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Resolving Conflict in the Birth Room by Blissful Birthing
Rating: 4.8 out of 5(58 ratings)
162 students

Resolving Conflict in the Birth Room by Blissful Birthing

Learn how to empower your clients and to diffuse tense situations during labor
Created byRebekah Porter
Last updated 12/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn about the team players during birth
  • How to resolve conflict in a peaceful way verbally and physically.
  • Tips to empower your clients to speak for themself
  • Discover your own bias and address it

Course content

1 section • 19 lectures • 1h 4m total length

  • Introduction0:20

    Learn practical tips and tricks for resolving conflict in the birth room as Rebecca Porter shares twenty years of childbirth experience and invites you to get started.

  • What is Conflict?1:46
  • How Does Conflict Happen?1:47

    Identify how conflict arises when people hold different values, perspectives, or opinions and feel threatened. Learn to surface and express unspoken feelings and improve listening to resolve conflicts.

  • Can Conflict Be Resolved?1:14

    Resolve conflict by learning a new skill through four steps: openly communicate, actively listen, review options for a win win situation, and stay until both parties feel satisfied.

  • Who Do You Interact With At Birth?3:36
  • Who Do You Serve?2:33
  • Doula Tips For Being the Best You Possible6:52
  • Doula Tips for Building Good Relationships3:15
  • Who Has the Most Power3:43

    Determine who has the power in the birth room and how parents can reclaim it. Doulas educate parents on options and differentiate emergencies from routine care.

  • Use B.R.A.I.N. To Keep the Discussion Open4:10
  • How to Build Bridges3:31

    build bridges in conflict by smiling, listening to others' feelings, and mapping concerns on a shared pad to reveal common ground and respect boundaries with staff.

  • Leave Your Bias at the Door5:05

    Develop compassionate team collaboration in the birth room by setting aside bias, supporting nurses and staff, and practicing grace, humility, and honest communication to resolve conflicts.

  • Practice Scenario 13:41

    Learn practical doula techniques to resolve conflict in the birth room by centering parents’ power, proposing changes respectfully, and using gracious apologies to renegotiate care.

  • Practice Scenario 21:27
  • Practice Scenario 37:05

    Navigate birth room conflicts with quick, respectful actions. Match dynamics, dim lights or play quiet music, involve the partner, and use calm breathing to reassure the client.

  • Easing The Transition6:46

    Learn practical strategies to ease conflict in birth settings by staying prepared for registration and triage, knowing your client's name and room, and communicating plans in advance.

  • Be Patient in Triage4:04
  • Doula Goals2:53
  • Let's Review0:58

    Practice simple conflict resolution by pausing to breathe, giving grace, and identifying your feelings and impact; use a smile and deep breath to change the situation.

Requirements

  • None

Description

Navigating the Complex World of Doula Work: Beyond the Initial Excitement

The term "doula" has become a trendy career path, attracting numerous women eager to support expecting mothers. However, the reality of doula work extends far beyond the initial enthusiasm and initial training.

Many aspiring doulas quickly discover that serving clients involves much more than compassionate intentions. The journey from excited newcomer to professional birth support requires mastering intricate interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and strategic communication.

This comprehensive course is designed to bridge the gap between doula training and real-world practice, addressing the critical challenges that catch most new doulas off guard:

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Interview Mastery: Techniques for winning and retaining clients

  • Emotional Intelligence: Navigating high-stress birth environments

  • Team Dynamics: Effectively collaborating with medical professionals

  • Conflict Resolution: Strategies for diffusing tension during challenging moments

  • Parent Empowerment: Ensuring mothers feel supported and in control of their birth experience

What You'll Discover:

  • Understanding the Complex Birth Ecosystem

    • Identifying key team players

    • Establishing professional relationships

    • Maintaining boundaries while providing support

  • Communication Strategies

    • Handling difficult personalities

    • Managing high-emotion situations

    • Building collaborative relationships

  • Empowerment Techniques

    • Reinforcing parental agency

    • Supporting informed decision-making

    • Creating a positive birth environment

Most importantly, this course emphasizes a fundamental principle: parents are the true decision-makers in their birth journey. You'll learn how to support, guide, and empower them without overshadowing their autonomy.

By the end of this training, you'll transform from an enthusiastic novice to a confident, skilled doula capable of navigating the complex emotional and professional landscape of birth support.

Don't just enter the doula profession—excel in it. Gain the tools, insights, and strategies that will set you apart as a truly exceptional birth companion.

Who this course is for:

  • Birth Doulas

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