Water Birth for Doulas
What Doulas Need to Know About Water Birth
This course is for doulas who want to know about water birth. This includes information on why water birth is beneficial, the difference between water birth and water labor, tips on making water birth comfortable for your clients, information on using showers in labor, and even some thoughts on creating policies on water birth where you are.
This is good for 1 CE from DONA International.
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Your Instructor
While many things have changed since Robin Elise Weiss Ph.D., MPH, CLC, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE began birth work in 1988, (including the invention of the internet), one thing has remained the same - Robin’s commitment to support and mentor new birth professionals has remained strong.
Guided by both her personal experience of raising eight children and her successful professional and academic experiences that include a Ph.D. in Public Health, Robin is uniquely qualified to support folks as they grow their businesses and gain the confidence and skills they need to be successful perinatal professionals through her work at 100% Doula Business Foundations and her podcast at The Birth Geeks.
Robin is also an author, an amazing and dynamic trainer of both doulas and educators, and a recognized leader in maternal-infant care. Robin has served and continues to serve in leadership roles in perinatal organizations locally and on the international level.
Robin brings over 30 years of relevant experience that is directly applicable to people new to the perinatal field. Her friends describe her as smart, funny and the person to go to when a real, viable solution is needed because Robin makes things happen.
To learn more about Robin, please read her full bio on her RobinEliseWeiss.com
Course Curriculum
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StartNew Portal
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StartWater Birth for Doulas: What is waterbirth? (5:57)
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StartThe Benefits of Water Birth (4:59)
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StartThe Concerns of Water Birth and Good Candidates for Water Birth (9:07)
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StartBlood & Body Fluid Protections (5:05)
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StartLaboring in a Tub (11:46)
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StartBirthing in a Tub (5:27)
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StartBabies in Tubs (6:48)
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StartLaboring in a Shower (6:34)
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StartEquipment for Water Birth (4:33)
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StartWater Birth Policy (3:24)
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StartDoula Water Birth Stories
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StartNote about transcripts