A Birth Doula Workshop
Birth Partners Inc.
With Kathy McGrath
DONA-Approved Birth Doula Trainer
February 1, 2, 3 and 4, 2012
Includes Childbirth Education
Introduction Course Required
for DONA Certification
This training is for anyone interested in assisting women and their families to have satisfying
birth experiences. It is designed to help participants in becoming doulas, or professional labor
support providers. This Birth Doula Workshop has been approved as a step toward certification
with DONA International.
Location:
The Well
4070 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA
Birth Partners Inc.
2591 Corteland Drive
Pittsburgh, PA, 15241
Phone: 412-833-8116
kathys.classes@gmail.com
Labor support is here to stay. In today’s maternity
care climate, with its reliance on technology and
efficiency, parents can feel easily overwhelmed.
They, as well as midwives, physicians and labor
and delivery nurses, have come to appreciate the
resources, techniques, knowledge and continuous
empathetic support that a doula provides.
What is a doula?
vRecognizes birth as a key life experience,
understands the physiology of birth and the
emotional needs of a woman in labor
v Assists laboring women in preparing for and
carrying out their plans for their birth
v Stays by the side of the laboring woman
continuously throughout labor, with no change in
shift
v Provides emotional support, practical comfort
measures, an objective view-point and information
to aid in decision making
v Helps make the birth experience a positive memory
with rich rewards and feelings of accomplishment
Recent studies indicate that when a doula is
present at birth, there are better outcomes for both
mothers and babies, including shorter and more
comfortable labors, fewer complications, fewer
interventions, and greater maternal satisfaction
with the birth experience.
Some of the topics covered in this intensive 4-day training:
v The significance of birth in the life of a woman
v Review of current research on the benefits of labor
support
v Prenatal and postpartum visits
v Assessing and assisting with the emotional and physical
needs of a laboring woman in each phase of labor
A Birth Doula Workshop
v Hands-on practice of techniques for relaxation and pain
relief
v Business aspects, certification with DONA International
v Doula’s scope of practice, code of ethics
Birth Partners Inc.
With Kathy McGrath
DONA-Approved Birth Doula Trainer
February 1, 2, 3 and 4, 2012
Comments from Trainings
“An incredible and inspiring course!”
“I have never before met anyone that conveyed
such caring.
She literally exuded calmness, welcoming, and
love.”
“I would rate this course a ‘15’ on a scale from 1 to
10!”
“An amazingly powerful workshop!”
Recommended Reading
The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can
Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth, 2nd
Edition, 2002 by Marshall Klaus, John Kennel and Phyllis
Klaus.
“I’ve had the privilege of teaching with Kathy many times. I always learn from her, and am always very impressed,
not only by her knowledge, but also her compassion, wisdom and talent for keeping the classes interesting and
fun. You’re in for a treat and a marvelous learning experience that will give you the knowledge, confidence, and
the tools you need for this life-changing experience”
Includes Childbirth Education
Introduction Course Required
for DONA Certification
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn. 2010 Edition. by
Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley and Ann Keppler, et. al.
The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for
Dads, Doulas and All Other Labor Companions, by Penny
Simkin. 3rd Edition, 2008.
Fees
The fee of $425 includes 4 days of training, doula
training manual and other instructional materials, snacks
and a certificate of completion.
Payment in full must be received prior to workshop.
Cancellations will be honored until January 15th, less a
$50.00 processing fee. No refunds are made after this
time, however you may wish to send someone else in
your place.
About the Trainer
Kathy McGrath, MSW, LSW, FACCE, CD(DONA),
Director of Birth Partners, is a childbirth educator, birth
counselor, doula and doula trainer. Kathy was one
of the first ten DONA-Certified doulas in the country.
She currently works at East Liberty Family Health Care
Center and serves as Education Director for the Birth
Circle. She serves on the Certification Council of Lamaze
International and is a past Board and faculty member of
that organization. She was the winner of the prestigious
Elizabeth Bing Award for Outstanding Contribution to the
Field of Childbirth Education in 2006. Kathy is happily
married to Garry, her partner in every sense of the word,
and the proud mother of 3 children.
