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What does DONA stand for?

Doulas Of North America


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In America doulas are trained and accredited by a central organisation called Doulas of North America (DONA) which has more than 5,500 birth and postpartum doula members-www.
Women's health care organisations, including the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Association of Nurse Advocates for Childbirth Solutions, Lamaze International, Doulas of North America and the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services, believe this opinion downplays the risks to mother and baby when unnecessary Caesareans are performed and may be used to deny women informed consent regarding such procedures.
As a Founding Member of the Doulas of North America (DONA) and as Ohio Pediatrician of the Year, many credit Dr.
Although there are several national organizations that provide membership opportunities as well as professional training for doulas, Doulas of North America (DONA), continues to be the premier doula organization worldwide.
As far as ALACE Labor Assistant Training news goes, I am still working on finalizing the reciprocal certification arrangements between Doulas of North America (DONA) and ALACE.
Simkin is a co-founder of Doulas of North America and has written or co-written several books, including the authoritative "Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide," which is in widespread use.
ASPO/Lamaze of New England Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE) Boston Association for Childbirth Education and the Nursing Mothers' Council (BACE/NMC) Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) Doulas of North America (DONA) La Leche League (LLL) March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Massachusetts Chapter (MOD) Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association (MLCA) Massachusetts Midwives Alliance (MMA) Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) National Association of Postpartum Care Services (NAPCS) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
An article in the Winter/Spring 1994 issue of The International Doula, the newsletter of Doulas of North America (DONA), by Barbara A.

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