Course Objectives
● Chapter 1: An Introduction to Birth Work that expands on the cultural history & practices utilizing a trauma informed approach and uplifting birth Equity.
● Chapter 2: Journey of Pregnancy, a complete overview of the prenatal spectrum, including Reproductive Health, Nutrition and Documentation & Recordkeeping and doula scope and implementation of the Intrapartum birthworker role.
● Chapter 3: Navigating Birth: An understanding of the differences of homebirths vs hospital births, Understanding the stages and Phases of labor, how to support and doula scope and implementation.
● Chapter 4: Pushing through Postpartum- How to support during the postpartum journey, A trauma informed care approach of processing the birth and reproductive Justice
● Chapter 5: Newborn & Beyond- How to support through breastfeeding & Chestfeeding Challenges, Social determinants of development and Navigating parenting
. ● Chapter 6: Resources for the Birth Worker: Mentorship and Business Support.