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The Role of a Postpartum Doula

• Video Welcome Course Instructions- What is a Postpartum Doula?

• AWWS Postpartum Lactation Assignments Check-Off List.pdf

• Book Report List

• The Role of the Postpartum Doula.pdf

• The Professional Image & Attire of a Postpartum Doula.pdf

• A Woman Who Serves Doula Scope.pdf

• Questions to Consider Assignment

The Mom

• Instructions

• The Postpartum Body and Hormones.mp4

• The Making of a Mother & Adjustments.mp4

• Contraception Methods.mp4

• Warning Signs in Postpartum Recovery.pdf

The Dad

• The Dad.mp4

• How to Support a Dad Postpartum

• Dads With Postpartum Depression

• Ways Dad Can Support Postpartum Handout.pdf

• The Dad Postpartum.pdf

• Resources for Dads PPD Handout.pdf

The Baby

• The Baby-Microbiome, Common Procedures, Circumcision.mp4

• Newborn Vaccines, SIDS, Co-Sleeping.mp4

• Baby Birthmarks, Skin Conditons, Milestones.mp4

• Resource Links

• Assignment-Handout on BRAIN Model

Newborn Care

• Newborn Swaddling.mp4

• Soothing Babies.MOV

• Baby Wearing Wraps.MOV

• The Five S's For Soothing Baby.pdf

• Infant Swaddling Guide.pdf

• Therapeutic Benefit of Babywearing.pdf

• Safety for Babywearing.pdf

• Baby-Wearing-Info-Graphic.pdf

• Why Does A Baby Cry?

• Colic in a Baby

• Infant Massage.mp4

• Cloth Diapers

• Benefits and Risks of Pacifiers

• Assignment-Baby Supplies Infographic

• Baby Stool Differences

• Diaper Cream Options for Rashes

• Preventing and Detecting Cause of Rash

• Homemade Baby Wipes.pdf

• Homemade Diaper Cream.pdf

• Benefits of Skin to Skin Care & Assignment

• Infant Sleep.mp4

• Giving Baby a Bath

• Assignment-Infant Sleep Methods

Safety Precautions

• Safety Precautions.mp4

• Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens

• Responding to Exposure to a Bloodborne Pathogen

• Proper Handwashing

• How to Properly Remove Gloves

• Food Safety

• Safety With Household Chemicals

• Protecting the Family From Illness

• Assignment-Protocols

• Infant CPR, Choking, and Safety

Cleaning Basics

• Cleaning! But you are not a maid!.mp4

• Natural Cleaning Options.pdf

• Non-Toxic All Purpose Cleaner.pdf

• Non-Toxic Glass Cleaner.pdf

• Cleaning basics

• Assignment-Cleaning Services

A Day in the Life

• A Day in the Life of a Pospartum Doula.mp4

• Assignment-Hours and Scheduling

• Assignment-Postpartum Doula Bag

Community Support

• Community Networking.mp4

• Assignment-Community Resource List

• It Takes a Village!

• Reminder

Communication Skills

• Note to Birth Doulas

• Communication Skills.mp4

• Communication Skills.pdf

• It's Not About the Nail

• Cultural and Non-Verbal Communication Challenges

• How to Diffuse an Emotional Situation

• Assignment-Communication

Physical Support

• Postpartum Physical Support.mp4

• Herbal Sitz Bath.pdf

• Hemorrhoids Sitz Bath.pdf

• Postpartum Belly Cream.pdf

• Benefits and Risks of Belly Binding

Emotional Support

• Emotional Support.mp4

• Studies and Resources

• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.pdf

• ppd-infographic.pdf

• Calming Anxiety.pdf

• Calming Techniques.MOV

• Domestic Violence Resources

Postpartum Nutrition

• Postpartum Nutrition.mp4

• Meal Ideas

• Emotions in Eating

• Assignment-Nutrition

The Interview

• The Interview .MOV

• Interview Questions.pdf

• Assignment-Making Your Contract

• Determining Prices

Business and Marketing

• Branding

• Registering Your Business

• Webpages and Social Media

• Setting Up an LLC

• Liability Insurance

• DBA (Doing Business As)

• Taxes

• Making a Business Plan

• Networking/Building Your Clientele

• Advertising Ideas

• Resolving Client Disputes

• Follow-Up With Clients

• Logo T-Shirts, Totes, and Stickers

Postpartum Doula First Clients

• Assignment

• AWWS Postpartum Client Worksheet.docx

• Client Review.pdf

Lactation

• Welcome!

• Composition of Human Milk

• Resources for Study/Assignment

• Breastfeeding 3D Animation

• The Process and Benefits of Mother's Milk.mp4

• How Latch Affects Flow

• Good Breastfeeding Latch

• How a Baby Latches

• Breastfeeding Positions

• More Breastfeeding Positions

• Breast Compression

• Baby Drinking Well

• Helping Baby Get a Good Latch.mp4

• Assignment-Video of Practice of Breastfeeding Holds

• Milk Supply and Feeding Habits.mp4

• Breastfeeding Preemies

• Breastfeeding Multiples

• Breastfeeding After Surgery

• Lactation After Infant Loss

• Relactation

• Relactation Protocol

• Assignment-Evaluate a Breastfeeding Class

• Visual Guide to Breastfeeding

Common Lactation Challenges

• Nipple Pain

• When Nipple Pain is Thrush (Candida) AKA Yeast Infection

• Nipple Pain Vasospasm & Raynaud's Phenomenon

• Tongue Lip Tie.mp4

• Tongue Tie Resources

• Milk Blisters (Blebs)

• Cleft Palate

• Clogged Milk Ducts

• Mastitis

• Jaundice

• Slow Weight Gain

• Allergies

• GER(D) or Reflux

• Low Milk Supply

• Oversupply

• Diseases That May Pass Through Breast Milk

Social and Cultural Challenges in Breastfeeding

• Social and Cultural Lactation Challenges.mp4

• Reading Materials & Assignment-Report on Cultural Challenges

Medications & Herbs During Breastfeeding

• Medications

• Galactagogues.mp4

• Common List of Galactagogues

• Assignment-List of Compatible Meds While Breastfeeding

Pumping Milk

• Choosing a Breast Pump.pdf

• When and How Long to Pump

• Breast Pumping in the Workplace Rights

• History of Breast Pumps

• Choosing Correct Breast Shield (Flange) Size

• Breast Pumping Sample Schedule

• Proper Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk

Bottle Feeding

• Bottle Feeding As A Postpartum Doula

• Safe Storage and Preparation of Formula

• Paced Feeding and Positioning of Bottle

• Natural Formula Recipe Alternative

• Assignment-Formula Products

Counseling Skills

• Counseling Without Diagnosing.mp4

• Example Intake Forms

• Being A Detective

Lactation Client Assignment

• Assignment

• AWWS Lactation Client Worksheet.docx

• AWWS Lactation Client Review.pdf

Final Quiz

• Final Quiz

• AWWS Postpartum Lactation Assignments Check-Off List.pdf