Training Programs at BirthMark
Training at BirthMark is a unique experience due to the wealth of knowledge combined with the real-life experience of the instructors. BirthMark's very concept was built upon a foundation and philosophy of support. Jackie Kelleher, its founder, has been supporting families as a lactation consultant and a birth and postpartum doula for 13 years in the Philadelphia area, with initial additional experience abroad. Jackie developed DONA International's Postpartum Doula Certification Program and served on the DONA Board of Directors in that capacity for seven years. She is one of only two mentors of DONA's postpartum doula certification program. She has been a DONA approved doula trainer for over ten years.
The innovative lactation consultant program is spear-headed by Kay Hoover, IBCLC. Kay is a nationally-known author and speaker on the subject of breastfeeding. Participants will enroll in ongoing classes that will meet the requirements to test for certification as a lactation consultant. Mentorship opportunities will be discussed and created in conjunction with participants. Several lactation consultants and other specialists also lecture within their areas of expertise.
Lactation Consultant Training
It will come as no surprise to hear that many women are changed by their breastfeeding experiences. Some feel these effects so profoundly that they are compelled to pursue a career in breastfeeding support. The path is not always evident, however, and it is not singular. Some become nursing mother's counselors. Others pursue a more rigorous path toward becoming a lactation consultant. For those who find this to be the best path at this time in their lives, we have created a comprehensive educational program. Our vision is for it to be a year-round, ongoing program. Individuals are able to join at any point. Our initial group of students are many months into their training now, and the reviews have been excellent.
Doula Training
It is an exciting time to be a Doula. Women across the globe appreciate and value the experience of having a doula – a knowledgeable, experienced companion – who stays with them through labor, birth and beyond. Birth doulas offer emotional support, encouragement and wisdom throughout labor and birth. Postpartum doulas support women and families through the transformation that a new baby brings to a family.
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