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"Getting a nurse's perspective on doulas or different doula care techniques was extremely helpful."

"Learning specific phrases and helpful ways to communicate with hospital professionals."

"Real live scenarios were discussed."

"This was one of the best, to the point, informative training sessions I have ever experienced. Erica, Denise, and Lani worked so well together."

"Nice to have a doula and a nurse perspective.."

"I really appreciated how professional this was. I really enjoyed the training and the personal stories that Denise and Lani told. It was helpful to have the background of the members of the medical team and the reasoning behind their actions. How important it is for all of us to work together and earn respect if we want to make a difference."

"I enjoyed realistic instructors - focusing on reality - not possibility."

"The trainers and students were fun and positive and inspiring."

"I heard this was a really good class. Glad I took it."

"I really loved learning about the medical professional side of birth - I did not learn that in my DONA training. I loved to hear/see what the different roles [did]- dr., nurses, anesth, were thinking, feeling, and why they do what they do. Very eye opening and thought provoking."

"I learned hospital staff are always carrying past experiences."

"Thanks, thanks, thanks. I will be a better person and doula because of this training."

"The presentation was great - thank you for respecting our time. All the examples were helpful and drove the point home. Improvement? I don't see how. 100%, A+."

"The most valuable part for me was the insight into the historical perspective and experience of hospital staff. Also specific helpful phrases to try."

"I loved the interactive parts and all the props."

"This was very valuable and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your experiences and broadening my awareness."

"Loved Lani and Denise!"

"The training was excellent. It was relevant and personal."

"The presentation was amazing. I loved the chocolate cookie illustration... This was truly the best, most effective doula training I have every attended, and has changed my perspective of my role and the roles of other birth team members. I feel so empowered and ready to go to births!"

"This was one of the best, to the point, informative training sessions I have ever experienced. Erica, Denise, and Lani worked so well together."

"Thank you Susan for staying in contact with me. You helped this day be stress free."

"Thank you for what you all do and for sharing your knowledge and experience and passion with us."

"This training with Lani, Denise and Erica was amazing! Really learned a lot and had fun."

"I learned that [from post -it notes]
  • L & D nurses often don't eat.
  • Nurses need love too... share your cookie
  • We are creating and defining what a doula is
  • Assume the best and not the worst *especially when going into a hospital for a birth and dealing with hospital staff
  • Trust the language barrier
  • L&D nurses witness death and are grieving
  • If ANYONE acts outside of the realm of normal, there is a reason
  • Help women reinforce THEIR truths"


"This training was so beneficial and helped me add tools to my toolbox. The communication and cultural awareness aspects were powerful."

"I appreciate your openness... I also really appreciated all of your birth stories."

"Thank you all so much! You are incredible and I feel so fortunate to have these wonderful opportunities available to me."

"I thought this was so amazing & practice help for experienced doulas... Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and all your valuable experience with us so that we can take it out to the world. I would like to sit in the training again because there is so much to learn. I specifically liked the education on communication with nurses and staff because much [training] I have had thus far does not talk so much about the"solution" and it is important for creating he positive birth environment and birth experience. Thank you."