DONA approved birth doula trainings
Your rewarding career awaits!
Supporting families as a Doula is one of the most fascinating, beautiful, yet challenging professions you could choose.
In-person, comprehensive, DONA Doula training will prepare you with the practical skills needed to support women and their families, as well as the necessary confidence and inspiration to begin immediately.
In-person, comprehensive, DONA Doula training will prepare you with the practical skills needed to support women and their families, as well as the necessary confidence and inspiration to begin immediately.
It's a Match!
Joint Birth Doula + Postpartum Doula training is now available! AJ Hadfield, colleague, friend and postpartum doula trainer extraordinaire and Erin Moyen, Birth Doula trainer have combined forces to offer joint doula trainings in Western Canada.
Joint training is scheduled for the following location:
If you've considered becoming a birth doula and postpartum doula, obtaining both qualifications in a week while learning from two of DONA's premiere doula trainers, now is the time! <<Click Here>> to reserve your space.
Joint training is scheduled for the following location:
- Grande Prairie, AB from May 31 - June 6, 2021
- Rockyview County, AB from September 12 - 18, 2021
If you've considered becoming a birth doula and postpartum doula, obtaining both qualifications in a week while learning from two of DONA's premiere doula trainers, now is the time! <<Click Here>> to reserve your space.
Birth Doula Topics will include:
- Anatomy and Physiology of Childbirth
- The Stages of Labour
- Supporting the Physical and Emotional Process of Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics for Doulas
- Common Medical Interventions and Medication options during Childbirth
- Hands-on comfort measures with time for practice and role play
- Pre and Post-natal Visits – what to cover during your meeting with a client
- Breastfeeding – how the Birth Doula supports the mother and the baby
- Your Doula Business – how to begin, where to get clients and the process of support
- Meet the Doulas – when possible, local doulas will come and talk about their experiences
- How to achieve certification with DONA International – the World’s Premier Doula Association
Birth Doula Training
Calgary, Alberta - course full
March 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2021 *Introduction to childbirth included *breastfeeding for doulas included Calgary, Alberta - course full May 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2021 *Introduction to childbirth included *breastfeeding for doulas included Calgary, Alberta November 25, 26, 27 & 28, 2021 *Introduction to childbirth included *breastfeeding for doulas included A registration deposit is required to hold your space in the class. A full refund will be issued if the workshop is cancelled. If you wish to cancel your registration written notification is required. A full refund, less $100.00+GST administration fee will be issued up to 30 days in advance of class start date. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than one month prior to any Birth Doula Training course beginning. |
Birth & Postpartum Doula Training
** Indicates Joint Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainings with AJ Hadfield Grande Prairie, Alberta** Birth - May 31, June 1 & 2, 2021 Postpartum - June 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2021 *introduction to childbirth class available *breastfeeding for doulas included Rockyview County, Alberta** Birth - Sept. 12, 13 & 14, 2021 Postpartum - Sept. 15, 16, 17 & 18, 2021 *introduction to childbirth class available *breastfeeding for doulas included |
Our Birth Doula Trainer has more than 15 years experience!
Erin Moyen began working as a doula in 2006 and still supports birthing families today! Her passion for maternal-child health is truly undeniable. Erin is a respected and active member of the Alberta birth community and is the owner of a successful birth services agency serving Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and surrounding areas. In addition to being a DONA-approved birth doula trainer Erin is a mentor to doulas, certified postpartum doula (DONA), Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and breastfeeding support specialist (CLE) with an interest in Maternal Mental Health. <<Read More Here>>
Erin Moyen began working as a doula in 2006 and still supports birthing families today! Her passion for maternal-child health is truly undeniable. Erin is a respected and active member of the Alberta birth community and is the owner of a successful birth services agency serving Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and surrounding areas. In addition to being a DONA-approved birth doula trainer Erin is a mentor to doulas, certified postpartum doula (DONA), Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and breastfeeding support specialist (CLE) with an interest in Maternal Mental Health. <<Read More Here>>
You can have a Birth Doula training in your community too!
All the details can be discussed directly with our educator. Connect today.
All the details can be discussed directly with our educator. Connect today.
Noteworthy Information:
- Please bring your copy of "The Birth Partner" written by Penny Simkin to the doula training workshop.
#sweetwords from attendees
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"AMAZING!!! WOW! |
"Erin's compassion for her work exceeded my expectations. As a result, my presence as part of the class is something I will remember. Thank you for sharing your wonderfulness with all." |
"Very interactive, fun, informative and challenging. Kind, receptive + inclusive environment." |
"I feel prepared to attend births today! ...could not have felt more welcomed by strong, empowering women. LIFE CHANGING!" |