“Supporting the Woman in Labor” Birth Doula Workshop

My signature workshop, this two to three day training is in the form of a participative workshop with a lot of hands-on practice. This workshop is described here in more detail. A description is also available on the download page, along with  brochures that contain the additional details (dates, cost, and location) for workshops being held in the near future.

“Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas”

The Birth Doula Workshop (above) is designed for women interested in helping others have a positive birth experience.  It is essential to have a basic knowledge of pregnancy, childbirth and the newborn. As a prerequisite, you must either attend a full series of childbirth education classes, or this “Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas” one-day training. Topics include:

Penny Bussell Stansfield, CCE, CD (DONA), CMT

“The use of TENS during Labor” DONA Workshop

This half-day training for DONA members (only) includes a step-by-step demonstration of the protocol for using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in labor. This hand-held battery-operated device transmits mild electrical impulses through the skin to stimulate nerve fibers. It is a safe, non-drug method of pain relief during labor. Approved by DONA International for four CEU’s

“Touch for Birth” An Advanced Doula Workshop

This six-hour training is designed for doulas and doulas in training who wish to build on their hands-on skills acquired during during their birth doula training. No prior experience in massage therapy is necessary. Approved by DONA International for five CEU’s.

“Maternity and Infant Massage”

This 200-hour program in five modules is offered nationally by Cortiva Institute. I often teach Modules 1 “Pregnancy Massage” and 2 “Introduction to Childbirth and DONA approved Birth Doula Workshop” for Cortiva.  Each module is a four-day (32 hour) workshop.

Mama Mio products for Spa Massage

Training in the use of Mama Mio products “skincare for supermamas” for prenatal massage in luxury spas is organized nationally by Mama Mio Ltd.

For more details on any of these training

Please contact me or or check the downloads page.

Testimonials (see more testimonials)

““This was more than just studying, you have given me life skills for birth and other situations.”

Felicia R.,  workshop participant

“Penny was awesome. This was not some boring lecture. It was a hands-on skills class!”

Cheryl F., workshop participant

“Penny makes the role of the doula very clear.”                             Kristy T., workshop participant

Taking the TENS training and buying the units truly is the best investment we've made in our doula business. All of the stats that we received in the workshop have played out with our clients. We have more clients who are not getting epidurals, and those who get epidurals are getting them much later in their labor. Two thumbs up from Your Best Birth!                               Dorothy H. from “Your Best Birth”