Birth Ways International Doula Training

Doula Training for new and experienced birth professionals through online workshops & educational opportunities. Birth Doulas, Postpartum Doulas and more.

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Whether you want to become a Birth Doula, a Postpartum Doula, or both, Birth Ways International is here to help you with your journey!

Birth Doula Training - June 11-13
Birth Doula Training - October 22-24
Postpartum Doula Training - November 12-14

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Positions for labour/birth, massage techniques, effective communication techniques & more. We squeeze over 35 years of experience being doulas into a 2-hour session of fun and movement.

The next Easing Labour Pain class is on Sunday, May 2 at 3:30pm MT.

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Opening up in sweet surrender

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Here is a great birth/blessing chant! It can be used at circles, during labour, on a walk.

This version is sung by a midwife to help us learn.

"Woman am I,
spirit am I.
I am The Infinite Within my Soul.
I have no beginning and I have no end.
All this I Am"

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Excellent food-for-thought on The Hierarchy of Birth from The Birth Hive.

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She knew what I wanted. She listened to things that were said to me and helped me to ignore, respond or press pause. I could stay out of my thinking brain because I trusted her to have my back. I will never forget this.

As a doula I strive to be as good a listener to my clients.

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Birth Ways International Tuesday Tips: Doulas Listen

When I met with my doula for the first time I could not believe that she was interested in how I was feeling, what was bothering or exciting me, how my appointments were going and if I had any questions, worries or fears.

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She was on my side.

She did lots of things to help me and resource me but the most valuable thing she did was to just be there and listen. Prenatally. During the labour. After the birth. She listened to me during the labour and responded like no other person in the room.

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The clinical staff are clear on their roles, any support persons should be actively holding the space, actively listening, taking care of all the needs of the labouring woman and keeping them as the central focus. No matter what.

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Labour is not a spectator sport, where people surround and observe the action. Everyone in the room with a labouring woman is privileged to be there and has an active part to play.

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Active Leaders, LLLC Alumnae and students qualify for a discount code and there are limited Scholarships available for racialized, LGBTQ2S+, those with disabilities and lower income individuals.

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.@LLLCanada is hosting the 2021 Virtual Health Professional Conference next month with a focus on the dynamic family situations in Canada.

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Angie was recently interviewed by talented @UofRegina J-School student journalist @matteacolumpsi about her work as a doula, and the article is live! Have a read and learn how doulas help birth mothers on their journey!

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From breastfeeding expert @BFReporter, here is a great explanation on one way to get a deeper, more comfortable latch.

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Your view of birth, women, birth practices, and where the power resides will be transformed! This is a live-but-online workshop, and you'll gain access to self-paced learning modules and meet a wonderful community of doulas.

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Time is running out to sign-up for Birth Doula Training on June 11-13, 2021 at the Early Bird Price! Use the coupon code BDTEarlyBird before May 21 to sign up for our next Weekend Workshop.

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UPDATE: Great news! Each maternal patient can once again have 2 support people throughout their stay in the L&B and MBU at Regina General Hospital. (No swapping, just like before.) Please let me know if you have any questions and if I can help you in any way on your birth journey

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Birth Ways International Tuesday Tip: Do I wear a hospital gown or my own clothes for the birth?

Deciding what you will wear for your labour is a great way to plan something, control something and exercise your choice. Learn more in our recent video.

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Birth Ways Internationals' Q&A for Doulas is happening Live-Online tonight at 8:30pm CST, and this month's topic is Maternal Mental Health.

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Information, community connection, and answering your questions. Registration is still open - see you tonight.

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• Dr. Google? No!! Back-up!! Do not proceed! This is the scariest place of all. Anyone can post anything anywhere online.

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Who can you call if you have a pregnancy-related question? Here are some tips to keep in mind before you dial.

• Health phone-line 811? Yes, if it's a medical question. Call anytime 24/7.

• Medical care provider? Maybe, if it's a medical question, during clinic hours.

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• Family member or friend? Yikes! Use Caution! How much education and experience do they have with current practises or protocols? They'll be honoured you asked and some have great info. However, many may offer scary opinions and are misinformed.