BirthRite Labor Support
Training, Education and Services
May 2006 - Vol 1, Issue 1
Becoming a Doula
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Dear Friends,
chana luba

I hope you are all enjoying the spring! This is the first of hopefully many BirthRite Newsletters. In this newsletter you will find information about past and upcoming trainings, tips for birth, pictures and links. Please forward this newsletter to friends and colleagues and unsubscribe if you don't want to be on BirthRite's list. Remember trainings happen at least three times a year, so be sure to register for one that works for you. Also I am always looking for hosting/work trade opportunities. If you want to save money off your tuition be sure to contact me to learn how! Blessings, Chana Luba Ertel

The Five College Training
5 collage training
The Winter 2006 Five College Training was amazing! There were a total of 19 women who attended. This particular training was held on four consultive Sundays to accommodate working and academic schedules. This training was made up of students and other women from the larger Valley community.

The Fall Five College Training is approach in late October and November. Be sure to be there! The general outline of topics covered at this unique training are:
  • client advocacy, birth plans, communication techniques
  • assisting in prolonged and/or complicated labor
  • birth art, "coaching", visualization, birth hypnosis
  • insights into the history of birth in America
  • physiology and anatomy of labor and birth
  • natural remedies and "tricks of the trade"
  • comfort and support measures for labor
  • breastfeeding and initial postpartum
  • prenatal meetings and relationships
  • common obstetrical practices
In the words of women...
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I truly feel like a "lucky doula" to have learned from Chana Luba. She brings a contagious energy, humor and enthusiasm to the training. I am really looking forward to beginning this path and I am so thankful that I now have the tools and confidence I need to start out." ~K.M. 2006

"This training was full of well presented information that was mentally and emotionally stimulating. I learned so much that I realized how much more I have to learn! Chana Luba Ertel is a clear, powerful teacher with a wealth of information and the ability to share with others in a way different people can understand.” ~ Caitlin Bernard, Shutesbury MA
Learning tools...
birth tub
A good book for doulas starting out is, The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin. This book has wonderful information on all aspects of doula work. Clear chapters outline tools for labor, medical information, positions and much more. There are clear drawings and lists which make it a book that can be easily picked up here and there in order to learn something useful fast. Penny Simkin is a well known author and labor assistant who has written from experience and knowledge. I think it is great book to have on the shelf!

You can by this book and other books at the BirthRite Store. All profits made through BirthRite's affliate store will be made into contributions to local charties.

While enjoying the beauties of spring remember, just as we trust the flowers to open and bloom, so to must we trust women to open and give birth.

In peace,
Chana Luba Ertel, CD (DONA), CLD, CCCE, CAPPA Labor Doula Trainer of MA
BirthRite Labor Support

413-549-4089