Before we discuss validation in labor and birth, I need to give some background on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. In college I minored in psychology where we were taught Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Abraham Maslow was a psychologist who was … Read More
In the current situation of Covid-19, doulas are switching to supporting their clients remotely instead of in-person. This switch from physical aid does not negate the validity of providing emotional support for laboring women by doulas. Emotional support is a … Read More
(Originally Published December 22, 2011) In one post I did, I mentioned the importance of validation during labor and birth. I then asked that you think about ways that you can validate women during labor. As I thought about this, … Read More
Many people often state a healthy mom and baby as the number one goal during childbirth, but what does that mean. To the doctor and medical staff, it could mean a mom and baby that are alive and healthy. For … Read More
Our newest info-graphic is a variation on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This infographic emphasizes that in order for the greatest outcomes to be achieved in the birthing experience, a women has four different types of needs that ought to be … Read More
This is an interesting video that discusses the importance of providing holistic care for women during childbirth. I often describe the role of a doula by first describing Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This is a concept that is taught in my course. … Read More
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