Both Maslow’s hierachy of needs and the nursing process are considered theories. Many childbirth classes and medical standards are also based on theories. For this reason, it is important to have a small understanding of what they are, how you … Read More
The next step is making sure you have goals that are attainable and centered around your client. For Example: You have identified the need of pain related to labor. At this point you and your client need to decide if … Read More
Required Reading: Reading from course material: Read Case Study 7. Assignment to turn in: Utilizing your knowledge of what you learn about the medical diagnosis of placenta previa and how doulas are able to help with non-medical needs, identify the … Read More
The first step in planning is to establish your priorities. Once you have identified your clients needs, you can then utilize your clients goals, your assessment data and Maslow’s theory to begin creating your priorities for your client’s birth plan. … Read More
Social Needs This is very unique to each woman and should really be addressed to help a woman explore who she feels she may need at her birth. The mother needs to distinguish people that she likes and likes to … Read More
Below is an example of possible safety needs. Example of Safety Needs The need to trust my caregiver and the place where I give birth. I need a caregiver that I feel will respect my choices. The need for a … Read More
Another useful tool for identifying needs is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Abraham Maslow was a psychologist that was interested in figuring out how to attain what he called self actualization, or reaching one’s full potential. He came up with five … Read More
Required Reading: Reading from course material: Read Case Study 6. Assignment to turn in: Make a list of five needs you can identify for the case study. Use the list from your lessons and any more that you can … Read More
While not entirely necessary, the list provided in this course of identified needs provides a few benefits for your role as a doula. The most important reason is helping you to identify goals and doula actions to take for a … Read More
The next step after assessment is to decide what your client’s needs are. This involves being able to take the data gathered from the assessment, analyze it, and use it to identify non-medical needs based on that analysis. You are … Read More
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