Perinatal Mental Health for Doulas

Are you eager to learn more about how you can best support your clients' Perinatal Mental Health? It’s all here, with great insights and accessible resources from Amy Brightman, LCS, PMH-C!

Amy is a Psychotherapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C) with a particular interest in working with those struggling with TTC, fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant parenthood. You can learn more about Amy and her services by visiting her website HERE.

In this session she shares how you can help your clients self identify risk factors & symptoms of PMADS, and how you can engage in the conversation around mental health while remaining within your scope of practice as a Doula. She also share practical tips and resources to connect your clients with the right support, both early on and also in emergency situations.

Doula Selfcare

Chéna (Chey) Davis, is a Holistic living specialist and Full-Spectrum Doula serving NJ & parts of NY. Her goal is to guide the beings in her community back to living a natural life, using a variety of techniques and alternative living methods to help people excel in all areas of life; specializing in fertility, prenatal, birth, and postpartum. 

In this session, Chey shares some tried and true tips for Doula selfcare, setting realistic expectations for your practice, and how to keep your cup full; so that you can serve from a place of abundance and thrive!

Pelvic Floor Workshop For Doulas

Join us in learning more about the Pelvic Floor, why it can weaken, and how to help our clients learn to support it throughout Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum!

Based on her experiences with clients, mentors, and her clinical education, Dr. Zazu Cioce’s style of care focuses on building capacity and movement independence. Her services include Pelvic Floor & Orthopedic Physical Therapy during Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum. In addition, she is a Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, so she truly understands the full spectrum of unique needs & support required througout the childbearing year!

She provides In-Home Mobile Visits and has offices in Orangeburg, NY and Woodcliff Lake, NJ as well. You can learn more about Dr. Zazu, her practice, and available services, by visiting her website HERE.

Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Discover how Chiropractic Care can be an integral part of your clients’ Birth & Postpartum support plan, with Dr. Christine Jernee.

Dr. Jernee, owner of Balance Chiropractic in Wyckoff, NJ, is a family chiropractor who treats patients at every age and stage of life. Specializing in Prenatal Care and the Webster Protocol, she is the only chiropractor practicing in Bergen County who is Board Certified in Pediatrics.

In this session, she shares some great practical information and how her unique training and approach truly set her apart! Learn more about the comprehensive services available at Balance Chiropractic by visiting their website HERE.

Labor Breathing

Renée Pizzuto, CD(DONA), CBC is a certified Holistic Doula, Certified Birth Doula, and a Certified Breastfeeding Consultant, passionately serving families since 2009.

A cornerstone of her Doula care centers on strong prenatal education and providing a robust and well-rounded awareness regarding; stages of labor, patient rights and responsibilities and comfort measures to assist in unlocking a person's greatest version of themselves. And what better place to experience that than birth!

In this session, Renée shares some helpful and comprehensive labor breathing techniques. To expand your knowledge base, please also feel free to review the following recommended resources:

• "J” Breathing Video Tutorial

• Diaphragmatic Visual Animation

Infant Sleep For Doulas

Sandra Ochoa is a mom of twins and founder of Happy Nest. She became a Certified Baby Sleep Consultant and Postpartum Doula to help other moms enjoy and care for their babies while feeling well-rested, accompanied, and supported.

Sandra has successfully helped+250 families overcome the most common sleep challenges through her sleep workshops and 1-on-1 support.

In this session, Sandra shares how to keep a sleeping baby safe, 3 Key points to understand a newborn’s sleep needs, when to start a sleep routine, the factors that can impact a newborn’s sleep, how to support your tired clients, and much more!

Feeding Support

Gain new insight & information to best support your clients’ feeding choices with Jen Kowal, RLC, IBCLC, owner of Milkwell Lactation & Feeding Solutions.

For almost 20 years Jen has been providing restorative, gentle, compassionate and practical support for families throughout the childbearing year. As a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, her inclusive lactation and parent education practice brings a unique & much needed voice to the conversation of feeding support. To learn more about Jen, her team, and their approach, please visit her website HERE.

Links referenced in this call, in order of mention, are as follows.

• www.bfmed.org/protocols

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZh9PvUT3v4

• www.legendairymilk.com/collections/merch/products/silicone-nipple-ruler

• mamaglow.com/mindblown-brain-waves-birth