MOMS Midwest Organization of Maternal Services DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop Spring 2012-Watch site for details! Indianapolis DONA Approved Childbirth Prep Pre-Workshop
DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop This two-day workshop prepares the participant to become a qualified labor suppport professional.  The physical, emotional, and psychological aspects assiciated with labor and birth will be discussed.  Participants will learn how to cope with difficult labors and birth and how to empower the woman and her partner to cope with complications.  The doula's scope of paractice and ethical standards will also be discussed. Day 1    Saturday 8:00   Registration & Introductions 8:15   Introduction to Labor Support 10:00  Break 10:15  Communication and Ideal Birth 11:00  Support in Labor 12:30  Lunch 1:30   Comfort Measures 2:45   Doula Skills Practice 4:45   Closing Day 2     Sunday 8:00   DONA 9:00   Prenatal Support  & Business Aspects 10:00  Break 10:15  Challenging Childbirth 12:00  Lunch 1:00   Cascade of Intervention Exercise 2:30   Break 2:45   Newborn & Breastfeeding 4:00   Postpartum Support 5:00   Questions & Evaluations 5:30   Closing	What is a Doula? Doula is Greek for women helping women.  Throughout active labor and delivery, the Doula remains at the woman's side offering personal attention and encouragement.  By understanding that birth is a key life event that a woman remembers forever, the Doula works with the mother to help ensure that childbirth will be a positive and empowereing expereince.  A Doula understands the emotional needs of a woman in laobr and the physiological process of birth.  The Doula provides various non-medical techniques to facilitate labor including relaxation and massage and is an integral part of the care team.  A Doula does not replace the woman's partner or clinical care providers, rather she complements their efforts. Faculty Paula Miller, RN, MSN, CBE, CD(DONA) Paula is a birthing assistant, childbirth educator, and birth doula.  She has over 20 years experience as an L&D nurse, a nurse clinician, and educator.  She is currently an adjunct faculty for the University of Indianapolis associate nursing program.  She is co-founder of MOMS as well as a DONA certified birth doula and approved birth doula trainer. Julie Pichon, CD(DONA) Julie is a DONA certified Birth Doula and Lamaze trained chldbirth educator.  She was a breastfeeding counselor for over 7 years.  She attended her first birth in 1996 and became a DONA certified doula in 2005.  Along with her partner Ana Vallow, she runs a thriving doula business, Birth by Design.
Childbirth Prep Pre-Workshop Childbrth Prep is designed for the layperson to enhance their knowledge of childbirth in the areas of anatomy and physiology, terminology, and a review of the labor and birth process.  For those seeking certificaion through DONA, this one day pre-workshop is a DONA approved introductory course.  Or the participant may attend a 12 hour childbirth class in their area.  For the layperson either of these methods are recommended prior to attending the Birth Doula Workshop. Friday 7:30-8:00      Registration 8:00-8:15      Introductions 8:15-9:00      Anatomy & Physiology 9:00-9:30      Discomforts and Warning Signs 9:30-9:45      Break 9:45-11:00    Relaxing the Cycle 11:00-12:15  Labor & Birth 12:15-1:15    Lunch 1:15-3:00      Interventions 3:00-3:15      Break 3:15-4:30      Postpartum 4:30-5:30      Video 5:30-6:00      Review/Questions	Early Registration is encouraged because of the popularity fo this course. Space is limited to 30 participants. Early registration involves returning the completed form along with payment 2 weeks prior to the date of the course. If registration is within the two weeks of the scheduled course, the interested particiapnt must call to check for space availability(317-783-1956). Cancellations must be received 7 days prior to course date for a full refund less a $25.00 administration fee. Faculty reserves the right to cancel a course up to 2 week prior due to low enrollemnt (less than 8 participants). In this event the fee will be refunded in full. Fee includes: course handbook, snacks, and certificate of attendance. Lunch is on your own. Information for local hotels is also available. First Name Last Name Address Line 1 City State Zip Postal Code Telephone Number Email Address Birth Doula workshop early registraton: $280.00 Birth Doula Workshop: $325.00 Childbirth Prep Pre-Workshop: $70.00 Total cost: May we include your address, phone and e-mail on a roster sheet for your Birth Doula Workshop?