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DONA Postpartum Doula Training

The postpartum doula is committed to the belief that support and care of a new mother and her family during the early postpartum weeks has long-term beneficial effects on the mothers physical and mental health and on her confidence and competence as a parent. By mothering the new mother at this critical time, the postpartum doula helps to strengthen the entire family unit.

Research evidence shows that the quality services of a Postpartum Doula can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, improve parental satisfaction and reduce the risk of mood disorders.

A Postpartum Doula

• Offers Education, companionship and non-judgemental support during the postpartum fourth trimester.
• Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying.
• Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary.

This course has been approved by Doulas of North America (DONA International) and is taught by a DONA approved trainer. For the list of pre-requisites necessary to attend this course visit the DONA International website at: http://www.dona.org/

Instructor: Dorothea Stier

New Westminster, Douglas College, 700 Royal Avenue
Time: 0900-1700
Fee: $550 (includes a binder of course/resource materials)

2012

Fri, Oct 19; Sat, Oct 20; Sun, Oct 21; Mon, Oct 22
CRN: 31099