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Professional Trainings

With a strong mission and dedication for a growing community of empowered, informed and supported birthing women/couples, I am thrilled to be bringing the below training workshops to those who have the passion and calling in playing an important role in the journey of expectant couples. 
Thank you for being here, and your interest to serving the birthing community!
- Shereen Zarroug , Founder - Belly Baby Mom 

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WATER BIRTH WORKSHOP & CERTIFICATION WITH EXPERT BARBARA HARPER 

Date: 10th December 2021
Timings: 10:00am to 5:00pm (incl. 2 coffee + 1 lunch break)
Location: Mediclinic Parkview Hospital - Dubai - UAE 
Total training hours: 7

Mode: In-person 

Price: AED650 per person 

Trainer: Barbara Harper, Founder - Waterbirth International (USA)

Organized by: Shereen Zarroug, CD(DONA), LCCE & Founder of Belly Baby Mom

 

Description

During this full day of learning, Barbara Harper will be teaching her incredible waterbirth workshop inviting all doulas, midwives, doctors, nurses, childbirth educators, perinatal professionals, pregnant women, mothers.. and anyone interested in understanding the ins and outs of using water for labour & birth!

Barbara Harper is a leading voice for childbirth and maternity care reform, an author, educator, midwife and internationally recognized expert on the use of warm water immersion for labour and birth.

For more information on Barbara Harper and the work that she does, visit www.waterbirth.org

 

This fun and informative workshop will deepen knowledge of the use of warm water immersion for labor or as a gentle birth option, to inform and integrate into professional practice or for personal interest. For parents, newly expecting or experienced, this workshop will help you gain practical and evidence based information about gentle birth choices and how labouring or birthing in water can lead to a powerful, confident and beautiful birth experience.

 

* Attendance certificates will be provided to all attendees.

** No prior medical training required to attend

** Workshop agenda can be accessed on the link below. Bank transfer details will be emailed to you upon submitting the registration form here.

Important to note:

* Food: We will provide complimentary coffee, tea and a simple snack for the afternoon coffee break. Please note that you will need to bring in your own lunch or arrange to visit a nearby cafe or restaurant. (there is also a Starbucks cafe on the ground floor)

SPACES ARE LIMITED. 

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DONA Birth Doula Workshop 2021

Profession: Birth Doula
Dates: (24), 25 - 26 - 27 March 2021
Timings: 9:00am to 6:30pm 
Location: Mediclinic Parkview Hospital - Dubai - UAE 
Total training hours: 24

Mode: In-person (or Virtual attendance if required or requested)


Certifying body: DONA International - DONA (Doulas Of North America) International  is the world’s first, largest and leading doula certifying organization. When the founders created DONA in 1992, they professionalized the role of the doula. Since then, the organization has certified more than 12,000 DONA International doulas in more than 50 countries.
The Mission of DONA International is to promote high quality birth and postpartum support by setting the standard for the doula profession through evidence-based training and certification for doulas of diverse backgrounds.


Training offered in Dubai: DONA Approved Birth Doula Training Workshop

Trainer: Elena Carrillo, ADVCD(DONA), BDT(DONA) PPD, LCCE, FACCE, CLC, CLE & President - DONA International

Facilitated by: Shereen Zarroug, CD(DONA), LCCE & Founder of Belly Baby Mom

 

Description
Students enrolled in the program will be eligible candidates to become certified once they attend the training workshop and complete the activities outlined in the Certification Packet (details will be available upon filling the DONA registration form).
The Birth doula workshop includes hands-on examples of how to provide continuous effective physical and emotional support to women and her partner during labor and birth based on the most current evidence in a way that is appropriate and engaging to millennial families. The virtual meetings are co-hosted by Elena & Shereen to facilitate and support with the requirements and  pre-requisites that can be initiated in preparation for the in-person Birth doula workshop.
The training workshop is for anyone interested in assisting women and their families to have a satisfying birth experience. It uses texts and supplementary literature, videos, slides, small group activities, hands-on practice and role-play to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills as a doula. 
What is required is a willingness to participate, learn, and have fun in a unique experience with other like-minded women!


Note: If the participant does not have prior training/certification in Breastfeeding , Doula support or Childbirth education, a one-day attendance to the 'Intro to childbirth & breastfeeding' workshop is required and will be facilitated on March 24th, (at an additional cost), in order to fulfill the requirement for certification.

** PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY FILLING THE FORM, TO RECEIVE DETAILS FOR BOOKING YOUR SPOT.

SPACES ARE LIMITED. 

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Lamaze Childbirth Educator Seminar 2021

Profession: Childbirth Educator
Dates: 18-19-20 March 2021
Timings: 9:00am to 6:30pm 
Location: Mediclinic Parkview Hospital - Dubai - UAE 
Total training hours: 24

Mode: In-person (or Virtual attendance if required or requested)

Certifying body: Lamaze International - The Mission of Lamaze International is to promote, support and protect natural, safe and healthy birth through education and advocacy through the dedicated efforts of professional childbirth educators.

 

Training offered in Dubai: Lamaze Childbirth Educator Seminar

Trainer: Elena Carrillo, ADVCD(DONA), BDT(DONA) PPD, LCCE, FACCE, CLC, CLE & President Elect DONA International

Hosted by: Shereen Zarroug, CD(DONA), LCCE & Founder of Belly Baby Mom

Description: Seminar includes hands-on examples of how to design and deliver childbirth education based on the most current evidence in a way that is appropriate, fun and engaging to millennial families.
Anyone interested in becoming a Lamaze Certified ChildbirthEducator, is welcome to join in this interactive learning experience. We will share birth stories, participate in group activities and get a hands-on experience of teaching Lamaze to peers. We will explore the latest evidence-based information on birth and newborns in an exciting and creative way.

No pre-requisite is required, What is required is a willingness to participate, learn, and have fun in a unique experience with other like-minded people!

The Anahuac / Lamaze Program has almost 25 years of experience training competent childbirth educators around the world. The program travels to meet candidates’ requirements. We (Lamaze International) have offered the Seminar in several countries (i.e. USA, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Chile, Spain, Slovenia, etc).

** PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY FILLING THE FORM, AND TO RECEIVE DETAILS FOR BOOKING YOUR SPOT.

SPACES ARE LIMITED. 

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