ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) Certification Workshops: Professional Birth Doula (ICBD) and Professional Childbirth Educator (ICCE) Jenn Halligan, Approved International Trainer
Thanks for showing interesting in becoming a certified birth doula, and/or childbirth educator! After you complete this registration form and have paid, you will be contacted prior to the workshop with more specific information. If you have any questions, please email Jenn at:
jenn@doulawhatyoulove.org How do I become a certified BIRTH DOULA?
The first step is to take the Birth Doula Certification Workshop!
Interested in becoming a CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR?
Workshops will be held in conjunction with scheduled Birth Doula Certification Workshops, depending on interest and enrollment.
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2024 WORKSHOPS
*Workshops are held from 9 AM - 4:30 PM CST*
Times of virtual workshops are subject to changed based upon the various time zones of registered participants. Prior to the workshop, time will be confirmed when materials are sent.
Birth Doula Certification Workshops
Virtual held via Zoom
• February 19 & 20
• May 7 & 8
• August 26 & 27
• October 1 & 2
• December 9 & 10
Birth Doula Certification Workshops
In-Person held at MercyOne Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa
• March 6 & 7
• June 10 & 11
• September 18 & 19
• December 2 & 3
Childbirth Educator Certification Workshops
Virtual held via Zoom
• February 19 & 21
• May 7 & 9
• August 26 & 28
• October 1 & 3
• December 9 & 11
Childbirth Educator Certification Workshops
In-Person held at MercyOne Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa
• March 6 & 8
• June 10 & 12
• September 18 & 20
• December 2 & 4
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Doula Workshop
The two day course is $700 and includes materials online and hard copy materials will also be mailed to you prior to the workshop. An option to pick up printed materials will be available for local participants, if desired. Payment must be made prior to the workshop to attend and to receive materials. A birth ball/exercise ball is helpful, but not necessary to take this workshop. Zoom capability required (audio/video).
No previous education background is required. If you know anyone else interested in learning how to support families in labor, share this workshop information with a friend!
*Ask for a one-on-one individualized doula workshop! This curriculum is personalized to meet your needs and fit into your busy lifestyle! This one-on-one workshop fee is $850*
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
1. Introducing the Birth Doula
2. The Business of Being a Birth Doula & Certification
3. Labor – An Overview
4. Labor – The Process
5. Comfort Measures
6. Coping with the Unusual
7. Family Integration
Childbirth Educator Workshop
The two day course is $700 and includes materials online and hard copy materials will also be mailed to you prior to the workshop. An option to pick up printed materials will be available for local participants, if desired. Payment must be made prior to the workshop to attend and to receive materials. A birth ball/exercise ball is helpful, but not necessary to take this workshop. Zoom capability required (audio/video). No previous education background is required. If you know anyone else interested in learning how to educate and prepare families prior to birth with childbirth education, share this workshop information with a friend!
*Ask for a one-on-one individualized doula workshop! This curriculum is personalized to meet your needs and fit into your busy lifestyle! This one-on-one workshop fee is $850*
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
1. Introduction to ICEA
2. Reproduction/Pregnancy and Healthy Lifestyles
3. Part 1: Labor and Birth
4. Comfort Measures
5. Newborn and Postpartum Care
6. Teaching Skills
7. Business Basics & Certification
