Online Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Training
Complete the training with the tools and confidence to start working immediately with the full spectrum of care.
DONA-approved COMBINED training that can be used towards your certification with DONA International.
Yoga Mamas is honoured to be the only trainer offering DONA's accredited birth and postpartum doula trainings combined into one course!
In partnership with expert Doula Trainer Trena Gallant, we created the only combined offering by DONA bringing together both birth and postpartum training courses. A 6 day online course filled with vibrant learning and discussion mixed with mindfulness breaks of mini movement classes and meditation to restore your energy and move your body.
In partnership with expert Doula Trainer Trena Gallant, we created the only combined offering by DONA bringing together both birth and postpartum training courses. A 6 day online course filled with vibrant learning and discussion mixed with mindfulness breaks of mini movement classes and meditation to restore your energy and move your body.
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WHAT YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
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The Birth & Postpartum Doula Workshop is ideal for people who have a passion for working with the prenatal period, empowering mamas, nurturing families, and building capacity in others.
This DONA approved workshop includes both Birth & Postpartum Doula Trainings. Gain knowledge of the full spectrum of care as a doula from Pregnancy to Postpartum.
This DONA approved workshop includes both Birth & Postpartum Doula Trainings. Gain knowledge of the full spectrum of care as a doula from Pregnancy to Postpartum.
The doula workshop will teach the skills necessary to support families during pregnancy, childbirth and through to the first three months and will focus on prenatal support, scope of a Birth & Postpartum Doula, normal newborn behaviours and cues, postpartum adjustment, and typical questions and concerns that new families may experience.
At the completion of the workshop, participants will receive a Birth & Postpartum Doula Certificate, and can begin to work with families as soon as they feel confident in doing so.
At the completion of the workshop, participants will receive a Birth & Postpartum Doula Certificate, and can begin to work with families as soon as they feel confident in doing so.
ONLINE COMBINED BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA TRAINING
PAUSED FOR 2023
"Easy to access and book online. Exceptional team members, like Trena Gallant, teaching online classes. Love the feeling of our connections we make when we learn together in a safe space." Christine
"Took the online post-partum doula training and loved it!" Nina
"Trena is spectacular! She is thoughtful, organized, full of resources, wise, and incredibly engaging. I am thrilled to have taken this online course with her!" Alix"Trena is spectacular! She is thoughtful, organized, full of resources, wise, and incredibly engaging. I am thrilled to have taken this online course with her!" Alix
"I took the online postpartum doula course. It was very informative and I would definitely recommend to others!" Kathyrn
Many participants will choose to continue on with the certification process through DONA International, and most find that the workshop helps them identify areas in which they could benefit from further education or experience {for instance, in breastfeeding support or sleep support}.
By completing this workshop you will complete 4 steps that are a part of the DONA Birth Doula Certification process.
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By completing this workshop you will also complete 3 steps that are a part of the DONA Postpartum Doula Certification process.
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Cancellation Policy Please Read:
Full cancellation and refund available only within 24 hours of booking. No refunds will be provided after the first 24 hrs after booking have passed. Cancellations within one week of course start date will receive an account of tuition paid minus a $75 administration fee. No exceptions, thank you for your understanding.
Full cancellation and refund available only within 24 hours of booking. No refunds will be provided after the first 24 hrs after booking have passed. Cancellations within one week of course start date will receive an account of tuition paid minus a $75 administration fee. No exceptions, thank you for your understanding.
Testimonials
"Trena's facilitation style is interactive and her experience level allows participants to learn a diversity of skills. She brings professionalism, a deep knowledge of how to best support families, as well as her welcoming personality to all that she does. It is because of her coaching and mentoring that I was able to develop the confidence to start my practice as a doula." - Ashley, Birth and Postpartum Doula
"Trena's classes offer a very interactive learning approach. Her knowledge and passion for parents and birth are very contagious. She makes the students feel very valued and goes above and beyond the class setting to offer her guidance." - Darla, Birth and Postpartum Doula
"Trena is just all around great. Her passion for this shows in her teaching, and she knows how to keep everyone
engaged because of how passionate she is about the information. I had the best week with Trena and I hope to do
more courses/learning with her in the future!"
"Trena was amazing!!!! So clear and concise and her passion is evident. I totally enjoyed everything about how she trained us. Kahoot is the best. I learned so much and it was fun. I would take any training offered my Trena. She nurtured us into the Doulas we will become. I felt supported and listened to during this training."
About The Trainer
Trena Gallant is a Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth educators, a DONA Approved Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainer, Infant Massage Instructor, Certified Sleep Educator, Child passenger safety technician and Hypnobirthing Practitioner. Her passion for birth and babies began at a very young age, when she frequently offered her family pets doula support (much to their dismay), and helped care for the many foster babies who her parents welcomed into their home.
After graduating with her Bachelor of Arts, she began pursuing her education in birth and postpartum, and has been educating and supporting families in groups and individually for over 17 years. In addition to supporting families, Trena felt drawn to adult education, and went on to become a Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainer, and established one of only 24 Lamaze Educator programs in the world. Despite her many years of formal education, her most influential teachers continue to be her partner and their four amazing children.
Qualifications & Experience
After graduating with her Bachelor of Arts, she began pursuing her education in birth and postpartum, and has been educating and supporting families in groups and individually for over 17 years. In addition to supporting families, Trena felt drawn to adult education, and went on to become a Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainer, and established one of only 24 Lamaze Educator programs in the world. Despite her many years of formal education, her most influential teachers continue to be her partner and their four amazing children.
Qualifications & Experience
- DONA Doula Trainer since 2013
- Practicing Doula since 2004
- Mother of 4
- Childbirth Educator
- HypnoBirthing Practitioner
- Lamaze Educator
- Certified Sleep Educator
Becoming A Certified DONA Doula
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Frequently Asked Questions
I need to miss a day of the training is that ok?
