Birth Doula Training

Birth Doula Training

Transform lives and support families during their most pivotal moments.

Join us for a DONA-approved Birth Doula training, facilitated by Nikia Lawson, MA, BSW, BDT(DONA), CD(DONA), and mentored by Shannon Johns, CD(DONA), CLC, of Calming Nature Doula Center.

What You’ll Gain:

This internationally recognized training provides evidence-based information, including:

• Comprehensive Doula Training: Practical and emotional skills for effective support.

• Comfort Measures: Techniques to enhance your effectiveness as a birth doula and in immediate postpartum care.

• Newborn & Breastfeeding Support: Essential knowledge to assist new mothers.

• Meaningful Childbirth Experiences: Strategies to create impactful moments for your clients.

• Special Circumstances Tips: Guidance for VBAC, multiples, planned cesareans, and more.

• Professional Development: Skills to encourage mothers to choose doula care.

• Confidence-Building Knowledge: Skills for establishing a successful doula practice and business.

• Breastfeeding and Newborn Care: Learn how to provide breastfeeding and lactation support.

Training Overview:

Join us for 2-3 days of transformative training that prepares you to establish a sustainable business while serving underserved expectant families, including:

• Teens

• Low-income families

• Domestic violence survivors

• Individuals with mental health challenges

• Substance abusers

• Hearing-impaired individuals

• Diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

What You Will Learn:

• Implicit bias for doulas

• 16 hours of comprehensive birth doula training

• Breastfeeding education for new mothers

Included in Your Training:

• Manual and handouts

Hands-On Experience:

Gain practical experience by serving families alongside an experienced doula and obtain certifying births through a local non-profit organization.

Keep Up the Momentum:

Enhance your journey with our mentoring and shadowing program, allowing you to:

• Work closely with a seasoned doula

• Shadow four doula clients

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Ready to Start Your Journey?

Once you are paid in full, you’ll receive additional information about participating in various trainings and educational opportunities, including Birth Blessings and Nikia's Facebook Birth Workers Mastermind group!

Postpatum Doula Training

Every family deserves support that honors their unique journey.

Are you passionate about supporting families during their postpartum transition?

Join us for our Culturally Inclusive Postpartum Doula Training, where you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to diverse families.

What You’ll Gain:

This training focuses on evidence-based practices and culturally sensitive approaches, including:

• Comprehensive Postpartum Support: Understand the physical, emotional, and social needs of new parents in their postpartum period.

• Cultural Competency: Learn to respect and incorporate diverse cultural beliefs, traditions, and practices into your care.

• Emotional Support Techniques: Develop skills to provide compassionate listening and emotional support to new parents.

• Practical Assistance: Gain hands-on techniques for infant care, household tasks, and self-care strategies for parents.

• Community Resources: Identify and connect families with local resources tailored to their cultural and individual needs.

• Breastfeeding and Newborn Care: Learn about breastfeeding support and newborn care basics, emphasizing culturally relevant practices.

Who Should Attend:

This training is perfect for anyone looking to become a postpartum doula, including:

• New or aspiring doulas

• Healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge

• Community members passionate about supporting families

Training Overview:

Join us for an engaging multi-day training that equips you with the tools to serve families from various backgrounds, including:

• Immigrant and refugee families

• Families from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

• Single-parent households

You Will Learn:

• Cultural perspectives on postpartum care

• Strategies for effective communication with families from different backgrounds

• Emotional well-being and mental health considerations for new parents

• Best practices for supporting family dynamics and sibling adjustment

Included in Your Training:

• Comprehensive training manual and handouts

• Opportunities for hands-on practice, role-playing scenarios, and group discussions

Join Us in Creating Change:

By becoming a culturally inclusive postpartum doula, you will play a vital role in supporting families during one of their most vulnerable times, ensuring that all parents feel valued and understood.