This week we are digging into part two of breaking down our motto: “Be.Inspired.Respected.Trusted.Heard.”
Pansay Tayo, Doula, and Dr Angela Mike, Certified Nurse Midwife weigh in on this topic.
How do we ensure birthing people are respected, trusted, & heard?
What does it mean to respect & trust birth? What actions can we take so those in our care are actually heard?
What steps do we take when we’re working within a healthcare system that doesn’t seem to trust birth and makes it hard for birth pros to give the time and attention they need to hear each person & respect their wishes?
Here is an excellent book chapter for further reading about fostering effective communication between birth professionals & those in our care:
“Many people in the care-based professions believe that they know what the client needs. While this is necessary in acute situations, such as a medical emergency, in psycho-social settings, it prevents both the client and the counsellor from thinking outside the box when determining what is best for the client. ” ~Terri Rypkema, MED, RCC
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“Gonna Start” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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