Springfield, MO - August 2023 - CLASS FULL
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
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
Schedule:
Friday, August 11
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, August 12
Birth Doula Workshop: Day 2
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, August 13
Birth Doula Workshop: Day 3
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
The Doula Foundation
1901 E Meadowmere St
Springfield, MO
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
Download here >
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 July 28 and should be completed below.
Early payment discounts are available to balance payments made before July 14, 2023