Holistic Doula Retreat - Houston

A Holistic Doula is a birth worker with the skills to nurture the families she serves with an unconditional touch of loving care.
About this Event

A Holistic Doula is a birth worker with the skills to nurture. She offers the light of wellness from a balanced physical, mental, emotional and spiritual point of view for a peaceful and joyful reception of new life!

The Curriculum

• Reproductive Anatomy
  

• Pregnancy Physiology
  

• Labor and Birth Medical Terminology
  

• History and Duties of the Labor and Postpartum Doula
  
• Compassion, Care and Cultural Awareness Skills
  
• 6 Holistic Therapies for Pregnancy and Birthing
  
• Maternal Social Services
  
• Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy
  
• Prenatal Care Assistance
  
• Labor and Birth Assistance
  
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  Birthing Ball and Rebozo Techniques
  
• Birthing Options
  
• The Role of the Father
  

• The Birth Plan
  
• Breastfeeding Support
  
• Infant Care including Baby Bonding Techniques
  
• The Doula Business
  
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  Learn about the more than 20 types of Doula Professionals
  
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  Learning for each module is enhanced with written assignments, reading summaries, practicals in wellness therapies, prenatal, birth and postpartum services.

Read more: www.alifeofpeace.org/doula-certification