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Gena Kirby is a mother, Doula, Childbirth Educator, La Leche League International Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and radio host. Gena is on the board of directors of Attachment Parenting International and is a member of Central Texas Doula Association and former President of Texans for Midwifery

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Posted on: August 9, 2011
Posted in: Birth, Breastfeeding, Doula, Parenting
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Progressive Parenting TV Meets Doula Trainings International

I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to the co founders of Doula Trainings international Gina Giordano and Tara Brooke. These dynamic women run an inspiring operation. I would encourage doulas everywhere to take their training!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s what they are all about in their own words (from their website ):

We are here to help give life to new career paths in the birth community.

We are committed to providing novice and seasoned doulas with the tools needed to having a long lasting professional career as a certified birth and postpartum doula.

We are proud of our one on one Mentorship Program
We explore and stay up to date on parenting trends
We are birth activists and breastfeeding warriors
We help you create a viable business that matches your passions
Our curriculum teaches doula care and doula skills. You will leave our trainings not only with information but also how to teach and educate the families you serve
We believe that doulas are emotional companions through one of the most sacred times in a persons life
We honor the transformative process of birth and parenthood
We trust normal birth and parents instincts
We believe that postpartum doulas are newborn and family care specialists
We value healthy competition within our community for growth of our best selves and of our profession. Together we can inspire and innovate
We believe that women and babies thrive with support

Great stuff! Please watch this episode to learn more about this great Program and to learn more about what Doulas are and what they do.

 

On this special edition of Progressive Parenting I sit down with Gina Giordano and Tara Brooke of Doula Trainings International. We talk about their business and the realities of being a doula. I am so happy to know that there is a program like this available to doulas everywhere!

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3 Responses to “Progressive Parenting TV Meets Doula Trainings International”

  1. doula #

    Yeh.. Nice post for all the ladies who are expecting baby.

    August 27, 2011 at 9:59 am Reply

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  1. Thinking about Becoming a Doula? | Doula Trainings International - August 19, 2011

    [...] First, just in case you are unclear about the difference between a labor support doula and a postpartum doula here is a brief run down.  Labor support doulas join women and partners during pregnancy and birth. Labor support doulas are emotional companions, offer physical support, and a deep understanding about the process of normal birth. Postpartum doulas join families shortly after and offer support with breastfeeding, newborn care and household tasks. You may decide that one role is best for you or that you want to be both a labor support doula and a postpartum doula.  YES, you can be both!  We talk about managing both roles in our doula trainings and also in this interview with Gena Kirby from Progressive Parenting [...]

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