Course Content
Modules Status
1
Introduction to your program- 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
- 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?- 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
- 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
7
Module 3 – Fertility, Pregnancy & Fetal Development- 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!)
- 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!)
12
Childbirth, Medical Options, and Pain Management- 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
- 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
13
Module 7 – Comfort Techniques & Labour Alternatives- 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
- 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- 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
- 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- 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)
- 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)
