2 Questions about CBI

[MichaelsMom]

After a lot of researching, I have finally decided to go through Childbirth International for my taining become a Certified Postparum Doula!

I have 2 questions for anyone has or is currently going through this process:

1. I have a friend who is due in January, and she is going to let me use her has one of the clients I need for the training. Is it possible for me to finish everything that needs to be done before I can start taking on "practice" clients (sorry, I am not sure what to call the clients that you use for training) by the end of January?

2. The reading list for CBI is a little overwhelming, so I would love some feedback on some good books that you all have read from the list: http://www.childbirthinternational.c...ading_list.htm
Also, is there a topic I should gear more towards to help with the postpatum side of things?

Thanks so much for any information you can give me!
Melissa

[amymaew]

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Originally Posted by MichaelsMom After a lot of researching, I have finally decided to go through Childbirth International for my taining become a Certified Postparum Doula! I have 2 questions for anyone has or is currently going through this process: 1. I have a friend who is due in January, and she is going to let me use her has one of the clients I need for the training. Is it possible for me to finish everything that needs to be done before I can start taking on "practice" clients (sorry, I am not sure what to call the clients that you use for training) by the end of January? 2. The reading list for CBI is a little overwhelming, so I would love some feedback on some good books that you all have read from the list: http://www.childbirthinternational.c...ading_list.htm Also, is there a topic I should gear more towards to help with the postpatum side of things? Thanks so much for any information you can give me! Melissa

1. - plenty of time - I think you only have to submit the reflective essay before you can submit the client evaluations, and actually I don't think you need to submit the essay before you actually work with the client, just before you do the evaluation.

2. I forget which books I read, but I think all of the ones I read for my pp cert were off of the postpartum list. Some were more interesting that others.

[MichaelsMom]

...for my training TO become a...

...let me use her AS one of the...

Sorry for the type-o's...I wasn't paying attention

[MichaelsMom]

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Originally Posted by amymaew 1. - plenty of time - I think you only have to submit the reflective essay before you can submit the client evaluations, and actually I don't think you need to submit the essay before you actually work with the client, just before you do the evaluation. 2. I forget which books I read, but I think all of the ones I read for my pp cert were off of the postpartum list. Some were more interesting that others.

Thanks for the response!!

Please keep the book recommendations coming!

[urchin_grey]

Yep, you can count any client that you see any time after you start training, I believe.

Not sure about books yet, I haven't really got into much reading yet because I've been too busy with non-fiction. I've already read a few of Dr. Sears' books, however, and I plan on reading more of them for my required reading. His books are great.

[Radish4ever]

Yes, you can use clients that you've seen after you began your training - even if you can't submit the write up on them yet if you haven't finished your reflective essay/communication assignment. I'm in that boat right now! I need to hurry and finish that paper up so I can submit the birth I attended in may! LOL


As far as the books go, I LOVE these:


Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health

Author: Toni Weschler



The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth

Author: Henci Goer



People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts

Author: Robert Bolton



The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning

Author: Martha & William Sears



The Nursing Mother's Companion

Author: Kathleen Huggins



The Attachment Parenting Book : A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby

Author: William & Martha Sears



The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two

Author: William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears & James Sears



Crying Baby, Sleepless Nights: Why Your Baby Is Crying and What You Can Do About It

by Sandy Jones
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[onyxravnos]

The list is so much longer then when I did it!
What I suggest is pick one book from each category that interests you so that you have a good breath of information.. but of the ones I've read here is what I liked best.

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
Author: Henci Goer

The Baby Book
Dr Sears

Ina may's Guide to childbirth
Ina May

The birth partner
Penny Simpkin

The Nursing Mother's Companion
Kathleen Huggins

Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention and Vaginal
Birth after Cesarean
Nancy Wainer Cohen & Lois J. Estner

Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic & Birth
Suzanne Arms

Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth
Sheila Kitzinger

Attachment Parenting: Instinctive Care for Your
Baby and Young Child
Katie Allison Granju & William Sears

Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth
Sheila Kitzinger

[DoulaYvonne]

Also, I always recommend that you take advantage of your local library. It's horrible to shell out $$$ on some of these titles if you aren't going to be thrilled with them. You can always 'test drive' the book and then purchase it if it's a keeper.

Good luck!

[IslandDoula]

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Originally Posted by DoulaYvonne Also, I always recommend that you take advantage of your local library. It's horrible to shell out $$$ on some of these titles if you aren't going to be thrilled with them. You can always 'test drive' the book and then purchase it if it's a keeper. Good luck!

I completely agree with Yvonne's library recommendation!