August 2024 Newsletter
Posted on:
August 4, 2024 |
DOULAS, WE’RE CALLING ON YOU FOR BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS MONTH!
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and we are calling on you to help normalize and raise awareness about breastfeeding!
✔ Share your insights, experiences, and tips on breastfeeding by writing a blog.
✔ Educate your followers with a video on the benefits of breastfeeding, common challenges, and how to overcome them.
✔ Provide expert advice by interviewing a lactation consultant, which can be in the form of a blog post, podcast, or video.
✔ Design an infographic that addresses common breastfeeding issues and how to troubleshoot them.
Below are important dates that you can highlight throughout Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
World Breastfeeding Week
(August 1-7, 2024)
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week
(August 8-14, 2024)
Indigenous Milk Medicine Week
(August 12-18, 2024)
Black Breastfeeding Week
(August 25-31, 2024)
Let’s work together to support and educate our communities! Don’t forget to tag @ProDoula so we can share and amplify your voice!
INTRODUCING THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE PRODOULA TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT TEAM!
Give a warm welcome to the newest members of the ProDoula Training & Development Team!
Keep an eye out for upcoming trainings with this amazing group of doula trainers we’ve added to the team! In the meantime, check out ProDoula’s upcoming trainings!
NEW ON DOULA LEARNING CHANNEL!
Self Acceptance for Doulas
Created by educator, Jill McLean, this Doula Learning Channel course was developed to provide doulas with the concept of self-acceptance, and tools to identify the obstacles that may hinder self perception.
Say yes to greater self acceptance and improving your ability to doula by investing in this Doula Learning Channel course today!
87 BIRTH WORKERS COMPLETED PRODOULA CERTIFICATION IN JULY 2024!
Postpartum & Infant Care Doula: 44
✰ Elite Postpartum & Infant Care Doula: 1
Labor Doula: 32
✰ Elite Labor Doula: 2
Childbirth Educator: 5
Postpartum Placenta Specialist: 1
VBAC Specialist: 2
PRODOULAS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Aisha Fanning, of Vegas Family Doulas, is making a difference in her community by hosting an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Celebration!
Created by the Southern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition and taking place at Vegas Family Doulas, this event will connect AANHPI breastfeeding families, provide resources, and will even have an optional photoshoot!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT PRODOULA
“I cannot say more positive things about Celeste Kraft and the ProDoula organization. I love that they prioritize the business side of being a doula and are advocating for doulas to make a living wage. Celeste was knowledgeable, personable, and just all around a joy to be with for 20 hours! THOROUGHLY enjoyed my training with her and would recommend her/ProDoula in a heartbeat (and regularly do)! If you’re considering it, DO it!”
– Danyale Washington, Atlanta, GA – June 13, 2024
WHAT WE ARE WATCHING
WHAT WE ARE LISTENING TO
Doulas of the Roundtable Podcast Episode 67: The Rainbow Experience
Rainbow Baby Day is observed on August 22nd each year.
This day is dedicated to celebrating babies born after the loss of a previous pregnancy or infant, symbolizing hope and healing after a storm.
Join Eva and Angela as they discuss how to support clients who are walking through the Rainbow Experience through pregnancy and postpartum.
