Free kidney disease classes available
Free kidney disease classes are available in Durango.
These monthly, instructor-led classes will teach participants about the causes of chronic kidney disease, diet and nutrition, managing insurance and treatment choices that may be available.
For the class location, dates and registration, visit www.kidneysmart.org.
Doula training to be offered in Durango
The Birthing Tree in Santa Fe, New Mexico, announces educational training in Durango from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10.
Doulas are trained, certified labor assistants who provide a pregnant woman and her family nonmedical support during pregnancy, labor/birth and postpartum.
Doulas work in hospitals, homes and birth centers, and they provide physical, emotional and practical information and support for pregnant women.
A doula is different than a midwife because her role is nonmedical and focusses solely on the emotional and physical comfort of a mother and her support people.
To become a certified doula, a woman must complete a 16-hour training in birth work and fulfill other requirements set by Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association.
To register for the workshops, visit www.thebirthingtree.com.
For more information, email Abby Bordner at abby@thebirthingtree.com or call (505) 690-3492.
Herald Staff
