DONA® Birth Doula Workshop

If you have ever thought about being a doula, wait no longer! More and more families are using doulas and the need for more doulas continues to grow!

DONA® International is the oldest and largest doula certifying organization in the world. Why not learn and certify with the best?

Laura’s workshop includes both  the  “Childbirth Course for Doulas”, and the “Birth Doula Workshop” requirement for DONA certification.

Click here for  DOULA TESTIMONIALS

Click Here for the DONA Birth Doula Certification Guide.

Workshop Topics Include:

  • What is a Doula? What does a Doula do?
  • DONA International Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
  • Providing Prenatal Support for Your Clients
  • How Colonization affected Birth Practices in the US

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Emotional & Physical Support for all Stages of Labor
  • How to Effectively Support Challenging Labors
  • Current Maternal/Child Health Inequities

  • Postpartum-The Newborn & Breastfeeding
  • How to Run a Successful Doula Practice
  • How to Navigate the Certification Process
  • How Doulas can advance Health/Birth Equity

Upcoming Workshops:

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BIRTH DOULA WORKSHOP-  BOSTON,MA – MARCH 22-24,2024.$650.00 SOLD OUTThis  IN PERSON  workshop includes Childbirth Class for Doulas and  DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop. This workshop satisfies two of the requirements for DONA Birth Doula Certification. All participants must sign a COVID release prior to attending the workshop. Participants should read The Birth Partner 5th Edition prior to attending the workshop.  Tuition includes  Birth Doula Manual and additional educational materials.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE WAITING LIST.

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BIRTH DOULA WORKSHOP-  Baltimore area,Md – April 13-15,2024.$650.00This  IN PERSON  workshop includes Childbirth Class for Doulas and  DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop. This workshop satisfies two of the requirements for DONA Birth Doula Certification. All participants must sign a COVID release prior to attending the workshop. Participants should read The Birth Partner 5th Edition prior to attending the workshop.  Tuition includes  Birth Doula Manual and additional educational materials.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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VIRTUAL LACTATION COURSE FOR BIRTHWORKERS -APRIL 21,2024  10:00-1:30PM Eastern Time  $75

This VIRTUAL course satisfied the Lactation Course requirement for DONA International’s Birth and Postpartum Certification.  Attendees must enable their video for the course entirety in order to receive the Certificate of Completion.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

********************************************************************************************************************************BIRTH DOULA WORKSHOP- CHARLOTTE,NC -APRIL 26-28,2024.$650.00This  IN PERSON  workshop includes Childbirth Class for Doulas and  DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop. This workshop satisfies two of the requirements for DONA Birth Doula Certification. All participants must sign a COVID release prior to attending the workshop. Participants should read The Birth Partner 5th Edition prior to attending the workshop.  Tuition includes  Birth Doula Manual and additional educational materials.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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BIRTH DOULA WORKSHOP-  DALLAS/FORT WORTH,TX – MAY 3-5,2024.$650.00This  IN PERSON  workshop includes Childbirth Class for Doulas and  DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop. This workshop satisfies two of the requirements for DONA Birth Doula Certification. All participants must sign a COVID release prior to attending the workshop. Participants should read The Birth Partner 5th Edition prior to attending the workshop.  Tuition includes  Birth Doula Manual and additional educational materials.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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VIRTUAL LACTATION COURSE FOR BIRTHWORKERS -JUNE 1,2024  10:00-1:30PM Eastern Time  $75

This VIRTUAL purse satisfied the Lactation Course requirement for DONA International’s Birth and Postpartum Certification.  Attendees must enable their video for the course entirety in order to receive the Certificate of Completion.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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WORKSHOP-  MORRISTOWN AREA,NJ – JUNE 21-23,2024.$650.00This  IN PERSON  workshop includes Childbirth Class for Doulas and  DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop. This workshop satisfies two of the requirements for DONA Birth Doula Certification. All participants must sign a COVID release prior to attending the workshop. Participants should read The Birth Partner 5th Edition prior to attending the workshop.  Tuition includes  Birth Doula Manual and additional educational materials.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

***********************************************************************************************************************************************Laura DePasquale has been a birth worker and educator over 30 years. In addition to her experience, she brings with her a passion for educating and sharing her love of birth.

Contact [email protected] for further information.

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