What are the prerequisites for the Seattle Midwifery School Childbirth Educator Training?
Participants are expected to have a basic working knowledge of the experience of pregnancy, the process of labor and birth, and early infant care. Completion of a DONA International-approved Labor Support Course is recommended but not required. It is also helpful if you have attended at least one labor and birth, either as a birthing woman or as a support person. Participants are required to complete the study guide, which will be mailed to you one month before the course starts. Who attends the Childbirth Educator Training? The Childbirth Educator Training is primarily designed for people who would like to teach structured childbirth preparation classes, for a hospital or the community. We cover instruction of childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and newborn care. The course is also appropriate for anyone who works with expectant parents and would like to incorporate client education into their work. Birth and postpartum doulas, midwives, nurses, prenatal exercise instructors, massa
