Email to sign up go to: juliedoulaworkshop@gmail.com
814-512-2718
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DONA Birth Doula Workshops
About Me: I love God, My hubby, Mark, the love of my life, of 46 years, Family, my new pup, babies, beaches, my new home in Russell, gardening, canning, baking, the sunshine, reading, teaching, empowering families through birth, double rainbows, organic food, diversity, seeing my birth families grow as they go through life, shared stories, answering questions, Listening, missionary work, traveling to teach, geocaching with my Remy Gray, Sage Faryn, and Willow Logan, Oakley Lane, being in the woods, dancing just for the fun of it, running in the rain, and spending time with people. I know for sure I've never met a stranger!
POEMS FOR FUN!
Becoming a Birth Doula
(Through DONA International)
In the quiet pulse of life's first breath,
A journey begins with each step's grace,
Guided by hands, hearts open wide,
We learn to hold space, to stand by her side.
Through DONA’s teachings, wisdom flows,
In every class, a seedling grows,
With each new lesson, our spirits rise,
To honor the strength in a mother’s eyes.
We learn the art of gentle care,
Of listening close, of being there,
In the moments fierce, in the hours long,
We find our voice, so steady and strong.
The path is paved with sacred trust,
In birth's raw beauty, in the rise of dust,
We walk beside, not ahead, nor behind,
But with each soul, both intertwined.
Through sleepless nights and tear-streaked cheeks,
We hold the calm that each heart seeks,
In every breath, in every sigh,
A doula's love, it never runs dry.
For in the circle, we find our way,
Through DONA's light, through each new day,
Becoming a doula, we rise, we see,
The power in birth, in life, in she.
Called to Serve
In the quiet of the night, a call,
The voice of God, so soft, so small,
“Go forth, My child, a life begins,
Be My hands, where love wins.”
A doula’s heart, with faith so deep,
Answers the call, leaves her sleep,
For she knows in each birth’s sigh,
The hand of God is drawing nigh.
She whispers prayers in every breath,
A shield of faith, she stands against death,
In her presence, fear must cease,
For she’s a vessel of God’s peace.
Through every trial, through every pain,
She calls on Jesus, in His name,
To grant her strength, to guide her way,
To be the light in darkest day.
She holds the mother in God’s love,
A guardian sent from up above,
And as the baby’s cry rings clear,
She feels His presence, ever near.
She stays until the dawn’s embrace,
A witness to God’s endless grace,
Then softly leaves, her duty done,
Trusting in the Holy One.
For every call, she answers true,
Knowing God will see her through,
And in her heart, she carries the flame,
Of Christ’s great love, in every name.
More about the trainer Julie Thompson
I decided to become a DONA International birth doula trainer so I could also bring this International organization to Australia, Honduras, Mexico, Africa, and other countries along with trainings all over the USA. I love conducting workshops and look forward to teaching them! I went on a Mission trip to Honduras to teach childbirth education, breastfeeding, and attended a few births! I have met many beautiful people in my workshops who share a passion for this work. I have been a doula for 27 years, was designated the AdvCD(DONA) status in 2015, have been a certified postpartum doula 9 1/2 years, on the certification committee for DONA 19 years, a Childbirth educator at our local hospital for 8 years, an approved DONA birth doula trainer for 17 years, and a pregnancy massage therapist for 12 years and teach childbirth education to families through zoom.us and in-person. I am also certified as an Infant massage Instructor, and have been an instructor through Evidence Based Birth in the past. I feel blessed to have been taught by Penny Simkin, (One of the founders of DONA), http://www.dona.org/
If you would like to contact me please email me at juliedoulaworkshop@gmail.com or call me at 814-512-2718!
Check out doulaslaboroflove.com too, a non-profit I founded in 2013 that helps every person use a doula in Warren county, PA and Chautauqua county, NY regardless of their income.
I recently gave 7 scholarships to women of color and one man in Africa for a birth doula workshop that was held Jan. 14-Feb 18, 2023. Another big venture is to teach a virtual workshop in Brisbane, Queensland Australia in December 2023.
Seven States are already paying for a doula's services through Medicaid: Oregon, Minnesota, New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, and now Virginia! NY was also just added, and PA is close! This is an exciting time to become a doula!
I am a Certified Lactation Consultant and I am excited to share this information with new families and new doulas.