The elective workshop courses (i.e Holistic Support, Postpartum Topics, etc) in your online login are optional and are not a part of the core learning materials purchased. DTC have recently added these as a way to encourage ongoing and further learning as a birth worker. Persons interested in using these materials for their EUs may do so but are encouraged to seek learning opportunities outside DTC on topics that they feel are relevant to their community or goals.
Note: This workshop materials (optional) is scheduled to be audited in 2021, and in accordance with feedback from our membership. At the moment it may not reflect the inclusive and representative language or images that are outlined in our Equity-Diversity-Inclusion curriculum checklist (2020) and EDI Action Plan (2020). The staff at DTC appreciate your feedback or communication about any materials concerns or issues that may arise. Please email your comments or questions to info@doulatraining.ca.
Thank you and we wish you a safe learning journey –
Course Content
Introduction: Your Program
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Land Acknowledgement
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Inclusive Language & Support
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Becoming a Doula: Introduction
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Video: Discussion about Professional Codes & Practice Guidelines
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Doula Canada: Code of Ethics
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Doula Canada: Community Standards and Practice Guidelines
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Doula Canada: Terms of use and Guidelines
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LD: Community Standards & Practice Guidelines
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PPD: Scope of Practice
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Doula Canada: Policies & Procedures
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Doula Canada: Electronic Signature
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FYI on Certification Assignments
- Land Acknowledgement
- Inclusive Language & Support
- Becoming a Doula: Introduction
- Video: Discussion about Professional Codes & Practice Guidelines
- Doula Canada: Code of Ethics
- Doula Canada: Community Standards and Practice Guidelines
- Doula Canada: Terms of use and Guidelines
- LD: Community Standards & Practice Guidelines
- PPD: Scope of Practice
- Doula Canada: Policies & Procedures
- Doula Canada: Electronic Signature
- FYI on Certification Assignments
Module 1 – What is a Doula?
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What is a Labour Doula? – Exam Study Guide
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What is a Postpartum Doula? – Exam Study Guide
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TASK: What is a Doula? Brain Dump! – Activity
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Doulas and Evidence for Continuous Support
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Video: Partners & Support
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Doulas and Partners: Birth Hand Out
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Video: Working with Primary Care
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Postpartum Doulas & Partners: Hand Out
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TASK: Postpartum Doulas and Other Types of Support
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Labour Doula: Contract (Example)
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Postpartum Doula: Contract (Example)
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Assignment: Client Package Project
- What is a Labour Doula? – Exam Study Guide
- What is a Postpartum Doula? – Exam Study Guide
- TASK: What is a Doula? Brain Dump! – Activity
- Doulas and Evidence for Continuous Support
- Video: Partners & Support
- Doulas and Partners: Birth Hand Out
- Video: Working with Primary Care
- Postpartum Doulas & Partners: Hand Out
- TASK: Postpartum Doulas and Other Types of Support
- Labour Doula: Contract (Example)
- Postpartum Doula: Contract (Example)
- Assignment: Client Package Project
Anti-Oppression, Advocacy, & Social Justice
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As We Begin: Oppression, Privilege, and Allyship
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(Anti)Oppression and Birth Work
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Privilege
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The Invisible Knapsack of Birth Privilege: Module Task
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Stereotype – Prejudice – Discrimination
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Microaggressions
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Privilege & Oppression in Birth Work
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Reproductive Justice
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Allyship
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Advocacy
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Module Readings: Anti-Oppression, Social Justice, and Allyship
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Power Flower: Anti-Oppression/ Privilege Task
- As We Begin: Oppression, Privilege, and Allyship
- (Anti)Oppression and Birth Work
- Privilege
- The Invisible Knapsack of Birth Privilege: Module Task
- Stereotype – Prejudice – Discrimination
- Microaggressions
- Privilege & Oppression in Birth Work
- Reproductive Justice
- Allyship
- Advocacy
- Module Readings: Anti-Oppression, Social Justice, and Allyship
- Power Flower: Anti-Oppression/ Privilege Task
Module 3 – Fertility, Pregnancy & Fetal Development
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Fertility, Pregnancy & Fetal Development – PDF booklet
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Video: Hormones, cycles & ovulation
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Fertility: Things to Consider (Hand Out)
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Hormones in Pregnancy
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Video: Fetal Development
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Fetal Development: Images & Diagrams
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The Pregnant Body: Changes and Concerns
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Pregnancy Concerns & Warning Signs (Hand Out)
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Pregnancy and Multiples: Resources for Review
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Fertility, Pregnancy & Support – Additional Articles (Worth Saving!)
