• Key Topics:
  • Definition of a Postpartum Doula
  • Role and Scope of a Postpartum Doula vs. a Newborn Care Specialist
  • Importance of Postpartum Support for Families
  • Overview of Postpartum Recovery (Physical and Emotional)
  • Postpartum Physical Changes and Challenges
  • Hormonal changes
  • CARROT Instructions and forms

Key Topics:

• Basic Knowledge of Lactation Support
• Nutrition and Rest Recommendations for New Mothers

Key Topics:

• Postpartum Mood Disorders (Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression, Anxiety)
• Recognizing Signs of Postpartum Depression & When to Refer
• Emotional Adjustment for Mothers and Partners
• Active Listening and Empathy Skills

Key Topics:

• Newborn Care Basics (Building on Newborn Care Specialist Knowledge)
• Feeding, diapering, soothing, and sleep
• Educating Parents on Infant Cues and Bonding
• Encouraging Parental Confidence in Baby Care
• Safe Sleep Practices 
• Infant Development
• Setting Healthy Boundaries with Clients 

Key Topics:

• Setting Up a Postpartum Doula Business
• Marketing Yourself as a Postpartum Doula
• Networking with Health Professionals
• Setting Fees and Managing Finances

Overnight Doula Training By Lisa Falkenstein 

• 3-hour training

Lactation Course By Evonne Smith IBCLC & NCS

• 4-hour training 

Prenatal 101 Training By Tracy Weber BSN, RN

• 1.5 hour

Postpartum and Newborn Care by Dr. Summer Hartman 

• 20-hours