Doula Training & Professional Workshops
Doula Training
Bonu became a professional doula and childbirth educator in 2004 and has always felt grateful to have found a dream career. Having gratifying work, which involves deep personal connection, is intimate and joyful and at the same time intellectually stimulating is a tremendous gift. Let’s face it, it’s hard to beat meeting a human being on the first day of their lives and getting to support people through possibly the biggest transformation of their lives.
It only felt natural to help other people on their paths to becoming childbirth educators and doulas. Bonu has been mentoring childbirth educators since 2006 and has been certified as a birth doula trainer since 2015.
Bonu can help you learn the heart and science of this work on your path to becoming a doula or supporting a beloved friend or family member through labor.
Bonu offers birth doula workshops (that can be used toward certification with DONA) in the New York Metropolitan area. Bonu is a very active birth doula and her trainings reflect that. Her knowledge is current, practical and evidence-based.
Contact her for more information and to learn when the next birth doula workshop might be offered.
Bonu was trained by Penny Simkin, one of the original founders of Doulas Of North America and author of The Birth Partner.
Next Training Course:
In-person: January 9th to 12th, 2025 in Montclair, NJ $700
Comments from past participants:
“Bonu was fantastic as a teacher and role model. She was inspiring and empowering. She taught with clarity and answered all questions. I want her to be my doula!”
“Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! So knowledgeable! Leaving this workshop with such a feeling of purpose and excitement.”
“Bonu was an amazing instructor. She made this long learning weekend fun and personal. I loved every moment with her. Recommending to anyone interested in birth!”
“Amazing experience- exceeded all expectations!”
“Great, Great, Great! She is Amazing! I would follow her workshops anywhere!”
“Exceeded my expectations! Couldn’t have been happier, so glad I went with this training”
“Bonu is incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and motivating. I am so grateful for having had this experience with Bonu. She gave me the information and the confidence to make me feel like I can do this.”
“Bonu was absolutely incredible- fantastic teacher, extremely clear and professional and efficient use of time with an enormous amount of information and practical expertise!”
“Bonu is incredibly knowledgeable and presents in a professional and engaged manner. Loved the workshop and am thankful for Bonu’s organization and more.”
“Bonu is incredibly knowledgeable, charismatic, and inspirational. It was an honor to learn from this spectacular woman.”
Professional Workshops
Bonu is also available to teach Labor Support Skills to Nurses, Residents or other medical professionals working with laboring people. She offers a yearly workshop through The Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan New York on Cesarean Birth and Prevention.
Help your childbirth educators, PTs, professional doula group or medical team stay up to date by arranging a continuing education session with Bonu.
Sample workshop topics for professionals:
Breastfeeding
Cesarean Birth & Prevention
VBAC
Comfort Measures for Childbirth
Back Labor: Techniques for Resolving and Supporting
Update on Induction
Understanding the Arrive Trail