

Shoshana Steiner

$249.00
COURSE description
Learn to support a daughter, a sister, a friend or a neighbor during the miraculous birth process, with experienced doula Shoshana Steiner!
The course is made up of three modules, each one lasting about a half hour.
Module 1: Gaining Understanding (includes 11 handouts)
Some topics covered:
*How the uterus works
*The effect of fear on labor
*Breathing techniques
*The Mind/ Body Connection
Module 2: Hands,Heart, Mind, and Soul (includes 12 handouts)
Some topics covered:
*massage, pressure points, Essential Oils, Benefits and how-to of movement
*holding space for the family, listening and tuning in, allowing for that space movement
*Staying in the moment, setting birth goals
* the spiritual aspect of birth
Module 3: Practically Speaking (5 handouts)
Some topics covered:
*taking care of yourself as the support person
* working together with the spouse, especially if you are a relative
* communicating with staff, whether a homebirth or hospital setting
*Processing the birth.
In these three modules, you’ll gain an understanding of birth, the physiological and emotional aspects, how you can support the couple, learn and apply new skills, and also review some you instinctively know… And how to be practical, realistic, and process the journey. You will also have access to helpful handouts which help guide you throughout.
*Disclaimer: Taking this course does NOT certify you as a birth doula. This course is intended to educate about the birth process, comfort measures, and the ability to support a relative or friend. You are not medically trained with this course. Men and women alike may benefit from this course.
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