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Antenatal ,birth and postpartum Doula Course
What you can expect from this course.
Course content and declaration
Non-disclosure & Indemnity Agreement
Non-discrimination policy
Ownership and copyright
Doula documentations
Scope of practice
Code of ethics
Indemnity insurance & protecting yourself
THE DOULA
The doula in essence
Professionalism & Respect
The role & function of a doula
How to get into hospitals
Hospital etiquette
Midwife VS Gynaecologist
Doula bag
Webinar - Essential Oils (52:52)
Doulas & COVID-19
How to render unbiased support
Activity 1
Test your learning
Anatomy & terminology
Medical terms defined
Obstetrics & gynecology
Midwifery
The female anatomy
The male anatomy
Delayed puberty
The menstrual cycle
Conception & pregnancy
Reproductive issues in women
Reproductive issues in men
Activity 2 (3:51)
Activity 3 (4:42)
Test your learning
Global maternity and labor care guidelines
New guidelines on global care standards during childbirth
HIV & AIDS
ACOG & WHO Guidelines
Maternity care in South Africa
SASOG guidelines during COVID19
National guidelines on maternity care in SA... PDF handbook
Hospital levels
Ensuring the highest quality of services rendered
The importance of the first antenatal visit
Estimation of gestational age
Movement counting
Danger signs during pregnancy
Test Your Learning
Antenatal support & getting ready for birth
Ensuring a healthy pregnancy
Belly Binding
Antenatal duties as a doula
Doula-client meetings
Virtual videos and educational material
Exercises to ensure an easier labor
Ensuring an easier 3rd trimester
Intimacy during pregnancy
Round ligament pains
Pregnancy rebozo
Pregnancy chiropractor
Fetal alignment and optimal positioning
Early labor signs and Red Flags
Cultural & religious differences
Pregnancy and COVID 19
Activity 4
Test your learning
Termination of pregnancy
Foreword
Abortion laws
Types of terminations
Termination etiquette and how to support a client
Post-abortion care
Partners - Abortion and men
The importance of boundaries
Activity 5
Test Your Learning
Birth and beyond
Mechanisms of birth
Hormones during labor and birth
Stages of labor
Pain management and relaxation techniques
Reflexes
Birthing Options
Webinar (88:38)
Activity 6
Test your learning
Assisting during labor and delivery professionally
Creating the optimal birthing environment
Timing contractions & when to go (66:02)
Snacks & hydration
Partner assistance
Friends & family
Advocacy
Social media & birth announcements
Etiquette and scope of practice
Practical Hours
Practical hours
Medical aids
Which medical aids support doulas ?
Claiming from medical aids - DOSA
How to claim
Debriefing & trauma release
Disclaimer
Understanding Trauma
What is debriefing?
Processing effective debriefing tools and techniques
Stages of grief
Test Your Learning
Medical Malpractice & dealing with unforsaken birth outcomes
Birth Injuries & Complications
Medical Malpractice
Dealing with unforsaken birth outcomes
Activity 7
The Postpartum Period - part one
The forth trimester
Directly after birth
Perineal Care
Wearing the baby
Postpartum Belly Binding
Chiropractor mom & baby
Herbal remedies
Placenta encapsulation
Test your learning
The Postpartum Period - Part two
Postpartum - Week 1
Postpartum - Week 2
Postpartum - Week 6
Postpartum bleeding & blood clots
Exercise, Diet & Supplements
Baby Blues vs PPD (24:02)
Test Your Learning
The Postpartum Period - Part Three
The postpartum doula
Body language & in-home professionalism
Doula-client meetings
Maternity leave in South African
Registration & UIF Claims
Activity 8
The Microbiome
The microbiome defined
Breastmilk under the microscope
Probiotics
Everything new after being born - newborn
The first week after birth
Reflux VS Silent Reflux
Understanding Colic
The truth about sugar
Infant jaundice and UV-light therapy
Infant chiropractor
Milestones
Test your learning
Infant hydrotherapy
What is infant hydrotherapy?
Handbook
How to perform Infant Hydrotherapy (5:30)
Webinars and simulations (56:56)
Activity 9
Vaccines and medications
Facts about immunisation
Mandatory child immunisation in South Africa
Routine vaccines pregnant women receive
COVID-19
Contraceptives
Types of contraceptives
Breastfeeding friendly contraceptives
Getting off birth control
Building a virtual business
Planning your business
Marketing tips and tricks
Recommended books
Activity 10
How to doula - virtually
Doula-client meetings
Activity 11
The burnout
What is a burnout
Activity 12
Wrap up
Your feedback
Final examination - Test Bullets
Formative and Additional Assessments
Family centered cesarean birth plan (29:54)
Code of ethics
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