In Person Birth Doula Training in Des Moines, IA
Schedule
Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Waukee Iowa (city) | Waukee, IA
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Would you love a career working with expecting parents through their pregnancy and birth? If so, sign up today for the next Birth/Labor Doula Training! This is an 18-hour in-person training with an additional 6 hours of online content included. I am so excited to share this training also includes a two-hour lactation workshop taught by Angela Swieter, IBCLC! You will receive a certificate for attending the doula training AND the lactation for birth doulas workshop!
This training is the first step towards becoming a Birth Doula. No prior experience or training is necessary. You can begin working as a professional doula with families immediately following this training.
Topics covered:
Business & Marketing
Professional Conduct & Ethics
Communication & Critical Thinking
History of Birth Support
Evidence for Doulas
Birth Doula Role/Scope
Implicit Bias & Disparities
Evidence-Based Research
Informed Decision Making
Patient Rights & Options
Facilitating Birth Preferences/Planning
Resources & Referring Out
Pregnancy Basics & Prenatal Support
Signs/Onset of Labor Progress
Anatomy & Physiology of Labor
Working with the Care Team
Doula Support in Labor
Partner/Birth Companion Involvement
Interventions, Medications, & Procedures
Immediate Postpartum
Breastfeeding Basics
PMADs
Postpartum Follow-Up
Unique Circumstances:
Cesarean & VBAC
Multiples
Bereavement
NICU
Complications
Trauma
This training is taught by Katie Nyberg, CPBD, CPPD, CPLE, CPNPE, CPST who loves to make trainings informative and interactive! Her goal is to help students feel prepared for work with families immediately after their training.
No prior experience or training is necessary. Space is limited; Reserve your seat today at www.theiowababylady.com/labor-doula-trainings!
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Where is it happening?
Waukee Iowa (city), Waukee, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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