Doula Training & Mentoring - with Warm Welcome Birth Services

Deepening the Spiral
A Weekend Retreat for Practicing Doulas

Are you ready to deepen your practice, gain new skills, and nourish your passion for birth? Open to experienced birth doulas, this intimate residential retreat will offer skills workshops, experiential practice of techniques, and guided reflection on our work. Between sessions, take time to unwind, enjoying the tranquility of a peaceful retreat center with hiking or stargazing.

Topics covered may include: Moxibustion for natural labor induction/augmentation; Optimal Fetal Positioning; Clearing 'Issues' Around Birth, Pain, Sexuality, & Parenthood; Deepening Your Touch Sensitivity & Intuition.



An additional topic will be determined by the interests of the participants. Potential topics include: Introduction to Fetal Palpation; Supporting Families Through Loss; The Business Side of Your Practice;  Optimal Nutrition; Collaborating for the Best Possible Cesarean Birth;  and Protecting the Baby's Experience.


Taught by Michelle L’Esperance, Certified Professional Midwife, Warm Welcome Birth Services.


Next session: Spring or Fall 2012. Email for notification of dates.