Supporting VBAC Clients: A Masterclass for Professionals
Dates:
Tuesday 18th June 8pm - 10.30pm
Tuesday 25th June 8pm - 10.30pm
INVESTMENT: €150*
*DISCOUNTED RATE AVAILABLE FOR DCI MEMBERS, MEMBERS OF THE DOULA ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND AND CUIDIU
*First 10 places available at the special offer of €130
Can’t attend in person. The session will be recorded and sent to you to watch in your own time.
“I attended the VBAC Masterclass recently which was facilitated by Mary Tighe and found it to be comprehensive (including resources provided after the course), tailored to professional birth workers and very informative. I would highly recommend to anyone considering upskilling in the area of VBAC/vaginal birth after caesarean to consider taking this course.”
@lunabirthservices
Dates:
Tuesday 18th June 8pm - 10.30pm
Tuesday 25th June 8pm - 10.30pm
INVESTMENT: €150*
*DISCOUNTED RATE AVAILABLE FOR DCI MEMBERS, MEMBERS OF THE DOULA ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND AND CUIDIU
*First 10 places available at the special offer of €130
Can’t attend in person. The session will be recorded and sent to you to watch in your own time.
“I attended the VBAC Masterclass recently which was facilitated by Mary Tighe and found it to be comprehensive (including resources provided after the course), tailored to professional birth workers and very informative. I would highly recommend to anyone considering upskilling in the area of VBAC/vaginal birth after caesarean to consider taking this course.”
@lunabirthservices
Dates:
Tuesday 18th June 8pm - 10.30pm
Tuesday 25th June 8pm - 10.30pm
INVESTMENT: €150*
*DISCOUNTED RATE AVAILABLE FOR DCI MEMBERS, MEMBERS OF THE DOULA ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND AND CUIDIU
*First 10 places available at the special offer of €130
Can’t attend in person. The session will be recorded and sent to you to watch in your own time.
“I attended the VBAC Masterclass recently which was facilitated by Mary Tighe and found it to be comprehensive (including resources provided after the course), tailored to professional birth workers and very informative. I would highly recommend to anyone considering upskilling in the area of VBAC/vaginal birth after caesarean to consider taking this course.”
@lunabirthservices
“As a birth doula I am always looking for ways to improve the service I provide to my clients. The increased rates of cesarean birth in Ireland means that more of the women I support are planning VBAC’S (vaginal birth after cesarean).
I decided to do Mary’s VBAC workshop as Mary has so much experience. I had read books and articles around VBAC but I was looking for a live class/workshop as it is a much richer learning experience.
Mary is so passionate and generous with her knowledge. She has a wonderful way of making all the research and statistics make sense in a very real and practical way. So that you can feel confident in supporting your clients during their birth.
Due to her experience and her passion for learning she has created the perfect blend of practical and informational support in her VBAC workshop.
I would recommend this workshop to any birth doula.”
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I attended DoulaCare Ireland’s VBAC Class with Mary Tighe and learned so much about the options available to people preparing for vaginal birth after caesarean in Ireland. Mary’s class went through all of the stats around VBAC - promoting informed decision-making. She also looked at preparing for labour and birth, comfort measures for early labour, how to build your supportive team and so much more. It was amazing to feel the sense of the unknown change to excitement as the class went on!
I would highly recommend this training to any birth worker who has a passion for supporting VBAC births.””
Are you a Doula, Antenatal Educator or healthcare professional who would like to build your knowledge and confidence in supporting VBAC Clients?
Do you feel overwhelmed and bogged down by the varying statistics, competing information, and misinformation surrounding VBAC?
Do you want to be able to offer your clients evidence-based support and the peace of mind of knowing you are confident and informed?
Do you want to build your confidence while offering support to VBAC clients?
Do you want to expand your knowledge and attract VBAC clients?
DoulaCare Ireland is excited to bring this course to help doulas and birth workers grow in confidence & skills for supporting parents planning a VBAC. The information will also help you support clients who are unsure of the best care path for them and are trying to decide whether or not VBAC is the right choice for them. This workshop aims to expand your knowledge and skills while also enabling you to feel more confident when supporting these families.
