Course Content
Modules
Status
1
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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Discussion about your PE journey
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Electronic Signature
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FYI on Certification Assignments
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FYI on PE Certification Requirements
- 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
- Discussion about your PE journey
- Electronic Signature
- FYI on Certification Assignments
- FYI on PE Certification Requirements
2
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
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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!)
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Childbirth, Medical Options, and Pain Management
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Medical Options & Interventions: Resource Guide
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Informed Consent
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B.R.A.I.N (Hand Out)
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Video: The Elk and the Epidural
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CBE: Teaching About Medications
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Complications and Your Support
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CBE – Difficult Subject Matter (handout)
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Audio: Supporting Cesarean Birth
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Cesarean Birth (Hand Out)
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Why Planning for Birth Matters
- Medical Options & Interventions: Resource Guide
- Informed Consent
- B.R.A.I.N (Hand Out)
- Video: The Elk and the Epidural
- CBE: Teaching About Medications
- Complications and Your Support
- CBE – Difficult Subject Matter (handout)
- Audio: Supporting Cesarean Birth
- Cesarean Birth (Hand Out)
- Why Planning for Birth Matters
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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
17
Module 11 – Postpartum Mood & Transitions
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Postpartum Mood and Transitions (Resource Guide)
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
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Postpartum Mood and The Postpartum Doula
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Postpartum Mood Concerns: Signs & Symptoms (Hand Out)
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Transitioning to Parenthood Worksheet (Hand Out)
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Sexuality and the Postpartum Period
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Resources for Doulas & Mood Concern Support
- Postpartum Mood and Transitions (Resource Guide)
- Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Postpartum Mood and The Postpartum Doula
- Postpartum Mood Concerns: Signs & Symptoms (Hand Out)
- Transitioning to Parenthood Worksheet (Hand Out)
- Sexuality and the Postpartum Period
- Resources for Doulas & Mood Concern Support
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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)
