Upcoming Workshops, Trainings, and Events

Do you need to expand your skills or need Continuing Education hours?

We open certain sessions of our Foundational Labor Doula Training and THW Preparation Sessions to doulas and other birth professionals. Find our menu of available sessions below.

In-person sessions

Each session is 3 hours long and held on Friday, October 17th near Medford, Oregon.

  • This in-person 3-hour session focuses on:

    • Understanding the physiology of human lactation and supporting infant Feeding.

    • The role and scope of Doula in Infant Feeding.

    • Indicators for referral to Lactation/Feeding specialist

    Session is scheduled for Friday, October 17th at 9:00 AM in Medford/Central Point

  • This 3-hour in-person course prepares doulas to support families through planned and/or unexpected outcomes resulting in loss.

    • Understanding resources available in the area for these scenarios.

    • Understanding physiology of Postpartum and Lactation after perinatal loss.

    • Understanding socio economic impact of pregnancy and infant loss on bereaved families.

    Session is scheduled for Friday, October 17t at 12:30 PM in Medford/Central Point

  • This 3-hour session covers:

    • Understanding the physiological effects of various comfort measures in labor including a variety of branded and alternative modalities for non-pharmaceutical pain management

    • Exploring Tools for Labor Support

    • Physical Support

    • Emotional Support

    Session is held on Friday, October 17th at 3:30 PM in Medford/Central Point

Live -Virtual Sessions

Each virtual session is three (3) hours long held on either Monday or Tuesday from 5:30-8:30 PM.

  • Monday, Oct. 27th

    • Anthropology of Childbirth

    • Birth Practices around the World

    • Review of U.S. Maternal and Infant Mortality data

  • Tuesday, Oct. 28th

    In this session we’ll discuss:

    • The types of biases people carry;

    • Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and how they affect birthing people an doulas

    • Integrating a safe, community practices

  • This session covers:

    • Overview of the history of racism in healthcare in the U.S., and

    • The legacy of eugenics

  • In this session will review establishing a relationship with clients while setting and maintaining healthy boundaries.

  • In this session we will cover:

    • Protective business measures; contracts, insurance, etc.

    • HIPAA Compliance and Private Health Information (PHI)

    • Setting up your client systems; forms, record keeping

    • Contracting with Insurance

    • Filling out Claim forms (CMS 1500/HCFA)

    • Submissions and denials

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