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Postpartum Doula Training

Mother Tree Postpartum Doula Training focuses on preparing the doula to support families after birth and helps them to integrate a newborn into the family.

Postpartum Doula Training

DONA Approved

with In Person or LIVE VIRTUAL on ZOOM options

All session meet 8:30 am PST - 6:30 pm PST

In Person Dates

March 28-30, 2025 (Portland, OR)

April 4,5,6 (Medford OR)

May 2-4, 2025 (Chicago, IL)
MAY 30-June 2 (Portland, OR)
August 29-31 (Portland, OR)

Virtual Zoom Dates

February 20-23, 2025

April 18-20 2025

Mother Tree Postpartum Doula Training focuses on preparing the doula to support families after birth and helps them to integrate a newborn into the family.

The course will support the doula in developing a Postpartum Plan that fosters a clients client's personal parenting style
as the expert of their own baby and nourishes the parents through this special transition time.

This Training qualifies for DONA International Certification Step 1

What's Included

30 hour course curriculum

(IN PERSON Trainings or LIVE VIRTUAL synchronous learning--global offerings)

Educating the family on infant care
Newborn characteristics
coping skills and supporting the recovering birthing person and family
physical and psychological needs of the postpartum period and development of the newborn
The doula receives training on breastfeeding skills and support
Support of the woman with postpartum depression
Support for the partner
Fostering bonding
Multiples
Grief and loss
Importance of referrals to competent and appropriate professionals and support groups

Also this course will touch on...

the professional scope of practice of a postpartum doula
building a personal practice structure
and understanding the difference between a doula and other professions.

Also includes:

Cultural Competency
for Doulas 6 hrs (ON DEMAND)
Adopting Trauma Informed Care
6 hrs (ON DEMAND)
Collaborative Professionalism Practice
12 hrs (ON DEMAND)
HIPAA (ON DEMAND 1)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Physical and psychological needs of the postpartum period
Development of the newborn.
Feeding Skills: breastfeeding/chest feeding skills, supplementation tools, support,
Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder
Partner support
Fostering bonding
Multiples
Grief and loss

Postpartum Training Prerequisites

Start reading The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality

Watch: Parenting through Postpartum Depression | Camille Mehta | TEDxStanleyPark

The course is designed for those that are exploring new career options, or childbirth professionals and others already offering support to new and expectant families.

Throughout the class participants will engage in exercises, activities, and discussion designed to integrate new information with personal and professional experiences. The course covers the basics of postpartum care from a doula perspective.

This fun and interactive workshop will introduce the role of the postpartum Doula. A valuable course for students just beginning their career as well as those seeking to enrich their existing Doula practice.

Hear from others about their experience.

"Jesse is a wonderful trainer. She used inclusive language and provided information from diverse sources. She is clearly a very knowledgeable trainer, and also able to present that knowledge in a way that's digestible and engaging! She shows respect to all the learners, and fostered an environment of community, vulnerability, and deep learning and expression."

- Class Attendee

"Wow.. where do I start?! Jesse was a fantastic teacher. She kept me engaged the whole 4 days, she was a wealth of knowledge. I can't speak higher of Jesse. I feel absolutely prepared to hit the ground running with my new business. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't wait to take more trainings offered by MotherTree and Jesse, because I will DEFINITELY be back for more."

- Class Attendee

"This was one of the most incredible 4 days of my life. Jesse created an amazing experience here, opening her home, kitchen, and heart to us and teaching us from the depths of her 30 years of experience. I was already certified as a doula through a separate organization and I still learned SO MUCH. I feel emotional about leaving here today and I hope I get to come back and take another class from Jesse someday. I don't even mind traveling 6 hours again to do it!"

- Class Attendee

Jesse's warmth, wisdom and extensive knowledge made her an amazing trainer. I so appreciate her willingness to share personal stories and really engage with each of us in the class. Even in the ZOOM format, she made us laugh, move, think, process and dream.

- Class Attendee

Jesse Remer was an excellent teacher and facilitator. She was warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. Although this was a very different learning environment that we are used to, it helped to remain open minded and accepting. This is a learning experience we will never forget, but will forever be grateful for our strong start and foundation. Jesse Remer is a ROCKSTAR and a true BLESSING to the Doula world! Thank you for this amazing learning opportunity!

—Sonya, Nurse Family Partnership

Are you ready to get for Postpartum Training?

Meet Your Lead Instructors

Jesse Remer

she/her

CD/BDT(DONA), PCD/PDT(DONA) LCCE, FACCE; Mother Tree Founder (DONA) Certified Birth Doula; DONA International Birth & Postpartum Doula Trainer; Founding Member, Oregon Doula Association (Education Chair); Executive Director, PDX Doulas; Principal, Gateway Doula Group; Lamaze Childbirth Educator, Mother Tree International Mentor

For the past three decades she has supported healthy birth outcomes as a Lamaze Childbirth Educator, DONA International Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainer and Founder of Mother Tree International. She has supported thousands of families and doulas in the childbearing year. Learn more about Jesse and our other mentors here.