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1) What are the dates & training time?
The Birth Doula training is two parts: The Childbirth Educator training on July 27-28 and the Doula training August 10-11.

Individuals only wanting to do the Childbirth Educator training can attend the training on July 27-28

All dates are Saturday and Sunday from 9a-5p EST with a one-hour break + 4 hours of self-study prior to live workshops.

2) Is an interview required for the training?

No.

3)    Are there prerequisites?

You will need internet access to complete the pre-work and access information after the training.

4)    What is the pre-work?

Pre-work will consist of reading articles, watching video or YouTube clips and answering questions to demonstrate understanding of the material read or viewed.  Pre-work will also consist of conducting an assessment of your community birth hospital/center as well as writing an outline for a teaching demonstration to practice teaching a childbirth education topic.

5)    What supplies are needed for the class?

Computer or tablet, notebook, internet access

6)    When is the deadline to register?

July 9th, 2024 - Childbirth Educator Training

July 15th, 2024- Birth Doula Training (only if you have a previous CBE training)

7)    What are the program requirements?

a. Resident of Mecklenburg County

$50 Childbirth Educator ONLY

$100 for Birth Doula ( which includes CBE Training)

8)  What is the class size?

The maximum class is 20. You will receive class details after registration closes.

9)  How will the class be taught?

In person. You will receive breaks through the program as we recognize the fatigue that prolonged sitting causes.

10)  What if I live outside of Mecklenburg County?

If space is available, there will be room for non-Mecklenburg County residents. However there is a cost. The cost is as follows:

Non Meck Co Resident Childbirth Educator ONLY : $400

Non Meck Co Residents Birth Doula : $525 (which includes CBE training)

11) Will JCSU be offering additional courses?

Hopefully soon! Follow the department on social media to learn about future courses (IG: jcsubirthprofessionals; Facebook: Birth Professionals Program.)

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Birth Doula Training participants must register for both trainings to meet all doula training requirements for DONA.

If you're only interested in the Childbirth Educator training, you can sign up individually.

There is a non-refundable payment to reserve your space in the class.

The cost is located in the Q&A.

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Meet The Childbirth Educator Training Facilitator

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Meet The Childbirth Educator Training Facilitator

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Tara Owens Shuler, M.Ed., LCCE, FACCE, CD(DONA) has practiced as a childbirth educator since 1995. Tara has focused the majority of her 26-year career working with maternal and child health programs.

In 2005, she became the Director of the North Carolina-based Lamaze Accredited Childbirth Educator Program. She is a past President of the Lamaze International. Tara is also a certified birth doula through DONA.  Tara currently serves on the NC Perinatal Association (NCPA) Board of Directors and co-directs the Lamaze Childbirth Educator training program through NCPA.

Tara enjoys reading, gardening and traveling with her husband in her spare time.

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Meet the Birth Doula Training Facilitator

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Meet the Birth Doula Training Facilitator

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Read more about Tonya in her own words: Series: Why I Advocate - Tonya Daniel (lamaze.org)

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Have more questions?
lctp@jcsu.edu
(704) 378-1219

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How to Become Certified to Teach Childbirth Classes

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How to Become Certified to Teach Childbirth Classes

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Learn why how to become certified to teach childbirth educator classes: Teach Lamaze Classes

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Steps to Becoming a Certified Birth Doula

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Steps to Becoming a Certified Birth Doula

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Click here to learn more about the Lactation Consultant Training Program!

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Funding Opportunity for Individuals Seeking a Doula

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Funding Opportunity for Individuals Seeking a Doula

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As part of Baby Dove's commitment to helping close the gap in care and health outcomes for Black expecting mothers, birthing individuals, and their babies, Baby Dove is launching The Black Birth Equity Fund. The Fund will provide immediate care to expecting Black moms and birthing individuals by increasing access to doulas as critical supports in the birthing journey.

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As part of Baby Dove's commitment to helping close the gap in care and health outcomes for Black expecting mothers, birthing individuals, and their babies, Baby Dove is launching The Black Birth Equity Fund. The Fund will provide immediate care to expecting Black moms and birthing individuals by increasing access to doulas as critical supports in the birthing journey.