Our VBAC for Professionals Masterclass is the perfect CPD day to boost your confidence and expand your knowledge and skills in this area. We will provide the facts you need to help you understand VBAC as a birth option and guide you through supporting your clients throughout their VBAC or VBA2C journey.
2024 Training:
Tuesday 18th June & Tuesday 25th June 2024 8pm - 10.30pm
Our live sessions with lots of interaction and discussion
The sessions will be recorded so you can still purchase and enjoy the training if the times do not work for your schedule
Facilitated by Mary Tighe, Owner of DoulaCare Ireland, Birth and Postpartum Doula and Trainer and childbirth educator, Mary has been supporting VBAC clients since 2006 and teaching VBAC workshops to families since 2011.
Plus…
There will also be follow up information including links, videos, blogs and books to expand your knowledge even further
* Please note you will need to have a Zoom account set up on your device and internet access.
DoulaCare Ireland are excited to bring this course to help doulas and birth workers grow in confidence & skills for supporting parents. This will be an interactive course based on adult learning styles, with lots of group discussion and trouble shooting.
This workshop aims to expand your knowledge and skills while also enabling you to feel confident in supporting your clients with comfort measures for labour and birth.
This course will:
Build your confidence in your ability to support families planning a VBAC or a VBA2C.
Offer information and evidence-based resources to ensure you are aware of VBAC Supportive care providers
Provides the medical facts that you need to understand the safety of VBAC and its validity as a safe care path.
Offer information and facts that you can share with your clients to build their confidence and knowledge
Offer tools to support your clients through pregnancy and labour
Inform you of the psychological journey a VBAC family can take.
Offer information on how to support a client with birth trauma
Offer information and tools to help you help clients make evidence-based decisions around the care they are being offered.
We focus on EMPOWERING YOU with information and practical tips to support you in your role as a birth worker or Health Care Professional
We focus on EMPOWERING YOU with information and practical tips to support you in your role as a birth doula.
This course will cover:
Why Caesarean happens
The differing needs of a VBAC Client
The emotional journey of a VBAC Client
Healing from a previous birth experience
Statistics & Signs of Uterine Rupture
Evidence based vs Fear Based Information
Benefits and Risks of Caesarean Birth
Benefits and Risks - VBAC Birth
How to support a VBAC Client during pregnancy
How to support a VBAC Client in Labour
How to support a VBAC Client if their plans change
What can hinder VBAC Birth
Care Provider Red Flags - and how to spot them
Fear of VBAC - what do clients and HCPs worry about
How to support a client to make evidence based decisions
Supporting a VBA2C client
HBAC Birth Options
How to support your own emotional needs
Investment: €150
- discounted rate for members of the DoulaCare Institute or DoulaCare Ireland Independent Contractors
We also have a special discount for members of the DAI & Cuidiu.*
Please note: this course will only go ahead if there is a minimum of 8 people booked in
Workshop Facilitator: Mary Tighe (Co-Owner of DoulaCare Ireland)
Mary is a Birth and Postpartum Doula, ChildBirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counsellor and has been supporting VBAC clients as a Doula since 2006. She has also supported clients having a VBA2C both in person and virtually and has been teaching VBAC workshops to families since 2011.
What are the Benefits of Training with DoulaCare?
Live, individualised sessions with time for questions and group discussion
The opportunity to certify with an Irish organisation
Evidence based and up to date information you can trust
Access to continuous support and contact after training has been completed
Access to discounted training to further develop your skills
Please Note:
This workshop must be attended in its entirety to acquire certification.
Once payment is made we do not offer refunds, you can transfer your fee to another of our DoulaCare trainings.
You do not need to join DoulaCare Ireland Doula Agency in order to take this training (you can work as an independent doula with our agreed level of mentorship and support). Taking our training does not guarantee you a position in our agency. We have a strict application process and, therefore, we only choose those who are the right fit for our team.