Last chance! DONA Birth Doula Training I will honor EARLY BIRF REGISTRATION fee until October 29, 2014 as I have a few spaces left. DONA approved Birth Doula Training November 7-9, 2014 in Buffalo, New York Featuring DONA-Approved Birth Doula Trainer and DONA Birth Doula Trainer Mentor, Patricia Predmore, RN, MS, LCCE, FACCE, BDT/CD(DONA), CLE/C and DONA-Approved Birth Doula Trainer Julia Sitting, MSW, BDT/CD(DONA), LCCE. This Birth Doula Workshop has been approved as one step toward certification as a doula by DONA International and includes the following: Ø The significance of birth and the long term impact of the birth experience; Ø Specific suggestions for emotional and psychological support of the laboring woman and her partner; Ø Comfort measures and non-pharmacological pain management techniques; Ø The doula’s role before, during and after birth, and in special situations; Ø Communication skills and values clarification. Ø Discussion of ethics and standards of practice for the doula; Ø The business aspects of a doula practice; Ø DONA doula certification. Prerequisites for this course: 1. YOU MUST PURCHASE The Birth Partner, 4th Edition: a Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas and All Other Labor Companions by Simkin, 2013. BRING THIS BOOK TO THE WORKSHOP. I have a limited number of copies for purchase. 2. Read information about DONA International sent you to upon registration. 3. Review the process of labor of birth by reading one of the following books: Ø Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: the Complete Guide, 4th Edition by Simkin, Bolding, Keppler, and Durham, 2010 Ø The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: an All-Canadian Guide to Conception, Birth and Everything in Between by Douglas, 2011 4. Briefly describe the births of your own children. If you have not given birth, please write a paragraph describing your experience with birth. Mail this in with your registration form. 5. Interview someone who gave birth more than 30 (even 40 or 50) years ago. Ask her to relate her experience (what happened and how she felt) and take notes of what she remembers most. 6. This workshop includes an Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas AT NO ADDITIONAL COST and meets the childbirth education requirement for DONA birth doula certification. Location: Hampton Inn, 5455 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, 716-632-0900. Located on the east side of Buffalo, this hotel provides lodging, a free breakfast, and indoor pool and whirlpool. hamptoninn3.hilton/en/hotels/new-york/hampton-inn-buffalo-williamsville-BUFWVHX/index.html. The workshop schedule is as follows: Friday, November 7 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 8 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 9 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Lunch is on your own. A map of local restaurants will be provided. Books, birth balls, massagers, hot sox, jewelry and other doula accessories will be available for purchase at the workshop. You may preorder some items. CHECK or CASH only. Nursing babies in arms are welcome. If your baby is active (crawls) or is vocal, please make arrangements for someone to help you care for your baby at or away from the workshop. For further information please call Julia Sittig at 585/613-1051, bbcjulia@gmail OR Patricia Predmore at 585/330-0600, Birthmatters1@aol. DONA Approved Birth Doula Training November 7-9, 2014 in Buffalo, New York REGISTRATION FORM Name: Address: Phone: Email: Year of birth: COST: Cost of workshop is $400.00 if post marked by October 24, 2014 and $475.00 after. This includes all training materials, afternoon snacks and beverages each day. REFUND POLICY: No refunds issued after October 24, 2014. A $50 processing fee plus any payment processing fees will be retained on all qualified refunds. Method of Payment: q Check/Money order payable to Birth Matters! Please send your completed registration, along with a check made payable to: Birth Matters!, 23 Wallingford Rise, Fairport, NY 14450. q PayPal – Go to paypal, and send registration fee to registration@birthmattersny). You may pay with a credit card via the PayPal site as well. Please add $5.00 to the registration fee to pay via this option. q Credit – Credit card payments can be taken over the phone by calling 585-330-0600. A $5.00 fee will be added to your bill for this option.
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