Family Doula/ Mother and Child Care Specialist
Training Program
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Course Setup
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Family Doula/Mother & Child Care Specialist Course Manual
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Module 1: Introduction to Family Doula/Mother & Child Care Specialist Training
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Module 2: Pregnancy and Postnatal Care
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- Understanding pregnancy (6:08)
- Understanding childbirth and delivery (4:00)
- Caring for a mother during pregnancy and childbirth (34:37)
- Understanding the postpartum period (9:32)
- Caring for a mother after childbirth (postpartum period) (27:35)
- Perinatal Mood Disorders (12:46)
- Breastfeeding basics and assistance (40:06)
- Supporting Moms Through Effective Communication (8:06)
- Module Summary (5:38)
- Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: Newborn Care
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- Common concerns of new parents (2:01)
- Newborn procedures (2:29)
- Newborn characteristics (5:21)
- Newborn behaviors (9:18)
- Newborn holding techniques (2:29)
- Newborn feeding and burping techniques (16:54)
- Swaddling a newborn (3:31)
- Bathing a newborn (10:24)
- Dressing a newborn (1:31)
- Understanding newborn health (23:10)
- Newborn diaper changing and hygiene (7:02)
- Soothing a fussy baby (21:07)
- Newborn sleep and safety (19:02)
- How to help Mom bond with her newborn (1:09)
- Summary of Newborns Care (7:52)
- Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Infant Care
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- Understanding infants and their needs (4:26)
- Infant feeding guidelines (6:11)
- Infant diaper changing and hygiene (0:48)
- Safe sleeping practices for infants (2:08)
- Soothing an infant (3:56)
- Child development (3:39)
- Child learning routines (4:14)
- Tummy Time (5:48)
- How to develop consistent sleep routine (2:23)
- Age-appropriate play activities (3:23)
- Summary of Infant Care (8:47)
- Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Toddler Care
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- Toddler milestones (4:27)
- Understanding toddlers and their needs (3:47)
- Toddler nutrition (5:39)
- Bathing a toddler (1:53)
- Toilet learning (5:06)
- Dressing toddlers (1:43)
- Soothing a crying toddler (3:17)
- Healthy sleeping practices for toddlers (2:50)
- Child learning routines (1:23)
- Age-appropriate play (3:00)
- Sibling Adjustment (2:07)
- Toddler conflict resolution (2:52)
- Module 5 Summary (5:38)
- Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Household Management
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Module 7: Basic Safety
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Module 8: Communication and Professionalism
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- Effective communication skills (30:33)
- Setting boundaries and expectations (3:37)
- How to avoid imposing your views and beliefs (0:59)
- Maintaining professionalism in the workplace (1:50)
- Handling difficult situations (1:44)
- Cultural values and child rearing styles (5:31)
- Interviewing for fit and next steps (3:24)
- How to practice self-care (2:05)
- Module 8 Quiz
Module 9: Establishing and growing your business
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Final evaluation: Part 1
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Next steps after passing online exam
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Written exam in lieu of interview
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Thank you
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