As longtime doulas, we understand the unique challenges and joys that come with this work. Staying grounded in your values, connected to your peers, and continually growing your skills isn't just important—it's essential.
That’s why we’ve created this series of Professionalism Trainings: thoughtful, relevant workshops designed to help you stay informed, inspired, and in integrity with your practice. Whether you're just beginning or have years of experience, these offerings are here to meet you where you are.
We’re here to walk alongside you as you shape what matters most in your work—because your care for others starts with care for yourself and your profession.
✨ Explore the offerings below and find the next step on your doula journey.
For those beginning their doula journey, Mother Tree Doula Trainings offer a strong foundation in birth and postpartum care. These trainings provide practical skills, evidence-based education, and supportive learning environments to help you step confidently into this meaningful work.
Co-owner of ItsaBelly, Deana Andersen-Tennant, also serves as a mentor and assists with select Mother Tree trainings—bringing her years of experience and community-centered approach to new doulas preparing for practice.
Whether you’re pursuing your first certification or looking to expand your scope, professional training ensures that doulas are well-prepared to guide families through pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period with compassion and skill.
Supporting Families with Multiples: Postpartum Doula Edition, designed to enhance your expertise in providing comprehensive postpartum support to families blessed with twins and multiples.
About the Class:
This intensive course is tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact during the postpartum period for families with twins and multiples. From understanding the unique challenges of postpartum life with multiple newborns to offering customized support, our class covers essential topics to elevate your proficiency in this specialized field.
Key Highlights:
- Navigating postpartum dynamics with twins and multiples
- Tailored support for families during the postpartum period
- Strategies for postpartum self-care for parents of multiples
- Building strong connections with both parents and their little ones in the postpartum phase
Why Choose "Supporting Families with Multiples: Postpartum Doula Edition" at itsaBelly?
- Learn from Experienced Instructors: Benefit from the wisdom of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in postpartum doula support for families of twins and multiples.
- Comprehensive Postpartum Curriculum: Gain insights into the emotional and practical aspects of postpartum care in multiple births.
- Engaging Learning Experience: Participate in interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions to deepen your understanding of postpartum support.
-Class approved for DONA CEUs
Empower your doula practice with essential babywearing skills.
This 3.5-hour workshop is tailored for birth and postpartum doulas eager to support families through newborn babywearing. Learn to guide clients in safe, ergonomic babywearing practices that foster bonding, soothe infants, and promote hands-free caregiving.
Babywearing is a time-honored practice that enhances infant-caregiver bonding and supports newborn development. As a doula, understanding the nuances of babywearing allows you to:
Educate families on the benefits and techniques of babywearing.
Demonstrate safe usage of various carriers, including wraps, slings, and soft-structured carriers.
Support postpartum recovery by promoting hands-free infant care.
Foster confidence in new parents as they navigate newborn care.
Types of Baby Carriers: Explore the features and appropriate uses of wraps, ring slings, meh dais, and soft-structured carriers.
Safety & Ergonomics: Master the T.I.C.K.S. guidelines to ensure safe and comfortable babywearing.
Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical sessions to build confidence in using and teaching babywearing techniques.
Cultural Competence: Understand the cultural significance and historical context of babywearing practices.
Client Communication: Learn to discuss babywearing options and benefits effectively with clients.
**Upcoming Offerings:**
Stay tuned for additional courses and offerings focused on birth and postpartum support. We are committed to providing continuous learning opportunities to empower you in your journey as a postpartum doula professional.
Ready to embark on this enriching experience? Register for one of the classes above :D
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