Holistic Doula Training
Thanks for your interest in the “Holistic Doula Training”. I am very excited to be offering this training for both birth and postpartum periods.
Run in North Lakes 3 times a year, this training will run over either 3 weekends or an intensive 4-day weekend. There is a workbook that will be sent out 1 month prior to the start of the course with about 15 hours of work to complete. Following the course there are 4 supervised births required.
I am available for phone and email support leading up to and after these births and there is a written report due after each of them with some reflections
About Myself
I am a mum to 4 rambunctious kids – Anneke (13), Rico (12), Macey (7) and Harper (4).
I am a Homeopath, kinesiologist, Doula and Lactation Consultant. I worked many years in partnership with a midwife in New Zealand where we specialised in “high risk” at home. We also birthed in the hospital and birthing centres. Since being in Australia since 2014 I have attended many births in many settings including many “free births”, hospital, birth centres and home.
My passion really lies with supporting women to have the most meaningful empowering birth they can. To feel supported on all levels through the pregnancy, birth and early postnatal period.
What is Covered in our Doula Training Course?
Here is an outline of topics taught during the course and workbook:
| Topic | Units Covered |
| Pregnancy | Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
Pregnancy complication Optimal foetal positioning Nutrition and supplementation in pregnancy Medical tests in pregnancy |
| Labour and Birth | Place of birth – Birthing options
Stages of labour Role of a doula Role of a partner Self-help techniques Interventions in labour – cascade of interventions Hormones in labour The golden hour The Umbilical cord – all the options Vitamin K |
| Breastfeeding | Establishing breastfeeding
Breast crawl Supporting a breastfeeding mother Understanding the mechanics of breastfeeding Trouble shooting for breastfeeding |
| Postpartum | Care for new mother – emotional
Perineum care Postpartum changes -physical Baby care |
| Extra Skills | Rebozo
Homeopathy for pregnancy, labour and postpartum Acupressure for Pregnancy and Labour Massage in Labour Starting a new business |
