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Olathe, Kansas - September 2023


Classes:

Birth Doula Workshop - $600.00

  • Fulfills two requirements for DONA International birth doula certification: Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas and DONA International Approved Birth Doula Workshop

  • PREREQUISITES: Read The Birth Partner (Penny Simkin) and DONA International’s Birth Doula Certification Guide

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Basics of Breastfeeding Education - $50.00

  • Fulfills DONA International's Breastfeeding Education requirement for birth and/or postpartum doula certification

  • $40.00 with Birth Doula Workshop enrollment

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Schedule:

Friday, September 15

  • Birth Doula Workshop: Day 1 (Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas included)

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

  • Basics of Breastfeeding Education

5:30 - 8:30 pm

Saturday, September 16

  • Birth Doula Workshop: Day 2

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday, September 17

  • Birth Doula Workshop: Day 3

8:30 am - 4:30 pm


Location:

Holiday Inn Express - Lenexa

9620 Rosehill Road

Olathe, KS

 

Prerequisite Reading:

The Birth Partner (5th Edition) by Penny Simkin

  • Can be ordered online through various book suppliers; may be available used or at local libraries

  • New audiobook version available

Birth Doula Certification Guide by DONA International


What to Bring:

Several short breaks will be given through each day as well as a 1-hour break for lunch. ACBE does not provide lunch.

Dress comfortably. You will be practicing labor and birth positions during class. We recommend wearing pants you can squat in.

Our tuition costs include course manuals and workbooks, which we provide at the workshop for you to keep and take notes in.

We encourage you to bring your own note-taking supplies and request that you bring a mask and hand sanitizer as safety precautions against COVID-19.


Registration & Payment:

A registration deposit (Payment #1 of 2) is required to enroll and is non-refundable.

After completing registration, your balance payment (Payment #2 of 2) is due September 1 and should be completed below.

Early payment discounts are available to balance payments made before August 15, 2023

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