Every Birth Matters

Doula Preparation Course

 

Every Birth Matters is now offering a Doula UK approved preparation course over a four days in Birmingham and online courses.

 

Doula's come from many different walks of life usually because of their birth experiences themselves.  You may have been asked to be someones birth partner and you want to feel more prepared or you may be wanting to change your career.  Some doula's also have experience in other areas such as Hypnobirthing,  Pregnancy yoga or Antenatal education, it doesn't matter what your experiences are as long as you have a desire to want to support and nurture women, pregnant people and their families.

If you are unsure perhaps attending a Doula UK Introductory day might help, or sign up for our free online e-module "Becoming a doula" HERE!

 

What is a Doula?

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A Doula offers friendship and support to pregnant mums, pregnant people and partners as well as their families throughout their pregnancies. A doula who supports in pregnancy and birth is usually known as a "Birth Doula" a doula who supports after a baby has been born is known as a "Postnatal Doula".  Some doula's will do both and some doula's choose to do one or the other usually because of various commitments you may have.  This course is useful for either role that you are considering.

 

Doula's are in very privileged position of trust and our role is to empower, listen and support women and pregnant people in their choices, we often support families through the first stages of baby care, bathing, sleeping and breastfeeding,  We are there not to necessarily do, but to just be with.

 

If this is what you are looking to do and would like to be prepared within your role as a doula or birth partner then this is the course for you.

To read more about doula's click here

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The course is offered using blended learning techniques to give you times for learning, self study and reflection. 

 

What does the course cover?

The main structure of this course is now 4 full days.  3 days in person/online live workshops and 1 full day e-learning module.

To obtain a certificate you will need to complete the following modules;

 

1. Pre-course Learning ~ This gives you the opportunity for some reflective practice, and to build on your knowledge and skills with a fully comprehensive assignment that consists of questions that will enhance your learning experience and prepare you for your workshop and post course work. This research task also allows you to practice your research skills. Prior to the course there will be a one hour online discussion where we can introduce ourselves. Additional resources can be access here via our Brand New ONLINE DOULA MOODLE.

 

2. Four day workshop ~ The workshop is action packed with a range of activities where you will have time to think and reflect as well as work with the other supportive delegates discussing, reflecting, questioning and exploring the birthing world and why women/pregnant people want to hire a doula? All the course content meets the Doula UK curriculum plus more.  You will have the opportunity to write a learning journal which is completed after each session and action set points for your journey as a doula after the course finishes. 

The in person course days will run 9.30am to 6pm.

The online workshops will run 9.30 - 5pm.

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3. Post coursework ~ This is a self directed e-module - After three full days of exploration and self-discovery, you might want to take a few days to digest. Then when you are ready you can begin your post course e-module. This further opportunity has been created to enhance your learning which I encourage you to take time digesting and preparing. This e-module will give you further self-acknowledgement about how you can work as a doula as well as expanding further on the birth world that surrounds you as a doula.  It creates opportunity for networking and beginning your work with your first client, of which you will be supported. This further learning can be done in your own time and as you complete the e-module assignments you will receive feedback and acknowledgement of completion.  On completion you will receive certification.  Advisory time for e-learning is 8 hours. 

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4. Mentoring and Closing the Course ~ Each delegate will be offered a one to one mentoring follow up call. This can be used as an opportunity for us to meet up again, discuss your post coursework module, business preparation, insurance and mentoring. This session will be online video call. We will also then discuss further mentoring upon completion as we offer mentoring as an extension of our support. To read more about mentoring for doulas please see here. Every delegate can also take full advantage of the course cohort chat group. 

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PLEASE NOTE: PARTS OF THIS COURSE ARE BEING UPDATED AND MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY TO THE DESCRIPTION HERE!

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Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this course are 45

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