Credentials
"To train conscious and effective doulas who will increase access to doula care for all communities, thereby reducing health disparities, increasing birth equity and creating positive change in birth outcomes, and as a result, our society at large."
- Cornerstone Mission Statement
Certified Cornerstone
Labor & Postpartum Doula
Oakland, CA 2019
BA, Psychology
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Humboldt State University
August, 2009- May, 2014
Related courses:
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Psychology of Human Sexuality
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Health Psychology
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Early Childhood Development
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Parent-Child Relationships
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Psychology of Prejudice
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Psychology of Women
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Certified Labor
and Postpartum Doula
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Cornerstone Doula Trainings
January, 2019- April, 2019
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Course Themes:
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Anatomy and physiology of labor and birth
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Emotional support techniques
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Positions for every phase of labor
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Trauma informed care
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Common interventions
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Baby care
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Sleeping arrangements
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Newborn psychological needs
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6 hour intensive breastfeeding led by certified lactation consultant
Labor Doula Workshop
Birthingway College of Midwifery
December, 2016- February, 2017
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Infant/ Child CPR & Choking Hazards Course
Lifelong Medical
December, 2018
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Rebozo Workshop
April, 2019
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Advanced Breastfeeding
Janaki Costello
February, 2020
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Breastfeeding Education
Laura Cox BA, RN, CLEC
February, 2021
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Santa Rita Jail Volunteer Doula
May, 2019-Current
Trustline Registered
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Shiprah's Community Doula
June, 2019-Current
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