Are you interested in supporting families through pregnancy and birth? Join Circle co-founders & certified doulas, Elisa Havens-Stokes and Kim Guiley, for this special two-day birth doula training!

This course covers:

-The stages of labor: what is happening in the body & how to support clients through each step
-Comfort measures: hands-on practice with different positions
-Medical options & interventions: learn about common interventions, medical tools (how and when they are used)
-Lactation education: Melissa Mancini (CNM & IBCLC) will teach you about the process of breastfeeding and how to support clients as they learn this challenging skill
-Early postpartum support: what clients need in the early days & weeks, signs and symptoms to look out for

What is included:

-16 hours of in-person doula & lactation education 
-FREE catered lunch (both days)
-Custom, in-depth curriculum booklet with worksheets you can use to support future clients
-FREE childcare!

Who is eligible:

Anyone who is interested in supporting birthing families is eligible to join! We especially encourage bilingual folks, as there is a great need for multi-lingual birth support in our community.

Please note:

Aspiring doulas who enroll in this workshop must attend a 4 hour follow-up workshop to enroll as a MediCal Doula. This workshop will also be held at The Circle on a future date. You will not be required to work exclusively with MediCal families, but being enrolled as a MediCal provider will allow you to expand your reach in our community and serve families who may not otherwise be able to afford doula support.