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Doula

Category - Communication

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When working on a birth plan with your client, she says, "My partner just doesn't want to listen to any of my suggestions about this birth. He doesn't think I need a birth plan." Your BEST response is:
  1. "You're disappointed that your partner doesn't want to take an active role in birth planning - it makes you wonder what will happen when you do go into labor."
  2. "Every woman should write a birth plan."
  3. "How does he intend to support you during labor, then? Thank goodness you hired me!"
  4. "It hurts that he's so unsupportive."
Explanation
Answer: A - By identifying the client's feelings, as well as adding a guess at how the client perceives the situation, the doula improves communication. The client then has the opportunity to agree or to clarify her emotions, and to find a solution that works best for her. Judgmental sentences close the conversation to additional communication and understanding. Identifying the feeling is a good start, but adding more to it allows for greater introspection and conversation.
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