Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction

    • Welcome & Course Overview

    • Diversity and Inclusion Statement

    • Certification Requirements

    • Course Manual
  • 2

    Module 1: Immediate Post Delivery

    • Nasal & Oral Aspiration

    • Helpful Resources

    • Immediate Post Delivery
  • 3

    Module 2: Infant Growth & Development

    • Helpful Resources

    • Infant Growth & Development
  • 4

    Module 3: Understanding Infant Health & Common Concerns

    • Understanding Infant Health & Common Concerns

    • Cradle Cap Treatment

    • Helpful Resources
  • 5

    Module 4: Rashes

    • Common Infant Rashes
  • 6

    Module 5: Understanding Infant Health & Concerns Continued

    • Understanding Infant Health & Concerns Continued

    • Gas Relief

    • Capillary Refill Tests

    • Testing Body Temperature

    • Clearing a Blocked Tear Duct

    • Helpful Resources
  • 7

    Module 6: Bodyfeeding: Nourishing the Infant

    • Bodyfeeding: Nourishing the Infant

    • Bodyfeeding Positions
  • 8

    Module 7: Navigating Bodyfeeding

    • Navigating Bodyfeeding

    • Essential Techniques for Comfort & Milk Management

    • Helpful Resources
  • 9

    Module 8: Expressing & Storing Human Milk

    • Expressing & Storing Human Milk

    • Types of Pumps

    • Alternative Feeding Methods
  • 10

    Module 9: Bottle Feeding: A Comprehensive Guide

    • Bottle Feeding: A Comprehensive Guide

    • Bottle Feeding

    • Helpful Resources
  • 11

    Module 10: Infant Sleep Patterns & Safe Practices

    • Infant Sleep Patterns & Safe Practices
  • 12

    Module 11: Common Concerns in Infant Sleep

    • Common Concerns in Infant Sleep
  • 13

    Module 12: Effective Comfort Techniques for Infants

    • Effective Comfort Techniques for Infants

    • Babywearing

    • Types of Swaddles

    • Infant Massage

    • Soothing Techniques

    • Helpful Resources
  • 14

    Module 13: Newborn Care Essentials

    • Newborn Care Essentials

    • Cloth Diapering

    • Diapering

    • Nail Care

    • Bathing an Infant

    • Tummy Time Methods
  • 15

    Module 14: The Postpartum Parent

    • The Postpartum Parent

    • Padcicles
  • 16

    Module 15: Essential Self-Care for New Parents

    • Essential Self-Care for New Parents
  • 17

    Module 16: Navigating the Emotional Landscape of New Parenthood

    • Navigating the Emotional Landscape of New Parenthood
  • 18

    Module 17: Adjusting to Parenthood: A Transformative Journey

    • Adjusting to Parenthood: A Transformative Journey
  • 19

    Module 18: Navigating the Journey of Birth Trauma & Unexpected Outcomes

    • Navigating the Journey of Birth Trauma & Unexpected Outcomes
  • 20

    Module 19: Supporting Families Through Complex Situations

    • Supporting Families Through Complex Situations
  • 21

    Module 20: Recognizing the Need for Professional Support

    • Recognizing the Need for Professional Support
  • 22

    Module 21: Treatment Strategies for Postpartum Mood Disorders

    • Treatment Strategies for Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • 23

    Module 22: Building Your Business

    • Building Your Business
  • 24

    Module 23: Doula Business Essentials

    • Doula Business Essentials
  • 25

    Module 24: Core Competencies for Successful Postpartum Support

    • Core Competencies for Successful Postpartum Support
  • 26

    Module 25: Starting Work With a New Family

    • Starting Work With a New Family
  • 27

    Module 26: Providing Comprehensive Client Care

    • Providing Comprehensive Client Care
  • 28

    Module 27: Postpartum Doula Guide: Client Care Continued

    • Postpartum Doula Guide: Client Care Continued
  • 29

    Module 28: Postpartum Doula Care: Extended Services

    • Postpartum Doula Care: Extended Services