Opinion of BAI homestudy courses

Infinite08 · 10-19-2009, 10:26 AM

More specificially the Doula and CBE ones. I'm thinking of going through them but I need to find some stuff out. First of all, I know that when you certify with DONA you can't as a CBE give info to a woman planning an unassisted home birth, you have to turn them away due to legal reasons. Personally if a woman came to me and wanted education I'd want to give it to her if that were her plan. I wouldn't be her doula and attend an unassisted home birth, but I would want to give her as much info as a CBE. I know that with ALACE you can give info, but they do not have a home study course for the doula training.

Thanks for any help you might be able to offer!!!

dorothyh · 10-19-2009, 10:52 AM

I just want to clear up some misconceptionS of DONA that you stated.

First of all, DONA does not offer a CBE certification and therefore has no policy on what you can and cannot teach if you are also a CBE.

Also, DONA certification does not prohibit a doula attending an unassisted birth. They do caution doulas who do attend unassisted births to make sure their role is one of labor support only.

I hope you find a doula program that is a good fit for you!

Infinite08 · 10-19-2009, 11:24 AM

Oh good to know, I was told all of this by an "experienced" doula in my area... Thanks for clarifying!

gigglinggertie · 10-19-2009, 03:28 PM

Have you looked at elmont birth services? Elaine does an excellent doula training! She does not teach childbirth education though as a DONA trainer since DONA is all about doulas. I believe she has one coming up in Nov.? and also one in Feb.?

Infinite08 · 10-20-2009, 09:02 AM

No I haven't looked into that. I will take a look though thanks!! In July I'm taking a course of Barbara Harper's, her holistic doula training. The girl that I work with and I are hosting it. We even have another couple spots if you're interested gg. Do you have facebook? Add me if you like Susan Stewart LaForest

gigglinggertie · 10-20-2009, 08:11 PM

I have actually already asked for some info on it on facebook!!LOL I would LOVE to attend. can't wait till there are more details!!!

You should consider joining hte Calgary Doula association! IT is usually tons for fun! This weekend a bunch of us ar eactually getting together for a retreat in Canmore! I love hanging out and talking doula stuff!

Lisa