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February 2nd, 2008, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Toolamba
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hi Jess,
Ibet its busy there with a Day on the Green.
My inlaws live in Yarrawonga, so we are there all the time. Its great to here from someone that lives close-by. Im thinking of signing up with CBI in the next few days. Although i have so many questions, i am catching up with midwive NUM next week at work, & also a lactation consultan who is a family frien that also works at GV Health. It would be awsome to catch up & have a cuppa some time, although i could imagine you are very busy with the kids. Do you know if there are any trained Doulas in the goulburn (shepp) area?
Shan
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February 2nd, 2008, 11:34 AM
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Student Doula
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Home of the Winery Walkabout!
Posts: 1,269
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No fully trained Doulas but Tanya (wonderful mod in here) is studying to be one.
Any time you want to catch up, we'll have to organize it
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Jess(3/12/75) Student Doula;
DH(28/6/82)
J(11),K(8),T(6),E(5),I(3),P(2) 5lb 60z
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February 2nd, 2008, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Off with the fairies
Posts: 964
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I would so love to be a Doula, it has been on my mined for a few years now. The only thing holding me back is worrying about who would look after my 3 children while I was off helping someone else bring their baby into the world. What do you do while you are studying and do the courses require you to travel away from your families?
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February 2nd, 2008, 12:54 PM
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Can't wait to birth my bub at home!
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Newcastle, NSW
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Courses like CBI and OB are done via correspondence so you just do them at home but youre requird to attend a certain number (usually 3) of births to complete your certificate. I'm not sure what others do but my MIL is going to look after the kids if there's a birth on during the day and if one is at night or goes into the night then DH will take the kids after he gets off work.
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#3 due Feb '09. To be birthed at home!  My Blog
Daily birth affirmation ~ The birth will go exactly as it should.
 
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February 18th, 2008, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Hills District, Sydney
Posts: 147
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I have done both courses. They are both fantastic but they do have different focus'. OB I did over 3 years ago so it may have changed but I definitely found the CBI one to be more thorough and much more student and trainer support. You cant go wrong with either though. Good luck to those deciding.
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DS - just turned 4 DD - 19 months #3 to be birthed at home in July
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April 26th, 2008, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 31
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Hi Ladies,
I have just found this thread. I too am wanting to train as a doula and in my extensive research of the courses available am leaning towards the CBI course as I want to be able to offer child birth education too.
I am really excited about my decision and can't wait to start in the next few weeks.
Was just wondering if there was anyone who would like to keep in touch to offer support and throw ideas around.
Good luck
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