Doula
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Topic: Doula
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Subject: Doula
Date Posted: 27 July 2006 at 10:20am
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Heya,
Most of you know about my little 'save the world' trip that seems to be hanging round longer than I expected... I've been getting annoyed at having a degree that is of little to no use in this mission to help people. So, I'm thinking about doing some training to become a doula (as I can't justify doing another 3 year degree to become a midwife). This is just an idea at this stage... and if I did it, I wouldn't be one of those peace, love and harmoney doulas. (Not to say that they are bad... just can't quite imagine myself being the type). But anywayyyy... does anyone know a NZ doula? or how to go about getting training??? P.S. For those who don't know what a doula is (I didn't until recently)... it's a trained birth assistant who works with the mother with birthing techniques and advocates on her behalf for birth plans etc and helps with postnatal care. Just a support person really. |
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 27 July 2006 at 11:02am
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The lady who took my antenatal classes through North Shore Hospital is a doula, or at least she was - her name is Sharyn and I've got her phone number somewhere... ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 28 July 2006 at 10:29am
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Try asking for contacts at the hospital maybe??Or the Midwife college might know of someone?? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 28 July 2006 at 10:43am
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Hey Nikki, that is a great idea! Have a look http://www.nurturenz.com/courses.php - here for a lady that may be running NZ courses this year ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |