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Basis: Learn, in a dynamic study format, how to work more effectively with fathers during the antenatal, birth and

          breastfeeding time.
Aim:  Skills development in working with men/fathers and new families.
Brief: In this course you will be offered a forum to develop skills and experience in working with men who are

         becoming fathers. Most fathers are at the birth of their children and many struggle to make the connection

         with effective preparation for this important life changing event. Learning to acknowledge father’s

         experience as valid can help bring them into a more dynamic and truly supportive relationship with early

         parenthood. You will explore how to create points of contact with fathers that allow for a more inclusive

         experience, benefiting the whole family.

Through sharing information, research, role play and exercises to identify needs in the family,

the program supports a secure base of knowledge and experience for midwives, doulas, educators

and service providers that will develop skills.

Outcomes:
* Increased confidence in working with men/fathers.
* Increased skills for welcoming fathers into the pregnancy and birth process.
* Understanding ways to support a man’s “low adrenalin” presence at birth itself.
* Learn how to help fathers manage their expectations in a way that contributes most
     effectively to the families needs.
* Experience articulating ‘gender issues’ for yourself as well as parents and increase your
     ability to communicate.
 
Presented by Patrick Houser who has spent decades working in the field of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Patrick, now a grandfather, pioneered conscious birthing in 1980 with the first documented waterbirth in the US, his son Jeremy. In 2006 he co-founded of Fathers-To-Be & lectures & works with parents & birthcare professionals & educators world-wide. He is the author of The Fathers-To-Be Handbook.
 
Come along for a unique, enjoyable and informative day.
Saturday June 8th
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location
Ronald McDonald House

1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin 78723

NEW PRICE IS ONLY $20

  email to patrickhouser@hotmail.com  512 466 4177

Veronica Rice 512 944 0814 veronica@sisterdoula.com

 We welcome your spreading the word about this great event to other midwives, doula's,

educators and other birthcare practitioners.

Remember to post this info on your social & professional networking sites!