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Full Spectrum Doula Course
What is a Doula?
A doula is someone who is trained to support others through touch and talk. A doula has knowledge about the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods, and is able to draw on that knowledge to ease their clients’ fears, anxiety, and provide encouragement and advocacy. They may also use this knowledge to facilitate communication and collaboration between a client and their partner, or even between a client and their provider.
Essentially, a doula is exactly what each individual client needs them to be at any given moment.
and...
There is a good change that You are already a Doula!
If you are considering becoming a doula, there is a good chance that you have already been one. Now, you are just looking to apply those skills in a new field – and get paid for doing so.
Many who come to doula work are already great listeners, a source of support and encouragement to those around them, are skilled at reading others’ body language, emotions, wants/needs to respond appropriately, and are interested in pregnancy, childbirth, abortion, loss, grief, healing, and new parenthood.
All you need is the training to build the knowledge and skill set necessary to support clients through pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and bereavement during this specific season of their live, as well as learning to make this into a sustainable career.
Did you hire a doula for your own birth? Perhaps you heard about doulas through a friend or family member? Or maybe this moment, right here, is the first time you’ve encountered this potential career path? Whatever you are coming from welcome!
If you are looking to learn more about what a doula is and how to become one, you are in the right place.
now you can with this new course
Introducing
Sisters in Loss Signature Course! Become a Full Spectrum Doula specializing in Birth, Bereavement, and Postpartum in 8 weeks!
This 8 week Self Paced course that will take you from Advocate to Doula!
Join our 8 week signature course that covers Black infant and maternal health, all reproductive experiences including miscarriage, infertility, loss, and abortion, and all the matters that effect the realities and safety of birthing people.
Why should you become a Doula?
Are you that go to friend when someone has experienced loss?
Have you wondered what is next to help others on this grief and healing journey?
Have you supported and attended a birth and helped assist a family through burying their baby?
Kind Words from Students
When I came across the Sisters in Loss group 2 years ago, I would have never thought I would be taking a Birth and Bereavement Doula training class. I was still dealing with my own losses; how can I help someone else? Since my training, I have unpacked my own hurt and started the healing process. I always told God I would be scared to get pregnant again after my losses because I didn't have the tools, but He provided those tools with this Birth & Bereavement Doula training. God's timing is perfect, and I will no longer be afraid of becoming a mother on this side of earth. Thank you, Erica, for creating this platform.
Kayanna Moreland-LawCertified Doula (SIL) 
Taking this course was a full circle experience for me. Becoming certified equipped me for what I am called to do and I feel confident in my new role as a doula. Having experienced recurrent pregnancy loss, I'm humbled that God has empowered me to return to the birth scene, where the enemy attacked me and my purpose, to now support and educate my clients have a self determined birth without fear.
Anesha StanleyCertified Doula (SIL), Full Circle Doula Services 
The birth & bereavement Doula training was GREAT!! I have a better understanding of how I can support the birthing person & family during the delivery. I feel confident with the skills I have learned to continue to support families with one the most memorable parts of becoming a parent.
Jasmine Mason-MooreCertified Doula (SIL) J. Mason Foundation 
This is the best investment of your and money. Learning how you can help other women through their journey, each course is worth it.
Regina AndersonCertified Doula (SIL) 
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the course breakdown
module 1
Fertility, Prenatal, and Pregnancy Birth Support
Module 1 covers Fertility, Prenatal, and Pregnancy Birth Support.
In this module you’re going to learn:
- How Black Enslaved women shaped American Gynecology
- Pre-conception, Reproductive System and Fertility
- Feelings of Pregnancy and Defining Pregnancy Loss
- Systemic Racism Pregnancy Outcomes
- Labor Support, Exercises, and Contractions
- Birth and Placenta
- Labor & Birth when Baby is not alive
module 2
Medical Birth Support
Module 2 reviews how to support in pregnancy, birth, and bereavement with Medical Options and Pain management.
In this module you’re going to learn:
- Medical Options during Pregnancy
- Medical Options during Birth
- Full term birth in hospital
- Stillbirth and medical options in the hospital
- Induction and augmentation
- Medicinal forms of pain relief
- Helping birthing parents explain what is going on, why things are being suggested, if there is a safe non- medical alternative, and how to manage any side effects.
module 3
Non-Medical Birth Support
Module 3 covers how to support in pregnancy, birth, and bereavement with Non-medical options and little or no pain management.
In this module you’re going to learn:
- Non-Medical Options various Maternal Diagnosis
- Holistic Options during Labor
- Non-Medical Options for Comfort during Labor
- Labor/Birthing Positions - Pain Management Techniques
- Learning how to explore these reasons in a non-confrontational manner and provide natural alternatives, supplementation, and non-medical support for side effects will help the mother explore her options more fully and make a truly informed decision.
module 4
Postpartum Physical Health & Bereavement
Module 4 covers Postpartum Physical Health and Bereavement in any trimester.
In this module you’re going to learn:
- What is a Postpartum Doula?
- Postpartum Care - Birthing Person and Partner
- The Welcoming and The Farewell
- COVID-19 and Pregnancy Updates
- Early Postpartum Period
- Mindful Eating and Food for Breastfeeding
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Sex and Intimacy
- Preparing Postpartum Plan
module 5
NICU, Newborn Care and Lactation Support
Module 5 covers Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Care (NICU), Newborn care, and Lactation and Breast/Chest feeding support.