Penny Simkin, Doula, Childbirth Educator and Founder of DONA International
Author of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn, The Birth Partner,
The Labor Progress Guide and When Survivors Give Birth
A Birth Doula Workshop
Birth Partners Inc.
With Kathy McGrath
February 2, 3, 4 and 5th, 2012
Includes Childbirth Education Introduction Course Required for DONA Certification
This training is for anyone interested in assisting women and their families to have satisfying birth experiences. It is designed to help participants in becoming doulas, or professional labor support providers. This Birth Doula Workshop has been approved as a step toward certification with DONA International.
Location:
The Well
4070 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA
Birth Partners Inc.
2591 Corteland Drive
Pittsburgh, PA, 15241
Phone: 412-833-8116
kathys.classes@gmail.com
Labor support is here to stay. In today’s maternity care climate, with its reliance on technology and efficiency, parents can feel easily overwhelmed. They, as well as midwives, physicians and labor and delivery nurses, have come to appreciate the resources, techniques, knowledge and continuous empathetic support that a doula provides.
What is a doula?
A doula; Recognizes birth as a key life experience, understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
Assists laboring women in preparing for and carrying out their plans for their birth
Stays by the side of the laboring woman continuously throughout labor, with no change in shift
Provides emotional support, practical comfort measures, an objective view-point and information to aid in decision making
Helps make the birth experience a positive memory with rich rewards and feelings of accomplishment
Recent studies indicate that when a doula is present at birth, there are better outcomes for both mothers and babies, including shorter and more comfortable labors, fewer complications, fewer interventions, and greater maternal satisfaction with the birth experience.
Some of the topics covered in this intensive 4-day training:
The significance of birth in the life of a woman
Review of current research on the benefits of labor support
Prenatal and postpartum visits
Assessing and assisting with the emotional and physical needs of a laboring woman in each phase of labor
A Birth Doula Workshop
Hands-on practice of techniques for relaxation and pain relief
Business aspects, certification with DONA International
Doula’s scope of practice, code of ethics
Birth Partners Inc. With Kathy McGrath DONA-Approved Birth Doula Trainer
February 2, 3, 4 and 5th 2012
Comments from Trainings
“An incredible and inspiring course!”
“I have never before met anyone that conveyed such caring. She literally exuded calmness, welcoming, and love.”
“I would rate this course a ‘15’ on a scale from 1 to 10!”
“An amazingly powerful workshop!”
Recommended Reading
The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth, 2nd Edition, 2002 by Marshall Klaus, John Kennel and Phyllis Klaus.
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn. 2010 Edition. by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley and Ann Keppler, et. al.
The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas and All Other Labor Companions, by Penny Simkin. 3rd Edition, 2008.
Fees
The fee of $425 includes 4 days of training, doula training manual and other instructional materials, snacks and a certificate of completion. Includes Childbirth Education Introduction Course Required for DONA Certification. Payment in full must be received prior to workshop.
Cancellations will be honored until January 15th, less a $50.00 processing fee. No refunds are made after this time, however you may wish to send someone else in your place.
“I’ve had the privilege of teaching with Kathy many times. I always learn from her, and am always very impressed, not only by her knowledge, but also her compassion, wisdom and talent for keeping the classes interesting and fun. You’re in for a treat and a marvelous learning experience that will give you the knowledge, confidence, and the tools you need for this life-changing experience.” Penny Simkin, Doula, Childbirth Educator and Founder of DONA International Author of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn, The Birth Partner, The Labor Progress Guide and When Survivors Give Birth.
About the Trainer
Kathy McGrath, MSW, LSW, FACCE, CD(DONA), Director of Birth Partners, is a childbirth educator, birth counselor, doula and doula trainer. Kathy was one of the first ten DONA-Certified doulas in the country. She currently works at East Liberty Family Health Care Center and serves as Education Director for the Birth Circle. She serves on the Certification Council of Lamaze International and is a past Board and faculty member ofthat organization. She was the winner of the prestigious Elizabeth Bing Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Childbirth Education in 2006. Kathy is happily married to Garry, her partner in every sense of the word, and the proud mother of 3 children.
