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Babywearing for Birth Workers

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Babywearing for Birth Workers

SOLD OUT - Let us know if you would like to be notified of future dates for this workshop.

The next time you get asked about baby carriers or what to do with that jumbled carrier in the corner you'll have all the information you need!  

This unique workshop will show you the ins and outs, pros and cons, and everything else you need to know about pretty much every carrier out there!  Not only will you learn the history, basics, and fundamentals, you will receive valuable hands on practice time with carriers, as well as learning how to assist others in babywearing.

Class Topics Include:

  • Physiological and psychological aspects of carrying
  • Babywearing Fundamentals
  • Empowering communication
  • Choosing a carrier
  • Adding babywearing to your prenatal visits
  • Stages of instruction
  • Incident data reports
  • Follow up

This course is approved for 6 CEU's!

About the Instructor:

Andi Johnson aka The Offbeat Doula has been babywearing since 2000 and educating new parents and professionals since 2007. She has been a working doula since 2009 and babywearing has remained a large focal point of her practice.

Andi is a member of the BCIA and has professional babywearing training through the Centre for Babywearing Studies. 

**Photos by Prairie Rebel**