Critical Thinking Critical thinking can be thought of as a process that is active versus passive.3 This entails questioning and finding answers for ourselves, rather than someone else just giving us information. In our culture, medicine is largely a passive … Read More
Required reading: Reading found online: Watch the presentation A Study Suggests Read the research article about giving birth on a birth seat (download PDF from link). This will be a tricky one for those who are not used to reading research, … Read More
As a part of the nursing process, the birth team is working together to make decisions on what is needed and goals that they want to attain. As a collaborative team working on achieving the clients goals, it helps to … Read More
Typically, doulas plan and implement their actions according to what they have seen done by others or just common sense. A newer doula may haphazardly choose their actions, while a more experienced doula will utilize her knowledge in choosing what … Read More
To Do: Give a presentation to your community that discusses the role of the doula during labor and delivery. You can discuss the benefits of doulas, how doulas fit in the birth team, or how training in labor support might … Read More
Required Reading Reading from purchased books: Read “Chapter 2: A Caring Heart,” The Nurturing Touch at Birth, pp.7-10 Read The Nurturing Doula Read A Doula Helps Change Law Read A Doula Facilitates Read Confidentiality and HIPAA Assignment to Turn In Prepare … Read More
While the work environment does not always allow nurses to focus soley on continuous support, having them there to provide support when needed is still important. A nurses educational background and experience can also add to this skill set (Simpson, … Read More
While much has been done to improve maternity care throughout the years, more needs to be done. Doulas are in a unique position to help bring about a change. In this course, there are three main areas that your assignments … Read More
Required read: Reading found online: Read Listening to Mothers Survey. This can be a difficult read for some people. Please do your best. It helps provide you with a lot of useful information as well as introduce you to the … Read More
While doulas are mainly associated with non-medicated births, they are also useful in other birthing situations including epidurals, c-sections, and pre-term labor. Studies have shown that women in these situations need just as much emotional support as those who are … Read More
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