Labor Support Workshop

This workshop will increase proficiency of labor support skills and non-pharmacological pain management techniques in nurses, midwives, physicians, and other perinatal professionals.  Workshop participants gain practical skills to use in the care of a pregnant or laboring patient.

Continuing Education Units

This is a one day workshop is for 8 contact hours. Childbirth Professional Development Group is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.

7 contact hours are approved through ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association).

Training Benefits  

Staff members that successfully complete this advanced training report an increase in job satisfaction.  Patient satisfaction is increased when they receive the care of a trained labor support staff member.  Hospitals, doctor offices, and birthing centers who provide labor support training for their staff are able to  use the workshop as a vehicle to begin implementing the standard of evidence-based patient care.