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Teamwork and collaboration are a huge aspect of creating a positive experience for your client.  Because of this, it is required that you attend a prenatal interview with your client’s care provider.  During this interview you should discuss some of … Read More

Required Reading Reading from course material:  Review Case Study 5. (You should have already read this case study for Unit 2 Assignment 3.) Assignment to Turn in Find at least one pregnant woman that is willing/interested in interviewing with you … Read More

Required Reading Reading from purchased books:  Homebirth in the Hospital “Introduction” (before 1st chapter), pp 1-15 “Homebirth in the Hospital – Making it Happen” (1st chapter), pp. 17-33 “For Physicians—How to Be an Integrative Childbirth Provider” (17th or last chapter), … Read More

Introductions Begin by discussing what it is a doula does and what your client’s expectations are. You can use this time to clarify the different roles on the health care team and the scope of a doula’s practice.  They can … Read More

Sources of Information, Part 2 Let’s continue with our discussion on where to find sources of information for assessment. Other Health Care Providers Because there are many people involved in the health care of a pregnant woman, it is important … Read More

Required Reading Reading from course material:   Read Case Study 4 and Case Study 5. Watch: Assignment to Turn in Using Case Study 5 as an example, fill in the section below about the woman in the given presentation. Assessment … Read More

The first step in the nursing process is assessment. This is the collection of information from the client, support persons, and chosen care providers. This information is then used to decide how to best help or support your client before, … Read More

The ability of the doula to utilize this model of care is good for all involved. It can be used to create more individualized care for the client. It also ensures that they receive good quality care. It benefits the … Read More

The nursing process uses five steps to help organize the gathering and utilization of data for the birth care plan. Assessment:This includes the collection and communication of client data. Needs Identification: Using the assessment data, the needs of the client … Read More

Required reading: Reading from purchased books: “Chapter 3: Do What You Need to Do – Pamela and Chloe,”Homebirth in the Hospital, pp. 41-53 “Chapter 4: Baby Wants Out! – Sueli and Marcus,” Homebirth in the Hospital, pp. 55-63 Reading from … Read More