TENS for Doulas
Welcome to the TENS training! This class is great for a variety of students. Whether you are new to birth work, or an experienced doula, you can benefit from having a TENS machine.
People who typically take this course includes Birth Workers, Doulas, Nurses, Midwives, Prenatal Yoga Instructors
This training will leave you feeling comfortable with the TENS Machine. You’ll get hands on experience using the machine and explaining its benefits to clients.
The goals of the class are:
- Explain what is a TENS device and how it feels.
- Describe how TENS provides relief in labour.
- Explain the benefits of TENS in labour.
- List reasons not to use a TENS.
- Feel confident in using the units with clients.
- Explain the importance of proper cleaning and maintenance.
- Explain how a doula can use TENS with clients while staying in scope
By the end of training you’ll be confident in using the TENS machine and making it a key part of your doula ‘bag of tricks’.
Meet Your Trainer
Stefanie Antunes has been a Lamaze® Educator and doula since 2002, after the birth of her second son showed her just how valuable it is to be prepared for birth and to have good support around you.
Stefanie is an agency owner in the Greater Toronto Area and the owner of Doula School International (formerly Doula Training Canada). Stefanie is a board member with the Association of Ontario Doulas, former board member for DONA International, and sits on many local boards and coalitions to improve our communities.
