BIRTH CONSULTANCY DOULA TRAINING
‘bringing community back to childbirth’
At Birth Consultancy we believe that the role of the doula is a way of life, a way of being, and that the journey of the new doula is as much about personal self-development as about furthering her knowledge and skills to work as a lay birth or postnatal supporter.
Our philosophy embraces the spirituality of childbirth and aims to promote emotional wellbeing through pregnancy, to encourage gentle birth, and to support breastfeeding and positive parenting. We prepare new doulas to develop self-awareness and a reflective attitude, to listen without judgement and to nurture pregnant and labouring women, new mothers and their families with sensitivity and commitment.
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A. General Training Programme (Doula UK recognised)
Format - there are three components to the general programme to be completed within a period of up to six months. A Certificate will be issued on completion of the course.
1. Self directed study pack: details key points for self-directed learning ranging from conception through to the postnatal period.
2. Weekend workshops (max numbers 8): participants attend the workshop at any time that they feel ready whilst working through the pack. See www.birthconsultancy.org for dates.
3. Written assignment: one final piece of written work is requested as a means of self evaluation and reflection on learning.
B. ‘Transitional’ Doula Training for Midwives & Antenatal Educators
For practitioners who have completed their professional training within the past 3 months or who are currently practising within their field.
Format – an essential reading list plus 1.5 days workshop (all sessions held in Edinburgh). See www.birthconsultancy.org for dates.
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Course Facilitator
With a background in teaching and midwifery, Adela Stockton has worked as a doula and doula trainer since 2002. She is a founder member of the Scottish Doula Network and an active member of Doula UK. Adela’s childbirth handbook Positive Pain: a guide to emotional wellbeing through pregnancy and birth has been described as ‘essential preparation for anyone thinking about a holistic and natural birth’ (AIMS, 2007); she continues to raise awareness about doulas and gentle birth through both lay and professional press. Adela lives with her husband and daughter in South West Scotland.
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Enrolment
Please email to request an application form (or call 01387-740456). The study/resource pack will be sent out to you on receipt of your application and enrolment fee. General training programme: cost £250.00. Transitional training programme: cost £100.
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FURTHER LEARNING
Breastfeeding Workshops suitable for doulas and breastfeeding helpers
Approved by the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM).
For further information and enrolment please contact Jennifer Farmery, Breastfeeding Counsellor and Trainer ABM, on 01465-821252.