Earth Groundz Academy offers birth worker trainings rooted in holistic and cultural practices led and taught by Nubia Earth Martin
Mwenzi Birth Companion Training
Mwenzi is a Swahili word which means "Companion, ally, comrade".
The adinkra symbol Akoma is used for this course because this speaks to how we must have heart and move from our hearts, in this work and service
Do you have a passion for Pregnancy & Childbirth? Is nurturing, comfort & support a part of who you are? Then take part in Earth Groundz Online Birth Companion Course
What is in the course?
- 6 Modules
- 5 Quizzes
- 20 Videos (Total Video time: Approximately 175 minutes/ 3 hours total)
- 24 Reading Assignments
- 9 Written Assignments
- Access to the course for one year to complete
What will you get from this training?
- An introduction to the history of giving birth in America
- A background on birth statistics in the U.S., including the disparities in birth outcomes for women of color and babies born to women of color
- Remedies to common discomforts of pregnancy for each trimester
- Methods used to keep pregnancy normal and to encourage natural labor
- In depth understanding of the Physiology of labor and birth
- Comfort measures for the stages of labor
- Techniques for pain relief and relaxation
- Basics of newborn care, and immediate postpartum procedures and care for mom and baby
- Assistance with connecting with expectant mothers
- Information on being successful and confident as a doula/birth companion
- Continuous mentorship and support from a Midwife, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Consultant and Childbirth Educator
- A resource list to guide and refer to for clients
- A *Certificate of Completion once all requirements of the training are completed.
What will I be able to offer after this training?
- Basic information on pregnancy and the childbirth process to expectant women/families
- Comfort and support physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually
- Advocacy for birth justice, respect and humane practices
- Labor support in a variety of settings; hospital, birth center, home
What is required for completetion certification?
- Completion of all assignments, passing grade on weekly quizzes and training evaluation form.
- Attending two Lactation Support meetings (one of which must be a Chocolate Milk Café meeting)
- Attending two births (These two births cannot be births of your own, however, they can be births of friends, sisters, family, client, etc. Assistance will be provided, if needed in finding births to attend.)
Earth Groundz
15 Main Street
Yonkers, NY 10701
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