Doula Immersion Checklist
How to Prepare
Doula Immersion Preparation Handbook: Before you begin the certification process, take time to identify and address any fears or apprehensions that you or your female linage may have about childbirth. Go through the worksheet and bring this into your training weekend. We will go through it together.
Required Reading Materials: Purchase the list of required reading materials. Start reading through these books, dog earring them, highlighting them, journaling about what they bring up inside of you, good or bad, deepening your knowledge. Set time aside for you, to ensure you have ample time to absorb this wisdom.
Recommended Reading Materials: There are so many incredible books about birth, and while I can’t require them all, here are some really incredible books I recommend checking out on your journey to becoming a birth worker. Quick tip… Spotify just realized their own Audible if you are a premium member. That means you can listen to some of these books for free
Required Watching: These films are part of the tidal wave of birth returning back into the hands of women and their families. They are the guidestones that you should be recommending to your doula clients, so be sure to watch them.
What Should I Bring?
What should I bring?
We will spend the majority of our time in Lindsey’s clinic, in San Juan Capistrano, California. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and cozy. There will be a lot of sitting, but we will incorporate movement in throughout the day. December in Southern California is typically around 65-70 degrees during the day, and in the 50s at night.
Don’t forget these essentials:
Comfy yoga type clothing
Cozy socks
A blanket and pillow
A water bottle and snacks throughout the day.
Anything else that will make you comfy.
We will provide a notebook and pen for you to journal and take notes during the course.
Nourishment
We are so excited to announce that Crave Prep will be graciously sponsoring our event and nutrient dense meals to nourish our bodies with organic, seed oil free, grass fed/grass finished meals throughout the whole weekend. They have also given each participant an 10% local discount code for food delivery. Use theremembering10
Bear Coast Coffee will also be sponsoring our event and warming our bellies with Coffee’s and Teas.
Part of this journey involves reaching out within our vibrant community, seeing what is available to your clients, observing and reflecting. This involves observing a Childbirth class, a Breastfeeding class and then being evaluated by the birthing family on your first 5 births. Click the image below to download these evaluation forms.
Meet Kelsey
She will be your personal concierge for logistics. She is our incredible course producer and will be here to support you before, during & after this course.
When are final payments due?
You must be paid in full by 10 days prior to the course, which will be 11/21/23. If you are making payments, please make sure that you are committed in an arrangement with Lindsey prior to the start of the course.
Will I have time to explore San Juan Capistrano?
Since this course is so intensive, we recommend booked an extra day before or after if you wish to explore the city.
What’s the cancellation policy?
This is non refundable if cancelled 5 days or less before the course. There is a non-refundable deposit. For more info… please see our terms and conditions.
