified doulas making it the largest certifying doula organization in the world and the one that has set the standards for all other doula organizations.

Postpartum Doula Training Providing National Certification -in the WNC vacinity

DONA Approved Postpartum Doula Training June 5-7th 2008 Charlotte, NC Instructor, Debbie Young Contact her at:  563-370-4360   www.babymatters.org         A postpartum doula provides reassurance, support, and the belief that parents can and will be successful in nurturing their family including the newborn. Her support and information extend to all family members equally in her role of nurturing the family. A postpartum doula's role is always changing to meet the needs of the specific family she is working with. The doula is a teacher and a source of information. She will provide reliable, evidenced-based information on maternal care, infant feeding and care, as well as ideas for integrating a baby into the family. She offers practical support with meal preparation and light household organization. The postpartum doula has a thorough knowledge of services, products, and professionals available in her community and offers quality referrals when they are needed. The 27 hour DONA-Approved Postpartum Workshop will cover the following topics: Introduction DONA Certification and Membership Values Clarification Prenatal Contact Effective Listening Integrating the Birth Experience Grief and Loss Postpartum Doula Basics Referrals Integrating a Baby Multiples Breastfeeding Postpartum Educating Clients Postpartum Physical Changes Newborn and the Doula Postpartum Mood Disorders Rehearsal of Learned Skills Some prerequisites are required, so contact us early for registration information. 05/27/2008 Doula Association of the Mountain Area PO Box 1822 Asheville, NC 28802 (828) 258-4873 | Contact Us   | Disclaimer