Empowering Birth Support: Doula 101

Course Description: Are you ready to strengthen outcomes by integrating compassionate, community-based birth support into your health care system? This introductory training will increase awareness, build understanding, and strengthen collaboration between birth doulas and medical or maternal-child health professionals. Participants will explore the history, roles, and impact of doulas while gaining practical insights on how to integrate doulas and collaborate more effectively to support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of birthing individuals. What You'll Learn: - Gain an understanding of the role of a doula, including its historical context and evolution. - Explore the key responsibilities and the various types of doulas, highlighting their specialized areas of support. - Learn the tangible benefits of doula support for both mothers and infants, before, during, and after childbirth. - Examine current statistics on maternal mortality and how it impacts maternal and infant health outcomes. - Discover strategies to foster effective collaboration between doulas and healthcare professionals. Duration: The session is 60 minutes long, with the option to dive deeper and extend the time if needed.