Doula

Answer: B - A relationship of mutual trust should be built before the onset of labor so the woman can feel secure in letting her body do the work of labor, and the doula can be sure she understands the woman's needs. Trust is best formed when all parties are equal, and there is no power struggle between the individuals. While a doula can help a mother maintain her internal locus of control, this is secondary to a trusting partnership. Gratitude also derives from a mutually caring relationship built first on trust.