Richmond, Virginia - June 2022
Classes:
Birth Doula Workshop - $450.00
Fulfills two requirements for DONA International birth doula certification: Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas and DONA International Approved Birth Doula Workshop
PREREQUISITES: Read The Birth Partner (5th Edition) by Penny Simkin and DONA International’s Birth Doula Certification Guide
Basics of Breastfeeding Education - $45.00
Fulfills DONA International's Breastfeeding Education requirement for birth and/or postpartum doula certification
$40.00 with Birth Doula Workshop enrollment
The Use of TENS in Labor and Birth - $75.00
Cost includes a TENS unit and 3.0 DONA International-accredited CEUs
Provides a basic understanding and practical application of the use of TENS units, which can be used for nonmedical back pain relief during labor and birth
Schedule:
Friday, June 3
Birth Doula Workshop: Day 1 (Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas included)
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Basics of Breastfeeding Education
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 4
Birth Doula Workshop: Day 2
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Use of TENS in Labor and Birth
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Sunday, June 5
Birth Doula Workshop: Day 3
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Holiday Inn Express Richmond Midtown
2000 Staples Mill Rd
Richmond, VA 23230
Prerequisite Reading:
The Birth Partner (5th Edition) by Penny Simkin
Can be ordered online through various book suppliers; may be available used or at local libraries
New audiobook version available
Birth Doula Certification Guide by DONA International
Download here >
What to Bring:
Several short breaks will be given through each day as well as a 1-hour break for lunch. ACBE does not provide lunch.
Dress comfortably. You will be practicing labor and birth positions during class. We recommend wearing pants you can squat in.
Our tuition costs include course manuals and workbooks, which we provide at the workshop for you to keep and take notes in.
We encourage you to bring your own note-taking supplies and request that you bring a mask and hand sanitizer as safety precautions against COVID-19.
Registration & Payment:
A registration deposit (Payment #1 of 2) is required to enroll and is non-refundable.
After completing registration, your balance payment (Payment #2 of 2) is due May 20 and should be completed below.
Early payment discounts are automatically applied to balance payments made before May 6.