Welcome,
DYDC is very pleased to be able to offer our unique Dolphin Doula Method as formal training for those seeking to begin a fascinating and rewarding career as childbirth and labor support professionals or to deepen their understanding and skills as doulas. The Information, experience and wisdom shared in this certification program has been developed and refined over 9 years and more than 500 births; with amazing and powerful results.
Traditionally, doulas are people who provide informational, emotional, and physical support to women before, during and after childbirth. A doula stays by the woman’s side throughout the birthing experience. A Dolphin Doula is someone who is proficient in hypnosis for childbirth techniques that help to facilitate a positive birthing experience for pregnant women. Dolphin Doulas combine hypnosis specifically for childbirth, childbirth preparation and doula support.
The Dolphin Doula Method Certification Course includes training in hypnosis preparation for pregnant women or couples prior to the birth, the use of hypnosis during birth, as well as full labor support. Labor support entails emotional support, creating a safe environment for a birth under the direction of a medically trained practitioner (a medical doctor or midwife). It not only includes the imparting of knowledge of practical techniques for pain management, but also provides extensive knowledge of the birthing process itself.
You have made a very rewarding and wonderful career choice. We will guide you through the process of not only becoming a Birth Doula, but also, how to establish yourself as a professional in this industry. We look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Wolfe & Tracy Stettner
Dolphin Yoga Doula Center
Dolphin Doula Certification Overview:
Segment 1:
Birth & Childbirth Education Attendance
Cost $500
(doesn’t need to be completed until end of entire training, but 1 birth must be completed to start training)
- Attend 2 births with Jennifer
- Attend the DYDC Childbirth Education class (if you can’t make the December classes you can also take classes in February)
December 2nd 7-9:30pm
December 6th 12-3:30pm
December 9th 7-9:30pm
December 13th 12-3:30pm
Segment 2:
Basic Doula Training
December 13th 3:30-6pm (Childbirth Education)
December 17th 5:30-9:30pm (Doula Training)
December 19th 5:30-9:30pm (Doula Training)
January 7th 5:30-9:30pm (Hypnosis for childbirth)
January 10th 12-5:30pm (Marketing Class)
Cost $800
5 classes including:
- Basic Doula Training (2 classes)
- Childbirth Education
- Hypnosis for Childbirth
- Marketing your Business
Segment 3:
Breastfeeding Support- starts mid-january (12 hours)
Cost $250
- Basic Breastfeeding Class - 2 ½ hours
- Newborn Breastfeeding Support Group - 2 hours
- Breastfeeding Center Observation – 4 hours
- Doula Breastfeeding Support Workshop – 2 ½ hours
- Breastfeeding Consultation Observation – 1 hour
Segment 4:
Your Own Births with DYDC observer
Cost $400/birth that a DYDC trainer attends
- Provide continuous doula services for two births starting before 4 centimeters
and staying through at least 1 hour after the birth. At least one of the births
has to have a Dolphin Method Doula Trainer present for a portion of the birth - Every birth must be documented on the Client Birth Record form
Location:
All classes will be held at DYDC - 415 N. San Mateo Dr. Suite #1 San Mateo, CA 94401
Onsite Doula training will be at one of the area hospitals in the San Francisco / Peninsula / South Bay area
For more information on the Dolphin Method Doula Certification, please contact training@dolphinyoga.com