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Pregnancy & Support: Case Studies
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Fetal Development – PDF booklet
- Video: Hormones, cycles & ovulation
- Fertility: Things to Consider (Hand Out)
- Hormones in Pregnancy
- Video: Fetal Development
- Fetal Development: Images & Diagrams
- The Pregnant Body: Changes and Concerns
- Pregnancy Concerns & Warning Signs (Hand Out)
- Pregnancy and Multiples: Resources for Review
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Support – Additional Articles (Worth Saving!)
- Pregnancy & Support: Case Studies
Module 4 – Anatomy & Physiology
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Draw a Pregnant Body (Activity)
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Video: Anatomical Components
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Anatomy & Physiology: Resource Guide
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Video: Anatomy of a Placenta
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Cervical Dilation & Effacement (Hand Out)
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Video: Hormones in Labour & Physiological Review of Parturition
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Hormones: Hand Out
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Fetal Positioning and Movement
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Fetal Positioning (Review)
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Fetal Positioning (Assignment)
- Draw a Pregnant Body (Activity)
- Video: Anatomical Components
- Anatomy & Physiology: Resource Guide
- Video: Anatomy of a Placenta
- Cervical Dilation & Effacement (Hand Out)
- Video: Hormones in Labour & Physiological Review of Parturition
- Hormones: Hand Out
- Fetal Positioning and Movement
- Fetal Positioning (Review)
- Fetal Positioning (Assignment)
Module 5 – Signs of Labour & Stages/ Phases
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Signs of Labour/ Stages & Phases: Resource Guide
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Identifying Signs of Labour
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Audio: Climbing the Mountain – review of stages and phases
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Stages & Phases (Hand Out)
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Video: Warning Signs
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Signs of Labour & Warning Signs of Labour (Hand Out)
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Did My Water Break? PROM and SROM (Hand Out)
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When to go to hospital and call the doula
- Signs of Labour/ Stages & Phases: Resource Guide
- Identifying Signs of Labour
- Audio: Climbing the Mountain – review of stages and phases
- Stages & Phases (Hand Out)
- Video: Warning Signs
- Signs of Labour & Warning Signs of Labour (Hand Out)
- Did My Water Break? PROM and SROM (Hand Out)
- When to go to hospital and call the doula
Childbirth, Medical Options, and Pain Management
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Medical Options & Interventions: Resource Guide
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Informed Consent
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B.R.A.I.N (Hand Out)
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Video: The Elk and the Epidural
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Video: Complications and Your Support
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Audio: Supporting Cesarean Birth
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Cesarean Birth (Hand Out)
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Birth "Wish List" Why Planning for Birth Matters.
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Journal: Bias and Birth Philosophy (Activity)
- Medical Options & Interventions: Resource Guide
- Informed Consent
- B.R.A.I.N (Hand Out)
- Video: The Elk and the Epidural
- Video: Complications and Your Support
- Audio: Supporting Cesarean Birth
- Cesarean Birth (Hand Out)
- Birth "Wish List" Why Planning for Birth Matters.
