April 2024 Newsletter
Posted on:
April 12, 2024 |
IT’S A POSTPARTUM OVERNIGHT AND YOU’RE INVITED!
It’s a postpartum doula slumber party! And… the launch of the “Advanced Support for Postpartum” Training! This event is an opportunity to take a deep dive into the emotional attunement and communication needs of the postpartum client.
Postpartum Overnight and Advanced Support for Postpartum Training
📍 Orlando, Florida
📅 April 30th (6pm) – May 1st (1pm)
Price is $540.00
Price for the Postpartum Overnight & Advanced Support for Postpartum Training Includes:
➤ Overnight accommodations on May 1st
➤ Poolside pizza party
➤ Postpartum story share
➤ Milk and cookies
➤ Continental breakfast
➤ 4 hour Advanced Support for Postpartum Training
You may opt out of the Postpartum Overnight and choose the option below (but why would you?!?)
Price is $270.00 and includes: 4 hour Advanced Support for Postpartum Training 5/1/24 from 9am-1pm
APRIL IS CESAREAN AWARENESS MONTH
Cesarean Awareness Month is an great opportunity for doulas to raise awareness, educate, validate, affirm and honor cesarean birth. Not sure where to start?
✔️ Inform Your Followers
There is a common misconception that doulas do not support cesarean births. Utilize your online platforms, including social media, blogs, and newsletters, to provide information on your role as a doula, in supporting clients through cesarean birth.
✔️ Facilitate Support Groups
Organize a support group or online forum specifically tailored to parents who have had cesarean births or are potentially having one. These groups can foster solidarity and empowerment helping individuals navigate the uncertainties and unique challenges.
✔️ Continue Your Education
Stay informed about the latest research, best practices and resources related to cesarean births by continuing your education. The Doula Learning Channel has an excellent online learning module for supporting cesarean birth that we highly recommend!
✔️ Become a VBAC Specialist
Invest in your professional development by becoming a specialist in supporting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. ProDoula’s Labor Doula Master Class equips doulas with the knowledge and skills necessary to support parents who are planning VBACs, including providing emotional support, navigating medical interventions, and promoting optimal birthing experiences. Become a VBAC Specialist!
80 BIRTH WORKERS COMPLETED PRODOULA CERTIFICATION IN MARCH 2024!
Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula: 34
Certified Labor Doula: 40
Certified Postpartum Placenta Specialist: 1
Certified Childbirth Educator: 2 Certified
VBAC Specialist: 3
DOULA SUPPORT FOR CESAREAN BIRTH
ARE YOU PREPARED TO SUPPORT YOUR CLIENTS THROUGH A CESAREAN BIRTH?
Whether planned, emergent, or something in between, doulas are there to support their clients no matter what.
Are you confident when it comes to supporting clients through a cesarean birth?
Cesarean Awareness Month is the perfect time to hone in on your skills and build confidence around supporting this method of birth.
Topics of this learning module include emotions and feelings, unscheduled cesarean, scheduled cesarean as well as contracts and compensation.
Created by Educator, Christi Banks (she/her), this online learning module is 42 minutes in length.
PRODOULAS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
When a family is unable to supply diapers for their baby, it impacts them in significant ways both emotionally and physically. Jodi Graves and her team at Michigan Family Doulas made a difference in their community by matching all donations to Detroit Diaper Bank through the month of March! Detroit Diaper Bank’s mission is to educate and raise the quality of life for their community by providing disenfranchised populations with diapers.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT PRODOULA
“Jen really went above and beyond with this training. She offered so much support and feedback! Her love for birth work and training new doulas with ProDoula was evident and has made a lasting impact in my life! Thank you so much ♡” – Melanie Holmes
Postpartum & Infant Care Doula Training
Educator, Jennifer Reifinger (pictured right)
1-29-2024
North Carolina
FEATURED BLOG POST
Gentle Cesarean Section – Largely a PR Campaign
“When it comes to Cesarean birth, as a 25 year veteran doula, I have certainly seen the necessity for this life saving surgery more than once. But, I’ve also seen the dark side of it… The long lasting repercussions of feeling like your baby was “harvested from you” rather than being born unto you.”
WHAT WE ARE WATCHING
WHAT WE ARE LISTENING TO
Doulas of the Roundtable Podcast Episode 54: Nuance of Post Cesarean Support
Every year during Cesarean Awareness Month we see online discussions about how doulas support clients through cesarean births.
But what about supporting our clients after a cesarean birth?
Whether you’re a labor doula, or a postpartum doula, post cesarean support skills must be part of your toolkit. Join Angela and Eva as they discuss the nuances of post-cesarean support as labor and postpartum doulas!
