Nurturing the Family The Guide for Postpartum Doulas [Paperback]

Jacqueline Kelleher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 4, 2002

This book is a must read for those thinking of becoming a postpartum doula and a refreshing resource for those already supporting families through the postpartum period. Nurturing the Family belongs on the bookshelf of every professional who considers qu

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About the Author

Jacqueline Kelleher, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA) is a DONA approved doula trainer and DONA Postpartum Mentor. In this capacity, she has had the pleasure of training doulas throughout the United States as well as beyond. Jacqueline is the DONA Postpartum Task For

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris (June 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401057853
• ISBN-13: 978-1401057855
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource for new and experienced doulas, February 4, 2003

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This review is from: Nurturing the Family The Guide for Postpartum Doulas (Paperback)

I was very excited to find this book. Ms Kelleher has done a wonderful job of articulating her point - that postpartum doulas are NEEDED and that our work is very important. We aren't just babysitters or housekeepers, but we are nutruring women (men) who strive to make the postpartum experience easier and better for the family - the long-term results of this support are admirable! She has given us practical tips to use in our carreers, as well as some important reminders to keep us on the right track. Thank you for a wonderful resource! I look forward to taking the DONA doula training and becoming a DONA certified postpartum doula!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear, informative, and concise, June 26, 2007

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This review is from: Nurturing the Family The Guide for Postpartum Doulas (Paperback)

If you want to learn more about what it means to be a postpartum doula and how to go about doing it, then this is the book you need. This book closely mirrors the DONA postpartum doula training, so it is a great introduction for those thinking about embarking on this career. I found the book asked the right questions to get me thinking about what kind of doula I want to be. Everything from personal boundaries, setting up your business, marketing, and meeting prospective clients is included.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for, March 14, 2006

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Dawn C. Butson (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This book is a gem. It is short and sweet, but has exactly what I needed to get me going on the path of being a postpartum doula.