Atlanta, Georgia

Postpartum Doula*

Certification Workshop

February 2-3, 2008

9am-5pm

North Metro Atlanta Instructor: Holly Hamel

404-291-6871  info@postpartumdoulatraining.com

* A Postpartum Doula joins the family after the birth of their baby in order to nurture the parents & children- teaching newborn care skills and easing the transition into life with a new baby.

Sponsored by FANSEA: Family and Newborn Supportive Education Assembly

     Anyone can who enjoys working with families and newborns can become a Postpartum Doula. If 
you are patient and caring, non-judgmental, and good with children and babies you could make a great doula! Knowledge of newborn care and breast feeding is also a plus.

Requirements for Certification:

      Become a member of FANSEA $40 / 1 year, $75 / 2 years

      Attend a FANSEA Postpartum Doula Workshop $225

      Purchase FANSEA Postpartum Doula Workbook $30

      Obtain 3 Professional Reviews from clients

      Have a current Infant and Child CPR certificate

      Have a background check

      Read required materials

      Complete an interview with Administrator

      Apply to FANSEA for review $50

Required Reading List

      “Nurturing the Family: The Guide for Postpartum Doulas” - Jacqueline Kelleher

      “The Baby Book” - Sears & Sears

      “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. Seventh Revised Edition” -  Le Leche League International

      “Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby” – Tracy Hogg and Melinda Blau

      “Oh Yes You Can Breastfeed Twins!...Plus More Tips for Simplifying Life with Twins” - April Rudat