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: Labour & Birth Doula
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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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LD: Community Standards & Practice Guidelines
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Doula Canada: Policies & Procedures
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Doula Canada: Electronic Signature
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FYI on Certification Assignments
- Becoming a Doula: Introduction
- Video: Discussion about Professional Codes & Practice Guidelines
- Doula Canada: Code of Ethics
- Doula Canada: Community Standards and Practice Guidelines
- LD: Community Standards & Practice Guidelines
- Doula Canada: Policies & Procedures
- Doula Canada: Electronic Signature
- FYI on Certification Assignments
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
LD: SECTION III – Client Intake & Business Considerations
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Your Dream Doula Business (Activity)
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Your Doula Business (Resource Guide)
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Communication Skills: Audio and Video
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Video: value, branding, messaging & more
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Target Market: Reflection Activity
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Business Systems and Goals
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Networking: 30 Days of Building Your Biz (Hand Out)
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Labour Doula: Contract (Example)
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Business Resources (for review)
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Virtual Support
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Assignment: Client Package Project
- Your Dream Doula Business (Activity)
- Your Doula Business (Resource Guide)
- Communication Skills: Audio and Video
- Video: value, branding, messaging & more
- Target Market: Reflection Activity
- Business Systems and Goals
- Networking: 30 Days of Building Your Biz (Hand Out)
- Labour Doula: Contract (Example)
- Business Resources (for review)
- Virtual Support
- Assignment: Client Package Project
LD: SECTION IV – 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 and Fertility
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Video: Fetal Development
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Fetal Development: Images & Diagrams
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Video: Pregnancy 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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Pregnancy & Support: Case Studies
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Fetal Development – PDF booklet
- Video: Hormones, cycles & ovulation
- Fertility: Things to Consider (Hand Out)
- Hormones and Fertility
- Video: Fetal Development
- Fetal Development: Images & Diagrams
- Video: Pregnancy Changes and Concerns
- Pregnancy Concerns & Warning Signs (Hand Out)
- Pregnancy and Multiples: Resources for Review
- Pregnancy & Support: Case Studies
LD: SECTION V – Anatomy & Physiology
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Draw a Pregnant Body (Activity)
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Anatomy & Physiology: Resource Guide
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Video: Anatomical Components
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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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Video: Fetal Positions
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Fetal Positioning (Assignment)
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Fetal Positioning (Review)
- Draw a Pregnant Body (Activity)
- Anatomy & Physiology: Resource Guide
- Video: Anatomical Components
- Video: Anatomy of a Placenta
- Cervical Dilation & Effacement (Hand Out)
- Video: Hormones in Labour & Physiological Review of Parturition
- Hormones: Hand Out
- Video: Fetal Positions
- Fetal Positioning (Assignment)
- Fetal Positioning (Review)
LD: SECTION VI – Signs of Labour & Stages/ Phases
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Signs of Labour/ Stages & Phases: Resource Guide
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Video: Identifying Signs
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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 Call The Doula (Hand Out)
- Signs of Labour/ Stages & Phases: Resource Guide
- Video: Identifying Signs
- 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 Call The Doula (Hand Out)
LD: SECTION VII– Medical Options & Procedures
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Medical Options & Interventions: Resource Guide
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Video: Informed Consent
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B.R.A.I.N (Hand Out)
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Video: Pain Management
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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" Example (Hand Out)
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Journal: Bias and Birth Philosophy (Activity)
- Medical Options & Interventions: Resource Guide
- Video: Informed Consent
- B.R.A.I.N (Hand Out)
- Video: Pain Management
- Video: The Elk and the Epidural
- Video: Complications and Your Support
- Audio: Supporting Cesarean Birth
- Cesarean Birth (Hand Out)
- Birth "Wish List" Example (Hand Out)
- Journal: Bias and Birth Philosophy (Activity)
LD: SECTION VIII – 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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Video: Breathing Suggestions
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Audio: An Intro to Relaxation Strategies
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Touch & Massage (Hand Out)
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Audio: Progressive Relaxation
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Video: Visualization and 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 (Hand Out)
- Comfort Techniques (Resource Guide)
- Video: Pain Gate Theory
- P.A.I.N & Fear-Tension-Pain (Hand Out)
- Video: Double Hip Squeeze
- Breathing (Hand Out)
- Video: Breathing Suggestions
- Audio: An Intro to Relaxation Strategies
- Touch & Massage (Hand Out)
- Audio: Progressive Relaxation
- Video: Visualization and Affirmation
- Relaxation/ Visualization (Hand Out)
- Video: Movement and Gravity
- Birth Ball & Peanut Ball (Resources)
- ABC of Natural Comfort Techniques (Activity)
- Your Doula Bag (Hand Out)
LD: SECTION XII – Supporting the Infant
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Supporting the Infant (Resource Guide)
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Baby Appearance Game (Activity)
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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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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)
- Baby Appearance Game (Activity)
- Baby Appearance Game – Answers
- Common Infant Care Practices (Hand Outs)
- Common Infant Care Practices to Consider (Slide Show)
- 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)
LD: SECTION XIII – 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)