Foundations for Health: Optimizing the Baby's Gut Microbiome



For birth workers: you will be able to provide your clients with cutting edge research and empower them to make choices to optimize their baby’s gut microbiome for long term health.


For parents: You will learn the science you need to know. You will feel more confident and empowered about your birth and infant feeding choices - so you can make fully informed decisions that are right for you.

Course Curriculum

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  Introduction to the course
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  Part 1: What is the microbiome?
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  Part 2: Seeding events
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  Part 3: Other scenarios
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  Part 4: The good news! and Part 5: What HCPs and Doulas can do to help
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  Part 6: The Microbirth Play
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  Quiz, course evaluation and certificate of completion
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Frequently Asked Questions


>> Who is this course for?

Primarily aimed at doulas, nurses, midwives and physicians, the course is equally suitable for parents-to-be who want to learn more about optimizing their baby's microbiome.

>> Is this an interactive, live course?

No, this is a pre-recorded course with video and downloadable materials that can be followed at your own pace, and at any time after purchase.

For my in-person workshops, including the 2-3 hour workshop "Optimizing the Baby's Gut Microbiome" visit https://www.pennydoula.com


>> What is included in this course?

The curriculum includes prerecorded videos, downloadable handouts, a quiz and a course evaluation.


>> Is there continuing education?

This is an advanced doula course and offers 3 DONA International CE hours. Upon completion of the course and the evaluation, you will receive a certificate.

Purchase the pre-recorded, self-paced, online course