Warm Welcome Doula Academy
Michelle L'Esperance, Midwife & Doula
Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
In four unforgettable days, prepare your heart, mind, and hands to support families during pregnancy and birth. Since 2015 we have been providing sizeable partial scholarships for BIPOC
​doulas. We declare that Black Lives Matter.
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Fall 2024
Sept. 14, 15, 28, & 29
Western Mass
Birth Doula Workshop- In person
Nurture the Family - PP doulas are NOT just for families dealing with postpartum depression - Put your passion into action with an inclusive postpartum doula workshop that's absolutely practical, heart-centered, and unforgettable! In just 4 intensive and inspiring days, gain the skills to launch your doula practice. Tuition $1000. Partial scholarships available for BIPOC since 2015. Payment plans available.
Postpartum Doula Workshop - In-person Session
from doula Lillian Roberts
"The decision of where to invest my precious time, energy and money became an easy one when Michelle announced her upcoming virtual workshops and trainings. Michelle effortlessly holds space for a sense of ease, community and fun in her classes. She is a naturally gifted teacher who holds a wealth of knowledge and wisdom from her experiences as a Certified Professional Midwife, doula, and long-time doula trainer. I look forward to Michelle's classes knowing that not only will I have an incredibly enriching learning experience, but that I will l also leave feeling uplifted and refreshed."
2020 online workshop participant
Creative Movement: Practical Prep for a Positive Birth
Creative Movement: Practical Prep for a Positive Birth
This non-athletic class draws on the body wisdom of yoga and dance, offering you the opportunity to learn practical techniques for a smoother, easier birth. In this class, pregnant people and their partners will learn how to use pillows, birth balls, chairs, birth dance, and the physical support of their partner and/or doula during birth. Most sessions are enhanced by demonstrations by newly trained doulas.
$75 pair, $50 single, scholarships available.
Text with questions 413 858 5048
Sept. 29, 2024
Find Your Dream Clients- Publicity for Doulas
Find Your Dream Clients- Publicity for Doulas
Are you eager to be attending more births, but unsure of how to meet clients? In this in-person workshop with expert doula and homebirth Midwife Michelle L’Esperance, learn how to find clients who will love what you have to offer (even if that's virtual care). We’ll cover phrasing, visuals, platforms, and how to handle early contacts well. BIPOC and other discount may apply. Bundle with two other continuing ed classes for doulas and save. Email for next dates.
Great Intakes: The Questionnaire
Great Intakes: The Questionnaire
I send an 80+-item questionnaire to new clients. Their responses give me a huge boost in understanding their perspective, past, values, and hopes. You'll learn what to ask, how to respond, and resources to share. Discover how supercharging your prenatal visits will lead to a comfortable, confident connection during birth. You get an editable copy of the whole document for your use. BIPOC and other discount may apply. Bundle with two other continuing ed classes for doulas and save!
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Sustainable Birthwork
Sustainable Birthwork
How do you, as a caregiver, commit to also caring for yourself? Keep doing the work that you love, and bring your best to the families you care for. We'll cover coping with sleep disruption, on-call tips, healthy boundaries, recovering after difficult births, and practice management. By Michelle L'Esperance, birthworker since 1996. Bundle with two other continuing ed classes for doulas and save! Email for future dates.
Better Cesarean & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
Better Cesarean & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
Two day workshop. Originally created as a continuing education class for trained doulas, this workshop now also welcomes parents who are preparing for their own VBAC. We cover how parents, doulas, midwives and OBs can cooperate to create a healthier, more emotionally positive cesarean experience. Then we delve into approaches for prenatal and labor use which increase rates of vaginal birth, addressing both psychological factors as well as specific physical techniques. Tuition $450 doulas, $350 expectant parent who is not a doula.
Speedy Birth for Doulas
Speedy Birth for Doulas
