You do not have to be certified in Utah or hold a college degree in order to become a postpartum doula.
The following is a listing of classes and/or workshops available in Utah which may be useful for your postpartum doula training, whether you choose to be certified or noncertified. Please read the details carefully to see whether the curriculum is a required part of a certification process. You must be 18 or older to attend.
Postpartum Doula Training in Salt Lake City, UT
Organization Name: The Iowa Baby Lady
Website:http://www.theiowababylady.com
Instructor: Katie Nyberg, CPD, CD
Email: Katie@theiowababylady.com
Phone: 515-473-2737
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
This a 2 day postpartum doula training workshop that is required for a CPD (Certified Postpartum Doula) through CAPPA. You will receive 18 hours credit for this workshop. You do not have to be affiliated or enrolled with CAPPA to attend. The workshop is offered on May 12-13, 2017.
Costs and Fees
The cost for the postpartum doula training workshop is $425. There is a $50 late registration fee. Free doula tool kit and phone consultation if you register early.
Registration Details
To register, pay online, and read additional workshop policies, click here.
Organization Name: University of Utah Health Care (Women’s Health Services)
Website: http://healthcare.utah.edu/
Phone: 801-213-2995
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
The classes offered are Baby Sign Language class (3 sessions), Breastfeeding Basics class (2.5 hours), Infant Massage class (3 sessions), and What to Expect as a New Parent class (4 hours). These classes are not associated with certification organizations such as DONA International.
Course and Workshop Topics
These classes will go over the following concepts:
- Learn how to proper diapering, bathing, and other infant care techniques
- Understand the characteristics of normal newborn appearance
- Discuss how to cope with newborn stress
- Learn how to use the sense of touch and massage to soothe, heal, and bond
- Learn about bathing, diapering, and CPR
- Discuss how to prevent problems during breastfeeding as well as how to pump and store milk
- Understand baby language and their needs through visual and auditory cues
Costs and Fees
Baby Sign Language class – $40 per class, or $100 for all 3 classes
Breastfeeding Basics class – $30
Infant Massage class – $45
What to Expect as a New Parent class – $50
There is a discount of 25% for all University of Utah employees.
Registration Details
Register online and check the class availability by clicking here.
Kyndal May is a certified doula with over 20 years of experience helping train doulas across the United States. She has received her certification from DONA (Doulas of North America) and has dedicated her career to supporting families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. With her extensive knowledge and experience, she is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to every family she works with. In addition to her work as a doula, Kyndal is also a passionate advocate for women’s health and birth rights. She has spent many years educating and empowering families to make informed decisions about their birth experience. She also uses her experience to help train other doulas, passing on her knowledge and skills to the next generation of birth workers. With her dedication to her clients and her profession, Kyndal is a respected and valued member of the doula community.
