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Fast-track doula classes - fall
Postpartum training is our next "live" class meets weekly - go here to read what we are planning
Birth doula fast-track session:
Recorded Session for October - w/zoom mentoring support (good for 3 months) or extended if St. Gemma Package!
What's in our recorded session for October workshop?
*You get all of our recordings from our recent sessions (includes Memorial and Sept. 27-28th).
* On going mentoring support - meet up with instructor at least once a month thru December - but I also give you option for 2 x a month if needed (St. Gemma package is extra mentoring/business extra). I also allow you to join our doula circle mentoring (6 months basic package and one year for St. Gemma package). See below for more info!!
Note: This is for our birth doula courses below if you want to learn about fast-track postpartum go here to this page - as we are going to have a postpartum session in late October!
*You get all of our recordings from our recent sessions (includes Memorial and Sept. 27-28th).
* On going mentoring support - meet up with instructor at least once a month thru December - but I also give you option for 2 x a month if needed (St. Gemma package is extra mentoring/business extra). I also allow you to join our doula circle mentoring (6 months basic package and one year for St. Gemma package). See below for more info!!
Note: This is for our birth doula courses below if you want to learn about fast-track postpartum go here to this page - as we are going to have a postpartum session in late October!
Your mission if you choose to accept it, to become a trained doula over a weekend: (Basic Package):
What's included in fast-track? * Zoom meeting weekend *Google Classrooms (you have access to 2). * 3 Mentoring Circles (meet monthly) for basic and Full year for the St. Gemma Package - for recorded option class you can ask for 3 private meetings with instructor too. * Comfort in Birth Method & Rebozo Shawl *Rebozo Level A & B Slides Enroll HERE.... (click to go to Fast-Track checkout). Scroll down to learn about St. Gemma (if on phone) package or Full check list - plus we have a contact form on this page or you can go here to contact us - signup is on bottom of page (scroll down) or click here! Thank you. |
What's in the St. Gemma Package?
You receive everything from the basic package. Your add-ons are: * Extra private mentoring up to 2-3 times from October-December (or we can extend). *Full year of Doula mentoring circle time (group mentoring). *Rebozo book "The Rebozo Revealed" by Julie Larsen *Full Rebozo slides - all levels - A/B and C/D *You receive books: Comfort in birth Method & Doing Business the doula way! *Pay in full bonus - receive one of your certification reading list books for your bonus! |
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Full Certification List for Fast-Track:
1. Final Exam - the quizzes in the modules are good practice for the final exam! 2. Read 2 books for review - we are suggesting: "Made For This" by Mary Hasteline and "Plus Size Pregnancy". You may choose another book upon approval from the teacher. (A third book on breastfeeding if you have no experience or see #10). 3. Make at least 10 resource list for mothers. 4. Rebozo/Comfort skills from Rebozo slides (Do 3 from beginner Level A, 3 from Level B advanced and 3 from birth ball and take the quiz). 5. 5 Handout/Flier assignments from your 7 modules. 6. 5 Case Studies from your 7 modules. 7. Spirituality Plan 8. Birth Plan 9. Extra Credit - Interview 2 mothers about their birth experiences (one natural birth w/limited interventions and the other one can be epidural or C-section). 10. Breastfeeding requirement is to review a book on breastfeeding, or we count personal experience if you are a mother and have breastfed your baby or have participated as a breastfeeding leader, or you may join the M.O.M. Advocate Breastfeeding mini-course in Google classroom. ***Basic Package includes: 3 doula circle meetings, Comfort in Birth Method Book, and Rebozo. ****Bonus****St. Gemma Package also includes access to: All of basic package (Book/Rebozo) plus Doing Business the Doula Way Business Course with mentoring session, full doula circles for one year, and Doing Business the Doula Way book. |
Enroll in our Fast-track below:
Student policies - once you enroll and have entered a classroom or seen all 7 modules (whichever is first) there are no refunds. Live class events can change times at last minute and you agree to conform to doing a different weekend or timing for the class if something comes up. Live class participants cannot drop out and "ask for a refund" because of other circumstances. If you need us to contact a birth center or pregnancy center directly, we will be glad to do so in order to avoid any unnecessary event changes, etc. Thank you so much.
Birth Doula Fast-track October session (Basic Package)
$555.00
$497.00
Your mission if you choose to accept it, to become a trained doula in October - 12th and 19th Saturdays.
Also, this listing can be used for September 27-28th weekend - that one is still on too.
What's included in fast-track?
* Zoom meeting weekend and 7 modules.
*Google Classrooms (you have access to 2 - Fast track and self-paced).
* 3 Mentoring Circles (meet monthly) for basic.
* Comfort in Birth Method & Rebozo Shawl (small size)
*Rebozo Level A & B Slides
Bonus Item: If you enroll by September 22nd, 2024, we will send a surprise gift!
*No Refunds on live class events - new policy. If someone is not able to participate and has not seen any of the modules or gotten into classroom (whichever is first) - we will make an exception and must be alerted 7 days after purchasing and only partial refund will be sent (minus $150). If someone has seen classroom, then all sales are final.
Birth Doula Fast-track October (St. Gemma Package)
$700.00
$597.00
Your mission if you choose to accept it, to become a trained doula in
What's included in fast-track?
* Recorded zoom meetings - for October the recordings will be available.
*Google Classrooms (you have access to 2 - Fast track and self-paced).
* 3 Mentoring Circles (meet monthly) for basic.
* Comfort in Birth Method & Rebozo Shawl (small size)
*Rebozo Level A & B Slides
Bonus Item: If you enroll by September 22nd, 2024, we will send a surprise gift!
***St. Gemma Package includes:
Doing Business the Doula Way book/course, mentoring session specifically for the business planning and certificate when finished with business course and you may participate in full year of mentoring doula circle meetings.
*We have new policies for our classes - no refunds after 7 days or if you have entered the classroom before then (see full policies below). Also, you cannot enter classroom until you agree to our terms and conditions. You may go to this jot form page below to agree to terms and conditions and leave name, phone, address - and then come back here to enroll in class. Here's the jot form: https://www.jotform.com/build/242676673905165
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What are our students saying about fast-track doula?Testimonies about Fast-track doula from our students:
"I came over from DONA.org and decided to take the fast-track course. I loved it. I looked forward to each class knowing that I had a knowledgeable teacher, evidence based program, and fun learning environment. Communication was great. I highly recommend Julie's program." S.D. "This class was absolutely the best time I have ever had with a group of like minded pro-life women. Thank you for creating this program." M.D. |
Main components to your fast-track class include:#1 Your book....And 7 modules
*Comfort in Birth Method 3rd Edition by Julie Larsen This book is included in cost! Printed version is included if you signed up with printed copy. You may read about what's in the 7 modules on the Birth Doula New doula course page here. New Other Required Readings: We also want you to read a Research related book - *"Doing Academic Research: A Practical Guide to Research Methods and Analysis"- One assignment on this book will now be given. *Preparing for a Gentle Birth: The Pelvis in Pregnancy - one assignment from this book will be given.We also have suggested book reviews - but the above 2 books will suffice if you have limited funds as a student. #2 Your Live Classes...
For Memorial Weekend this will be Friday, Saturday, and Monday - Saturday most likely having the most "sessions". We might also have a Thursday orientation (short) and optional. Other fast-tracks are 4-5 week course (depending on amount of students - we will extend it further if we have 3 or more). #3 Doula Circle Vs. Mentoring Slots
Memorial Day Weekend Students receive 3 mentoring slots privately with our instructor (if so desired) - note these must be used within the first year after enrollment. Doula Circle spots are for other fast-track students as part of a group mentoring. Thank you. #4 What about Breastfeeding Requirement?
We have 2 options for this now. A. If you are a seasoned mother and know alot about breastfeeding, we want to invite you to become a M.O.M. Advocate Breastfeeding Group Leader and take our M.O.M. Advocate course! B. If you do NOT have alot of breastfeeding information and feel like you would like to know more than we want you to signup for our new Hannah's Grace Breastfeeding Class that will be part of our Gratia Plena Childbirth Series. Or you may read a breastfeeding book for review purposes. We prefer students with less information to take the class above. There will be an extra fee for the class, but well worth having this information! Is Rebozo included?
Rebozo is usually included in SOME packages - if you choose not to have one than the cost can be less. Please choose the package with rebozo or ask! |
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You as a doula help parents (mothers) experience the following....
* Better Birth Experience - Doulas offer 59% less chance of having a cesarean delivery
*Better Feelings about birth when a mother uses a doula - 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience.
*Less need for pain medicines when using a doula - 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief.
*Better Apgar score for baby using a doula: 38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score.
*Less Depression: Women who received doula care during labor and birth, but not necessarily during pregnancy, showed a 64.7% reduction in odds of PPA/PPD.
Wow, those are great statistics!!
See main birth doula page for more information about our packages
Dates For Fast-track classes for 2024 tentative:
Postpartum Doula Class w/Nutrition! - May-June 2024; Go to Postpartum Fast-track page info if interested
Birth Doula - WEEKEND course - just 3 days - Memorial Day weekend. (Info on this page)
Teen Explore Classes - June and July; Go to Teen Explore info here
Birth Doula - July 4th Weekend: We may do another 3-day training for 4th of July time frame!
August/September: Postpartum doula w/Nutrition
October: Columbus Day 3-day training possible for Birth Doula!
November - Postpartum doula w/nutrition Thanksgiving special
Postpartum Doula Class w/Nutrition! - May-June 2024; Go to Postpartum Fast-track page info if interested
Birth Doula - WEEKEND course - just 3 days - Memorial Day weekend. (Info on this page)
Teen Explore Classes - June and July; Go to Teen Explore info here
Birth Doula - July 4th Weekend: We may do another 3-day training for 4th of July time frame!
August/September: Postpartum doula w/Nutrition
October: Columbus Day 3-day training possible for Birth Doula!
November - Postpartum doula w/nutrition Thanksgiving special