- Journal: Bias and Birth Philosophy (Activity)
Module 7 – Comfort Techniques & Labour Alternatives
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Comfort Techniques (Resource Guide)
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Video: Pain Gate Theory
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P.A.I.N & Fear-Tension-Pain (Hand Out)
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Video: Double Hip Squeeze
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Breathing (Hand Out)
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Breathing During Labour
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An Intro to Relaxation Strategies
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Touch & Massage
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Audio: Progressive Relaxation
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Visualization, Meditation, & Affirmation
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Relaxation/ Visualization (Hand Out)
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Video: Movement and Gravity
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Birth Ball & Peanut Ball (Resources)
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ABC of Natural Comfort Techniques (Activity)
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Your Doula Bag
- Comfort Techniques (Resource Guide)
- Video: Pain Gate Theory
- P.A.I.N & Fear-Tension-Pain (Hand Out)
- Video: Double Hip Squeeze
- Breathing (Hand Out)
- Breathing During Labour
- An Intro to Relaxation Strategies
- Touch & Massage
- Audio: Progressive Relaxation
- Visualization, Meditation, & Affirmation
- Relaxation/ Visualization (Hand Out)
- Video: Movement and Gravity
- Birth Ball & Peanut Ball (Resources)
- ABC of Natural Comfort Techniques (Activity)
- Your Doula Bag
Module 11 – Postpartum Mood & Transitions
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Postpartum Mood and Transitions (Resource Guide)
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Postpartum Mood – Video and Articles
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Audio: Postpartum Mood & The Postpartum Doula
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Postpartum Mood Concerns: Signs & Symptoms (Hand Out)
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Transitioning to Parenthood Worksheet (Hand Out)
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Resources for Doulas & Mood Concern Support
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PPD: Assignment – Interview with a Community Resource
- Postpartum Mood and Transitions (Resource Guide)
- Postpartum Mood – Video and Articles
- Audio: Postpartum Mood & The Postpartum Doula
- Postpartum Mood Concerns: Signs & Symptoms (Hand Out)
- Transitioning to Parenthood Worksheet (Hand Out)
- Resources for Doulas & Mood Concern Support
- PPD: Assignment – Interview with a Community Resource
Module 12 – Supporting the Infant
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Supporting the Infant (Resource Guide)
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Infant Appearance After Birth
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Baby Appearance Game – Answers
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Common Infant Care Practices (Hand Outs)
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Common Infant Care Practices to Consider (Slide Show)
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Video: Swaddling 101
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Infant Warning Signs (Hand Out)
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Audio: Support & Premature Infants
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Things to Consider: Preemies (Hand Out & Review)
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Support & Multiples (Resources)
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Things to Consider: Multiples (Hand Out)
- Supporting the Infant (Resource Guide)
- Infant Appearance After Birth
- Baby Appearance Game – Answers
- Common Infant Care Practices (Hand Outs)
- Common Infant Care Practices to Consider (Slide Show)
- Video: Swaddling 101
- Infant Warning Signs (Hand Out)
- Audio: Support & Premature Infants
- Things to Consider: Preemies (Hand Out & Review)
- Support & Multiples (Resources)
- Things to Consider: Multiples (Hand Out)
Module 13 – Feeding Solutions
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Breast Anatomy (Activity)
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Breast Anatomy Solutions
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Feeding Solutions (Resource Guide)
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Video: Feeding Solutions
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Video: Establishing Latch
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Establishing Latch (Hand Out)
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Supplementing, Pumping & Hand Expressing (Resources)
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Is Baby Getting Enough? (Hand Out)
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Safe Formula Preparation & Storage (Hand Out)
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Bodyfeeding Nutrition & Health (Resources & Hand Out)
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Bodyfeeding Concerns & Solutions (Activity)
- Breast Anatomy (Activity)
- Breast Anatomy Solutions
- Feeding Solutions (Resource Guide)
- Video: Feeding Solutions
- Video: Establishing Latch
- Establishing Latch (Hand Out)
- Supplementing, Pumping & Hand Expressing (Resources)
- Is Baby Getting Enough? (Hand Out)
- Safe Formula Preparation & Storage (Hand Out)
- Bodyfeeding Nutrition & Health (Resources & Hand Out)
- Bodyfeeding Concerns & Solutions (Activity)