Springfield, MO - March 27-29
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:
Thursday, March 27
Birth Doula Workshop: Day 1
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Basics of Lactation Education
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday, March 28
Birth Doula Workshop: Day 2
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, March 29
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
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Birth-Partner-Complete-Childbirth-Companions/dp/B08W5BLNFD
What to Bring:
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.
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.
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 March 13 and should be completed below.
Early payment discounts are automatically applied to balance payments made before February 27, 2025