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Doula

Category - Psychology & Philosophy

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Encouraging couples to examine their own philosophy of birth early before they write their birth plan can help with decision-making. Which of the following BEST describes a philosophy of birth:
  1. It is a new-age way of thinking about the world, especially childbirth.
  2. It provides a framework for understanding birth options and making personal choices.
  3. It discounts personal values and helps couples focus on information only to inform their actions.
  4. It leads to acquiring skills that will only be used during birth.
Explanation
Answer: B - Defining a personal philosophy of birth takes into account individual beliefs about one's place in the world along with one's own value system in order to understand birth options. This understanding then informs action. The study of philosophy is not a new discipline, and may provide as many questions as answers. Exploring this background, however, will prepare the couples for the types of choices they will make in childbirth, and helps the doula understand what is most important to the couple she is supporting. Examining a personal philosophy of birth gives practice in setting goals, applying abstract ideas, and formulating actions to meet objectives, life skills applicable to many areas outside childbirth.
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