In Person Postpartum Doula Training (Des Moines, IA)
Schedule
Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Waukee Iowa (city) | Waukee, IA
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Would you love a career supporting new parents and their babies? If so, sign up today for the next Postpartum Doula Training! This training is the first step towards becoming a Postpartum Doula! This unique opportunity will give you the education and skills necessary to support families through the transition to parenthood.
This training includes a two-hour "Providing Breastfeeding Support as a Postpartum Doula" workshop taught by Angela Swieter, BSN, RN, IBCLC. You will receive a separate certificate of attendance for this workshop which can be shared with prospective clients!
Topics Covered in This Training:
Professional Conduct & Ethics
Communication & Critical Thinking
History of Postpartum Support
Evidence for Doulas
Postpartum Doula Role/Scope of Practice
Implicit Bias & Disparities
Evidence-Based Research
Providing Resources & Local Referrals
Birth Processing with New Parents
Normal Postpartum Recovery & Care
Fourth Trimester Characteristics & Support
Perinatal Mood Disorders
Supporting Dads/Partners
Newborn Care Instruction
Lactation, Newborn Feeding, Bottle Prep/Sterilization, Proper Formula Prep
Bonding & Attachment
Newborn Sleep & Soothing
Helping Siblings Adjust
Household Organization & Tasks
Meal Prep
Extended Family & Visitors
Unique Circumstances: Cesarean Recovery, Twins/Multiples, Bereavement, NICU, Complications
Starting a Business
Finding Clients
Contracts & Insurance
Scheduling Clients/Workload
Professional Safety...
And More!
This training is taught by Katie Nyberg, CPPD, CPBD, 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.
Certification is available and this training meets the requirements for the certification process with Perinatal Professionals Association. More details can be found on the website and during your training process.
No prior experience or training is necessary. Space is limited; Reserve your seat today at www.theiowababylady.com/postpartum-doula-trainings!
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Where is it happening?
Waukee Iowa (city), Waukee, Iowa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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