Postpartum Doula + Newborn & Infant Care Specialist
Training Program
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Course Setup
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Training Manual
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Module 1: Introduction to the Training
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Module 2: Postpartum Care and Support
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- Understanding the postpartum period (9:47)
- Caring for a mother after childbirth (postpartum period) (24:19)
- Perinatal Mood Disorders (13:06)
- Inclusive Feeding Language (6:05)
- Breastfeeding basics and assistance - part 1 (11:32)
- Breastfeeding basics and assistance - part 2 (33:59)
- Breastfeeding basics and assistance - part 3 (4:22)
- Breastfeeding basics and assistance - part 4 (25:42)
- Supporting Moms Through Effective Communication (8:06)
- Module Summary (4:18)
- 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 (10:40)
- Dressing a newborn (1:43)
- Understanding newborn health (23:10)
- Newborn diaper changing and hygiene (7:02)
- Soothing a fussy baby (21:11)
- 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
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 (4:17)
- 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
Module 5: Household Management
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Module 6: Basic Safety
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Module 7: Communication and Professionalism
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- 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
Module 8: 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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- Outline of next steps (2:01)
- Sample scenarios for interview/written exam
- 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
- Various employment types for doulas
- Community Resource List for Download
Written exam in lieu of interview
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