ABG Postpartum Doula Training Certification Program
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Meet your Trainer - Allison Coleman
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The Role of a Postpartum Doula

The Role of a Postpartum Doula
ABG INTERVIEW PREP
Postpartum Doula Training - Working as a Doula
What does a day shift look like as a Postpartum Doula?
What does an overnight shift look like as a Postpartum Doula?
Self-Care for Doulas
Books for The Role of a Postpartum Doula - Working with the Family
Postpartum Doula Training Part 2 - Business and Communication
Who is your ideal client / target market?
How to write a resume for perinatal work - SAMPLES
Sample Client Agreement - DOWNLOAD
Sample Client Intake Form - DOWNLOAD
Sample Client Care Notes / File - DOWNLOAD
Books for The Role of a Postpartum Doula - Business and Communication
Links and Extras!
ABG Student Doula Checklist
Bonus - Easing Biz Pain workshop with Ruth Bailey
Bonus - Tax Planning workshop for Self-Employment with Ruth Bailey
Let's see what you've learned!
Infant Safety/CPR

Infant Safety and CPR
Infant Safety Class Part 1 - Video
Infant Safety Class Part 2 - Video
First Aid: How to Treat a Conscious Choking Infant
Infant & Toddler CPR Video
SIDS Risk Reduction
AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines for US Doulas
Car Seat Safety Tips
Infant CPR and Choking Reminders
Baby Proofing Tips
Links and Extras!
ABG Student Doula Checklist
Let's see what you've learned!
INTRO TO BABY PROOFING.pdf
Newborn Care

Newborn Care
Newborn Care Part 1 - Video
Newborn Care Part 2 - Video
What to do When Baby Cries…
Bottles for Breastfed Babies
Breastmilk & Formula Storage Guidelines
Sleep - from Newborn to 4 months
Best Diaper Changing Technique for Newborns to Reduce Colic
Preventing Hip Dysplasia
Safe Swaddling to Prevent Hip Dysplasia
Books for Newborn Care
Links and Extras!
ABG Student Doula Checklist
Let's see what you've learned!
Baby Feeding

Baby Feeding - WHO and CDC guidelines
Breastfeeding Class Part 1 - Video
Breastfeeding Class Part 2 - Video
Ultrasound - What's Happening in a Baby's Mouth while Breastfeeding?
How to use a HaaKaa - Silicone Milk Catcher
Mixing American vs. European Formulas
Intro to Breastfeeding Flyer - DOWNLOAD
Breastmilk / Formula Storage Guidelines - DOWNLOAD
Books for Baby Feeding
Links and Extras!
ABG Student Doula Checklist
Let's see what you've learned!
Birth Physiology and Healing

Birth Physiology & Healing
Birth and Healing - Video
Books for Birth Physiology and Healing
Links and Extras!
ABG Student Doula Checklist
Let's see what you've learned!
Working with Multiples

Why might you work with twins, triplets, and multiples?
Working with Multiples - Video
How to support families with twins and more as a Postpartum Doula
Books for Working with Multiples
Links and Extras!
ABG Student Doula Checklist
Let's see what you've learned!
Perinatal Mental Health Conditions

Overview and How Postpartum Doulas Can Help
Perinatal Mental Health Conditions - Video
Understanding Perinatal Mental Health Conditions - A Closer Look at Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment & Resources - PDF
Helpful Tools to Share With Parents .pdf
8 Steps of Postpartum Sleep Hygiene
Books for Perinatal Mental Health Conditions
Links and Extras!
ABG Student Doula Checklist
Let's see what you've learned!
Grief and Loss

Grieving and Loss
Grieving and Loss - Video
Pregnancy Loss Articles for Further Training
Specializing in Bereavement Doula Services
Austin and Central Texas-Specific Resources
Books for Grieving and Loss
Links and Extras!
ABG Student Doula Checklist
Let's see what you've learned!
Growing into a Family

Growing into a Family
Growing into a Family - Video
Books for Growing Into A Family
Links and Extras!
ABG Student Doula Checklist
Diversity and Inclusion in Birthwork

Diversity and Inclusion in Birthwork
Five Tips for Postpartum Doulas to be Culturally Competent, Aware, Non-Judgmental, and Inclusive:
Working with Trans & Queer Families, by Moss Froom
Links for Working with Trans & Queer Families
Anti-Racism in Your Doula Practice, by Norma Jean Bell and Dominique A. Wyse
Anti-Racism in Your Doula Practice - PDF
The Sitting Month Zuo Yue Zi
Links and Extras on Anti-Racism
Books and Media for Anti-Racism
Organizations & Places to Give
ABG Student Doula Checklist
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Certified Doula Badge

Growing into a Family

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