dial a doulaDoula Training -

with Dial a Doula

 

Age old wisdom for every modern woman.

 

Being a Doula is a calling rather than a job, as a Doula you are in a unique position to dwell in the mystery and miracle of birth and support other people in that miracle. Life, love, courage, fear, trust and self-discovery and transformation are all inherent in the birth process.

We believe working with and understanding your life and your birth experiences will enable you to more effectively support other women during the momentous occasion of giving birth. With this in mind Dial a Doula training incorporates; knowl-edge of the physical and emotional aspects of birth; an understanding of how to provide support to women and their families during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period; as well as your encouraging students in their own journies of personal development as a woman.

Doula training is a personal journey, which not only transforms a woman for her role at birth, but transforms her life and how she relates to herselfand others. The curriculum comprises participation in group learning activities and discussion, written home-work, reading and researching, attendance at a minimum of three births, and personal development and healing work. The Dial-a-Doula co-ordinators understand that being a doula means to be with-woman, but before a woman can be with-women, she must first be able to be with herself. This is why Dial-a-Doula ensures all graduates participate in personal development and healing work. To find out more, go to the Dial a Doula website...

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What is Doula?

The word "doula" comes from an ancient Greek word meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period. Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labours are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and mothers feel more positive about their birthing experience and their babies.


Dial a Doula Curriculum:

Doula Foundation Training - 20 half days (held on fridays)

Childbirth Preparation classes - days (saturdays or sundays)

Spiritual Midwifery Level I - 4 days

Women’s Mysteries retreat - 5 days

Rebirthing sessions - 4 sessions

Body transformation sessions - 7 sessions

Bellies and Babies Sessions - 4 sessions

Attendance at 3 births – includes two pre and two post natal visits, a write up of each visit and the birth itself.

Required reading list and associated homework. Books, tapes and videos, DVD’s and audio tapes will be available from the library.

If you have completed any of these elements in the past they can count towards your training.

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"Although already a practising and somewhat experienced Doula when I first connected with Anna, I had not done any formal training as there was nothing around years ago, and the more recent online courses that one can basically purchase a cert...ificate by answering multiple choice questions didn't appeal to me in the slightest. So I attended every conf...erence or Midwifery Workshop around the country I could make it to and chalked up new stuff here and there adding my own modules to my own journey. I really wanted hands on, face to face work-shopping and this is where Anna came into my life, I I was so grateful for being able to join this wonderful group of women to do an experiential style workshop that upheld many of my philosophies and beliefs - it certainly propelled me into a new understanding of my worth, gave me much needed confidence and belief in myself that what I had to offer was valuable and after 10 years on and off of volunteering I took the plunge and started charging and became busier than ever, the demand for my services and the amazing respect I gained from the value of this wonderful professional support service for birthing women was incredible. Thanks Anna and Dial a Doula and all the beautiful women who shared the space with me." Love Helen x