Do you want to become a full-spectrum doula who guides and accompanies families through prenatal, birth and postpartum?
Comfort measures, advocating skills and evidence-based information form the foundation of this program.
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Living in a different country has opened my eyes to seeing that it does not take a full-blown disaster or national crisis to put an individual in need of help. EarthWise Doula program was developed to help in Austere and Disaster situations where help is truly needed. EarthWise Doulas take up the banner to assist in all situations.
Example Curriculum
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Orientation, Introduction, Your Application Form (1:38:40)
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- WELCOME to the EarthWise Doula Course (33:50) (33:50)
- INTRODUCTION to the Course (22:30) (22:29)
- ATS Certification Packet May 2023 (PDF)
- Doula Application/Registration Form 2023 (PDF)
- Core Documents to Sign and Submit (PDF)
- EWD 101 Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics (42:20) (42:20)
- Certification Requirements List 2023 (PDF)
- IMPORTANT: EWD Course Activities and Assignments - Descriptions (Required and Optional)
- Required Readings and Links for more materials
Introduction to Doula Work (Week 1) (2:50:51)
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- EWD WEEK ONE SYLLABUS (PDF)
- EWD 1.2 Introduction and History of Doulas (16:48) (16:49)
- EWD 1.3 Who are You (as a Doula)? (21:46) (21:45)
- EWD 1.4 Cultural Competence (31:25) (31:25)
- EWD 1.5 Communication Skills (20:00) (20:00)
- EWD 1.6 Collaborative Care (23:32) (23:32)
- EWD 1.7 Informed Consent, Informed Choice and Shared Decision Making (31:38) (31:38)
- Interview with International Midwife/Doula (25:42) (25:42)
Week 1 Readings, Assignments and Resources
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- Reading - EBB Doula Article
- CORE ASSIGNMENT: Your Mission Statement and The Power of Why (CORE ASSIGNMENT)
- CORE ASSIGNMENT - Community Resource List
- Activity- Client Registration Form
- Resource - Love, Breathe, Just Doula TED Talk
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Breastfeeding Course for Doulas
- Respectful Maternity Care
Anatomy & Physiology for Doulas (Week 2) (2:53:26)
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- EWD WEEK TWO SYLLABUS (PDF)
- EWD 2.1 Basic Anatomy and Physiology for Doulas (22:36) (22:36)
- EWD 2.2 Fetal Development (23:08) (23:07)
- EWD 2.3 Fetal-Pelvic Dance (21:26) (21:26)
- 2.4 Maternal Adaptation - part 1 (23:04) (23:04)
- 2.5 Maternal Adaptation - part 2 (34:19) (34:19)
- 2.6 Nutrition Basics for Doulas (25:27) (25:27)
- 2.7 Herbs during Pregnancy -Introduction (23:26) (23:26)
- EWD Q&A Week 2 Summer 2024 (67:29)
Week 2 Readings, Assignments and Resources
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- Activity - Antepartum Handout List
- Activity - Antepartum Handout and Example
- Activity - Business Form: Initial Interview Paperwork
- Activity - Nutritional Scenario (Diet Diary)
- Activity - Doula Log
- Resource: Safety of Herbs during Pregnancy (PDF)
- Menstrual Cycle and Hormones Video (4:05)
- Pregnancy Discomforts (PDF)
- Fetal Development Chart (PDF)
- Fetal Development Cristina Dyck presentation (PDF)
Antepartum Doula Work (Week 3) (2:45:54)
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- EWD WEEK 3 SYLLABUS (PDF)
- EWD 3.1 Introduction to Antepartum Doula Work (33:29) (33:29)
- EWD 3.2 Prenatal Discussions. Informed Consent (29:11) (29:11)
- EWD 3.3 Self Care for The Client and The Doula (28:28) (28:27)
- EWD 3.4 Gender Discussion (22:33) (22:32)
- EWD 3.5 Partners, Siblings and Family (22:15) (22:15)
- EWD 3.6 Antepartum Doula Paperwork (29:58) (29:57)
Week 3 Readings, Assignments and Resources
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