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Join us for a 7 day training retreat to received your certification as a Holistic Doula through A Life Of Peace Wellness Education Institute. Each of the 7 days of training will be filled with interactive studies in prenatal, birth and postpartum service learning. A Holistic Doula learns how to work in all types of settings: hospitals, birthing centers and in home births. Our primary textbook is Holistic Doula: A Complete Wellness Guide for Doula Care by K. Akua Gray.

The Curriculum

Reproductive Anatomy * Pregnancy Physiology * Labor and Birth Medical Terminology * History and Duties of the Labor and Postpartum Doula * Compassion, Care and Cultural Awareness Skills * 6 Holistic Therapies for Pregnancy and Birthing * Maternal Social Services * Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy * Prenatal Care Assistance * Labor and Birth Assistance * Birthing Ball, Rebozo, and Belly Binding Techniques * Birthing Options * The Role of the Father * The Birth Plan * Breastfeeding Support * Infant Care including Baby Bonding Techniques * The Doula Business

* Learn about the more than 20 types of Doula Professionals

* Learning for each module is enhanced with written assignments, reading summaries, practicals in wellness therapies, prenatal, birth and postpartum volunteer services.

Retreat tuition includes lodging, meals, the Holistic Doula Training Kit, and internship in one of our local maternity units.