Induction of Labor: What Doulas Need to Know

$35.00

This Doula Learning Channel Course is 37 minutes and 38 seconds in length.

This course equips learners with knowledge of induction of labor, including the various methods, reasons for induction of labor, and standard hospital protocol for induction.  Additionally, this course enhances the ability of learners to best support their clients (emotionally, educationally, and physically) during induction. Learners will also acquire skills to navigate issues that can arise in the doula-client relationship when supporting induction.

Description

Course Learning Objective:

Lesson 1:
This lesson defines induction of labor and describes the various reasons and methods for induction.

Lesson 2:
This lesson identifies the doula’s sequence of support and equips learners with the skills to best support clients before and during induction. Upon completion of this lesson, learners will also have the ability to identify their own biases surrounding induction and will have an understanding of how to process those emotions outside of the doula-client relationship.

Lesson 3:
This lesson identifies the practical skills necessary for supporting induction of labor and includes when to begin in-person support and how to navigate long inductions. Additionally, this lesson equips learners with information to better support clients during the postpartum recovery period following an induction.

Lesson 4:
Lesson Four equips learners with the skills to navigate unique issues that can arise in the doula-client relationship during an induction of labor. Upon completion of this lesson, learners will also gain an understanding of how to best prepare their business for these special circumstances.