Step into the ancient rhythm of birth, where intuition meets wisdom and each moment is sacred.

The Birthing Roots Pathway

  • Module 1 - Mother Within

    * Subconscious and conscious preparation for a birth worker / doula (unpack your beliefs around birth) and how to apply it in your work with clients

    * What are (birth) imprints and how can they influence the birth outcome. And how to help your clients re-discover them.

    * Physiology (hormones) and psychology of altered states in birth and how to support those

    * The role of storytelling and archetypes for birth preparation

  • Module 2 - Echoes of Birth

    * The history of midwifery & role of women in birth

    * The birth keeper as a spiritual guide

    * What can we learn from different traditions like Kenya, Ecuador and low intervention countries like The Netherlands

    * Fear inventory, the gateway theory and how to reduce anxiety.

    * Foundations of somatics and the nervous system + regulating practices

    * How to enhance your intuition and how do we integrate intuition in decision making

    * Standard and holistic versions of care

  • Module 3 - Holistic Care & Nutrition

    * Traditional Ayurvedic pregnancy protocols

    * TCM preparation for the four trimesters

    * The four trimesters and integrative nutrition (learn about early nutritional and nutritional programming to optimize the health of the mother and the newborn)

    * Optimize mother’s and babies gut microbiome

    * Common pregnancy symptoms and holistic remedies

    * Pregnancy supplements

  • Module 5 - Nourishing Postpartum Care

    * Gentle newborn care techniques (includes sleep & co-sleeping)

    * Basic breastfeeding guidance

    * The first stages of latching after birth and how to support this process for breastfeeding success and maternal health

    * Perineal / vaginal healing according to TCM & Ayurveda

    * Uterine healing according to TCM & Ayurveda (including BellyBinding)

  • Module 6 - The Anatomy of Empowerment

    * Gain a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology to create deep clarity and understanding with your clients on what to expect

    * Understand the impacts of interventions

    * Is there such thing as natural interventions and what are the pros and cons?

    * Coping techniques and comfort measures

    * Optimal labor positions

    * Newborn procedures: which choices do your clients have?

    * Set and Setting

    * How to support women and their families in all birth settings and scenarios?

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