Professional Development
Whether you are just starting your training as a birth professional or are looking for continuing education credits to enhance your current service offerings, visit this page often to see what workshops or training opportunities are available in the state of Texas.
DONA Birth Doula Training
Dates: August 8th, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm, and August 9th, & 10th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Austin, Texas
Cost: $325
This three day workshop will provide you with the necessary training towards becoming a DONA certified Birth Doula. You will learn the doula’s role in providing emotional and physical comfort measures for the birthing family.
You will also gain knowledge of:
Practical hand-on techniques for support, from relaxation to back labor
Emotional aspects of support
Physiological aspects of childbirth
Cultural aspects of birth
Communication strategies
Doula’s code of ethics and standards of practice
Working with special circumstances
The doula’s role in supporting breastfeeding
The process of becoming a DONA certified Birth Doula
Included in the cost of the training is the DONA International manual for birth doulas,the DONA International Position Paper (step one in your required reading) and various resource materials.
About the Instructor: Jessica Atkins is a Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Birth Doula Trainer (DONA), Certified Childbirth Educator (ICEA), Teen Educator (CAPPA), and Breastfeeding Specialist, with 18 years of experience.
To register please contact Jessica at
512-842-1280 or
612-281-2910 , or send an e-mail to
jerenatkins@gmail.com. For more information about Jessica's services, visit her
website. To learn more about the process of becoming a DONA certified doula, visit DONA's
website.
CAPPA Childbirth Educator Training
Dates: August 20-21
Location: Dallas, Texas
Cost: $300
Become a CAPPA Childbirth Educator. Contact Kym Dalton at
(352) 333-0009 for more details. Learn more about CAPPA at their
website.
CAPPA Labor Doula Training
Dates: August 20-21
Location: Dallas, Texas
Cost: $275
Support women prenatally and during labor and birth. Become a CAPPA Labor Doula. Contact Val Staples at
(706) 662-3196 for more details. Learn more about CAPPA at their
website.
CAPPA Lactation Educator Training
Dates: August 20-21
Location: Dallas, Texas
Cost: $350
Teach women about breastfeeding. Become a CAPPA Lactation Educator. Contact Laurel Wilson at
(720) 291-9115 for more details. Learn more about CAPPA at their
website.
CAPPA Postpartum Doula Training
Dates: August 20-21
Location: Dallas, Texas
Cost: $350
Support women in the early postpartum period, helping women adjust to motherhood. Become a CAPPA Postpartum Doula. Contact Darla Burns at
(661) 294-5009 for more details. Learn more about CAPPA at their
website.
CAPPA Conference
Dates: August 21-24
Location: Dallas, Texas
Cost: Free to CAPPA members
Celebrate CAPPA's 10th anniversary at their annual conference. Expand your knowledge about birth and supporting women by attending the various workshops and trade show, and meet old and make new friends! Learn more about the conference at their
website.
CAPPA Lactation Educator Training Dates: October 4-5
Location: Houston, Texas
Cost: $325
Teach women about breastfeeding. Become a CAPPA Lactation Educator. Contact Kimberly Hill at
(979) 574-9460 for more details. Learn more about CAPPA at their
website.
How to Support the Breastfeeding Mother - Breastfeeding Class for Birth and Postpartum Doulas
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2-6pm
Location: Austin, TX; venue tbd
Cost: $60 if registered by September 1st, $75 after September 1st
Even if you have take another breastfeeding class, this class will specifically address what birth and postpartum doulas need to know to assist clients with breastfeeding. The class will include a quick review of breastfeeding basics as well as advanced techniques and information that will help you better serve the women and babies that you assist.
PRE-REQUISITE: Attendees must read The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Jack Newman, and Teresa Pitman prior to attending this class.
Topics for this class include:
Breastfeeding as a historical norm.
How to assist mom in learning what a good latch looks like, and how correct a poor
latch
Positioning for challenging situations
Solving breastfeeding chalenges within your scope of practice
Knowing when to suggest a referral to an IBCLC or doctor
Milk supply issues
Three levels of listening as a doula
And much much more
The early registration period will end on September 1st, with a discount available to members of the Central Texas Birth Network. General registration will end on September 26th. To register after the general registration has been closed, contact the instructor, Ryka George, directly at ryka@themotheringway.com or (512) 825-3205 .
This class meets the breastfeeding requirement for Maternity Wise doula certification.
We are in the process applying for DONA approval and possible CEUs.
About the Instructor:
Ryka George, CD(DONA) PCD(DONA), has been assisting mothers and babies with breastfeeding since 1996 when her first born was 2.5 years old. In January of 2002 she started her company The Mothering Way and specialized in postpartum care. The Mothering Way now provides both birth and postpartum care services.
Postpartum Doula Workshop
Dates: October 24, 25, 26
Location: San Antonio, TX
Learn how to support women and families in the early postpartum period. Become a DONA Postpartum Doula! Contact Susan Martensen by
email or call her at
(613) 721-1363 . Learn more about
DONA at their website.
DONA Birth Doula Training Dates: November 13, 14, 15
Location: Houston, Texas
Learn to support women during pregnancy and childbirth. Become a DONA Birth Doula. Contact Patti Heimlich by
email or call her at
(713) 661-8796 . Learn more about
DONA at their website.
DONA Birth Doula Training
Dates: January 24th, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm, and January 25th and 26th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Austin, Texas
Cost: $325
This three day workshop will provide you with the necessary training towards becoming a DONA certified Birth Doula. You will learn the doula’s role in providing emotional and physical comfort measures for the birthing family.
You will also gain knowledge of:
Practical hand-on techniques for support, from relaxation to back labor
Emotional aspects of support
Physiological aspects of childbirth
Cultural aspects of birth
Communication strategies
Doula’s code of ethics and standards of practice
Working with special circumstances
The doula’s role in supporting breastfeeding
The process of becoming a DONA certified Birth Doula
Included in the cost of the training is the DONA International manual for birth doulas,the DONA International Position Paper (step one in your required reading) and various resource materials.
About the Instructor: Jessica Atkins is a Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Birth Doula Trainer (DONA), Certified Childbirth Educator (ICEA), Teen Educator (CAPPA), and Breastfeeding Specialist, with 18 years of experience.
To register please contact Jessica at
512-842-1280 or
612-281-2910 , or send an e-mail to
jerenatkins@gmail.com. For more information about Jessica's services, visit her
website. To learn more about the process of becoming a DONA certified doula, visit DONA's
website.
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