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The Birth Doula: New Life Support Course is a pivotal training program that equips individuals with essential skills and knowledge to support women throughout the miraculous journey of childbirth. In today's fast-paced world, where medical interventions often dominate the birthing process, Birth Doulas play a crucial role in advocating for women's choices, providing emotional and physical support, and ensuring a positive birth experience.
Understanding a woman's body during pregnancy, managing common symptoms, and offering postpartum care are just a few of the vital modules covered in this comprehensive course. By mastering effective communication, empathy, and comfort skills, graduates are not only better prepared to assist mothers during labor but also equipped to address mental health concerns and provide support in grief and bereavement situations.
The demand for skilled Birth Doulas is on the rise, with a noticeable increase in the sector by 15% annually. In the UK, where awareness about the benefits of doula support is growing, job opportunities abound, with an average salary ranging from £20,000 to £30,000 per annum. Investing in Birth Doula training not only enriches personal and professional lives but also contributes to the well-being of mothers and families, making it a rewarding and impactful career choice.
Key Features:
CPD Certified Birth Doula Course
Free Certificate from Reed
CIQ Approved Birth Doula Course
Developed by Specialist
Lifetime Access
Course Curriculum:
Module 01: Introduction to Birth Doula
Module 02: A Woman's Body in Pregnancy
Module 03: Antenatal Care during Pregnancy
Module 04: Management of Common Symptoms of Pregnancy
Module 05: Clinical Examination of Pregnant Women
Module 06: Care of a Woman during Labour
Module 07: Postpartum Care
Module 08: Screening Newborn Baby
Module 09: Infant Care
Module 10: Mental Health of the Mother
Module 11: Grief and Bereavement
Module 12: Contraception and Family Planning
Module 13: Effective Communication
Module 14: Empathy and Comfort Skills
Module 15: Ethics in Doula
Learning Outcomes:
Apply knowledge of a woman's body during pregnancy for holistic care.
Implement antenatal care strategies to support healthy pregnancies effectively.
Manage common pregnancy symptoms, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Perform clinical examinations of pregnant women with proficiency and sensitivity.
Provide comprehensive care during labour, ensuring maternal comfort and safety.
Demonstrate postpartum care skills, promoting maternal and infant well-being.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Birth Doula: New Life Support 3:04:54 1: Module 01: Introduction to Birth Doula Preview 06:20 2: Module 02: A Woman's Body in Pregnancy 09:10 3: Module 03: Antenatal Care during Pregnancy 08:36 4: Module 04: Management of Common Symptoms of Pregnancy 15:19 5: Module 05: Clinical Examination of Pregnant Women 11:02 6: Module 06: Care of a Woman during Labour 11:49 7: Module 07: Postpartum Care 10:40 8: Module 08: Screening Newborn Baby 11:44 9: Module 09: Infant Care 11:25 10: Module 10: Mental Health of the Mother 17:09 11: Module 11: Grief and Bereavement 16:26 12: Module 12: Contraception and Family Planning 18:09 13: Module 13: Effective Communication 15:45 14: Module 14: Empathy and Comfort Skills 09:43 15: Module 15: Ethics in Doula 11:37
This Birth Doula: New Life Support course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Birth Doula: New Life Support. Moreover, this course is ideal for:
Aspiring doulas seeking expertise in supporting mothers through childbirth.
Healthcare professionals aiming to specialize in maternal and newborn care.
Individuals passionate about enhancing maternal mental health and well-being.
Those interested in grief and bereavement support in a doula role.
Anyone wanting to contribute to ethical and empathetic maternity care.
There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Birth Doula: New Life Support course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Birth Doula: New Life Support course.
After finishing this Birth Doula: New Life Support course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Birth Doula: New Life Support are:
Maternity Support Worker - £18K to £25K/year
Midwife - £24K to £40K/year
Childbirth Educator - £22K to £30K/year
Infant Feeding Specialist - £20K to £35K/year
Maternal Mental Health Advocate - £25K to £35K/year
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.