You are required to be present for the duration of the training in order to receive your certificate.
Small amounts of time may be accommodated by doing a make-up assignment but this needs to be addressed with your trainer prior to. Large portions of the training cannot be made up with an assignment. This is a requirement from DONA for online trainings that your video is turned on and the trainer is able to see you are present for the duration of the training.
What DONA materials do I get with the Birth or Postpartum training?
You receive access to the DONA digital resource manual a few days before your training. The portal is called Sharevault. Your trainer Trena will give you this information.
When will I receive the zoom meeting link to join?
Your trainer Trena will email you a few days before the training with the zoom meeting information.
My training starts tomorrow and I haven’t received the DONA resource manual - what do I do?
Let Trena know you have not yet received it, email trena@yogamamas.co.
You won’t need access to the manual for the training - so don’t worry. There are lots of great resources for you to review afterwards, but you won’t need the manual to follow along.
I haven’t finished my required reading before the training, is that ok?
Yes - it is recommended that you read something from the required reading list ESPECIALLY if you have no context or background knowledge in birth or postpartum. If you have some knowledge in this area you don’t need to finish a book.
You WILL be required to read the books if you choose to complete the certification process.
If I do the Combined Training, do I receive two certificates of completion?
Yes - you will receive a Birth Doula Training certificate and a Postpartum Doula Training certificate. You must have your video turned on in order to receive the certificates.
DONA’s FAQ for Certifying
Microsoft Word - Birth Doula Certification FAQ Frequently Asked Questions.docx (dona.org)
Microsoft Word - Postpartum Doula Certification FAQ Frequently Asked Questions.docx (dona.org)
Required Reading Lists
Birth Doula Training - certification-overview-birth-1.9-10.pdf (torontoyogamamas.com)
Postpartum Doula Training - Microsoft Word - DRAFT 10-21-20 Postpartum-Certification-Required-Reading-List.docx (dona.org)
Do I become certified by attending a training workshop?
No - it is one component of the certification process.
DONA Steps for Certification
Birth Doula Steps to Certify - Birth-Doula-Guidelines-to-Complete-Certification-Requirements.pdf (dona.org)
Postpartum Doula Steps to Certify - Certification-Overview-PPD-1-1.pdf (dona.org)
Is there anything I need to know about attending the training online?
Yes - you will need to have your video turned ON at all times with the exception of break times. This is to ensure you are present while attending the training. If you do not have video turned on your trainer is unable to mark you as present.
You are required to be present for the duration of the training in order to receive your certificate.
Small amounts of time may be accommodated by doing a make-up assignment but this needs to be addressed with your trainer prior to. Large portions of the training cannot be made up with an assignment. This is a requirement from DONA for online trainings that your video is turned on and the trainer is able to see you are present for the duration of the training.
What DONA materials do I get with the Birth or Postpartum training?
You receive access to the DONA digital resource manual a few days before your training. The portal is called Sharevault. Your trainer Trena will give you this information.
When will I receive the zoom meeting link to join?
Your trainer Trena will email you a few days before the training with the zoom meeting information.
My training starts tomorrow and I haven’t received the DONA resource manual - what do I do?
Let Trena know you have not yet received it, email trena@yogamamas.co.
You won’t need access to the manual for the training - so don’t worry. There are lots of great resources for you to review afterwards, but you won’t need the manual to follow along.
I haven’t finished my required reading before the training, is that ok?
Yes - it is recommended that you read something from the required reading list ESPECIALLY if you have no context or background knowledge in birth or postpartum. If you have some knowledge in this area you don’t need to finish a book.
You WILL be required to read the books if you choose to complete the certification process.
If I do the Combined Training, do I receive two certificates of completion?
Yes - you will receive a Birth Doula Training certificate and a Postpartum Doula Training certificate. You must have your video turned on in order to receive the certificates.
DONA’s FAQ for Certifying
Microsoft Word - Birth Doula Certification FAQ Frequently Asked Questions.docx (dona.org)
Microsoft Word - Postpartum Doula Certification FAQ Frequently Asked Questions.docx (dona.org)
Required Reading Lists
Birth Doula Training - certification-overview-birth-1.9-10.pdf (torontoyogamamas.com)
Postpartum Doula Training - Microsoft Word - DRAFT 10-21-20 Postpartum-Certification-Required-Reading-List.docx (dona.org)
Do I become certified by attending a training workshop?
No - it is one component of the certification process.
DONA Steps for Certification
Birth Doula Steps to Certify - Birth-Doula-Guidelines-to-Complete-Certification-Requirements.pdf (dona.org)
Postpartum Doula Steps to Certify - Certification-Overview-PPD-1-1.pdf (dona.org)
Is there anything I need to know about attending the training online?
Yes - you will need to have your video turned ON at all times with the exception of break times. This is to ensure you are present while attending the training. If you do not have video turned on your trainer is unable to mark you as present.
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Free Doula Business Tools
Templates and tools to take care of yourself and your clients. Free doula business downloadables included in your Yoga Mamas Doula Training Course.
Get grounded and hit the ground running after your training. Complimentary digital doula business tools to help organize and build your doula business. Stay organized and focused so you can spend more time doing what you love, supporting families. |
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Please note that we do not offer refunds. Each event/course/training/wellness appt has it's own specific cancellation policy which is listed on each registration page. Please take the time to read these in full prior to registering. Each event/appointment that we run is in partnership with a practitioner who is focusing their independent career in pre and postnatal health. This is their beautiful livelihood. This is why we have these policies in place. Thank you very much for your understanding. Jamie Kalynuik, Founder of Yoga Mamas
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