Gwynne loves training new doulas and educators! She knows that
by teaching other women the skills she has learned over the last 15 years,
she can impact many other families with the access to doula care during childbirth and beyond.  Gwynne has taken over the reins of guiding new doulas through the training they need on the path to being a CAPPA Certified Labor Doula (CLD) from
her longtime friend and mentor, Tracy Wilson Peters, CLD, CLE, CCCE and CAPPA Founder. Gwynne feels so fortunate to have this amazing opportunity to grow even
further in a profession she cherishes. New doulas will learn the essentials of being a professional doula.  Doulas will also understand the realities of life as a doula and how to be balanced and prepared to support couples in their birth journeys.  Students will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while training where they will gain the knowledge and perspective they need to succeed.

What will you learn at doula training?

The doulas role and scope of practice

What doulas don’t do

Professional standards- how to communicate professionally with health care providers

The CAPPA Certification process

Early labor doula care

Active labor doula care

Transition phase doula care

Pushing – how doulas can help

The fear -tension -pain cycle

Massage techniques for labor

Breathing with clients during contractions

Emotional support during labor

How you can help the woman’s partner during labor

Helping clients with birth plans

Specific comfort techniques for labor

Positioning for labor

The doula and c-sections

Medications used in labor

Medical interventions in labor

Rebozo uses

Marketing your business

Client interviews

Client contracts

Postpartum follow up visits