Doula

Category - Psychology & Philosophy

Which of the following is NOT a frustration doulas have to contend with?
  1. Always being "on-call"
  2. Adversarial relationships with maternity center staff
  3. Parents who act as their own advocates
  4. Clients who place blame rather than taking responsibility
Explanation
Answer: C - Doulas help clients to advocate for themselves, and being able to see their teaching in action is rewarding. Some frustrations doulas might face include uncertainty about the time of birth (hence, being "on-call"), doctors and nurses who resent the intrusion of a doula on "their turf," and parents who expect the doula to take ultimate responsibility for the choices and outcomes of birth. Doulas need patience, creativity, knowledge, good communication skills, and more in order to deal with these situations.
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