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Glendora's Healing and Wellness Collective for

Body & Spirit

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DONA Birth Doula Training

Class held at Lotus of Light

526 E Route 66

Glendora, Ca. 91740

www.childbirtheducation.net

2011 Doula Training Schedule

Trainer: Debbie Lavin, ICCE, CD(DONA)

Contact Information: 707/452-9977 info@childbirtheducation.net

Introductory Doula Training

Workshop fee $125.00

Doula Training

Workshop fee $375.00

Calender of classes and information in becoming a DONA Doula

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Introductory class

Jan 29

April 21

July 23

Sept 23

Doula Training

Jan 30-31

April 22-23

July 24-25

Sept 24-25

Have an idea for a class, event or therapy? Want to teach a class? We are always open to suggestions. 

karen@lotusoflight.com

About Debbie

I have served the birth community since 1989 and am a nationally certified Childbirth Educator (ICEA), Doula Trainer and Doula (DONA International). In an effort to increase public awareness about Doulas and other birth options, I helped to start numerous birth-related outreach organizations. I presented at the 2000 DONA National Convention. I am a researcher and writer, publishing numerous articles and research papers on perinatal issues. Since 1995 I have been employed by Kaiser Permanente, teaching expectant families childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, parenting, prenatal fitness and nutrition. I am a provider of continuing education with The California Board of Registered Nursing. I have the distinct pleasure of teaching Labor and Delivery nurses how to provide non medical labor support. 

It is my belief that our role as birth professionals is to provide pregnant women and their partners with evidence based, non-judgmental information and to foster self determination and confidence. 

I am the mother of 3 daughters and a son, and have experienced a wide range of birth experiences: Lauren (1990) was born 5 weeks premature, was breech and delivered c-section, Chandler (1992) was a vaginal birth after an induction with pitocin, Dylan’s birth (1993) was a vaginal birth with no medical interventions and Vivian (2005) was born at home with midwives, but her sister, Lauren delivered her. Because of my personal experience and my attendance at hundreds of births as a Doula, I possess vast knowledge, combined with compassion and empathy. In 2006 I graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Communication and am currently in Grad School seeking a Masters degree in Negotiation, Conflict and Peacebuilding. 

As a Doula Trainer, I am grateful and hopeful because each time a new group of Doulas is trained, I know that countless parents will be skillfully guided and lovingly supported. And each precious baby has a better chance at a gentle, sacred and honorable birth.