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Birth Doula Workshop
Birth Doula Workshop
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Live Birth Doula Empowerment Workshop will be held online with Instructor Ebby Knights
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The next workshop is July 2023
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Learn how you can support expecting mothers as a birth doula, re-ignite your passion for helping women and families and start your journey supporting moms as they give birth to their babies.
What is a Birth Doula ?
A trained professional who provides emotional and physical support to expectant mothers before, during and shortly after the delivery of her baby. She attends the labor with the mother and is her personal labor coach.
What is a Postpartum Doula?
A postpartum doula is a professional trained in the needs of the family in the days, weeks and months after birth or new baby, assisting with diaper changing, feeding, preparing meals, light house keeping, holding baby while moms rest etc.
Ebby’s Lounge Birth Doula workshop Frequently asked Questions
What is the purpose of this Birth Doula Workshop?
This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to begin your journey as a professional, caring doula to your clients as you help them transition through pregnancy, labor, birth and motherhood.
Who is this course for? Women who feel led to support expecting mother's and want to become a doula. It's for women who have the passion to do this kind of work and desire the full understanding so they can work for themselves and their clients.
Where is the training located?
The Birth Doula workshop will be online. You will meet with Ebby virtually for the next once a week for 4 weeks (i.e every Saturday or Sunday for 4 weeks online via zoom).
How long are your workshops? They range from 4 to 5 weeks depending on the size.
Are doulas required to become certified?
No, actually certification is not required and you are not required to be licensed to become a doula. However it is recommended if you are interested in being a doula to take a doula or labor support course or training.
Is your training compatible with other certification programs?
Our curriculum varies we offer evidence based research to spiritual and traditional components to it. Although we may offer some similar training it varies. Every trainer may offer a slight different coarse. I also come with my own experience and education in this field throughout my 7 years of being a doula. I also have over 15 years of experience working with women and children. I enjoy facilitating workshops and inspiring others to do work they love. It is up to you to connect with a company or community that resonates with you.
Do you hire doulas?
No I do not hire doulas. You are not an employee. You work independently for yourself; however doulas that take our course and pass may have the opportunity to receive referrals.
If doulas are non-medical why does this training contain some medical information?
As a doula sometimes people may ask you medical questions. It’s good that you have some knowledge on medical information for yourself and clients. Doulas do not offer medical advice but it’s always recommended to continue studying and learning .
Is this course recognized by DONA?
I was Trained by Amadoma Bediako who is accredited by DONA international. I also became a certified birth Doula with DONA. I respect the principles of DONA and also follow their code of ethics for doulas. However this is not a DONA specific training. Ebby’s Lounge is an independent training that is offered to women who are interested in becoming a doula.
What does this Workshop consist of?
Ebby’s Lounge Birth Doula Training is an intensive four day curriculum in a expand of 4 weeks. Meeting virtually once a week online via zoom . We will see each other and have the opportunity to interact and engage in discussion.
Topics include but not limited to:
What is a doula?
Benefits of a Doula
History of Midwifes
The difference bet. Midwives and doulas
Home birth
Birthing Centers
A dose of Ancient Kemet & Birth
Labor signs
Breastfeeding
Medical Terminology
Infant mortality
Interventions & Medications
Effective communication with hospital team
Birth doula services
Post partum
Comfort measures
When to know it’s time
Benefits of doulas to dads
3 things you must know as a doula
Birth plans
Marketing yourself as a doula
Resources, recommended books and sites.
When does the next class start? Classes are held monthly (from 1:1 to small groups) you can text 571 564 5993 for additional details. However, once you enroll you will receive additional details via email.
Let us know if you would like to sign up. Text or call 571 564 5993 or email ebbyknights@gmail.com.
What days are the classes held? Primarily on Saturdays or Sundays. It can be subject to change to accommodate attendees schedules.
Would I receive a certificate once I complete the workshop? Once you have completed the workshop and taken the assessment ,you will receive a certificate of completion. . Within the 12months it is recommended that you attend at least 3 births. This workshop does not take away from you attending or participating in any other workshop, it is geared to inspire you to do what you know has been in your heart (to get started as a doula)and as you gain the information, confidence and knowledge of how to assist your clients you will be inspired to help the women & families you feel led to in your community.
Once you complete and pass the assessment not only will you receive a certificate of completion to the workshop you will also receive a my sample birth doula contract template ( to avoid the time it took me to figure out how to create my own) as well as a birth plan.
What if I am a member of Powerful Pioneers or Ebbyslounge and interested in attending the Birth Doula workshop? Email Ebbyknights@gmail.com or text (571) 245-7789 for special rate.
How can I make a payment (Via square cash or cashapp)
Square Cash:$Ebbyslounge
Paypal:Ebbyknights@gmail..com
If you are an organization and interested in partnering you can email :Ebbyknights@gmail.com
If you are an individual and interested in the birth doula workshop please text
(571) 564-5993).
A trained professional who provides emotional and physical support to expectant mothers before, during and shortly after the delivery of her baby. She attends the labor with the mother and is her personal labor coach.
What is a Postpartum Doula?
A postpartum doula is a professional trained in the needs of the family in the days, weeks and months after birth or new baby, assisting with diaper changing, feeding, preparing meals, light house keeping, holding baby while moms rest etc.
Ebby’s Lounge Birth Doula workshop Frequently asked Questions
What is the purpose of this Birth Doula Workshop?
