Working With a Doula Agency: What to Know Before You Apply or Sign a

English Birth Doula Training Program (Hybrid: Self paced+ Live sessions)

Birth Doula Course Manual

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Module 1: Introduction to Birth Doula Training

Course Setup Instructions (4:49)
Introduction to the Course (2:06)
Roles and Responsibilities (5:53)
HIPAA Best Practices for Doulas (3:13)
History and Evolution of Doula Care (2:13)
Impact of Modern Medicine on Birth Practices (6:33)
Modern Doula Movement (3:50)
Inclusive Language Practices (8:04)
Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Understanding Pregnancy

Module 3: Labor and Birth

Physiology of birth (41:45)
Body Changes Before and During Labor (22:33)
Fetal positions and cardinal movements (29:58)
Modes and settings of birth (11:06)
Types of childbirth mode of delivery & intervention level - Vaginal Medicated and Unmedicated Birth (41:12)
Types of childbirth mode of delivery & intervention level - Induced and assisted Birth (30:58)
Types of childbirth mode of delivery & intervention level - Cesarean Birth (C-Section) (38:01)
Types of childbirth mode of delivery & intervention level - VBAC (7:22)
Factors affecting labor (6:19)
Signs and stages of labor and childbirth - Prodromal labor (9:42)
Signs and stages of labor and childbirth - Stage 1 of labor (19:39)
Signs and stages of labor and childbirth - Stage 2 of labor (23:58)
Vaginal tearing and Episiotomy (10:39)
Signs and stages of labor and childbirth - Stage 3 of labor (9:47)
Signs and stages of labor and childbirth - Stage 4 of labor (7:10)
Birth preparation and exercises at home (11:31)
Module 3 Quiz

Module 4: EMPATHY model & how doulas support in each stage of labor using this model

What is EMPATHY model? (4:50)
EMPATHY: Latent Phase (Stage 1) (29:46)
EMPATHY: Active Phase (Stage 1) Part 1 (120:52)
EMPATHY: Active Phase (Stage 1) Part 2 (36:15)
EMPATHY: Transition phase (Stage 1) (29:47)
EMPATHY: Pushing & Birth (Stage 2) (76:45)
EMPATHY: Birth of Placenta (Stage 3) (31:45)
EMPATHY: Immediate Postpartum Care (Stage 4) (20:59)
Module 4 Quiz
Sign up for Your Hands on Practice Session

Module 5: Communication for Birth Doulas

Module 6: Navigating Birth Environments: Hospitals, Birth Centers, and Home Birth

Module 7: Anti racism and Bias awareness

Module 8: Informed Consent & Advocacy

Informed Consent and Advocacy (10:20)
Informed Refusal (4:23)
Cultural Sensitivity (4:18)
Different Women, Different Bodies (12:48)
LGBTQIA+ birth experiences — how to support trans, nonbinary, or queer clients giving birth. (4:38)
Module 8 Quiz
Reminder: Sign up for Your Hands on Practice Session (If not done yet)

Module 9: Trauma-Informed Support

Module 10: Postpartum Care

Module 11: The Business of Being a Doula

Reminder: Sign up for Your Hands on Practice Session (If not done yet)
Documentation (5:18)
Branding, Marketing, Pricing (5:59)
Contracts, Legal Considerations (9:49)
Interview skills and finding back ups (3:50)
Doula practice/employment types (6:09)
Navigating Insurance, Medicaid, or Employer Benefits (like Carrot) — basic overview of how reimbursement may work.

Module 12: Doula Resilience & Certification

Self-Care & Burnout Prevention (4:12)
Debriefing and Reflection (8:19)
Certification & Practicum Guidelines (5:37)
Doula lifestyle considerations (4:03)
Creating a resource list (4:31)

Final evaluation: Part 1

Next steps after passing online exam and business launch bundle

Outline of next steps (3:02)
Birth Doula Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice, and Confidentiality Standards - Download, sign and upload
Free HIPAA training
Your newmom.me profile form to help you connect with Birth clients
Practicum Birth Log and client evaluation form (Download three copies, fill them and upload them).
Sample resume, contracts, invoices and educational handouts to launch your business and support families
Birth Doula pricing calculator: On how much to charge your client
Doula Business Launch Tracker: A practical Excel workbook for an organized business launch plan.
The Doula’s Guide to Growing Your Client Base and Creating Lasting Relationships
Community Resource List for download and update to include local resources
Join Newmom.me Academy whatsapp community and connect with your fellow students and graduates.

Agency Application Toolkit

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