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Birth Doula Diploma - CPD Certified
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Limited Time Offer! CPD Certified| Free ID Card & Assessment Included | 10 CPD Points | Audio Visual Training

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
5 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • CPD Accredited Certificate - £10
  • CPD Accredited Certificate - £29
Assessment details
  • Assessment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Learn how to provide emotional and physical support to new and expectant parents during their most vulnerable moments when you take this Birth Doula course.

A doula is a special pregnancy companion who aims to help families have a safe and positive experience during the whole labour and postpartum months. Many parents find a doula’s involvement to be crucial to their well-being, and you can be taught the disciplines needed to take on this unique role. As doulas provide advice and a continuous supportive role, without making medical decisions on behalf of their clients, they are much sought-after as advocates and mediators during pregnancy. You will therefore be taught all the educational requirements needed to identify and manage conditions associated with pregnancy. Along with antenatal examinations, you will also learn how to support the mental health of prospective parents, with special consideration given to empathy, comforting, and communication.

Key Topics to Be Covered by Birth Doula Course

  • Defining the roles and responsibilities of a doula
  • Performing antenatal care and recognising symptoms during pregnancy
  • Supporting a woman during the latter stages of labour
  • Screening new-borns and providing infant care
  • Comforting and supporting families during stressful moments

Learn from industry professionals and quickly equip yourself with the specific knowledge and skills you need to excel in your chosen career through this online training course.

You'll get a free Student ID card by enrolling in this course. This ID card entitles you to discounts on bus tickets, movie tickets, and library cards.

Enrolling on this course will ensure that you land your dream career faster than you thought possible. Stand out from the crowd and train for the job you want with this program.

Why Prefer this Birth Doula Course?

  • Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this course
  • Student ID card with amazing discounts — completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery)
  • Get instant access to this Birth Doula course.
  • Learn Birth Doula from anywhere in the world
  • Birth Doula is affordable and simple to understand
  • Birth Doula is entirely online, interactive lesson with voiceover audio
  • Lifetime access to the Birth Doula course materials
  • Birth Doula comes with 24/7 tutor support

Certificates

CPD Accredited Certificate

Digital certificate - £10

CPD Accredited Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £29

If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.

Assessment details

Assessment

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

Birth Doula Diploma - CPD Certified

With this comprehensive Birth Doula course, you can achieve your dreams and train for your ideal career. The Birth Doula course provides students with an in-depth learning experience that they can work through at their own pace to enhance their professional development. The Birth Doula course covers everything you need in order to progress in your chosen career.

Start your learning journey straight away with this course and take a step toward a brighter future!

**** Course Curriculum ****

>> Birth Doula Course <<

Module 01: Introduction to Birth Doula

  • Defining Doula
  • Child Birth and Doula
  • Why Women Need a Doula?
  • Outcomes of Doula

Module 02: A Woman’s Body in Pregnancy

  • A Woman’s Sexual and Reproductive Parts
  • How a Woman Becomes Pregnant
  • How the Baby Grows
  • Infertility
  • Menopause

Module 03: Antenatal Care during Pregnancy

  • Working during Pregnancy
  • Dietary Information and Education
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Exercise in Pregnancy

Module 04: Management of Common Symptoms of Pregnancy

  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Heartburn
  • Vaginal Discharge
  • Backache
  • Varicose Veins

Module 05: Clinical Examination of Pregnant Women

  • Weight and Body Mass Index
  • Breast Examination
  • Pelvic Examination
  • Female Genital Mutilation
  • Domestic Violence

Module 06: Care of a Woman During Labour

  • What Is Labour?
  • Signs of Labour
  • Four Stages of Labour
  • What Can Help the Mother Stay Comfortable during Labour?

Module 07: Postpartum Care

  • Recovering from Delivery
  • Physical Changes
  • Regaining a Healthy Weight and Shape
  • Feeling Blue

Module 08: Screening Newborn Baby

  • What Newborns Look Like
  • Medical Care for Newborn
  • Newborn Screening
  • Disorders Included in Newborn Screening

Module 09: Infant Care

  • Newborn Care
  • Infant Feeding
  • Bathing the Baby
  • Burping the Baby

Module 10: Mental Health of the Mother

  • Pregnancy, Childbirth and Mental Health
  • Risk of Suicide
  • Common Maternal Mental Health Disorders

Module 11: Grief and Bereavement

  • Understanding Loss and Grief
  • Accepting the Reality of the Loss
  • Working through the Pain of Grief
  • Emotionally Relocating the Deceased and Moving on with Life
  • Breaking Bad News

Module 12: Contraception and Family Planning

  • What Is Meant by ‘Family Planning’?
  • Appropriate Timing of Advice
  • Psychosexual Issues
  • Methods of Contraception

Module 13: Effective Communication

  • Communication Skills
  • Types of Communication
  • Communication – What Is Your Style?

Module 14: Empathy and Comfort Skills

  • Empathy
  • Comfort
  • Principles
  • Awareness of Cultural Differences in the Expression of Distress
  • Specific Principles

Module 15: Ethics in Doula

  • What Is Ethics?
  • Why Is Ethics Important?
  • How Are Dilemmas Solved?
  • Summary

Assessment Process of Birth Doula Diploma

Once you have completed all the modules in this course, you can assess your skills and knowledge with an optional assignment. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback afterwards.

Who is this course for?

Birth Doula Diploma - CPD Certified

Anyone interested in learning more about the topic is advised to take this Birth Doula course. This course is open to everybody.

Requirements

Birth Doula Diploma - CPD Certified

You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this Birth Doula course.

Career path

Birth Doula Diploma - CPD Certified

After completing this Birth Doula course, you are to start your career or begin the next phase of your career.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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