This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to begin your journey as a professional, caring doula to your clients as you help them transition through pregnancy, labor, birth and motherhood.
Who is this course for? Women who feel led to support expecting mother's and want to become a doula. It's for women who have the passion to do this kind of work and desire the full understanding so they can work for themselves and their clients.
Where is the training located?
The Birth Doula workshop will be online. You will meet with Ebby virtually for the next once a week for 4 weeks (i.e every Saturday or Sunday for 4 weeks online via zoom).
How long are your workshops? They range from 4 to 5 weeks depending on the size.
Are doulas required to become certified?
No, actually certification is not required and you are not required to be licensed to become a doula. However it is recommended if you are interested in being a doula to take a doula or labor support course or training.
Is your training compatible with other certification programs?
Our curriculum varies we offer evidence based research to spiritual and traditional components to it. Although we may offer some similar training it varies. Every trainer may offer a slight different coarse. I also come with my own experience and education in this field throughout my 7 years of being a doula. I also have over 15 years of experience working with women and children. I enjoy facilitating workshops and inspiring others to do work they love. It is up to you to connect with a company or community that resonates with you.
Do you hire doulas?
No I do not hire doulas. You are not an employee. You work independently for yourself; however doulas that take our course and pass may have the opportunity to receive referrals.
If doulas are non-medical why does this training contain some medical information?
As a doula sometimes people may ask you medical questions. It’s good that you have some knowledge on medical information for yourself and clients. Doulas do not offer medical advice but it’s always recommended to continue studying and learning .
Is this course recognized by DONA?
I was Trained by Amadoma Bediako who is accredited by DONA international. I also became a certified birth Doula with DONA. I respect the principles of DONA and also follow their code of ethics for doulas. However this is not a DONA specific training. Ebby’s Lounge is an independent training that is offered to women who are interested in becoming a doula.
What does this Workshop consist of?
Ebby’s Lounge Birth Doula Training is an intensive four day curriculum in a expand of 4 weeks. Meeting virtually once a week online via zoom . We will see each other and have the opportunity to interact and engage in discussion.
Topics include but not limited to:
What is a doula?
Benefits of a Doula
History of Midwifes
The difference bet. Midwives and doulas
Home birth
Birthing Centers
A dose of Ancient Kemet & Birth
Labor signs
Breastfeeding
Medical Terminology
Infant mortality
Interventions & Medications
Effective communication with hospital team
Birth doula services
Post partum
Comfort measures
When to know it’s time
Benefits of doulas to dads
3 things you must know as a doula
Birth plans
Marketing yourself as a doula
Resources, recommended books and sites.
When does the next class start? Classes are held monthly (from 1:1 to small groups) you can text 571 564 5993 for additional details. However, once you enroll you will receive additional details via email.
Let us know if you would like to sign up. Text or call 571 564 5993 or email ebbyknights@gmail.com.
What days are the classes held? Primarily on Saturdays or Sundays. It can be subject to change to accommodate attendees schedules.
Would I receive a certificate once I complete the workshop? Once you have completed the workshop and taken the assessment ,you will receive a certificate of completion. . Within the 12months it is recommended that you attend at least 3 births. This workshop does not take away from you attending or participating in any other workshop, it is geared to inspire you to do what you know has been in your heart (to get started as a doula)and as you gain the information, confidence and knowledge of how to assist your clients you will be inspired to help the women & families you feel led to in your community.
Once you complete and pass the assessment not only will you receive a certificate of completion to the workshop you will also receive a my sample birth doula contract template ( to avoid the time it took me to figure out how to create my own) as well as a birth plan.
What if I am a member of Powerful Pioneers or Ebbyslounge and interested in attending the Birth Doula workshop? Email Ebbyknights@gmail.com or text (571) 245-7789 for special rate.
How can I make a payment (Via square cash or cashapp)
Square Cash:$Ebbyslounge
Paypal:Ebbyknights@gmail..com
If you are an organization and interested in partnering you can email :Ebbyknights@gmail.com
If you are an individual and interested in the birth doula workshop please text
(571) 564-5993).
My name is Etienne Nina and there aren't enough words to describe how grateful I am to have met Ebony, and chosen her as my Doula. When we met, I knew she was the perfect Doula for me, as she never doubted my ability to have a VBAC. I felt at ease knowing she had assisted another mom in a similar situation. At the end of my pregnancy, my doctor unfortunately kept trying to push me into scheduling a repeat C Section. Ebony kept me positive, motivated, and informed about my rights as a mother and patient.
(To read the rest of her story go to our success story page). |
Etienne (on the left)shares her story. She had a boy! (His big sister is also holding him.
Merowe (on the right) shares her story. She had a girl! I am truly grateful for every mom I have had the opportunity to support They were so brave and so strong and followed their own strength and intuition. It was an honor to have been there to assist them and witness the birth of their beautiful children. I am truly grateful for every single mother and family I have had the opportunity to work with. |
I am Merowe Nubyahn, and I had the pleasure of having Ebony Alexander- Knights as my doula for my Home Birth experience...Let me just say that Ebony has this amazing ability to shift All situations in to the Most Empowering and Fulfilling one. She is Very Compassionate ,Understanding and Supportive. I want to give a brief background of situation. I have had 7 children in total ..5 Birthed Naturally Vaginally ...then the 6th one was delivered prematurely Via Emergency Cesarean Section..I was given what they call a classical incision..where as my uterus was cut both horizontally and vertically (To read the rest of her story go to our success story page).
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