Postpartum Doula + Newborn & Infant Care Specialist
Training Program
Postpartum Doula + Newborn & Infant Care Specialist
Postpartum doulas are specialized caregivers who provide evidence based support to new mothers and their families during the postpartum period, which is the time immediately following childbirth.
Newborn and Infant Care Specialists, are trained professionals who provide evidence based physical, emotional and informational support care for newborns and infants.
Both Postpartum doulas and Newborn and Infant Care Specialists are non clinical practitioners.
As a Postpartum Doula + Newborn and Infant Care Specialist, you can assist with:
- Postpartum support
- Breastfeeding support
- Newborn and Infant care
- Household management
- Emotional support
- Offering a helping hand during the transition into parenthood
Whether you are embarking on a new career or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this course is designed to empower you in providing invaluable assistance to families during the transformative journey of parenthood.
What you'll learn
In this comprehensive program, we will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective and supportive Postpartum doula plus Newborn and Infant Care Specialist.
Our evidence-based curriculum has been assessed by a multidisciplinary panel including doctors, pediatric nurses, lactation consultants, and doulas.
In addition to great learning, you will also get an opportunity to join the Newmom.me provider platform to kickstart and grow your business.
Understand the physiological & emotional changes during postpartum period
How to support a new mother and family during the postpartum period
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) & how to offer support
Breastfeeding basics and breastfeeding & bottle feeding support
Newborn Care (0-4 weeks)
Infant Care (1-12 months)
Household Management
Basic Safety Guidelines
Effective Communication
Business Tools
Additional Benefits
- ⅓ of the price & time required for traditional courses
- Self-paced videos and digital publications for continual learning and review
- Live online monthly discussions with our experts for real world answers
- Simple 2 Step Certification process
- Access to Newmom.me platform to kickstart your business
Example Curriculum
- 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 (10:40)
- Dressing a newborn (1:43)
- Understanding newborn health (23:10)
- Newborn diaper changing and hygiene (7:02)
- Soothing a fussy baby (21:03)
- Newborn sleep and safety (19:02)
- How to help Mom bond with her newborn (1:09)
- Summary of Newborns Care (7:55)
- Module 3 Quiz
- 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 (4:17)
- Tummy Time (5:48)
- How to develop consistent sleep routine (2:23)
- Age-appropriate play activities (3:23)
- Summary of Infant Care (8:48)
- Module 4 Quiz
- Effective communication skills (30:26)
- 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)
- Interviewing for fit and next steps (3:17)
- How to practice self-care (2:05)
- Module 7 Quiz