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November 13th, 2006, 12:44 PM
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Optimum Birth v Childbirth International
Looking for opinions from women who've done either of these doula training courses. I like the look of both. The CBI is cheaper and I love their website, but the OB one has workshops in Melbourne which i find appealing.
Any opinions welcome 
Jayne
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November 13th, 2006, 02:09 PM
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Jayne,
Chris Vose who runs Optimum Birth is AMAZING. I haven't compared the two but I know you'll get a good deal with Chris, she held the Doula Conference this year and we're on the committee together for Doulas Australia - forming an official body like Doulas UK. She's a doer, mover and shaker like me
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Birth Attendant (not taking new clients for 2008/2009) and Single Mum to Two Gorgeous Children
"Ante-natal care has degenerated to antenatal scare. There has been far too much focus on the worst-case scenario to the point where our thinking has become distorted and we've lost sight of normality." -- Dr Andrew Bisits, Director, Obstetrics Unit, John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle).
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November 13th, 2006, 06:37 PM
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Thanks for that Kelly. I've heard good things about Chis Vose. Friends of mine have seen her speak and say it was amazing. Plus I know the lady who does her workshops in Melbourne and she seems great as well.
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November 13th, 2006, 06:46 PM
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Melanie is great, she is a Doula on BB Birth Support - very well known for her post natal support.
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Creator of BellyBelly.com.au & the BellyBelly Pregnancy Centre
Birth Attendant (not taking new clients for 2008/2009) and Single Mum to Two Gorgeous Children
"Ante-natal care has degenerated to antenatal scare. There has been far too much focus on the worst-case scenario to the point where our thinking has become distorted and we've lost sight of normality." -- Dr Andrew Bisits, Director, Obstetrics Unit, John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle).
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November 13th, 2006, 06:48 PM
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Yes Melanie, I've met her a few times, she seems lovely. I'm personally interested in post natal support as well. I've heard good things about CBI too though...decisions decisions!
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November 14th, 2006, 03:29 PM
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Hello, I studied through Optimum Birth and also know Chris Vose really well. She used to teach Nursing and Midwifery when I studied. She is a fabulous teacher and a wonderful lady. I highly recommend Optimum Birth.
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November 15th, 2006, 06:07 PM
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I am completing the Optimum Birth training as well. I agree - Chris, Kelly and Melanie are movers and shakers and wonderful, warm, dynamic women. Can you imagine a room full of women like them at the annual Doula conference? It was awesome. Next year it will be in Perth ....
The course is well set out, thorough and you can do it at your own pace. I think whether you do CBI or OB, there is still opportunity to get together with other Birth workers and every time that happens, you learn and absorb so much.
Best wishes for your journey
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January 14th, 2007, 02:28 PM
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I think Chris Vose is an unbelievable lady as well and has a huge heart to see the Doula movement become massive in Australia - GO CHRIS! She is always willing to help in anyway she can - what a legend. Thanks Chris!
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January 24th, 2007, 09:01 AM
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I'm a CBI student-have almost finished... I've loved every aspect of this course, it's been wonderful!
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January 24th, 2007, 11:17 AM
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We probably haven't helped have we?! They are both good
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Birth Attendant (not taking new clients for 2008/2009) and Single Mum to Two Gorgeous Children
"Ante-natal care has degenerated to antenatal scare. There has been far too much focus on the worst-case scenario to the point where our thinking has become distorted and we've lost sight of normality." -- Dr Andrew Bisits, Director, Obstetrics Unit, John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle).
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February 23rd, 2007, 12:24 PM
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Ok I am now seriously considering doing an online doula course. I would love to do one with workshops and the sort but in reality that isnt going to work for me, atleast not yet.
Both CBI and Optimum Birth offer online courses. Has anyone done them and can you tell me how they were?
They both have a payment plan which suits me as that is what I need too.
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