DENVER DONA DOULA TRAINING

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You have lots of options out there….so why choose Denver Doula Training and doula certification with DONA International? Let me help you…

My Denver Birth Doula Training guides new doulas in how to offer unconditional, culturally appropriate support to expectant families, helping them find their voice and thus feel respected, valued, and empowered. You will learn multiple techniques to promote labor and comfort a laboring person. You will leave this training feeling confident, excited and well-prepared to start your doula business with clear “next steps” in place.

HOW TO BECOME A DENVER BIRTH DOULA

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TAKE THE TRAINING

Denver Doula Training offers a comprehensive 19-hour hands-on birth doula training workshop, a full 2 days from 8am to 6pm. I’m convinced the more you are actively involved in learning, the more you will retain.

My workshops are very hands-on and interactive, as I try to appeal to all learning styles. Learning does not have to be boring!

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COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATION

During my workshop, you will get a head start on your certification requirements, as well as leave with concrete plans as to how to start your own doula business.

By the end of this birth doula training you will feel motivated, confident, and well-prepared to start your doula career.

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KEEP GROWING AS A DOULA!

As research is constantly changing and being updated, I am continually making adjustments and tweaking my curriculum making sure you are always receiving current, up-to-date information. While your successful doula career begins with our weekend workshop, I am here to nurture you for years to come, answering questions, learning from each other and building a network of support. I’m not going anywhere!

In this birth doula training you will learn….

  • The lifelong impact of the birth experience and your role as a doula.
  • How to stay safely within your role as a doula following DONA’s Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics.
  • Appropriate topics to cover with clients prenatally, including the importance of the Golden Hour after birth.
  • Communication skills that will help you assist your clients in making tough decisions, as well as how to respectfully advocate for your clients.
  • Complications including cesarean birth, VBAC and your role as a doula.
  • Comfort measures, including breathing techniques, positions, OFP to ease discomforts and promote labor.
  • Action steps to begin your doula business, along with how to market yourself.

And much, much more!

Are you feeling drawn to the doula path? JOIN US for a birth doula training that will change your life - and those of the families you will support!

2025 Denver Doula Training Dates

January 31st*, February 1st & 2nd (Waitlist)

April 25th*, 26th & 27th

July 25th*, 26th & 27th

October 3rd*, 4th & 5th

December 5th*, 6th & 7th

* The first day of each weekend workshop begins with my optional INTRO TO CHILDBIRTH FOR DOULAS class.

COST: $700. Upgrade to include the optional Intro to Childbirth course for an additional $150.
Your registration fee includes your manual, all handouts, a few items for your doula bag, as well as becoming a part of a strong, caring private doula Facebook community.

All registrations coming in the Monday of the training or later must first talk with Ann about availability

2025 Basics of Lactation Classes

February 8th, 9-12:30 p.m
May 3rd, 9-12:30 p.m
August 2nd, 9-12:30 p.m
October 11th, 9-12:30 p.m
December 13th, 9-12:30 p.m

COST: $60

LOCATION: All workshops take place Southwest of Denver. Address to be provided upon registration.

Optional +Add-Ons to Your Doula Training

INTRO TO CHILDBIRTH FOR DOULAS

Why are some labors short, while others seem extra long? What can be done to ease discomforts and even promote labor? To offer quality doula support it helps to have a clear understanding of the basics of pregnancy, labor and birth. Having a full view of the entire process will help you better serve your clients.

COST: $150.
The “intro” class is optional, but many students have learned so much they feel it should be a mandatory part of doula training. This class will replace the certification requirement to observe a childbirth series.

YOU WILL LEARN:

  • The essential anatomy of birth, understanding what happens during each stage so you can best support healthy birth.
  • The physical and emotional experience of each stage of labor: early, active, pushing, and the first hours after birth.
  • Common birth interventions, along with their risks, benefits and alternatives.
  • Hands-on practice of a variety of comfort techniques.

BASICS OF LACTATION FOR DOULAS

Why is something so normal & natural sometimes so challenging? How can we best support families to get a healthy start with breastfeeding? So many new families experience challenges with breastfeeding. If you want to feel confident in your ability to to offer practical suggestions to help families who want to breastfeed do so successfully, this course is for you.

COST: $60.
This course fulfills the 3-hour breastfeeding requirement for both birth and postpartum doula certification, or you can earn 3 contact hours of continuing education.

YOU WILL LEARN:

  • The multiple benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby
  • How milk is made and released in order to keep a healthy supply.
  • Signs of a good latch and a poor one.
  • Confidence in offering suggestions.
  • Recognize common challenges to breastfeeding.
  • When and whom to refer when it is out of your level of expertise.
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Ongoing Doula Training with Ann Pollack

Attending a Denver Doula Training Workshop is one of the first essential steps required to become a certified birth doula. Our ongoing mentoring and referral opportunities help you work towards your goal of DONA doula certification with confidence. You have 3 full years from the time of your training to complete your certification. You can work quickly or you can take your time, depending on your personal circumstances.  See the certification requirements >

INDIVIDUAL MENTORING

Contact me anytime by phone, text, email or social media.

GRADUATE FACEBOOK GROUP

After training you will be invited to join a closed Facebook group made up of past students. You will find this to be an invaluable resource.

DOULA SUPPORT CIRCLES

I regularly organize a Doula Support Circle where we problem solve, answer questions, as well as hear & learn from other birth professionals.

VOLUNTEER DOULA OPPORTUNITIES

Many of my graduates choose to provide complimentary support to young moms who otherwise could not afford this invaluable service. These families receive the support they deserve and you gain experience along with births for certification.

ONGOING CLIENT REFERRALS

I often get contacted by families who cannot afford my current rate for birth doula services. I’m thrilled to connect them with certifying doulas who offer support at a lower rate.

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