North County Doulas Postpartum & Lactation

About the Workshop:
This workshop is designed for the novice who is exploring new career options and/or others already offering support to new and expectant families who would like to be certified under DONA International.
Throughout the class participants will engage in activities and discussions designed to integrate new information with personal and professional experiences.

A common question I get asked is...
"Why do I have to attend a 3 day workshop, can't I do this workshop on-line?"
My answer is this,  This is not an "on-line" career.  You have to learn to talk and physically
connect with your clients, so that they can learn to talk and connect with their babies.
For your certification you'll be asked to write a essay about the value of postpartum
support, a community resource page, and a summery about the support you gave each
of your 3 qualifying clients. Plus, there is something "magical" about getting a group of
women together to learn from each other about supporting new moms and their families. 

I welcome nursing moms with babies under 3 months old, or having your baby
come to class to nurse. Due to the intense nature of the workshop,most mothers
find it helpful to bring a support person to watch the baby outside the meeting room between feedings. Please respect the needs of others registrants and care for your baby outside the room if s/he becomes disruptive or if a faculty member asks you to do so.

My workshop time frame is as follows: 8:00am-6:00pm each day, with two 15 minute breaks and a hour for lunch at noon.


Please contact me, Rosemary Mason,CCE,CLC, PCD(DONA) at 619-448-MOMS(6667) or email me at doularose@gmail.com Please go to the enrollment page for more information and prerequisites.

Your Instructor:

Rosemary Mason,CCE, CLC, PCD(DONA) has been trained and certified by DONA International. She has been doula since 1994 and has supported over 300 families in the San Diego community and has numerous hours of experience.  She is also a certified childbirth educator, certified lactation counselor and is the owner and director of North County Doulas.

Her skill and knowledge along with DONA Internationals comprehensive program will give you all the confidence and training you need to work in this rewarding career.

Postpartum care is now the most requested part of a doula's business.  The need for trained and certified postpartum doulas is overwhelming. Insurance reimbursement is now available for doula work.

• Role of the Doula
• Newborn care
• Breastfeeding
• Postpartum care for mom
• Screening for postpartum mood disorders
• Multiples
• Sibling involvement
• Loss and grief
• Business basics
• Prenatal contact and contracts
• Insurance
• Values clarification
• Effective listening
• DONA International

This DONA-approved workshop is a three day, comprehensive program.  Students that participate in and complete the program will be extremely well-prepared to meet the needs of families during the postpartum period.

Attendance of this course consitutes the first step toward becoming a
DONA International certified doula. 

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a "baby" doll for demos. A DONA International workshop manual and additional handouts will be yours to keep.