Birth Doula Training
This program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to support mothers and pregnant individuals during pregnancy and childbirth.
Birth Doula Curriculum
Birth Doula Course Manual
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Module 1: Introduction to Birth Doula Training
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- 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
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- Download and Read: Glossary of Medical Terms
- Anatomy of the Reproductive System (7:51)
- Physiology of Conception and Pregnancy (9:11)
- Physical and Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy (6:20)
- Stages of Pregnancy (1:45)
- Changes in the Body During Pregnancy (22:59)
- Reproductive Justice (5:50)
- History of Systemic Inequities (12:58)
- Fertility and assisted reproduction (7:31)
- Prenatal tests & vaccinations (22:25)
- Doulas Role in Supporting Pregnancy (32:57)
- Preparing for labor (13:43)
- Module 2 Quiz: Essay
- Module 2 Quiz: Multiple choice questions
Module 3: Labor and Birth
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- 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
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- 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 (34:57)
- 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
Module 5: Communication for Birth Doulas
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Module 6: Navigating Birth Environments: Hospitals, Birth Centers, and Home Birth
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Module 7: Anti racism and Bias awareness
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Module 8: Informed Consent & Advocacy
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Module 9: Trauma-Informed Support
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Module 10: Postpartum Care
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Module 11: The Business of Being a Doula
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Module 12: Doula Resilience & Certification
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Final evaluation: Part 1
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Next steps after passing online exam
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- Outline of next steps (3:02)
- Birth Doula Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice, and Confidentiality Standards - Download, sign and upload
- Free HIPPA training
- 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
- The Doula’s Guide to Growing Your Client Base and Creating Lasting Relationships
- Community Resource List for download and update to include local resources
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