The elective workshop courses (i.e Holistic Support, Postpartum Topics, etc) in your online login are optional and are not a part of the core learning materials purchased. Doula School have recently added these as a way to encourage ongoing and further learning as a birth worker. Persons interested in using these materials for their EUs may do so but are encouraged to seek learning opportunities outside Doula School on topics that they feel are relevant to their community or goals. Â
Note: This workshop materials (optional) is scheduled to be audited in 2021, and in accordance with feedback from our membership. At the moment it may not reflect the inclusive and representative language or images that are outlined in our Equity-Diversity-Inclusion curriculum checklist (2020) and EDI Action Plan (2020). The staff at Doula School appreciate your feedback or communication about any materials concerns or issues that may arise. Please email your comments or questions to info@doulatraining.ca.Â
Thank you and we wish you a safe learning journey –Â
Course Content
Introduction to your program
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Inclusive Language and Support
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Becoming a Doula: Introduction
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Video: Discussion about Professional Codes & Practice Guidelines
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Doula School: Code of Ethics
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Doula School: Community Standards and Practice Guidelines
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Doula School: Terms of use and Guidelines
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LD: Community Standards & Practice Guidelines
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PPD: Scope of Practice
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Electronic Signature
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FYI on Certification Assignments
- Inclusive Language and Support
- Becoming a Doula: Introduction
- Video: Discussion about Professional Codes & Practice Guidelines
- Doula School: Code of Ethics
- Doula School: Community Standards and Practice Guidelines
- Doula School: Terms of use and Guidelines
- LD: Community Standards & Practice Guidelines
- PPD: Scope of Practice
- Electronic Signature
- FYI on Certification Assignments
Module 1 – What is a Doula?
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What is a Labour Doula? – Exam Study Guide
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What is a Postpartum Doula? – Exam Study Guide
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The Evidence on Doulas
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Video: Partners & Support
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Doulas and Partners
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Working with Primary Care
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Postpartum Doulas & Partners
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Labour Doula: Contract (Example)
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Postpartum Doula: Contract (Example)
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Creating a Client Package
- What is a Labour Doula? – Exam Study Guide
- What is a Postpartum Doula? – Exam Study Guide
- The Evidence on Doulas
- Video: Partners & Support
- Doulas and Partners
- Working with Primary Care
- Postpartum Doulas & Partners
- Labour Doula: Contract (Example)
- Postpartum Doula: Contract (Example)
- Creating a Client Package
Module 3 – Fertility, Pregnancy & Fetal Development
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Fertility, Pregnancy & Fetal Development – PDF booklet
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Video: Hormones, cycles & ovulation
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Fertility: Things to Consider (Hand Out)
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Hormones in Pregnancy
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Video: Fetal Development
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Fetal Development: Images & Diagrams
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The Pregnant Body
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Pregnancy Concerns & Warning Signs (Hand Out)
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Pregnancy and Multiples: Resources for Review
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Fertility, Pregnancy & Support – Additional Articles (Worth Saving!)
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Fetal Development – PDF booklet
- Video: Hormones, cycles & ovulation
- Fertility: Things to Consider (Hand Out)
- Hormones in Pregnancy
- Video: Fetal Development
- Fetal Development: Images & Diagrams
- The Pregnant Body
- Pregnancy Concerns & Warning Signs (Hand Out)
- Pregnancy and Multiples: Resources for Review
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Support – Additional Articles (Worth Saving!)
Module 7 – Comfort Techniques & Labour Alternatives
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Comfort Techniques (Resource Guide)
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Gate Control Theory
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PAIN
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Video: Double Hip Squeeze
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Breathing (Hand Out)
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Breathing During Labour
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Relaxation
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Touch & Massage
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Audio: Progressive Relaxation
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Visualization, Meditation, & Affirmation
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Affirmation activity
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Movement and Positions
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Birth Ball & Peanut Ball
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ABC of Natural Comfort Techniques (Activity)
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Your Doula Bag
- Comfort Techniques (Resource Guide)
- Gate Control Theory
- PAIN
- Video: Double Hip Squeeze
- Breathing (Hand Out)
- Breathing During Labour
- Relaxation
- Touch & Massage
- Audio: Progressive Relaxation
- Visualization, Meditation, & Affirmation
- Affirmation activity
- Movement and Positions
- Birth Ball & Peanut Ball
- ABC of Natural Comfort Techniques (Activity)
- Your Doula Bag
Module 12 – Supporting the Infant
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Supporting the Infant (Resource Guide)
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Infant Appearance After Birth
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Baby Appearance Game – Answers
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Common Infant Care Practices to Consider
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Video: Swaddling 101
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Infant Warning Signs (Hand Out)
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Audio: Support & Premature Infants
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Things to Consider: Preemies and Multiples
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Support & Multiples (Resources)
- Supporting the Infant (Resource Guide)
- Infant Appearance After Birth
- Baby Appearance Game – Answers
- Common Infant Care Practices to Consider
- Video: Swaddling 101
- Infant Warning Signs (Hand Out)
- Audio: Support & Premature Infants
- Things to Consider: Preemies and Multiples
- Support & Multiples (Resources)