BECOME A DOULA

Sarah Willett,  Owner of The Very Best Doula and ProDoula Labor and Postpartum & Infant Care Doula Trainer is scheduling trainings in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the US and Canada. Sarah is a dedicated educator, committed to her learners' success by elevating their knowledge and new found skills in this incredible career of supporting families.      

Unlock the potential to make a profound impact in the lives of families in your community!  

Our comprehensive immersive trainings will guide you through an empowering path of gaining  the knowledge, confidence, and tools necessary to tangible take action on a fulfilling career as a Doula. Let our standardized curriculum and your passion be your compass as you navigate the intricacies of birth support, ensuring you not only master the essentials but also set the foundation for a thriving Doula practice. 

Want to know more about what it’s really like to be a Doula, and the opportunities that await you?

Sign up for a virtual open house with Sarah and get all of your questions answered!

Labor Doula Training

ProDoula two-day twenty hour workshop meets the initial requirements to become a Labor Doula recognized nationally and globally. You will gain hands-on experience and comprehensive training that equips you with practical skills for offering labor support to clients and their families. Acquire essential entry-level business skills to kickstart your doula practice, all while building the confidence needed to make a meaningful impact. 17 CEU Nursing contact hours available. 

Topics Include: 

  • Communication for Birth Work

  • Understanding the Birth Environment

  • The Stages of Labor – Anatomy and Support

  • Physical & Emotional Support

  • Interventions and Medication

  • Challenging Childbirth

  • Immediate Postpartum Support & Family Bonding

  • Doula Self-Care Strategies

  • None currently scheduled - check back soon!

Postpartum Doula & Infant Care Training

ProDoula Immersive two-day, twenty hour hands-on training is your first step to becoming a Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula. This comprehensive workshop provides unique preparation by imparting practical skills essential for offering postpartum and infant care support to clients and their families. Gain the necessary entry level business skills needed to get started and the level of confidence it takes to make it all happen.17 CEU Nursing contact hours available. 

 Topics Include:

  • Non-Judgmental Support Based on Personality and Need

  • Communication & Listening Styles

  • Physical Recovery From Birth

  • Feeding: Breast, Bottle & Formula

  • Infant Care

  • Parenting Philosophies

  • Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

  • The Doula Interview & Business Basics

  • April 26 & 27, 2024 in Ferndale, WA
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Advanced Comfort Measures for Labor

ProDoula comprehensive, in-person, four-hour session designed to boost confidence and introduce advanced concepts for comforting and supporting laboring clients at every stage of the birthing process.

Topics Include:

  • Getting comfortable with touch

  • Using touch for pain management

  • Advanced methods of support when laboring in water

  • Advanced methods of support when laboring in bed

  • Advanced methods of support when laboring with epidural

  • Breathing techniques

  • Vocalization techniques

  • ASMR – Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response

  • TENS – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation