Congratulations on completing your doula training!
I’ve been a doula for 7 years, and worked with PALS for the first 3 years. I moved to the West Coast for a midwifery apprenticeship, and now I’m in nursing school to eventually become a CNM. I didn’t take Debra’s training, so my way of doing things might be a little different. Here’s my feedback for you:
I love the professional presentation of your video!
Double hip squeeze - it’s a little hard to tell from far away, but it looks like you’re using your fingertips to place pressure rather than your palms. This hand positioning might be more helpful: http://www.doulightnyc.com/blog/2016/5/20/the-mighty-double-hip-squeeze
When doing the rebozo belly sifting on all fours, make sure the rebozo is evenly spread around the belly from top (just under the breasts) to bottom, not bunched up. (It’s fine to bunch it up when just lifting from below though!)
To register or for more info, please email PALSdoulatraining@gmail.com
Upcoming Hospital Orientation
Hospital orientations (required for all doulas before attending a birth with PALS) will be announced on the PALS email listserve for trained doulas ready to start serving clients.
The orientations begins at 7 pm at HUP. We meet in the lobby (the one with the giant revolving door), and are done by 8:30 pm.
Please express interest to hananabdulhameed7 (at) gmail (dot) com
Please leave extra time for parking, and contact Hanan at (267-345-6615) if you are running late.
Hi Sophia,
Congratulations on completing your doula training!
I’ve been a doula for 7 years, and worked with PALS for the first 3 years. I moved to the West Coast for a midwifery apprenticeship, and now I’m in nursing school to eventually become a CNM. I didn’t take Debra’s training, so my way of doing things might be a little different. Here’s my feedback for you:
I love the professional presentation of your video!
Double hip squeeze - it’s a little hard to tell from far away, but it looks like you’re using your fingertips to place pressure rather than your palms. This hand positioning might be more helpful: http://www.doulightnyc.com/blog/2016/5/20/the-mighty-double-hip-squeeze
When doing the rebozo belly sifting on all fours, make sure the rebozo is evenly spread around the belly from top (just under the breasts) to bottom, not bunched up. (It’s fine to bunch it up when just lifting from below though!)
Good luck on your doula journey!
Marcy