In this module you’re going to learn:
- Newborn Routine Procedures
- Newborn Care Basics
- NICU Support - Live Birth and Bereavement
- Doula support in NICU care
- Breastfeeding and Public Health
- Breastfeeding Counseling Strategy
- Latching on Checklist for Doulas
- Breast Anatomy
- Protecting a Formula Feeder
- Breastfeeding Plan for Clients
module 6
Postpartum Emotional Health, Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
Module 6 covers Postpartum Emotional health including Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Support.
In this module you’re going to learn:
- Certification Requirements
- NICU Grief
- Anticipatory Grief
- Styles of Grief
- Complications in Grief
- Additional Factors in Grief
- Professionals and Grief
- Your Role as a SIL Doula
module 7
Postpartum Mental Health
Module 7 covers Postpartum Mental Health including Postpartum Depression, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Postpartum Psychosis, and Caring for the home and other children.
In this module you’re going to learn:
- Postpartum Mood Disorders
- Postpartum Depression
- How Depression can Influence Breastfeeding
- COVID-19 and Maternal Mental Health
- Caring for Home and Other Children
- Returning to Work
- Communication Skills and Techniques
- Counseling Skills for Difficult Situations
- Certification Requirements
Module 8
Business of Being a Doula
Module 8 covers how to build your Doula business or non profit including structure, names, LLC formation, Malpractice insurance, and doula reimbursement.
In this module you’re going to learn:
- COVID-19 and Pregnancy
- How does the SIL Doula process work?
- Business Perspectives & Prior to Client
- Building Business Structure & Paperwork
- Contracts
- Chronology of Working with Your Client
- Professionalism & Areas of Conflict
- Internal Conflict & Resolution
- Completing Service & Follow-Up with Client
- Long-term Journey of Serving & Learning
By the end of the course you will walk away knowing
How to support Birth in any trimester
Supporting birth whether a miscarriage or live birth it is critical you learn how to support birth in every trimester.
How to support Postpartum in any trimester
Supporting postpartum requires understanding emotional, physical, and mental health and even through bereavement.
How to support through Bereavement in any trimester
Supporting through bereavement helps families create long lasting memories of their loss in any trimester.
How to start your Doula business or Non-Profit
Whether you chose to start a business on your own or a non-profit or join a Doula agency you will have the tools to begin to market your services and gain clients.
Your Investment
the course includes...
Two 1 Hour Business Coaching Sessions
A $1600 value
Fertility, Prenatal, and Pregnancy Support Training
A $100 value
Medical and Non-Medical Support and Labor Positions
A $100 value
Lactation Support and Bereavement through Lactation
A $200 value
Postpartum in Bereavement and Physical, Emotional, and Mental Health Support
A $100 value
Black Infant and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Outcomes and Eliminating Disparities
A $100 value
All access to Dubsado for Doulas Course
A $400 value
All Forms, Contracts, and Birth/Postpartum Plans for Clients
A $50 value
Templates to start your Doula Business including brochures, childbirth education guides, and bereavement planning guide
A $50 value
Lifetime Access to Course and Doula Mastermind Facebook group
A $1000 value
that's a total of almost $4000 in value, but you will get the course for...
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Meet your course instructor, Erica
Hello everyone, I’m Erica, the Founder and CEO of Sisters in Loss, where Black Women replace Silence with Storytelling around Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Infertility.
After experiencing a stillbirth at 39 weeks and miscarriage at 18 weeks, I know the pain and healing that comes with life after loss. Through the powerful stories and testimonies of dynamic, resilient black women, Sisters in Loss provides pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and bereavement doula, and grief services to help women step beyond anxiety and fear and into trust and peace after loss.
Sisters in Loss holds space to present loss and infertility stories in a resourceful culturally acceptable way to assure black women they are not alone on this journey.
Sisters in Loss helps providing comprehensive, culturally competent services to women and families, including community birth workers; classes on childbirth, breastfeeding, and family wellness; and connections to community resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in this training?
Anyone of any race, experience level and profession can join this course.
How long will I have access?
You will have lifetime access to this course
What is your refund policy?
You can request a full refund up within 24 hours of confirmation that the course has not started. SIL will process the refund due to you as soon as possible and in any case, within 30 calendar days of the day on which you requested it.
I'm not a doula yet, is this course for me?
Yes, this course will teach you how to become a doula. This course is also for doulas at all experience levels to teach them about bereavement principles and help strengthen doula business.
How much time should I dedicate weekly to this course? Can someone with a full time job take this course?
Yes, many individuals who have taken this course have full time positions and are eager to learn more by investing in themselves with this course. You should commit 2-5 hours a week for the course reading, movies, and assignments.
Is this course self paced, is there live instruction?
Yes, this course is for you to complete on your own. There is no live instruction for this course.
Join the Course today
Become a Full Spectrum Doula today!
Join our 8 week signature course that covers Black infant and maternal health, all reproductive experiences including miscarriage, infertility, loss, and abortion, and all the matters that effect the realities and safety of birthing people.
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