As a trained Perinatal Community Health Worker, you will have the rare and incredible privilege to accompany a woman on the most sacred journey of her life. Mamatoto Village Perinatal Health Worker Program is an example of our philosophy “birth takes a village.” The program creates a three-dimensional exchange between the Perinatal Health Worker gaining professional birth and teaching experience, Mamatoto Village benefiting from the PCHW's support in direct service delivery, and Mamatoto Village families have PCHW's available to support them from pregnancy through the up to twelve weeks postpartum.
How is Mamatoto's training differ from others?
Unlike other birthworker training programs, participants will not only be afforded hours of quality training by experienced maternal health professionals, but also have the opportunity to attend births with experienced PCHWs and receive mentorship for two full years following the completion of the training program. Paid full-time and part-time equivalent opportunities are available to candidates who successfully complete the training [interview required]. We are NOT training you to be doulas, but rather providing you with transferable skills that can be applied to other career pathways.
What does the training cover?
Our rigorous 7-month didactic training program offers the skills required to be an effective Labor and Postpartum Assistant, Perinatal and Childbirth Educator, and Lactation Specialist. Course topics will focus on: the history of women of color's reproductive health; the intersection of health equity and reproductive justice; developing communication skills; charting and documentation, teaching adult learners; uncovering, examining, and healing your own reproductive, self-esteem, and birth-related "issues;" understanding pre-and perinatal psychology as it relates to fetal development and normal newborn behavior; anatomy and physiology; hypnosis, comfort measures, and relaxation techniques; rebozo skills; nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding; basic lactation management; perinatal mood disorders and assessment tools; cultural competency and cultural humility; prevention of maternal morbidities; navigating labor challenges; contraception, and fertility awareness; and data capture and tracking. Weekly modules will include role-plays, hands-on skill development, learning activities, lectures, art exercises, videos, and guest speakers.
Training Details
We want to help you achieve your full potential, so you in turn, can help other women achieve theirs. Trainees in the DC Metro area who successfully complete the training, maybe invited to participate in Residency Program, leading to employment with the organization for up to 2 years. Completion of the training does not guarantee you a job with Mamatoto Village. Selection is based on academic achievement, flexibility of schedule, and the potential to contribute to the organization and the field. Weekly modules will include role-plays, hands-on skill development, learning activities, lectures, art exercises, videos, and guest speakers.
Training modules include:
You have 15 months from the date of the training to complete all requirements for certifications as a Perinatal Community Health Worker (PCHW) if you are employed with Mamatoto Village and 1 year if you are not employed with Mamatoto Village.
Those employed with Mamatoto Village, will have access to monthly professional development at free or reduced cost.
How is Mamatoto's training differ from others?
Unlike other birthworker training programs, participants will not only be afforded hours of quality training by experienced maternal health professionals, but also have the opportunity to attend births with experienced PCHWs and receive mentorship for two full years following the completion of the training program. Paid full-time and part-time equivalent opportunities are available to candidates who successfully complete the training [interview required]. We are NOT training you to be doulas, but rather providing you with transferable skills that can be applied to other career pathways.
What does the training cover?
Our rigorous 7-month didactic training program offers the skills required to be an effective Labor and Postpartum Assistant, Perinatal and Childbirth Educator, and Lactation Specialist. Course topics will focus on: the history of women of color's reproductive health; the intersection of health equity and reproductive justice; developing communication skills; charting and documentation, teaching adult learners; uncovering, examining, and healing your own reproductive, self-esteem, and birth-related "issues;" understanding pre-and perinatal psychology as it relates to fetal development and normal newborn behavior; anatomy and physiology; hypnosis, comfort measures, and relaxation techniques; rebozo skills; nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding; basic lactation management; perinatal mood disorders and assessment tools; cultural competency and cultural humility; prevention of maternal morbidities; navigating labor challenges; contraception, and fertility awareness; and data capture and tracking. Weekly modules will include role-plays, hands-on skill development, learning activities, lectures, art exercises, videos, and guest speakers.
Training Details
We want to help you achieve your full potential, so you in turn, can help other women achieve theirs. Trainees in the DC Metro area who successfully complete the training, maybe invited to participate in Residency Program, leading to employment with the organization for up to 2 years. Completion of the training does not guarantee you a job with Mamatoto Village. Selection is based on academic achievement, flexibility of schedule, and the potential to contribute to the organization and the field. Weekly modules will include role-plays, hands-on skill development, learning activities, lectures, art exercises, videos, and guest speakers.
Training modules include:
- The Technocratic, The Holistic, and The Perinatal Community Health Worker
- Pregnancy, Growth and Informed Choice
- The Process of Normal Physiologic Birth
- Complications and Interventions
- When Pregnancy and Birth Do Not Go As Planned
- The Newborn and The New Family: Postpartum Adjustment
- STIs, Contraception Education, and Fertility Awareness
- Lactation and Infant Nutrition
- Teaching Adult Learners
You have 15 months from the date of the training to complete all requirements for certifications as a Perinatal Community Health Worker (PCHW) if you are employed with Mamatoto Village and 1 year if you are not employed with Mamatoto Village.
Those employed with Mamatoto Village, will have access to monthly professional development at free or reduced cost.
