Sub Forums

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  Student Introductions

  Share a bit about who you are: Your name, birthplace, what makes you unique…
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  Birth Stories

  Sharing intimate processes of birth can give the expectant mother perspective and subjective knowledge.
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  My State: Infant Mortality Rate

  Post your research results of the infant mortality rate in your state by race (statistics).
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  Rituals

  SMC Full Circle Doulas create rituals for labor, birth, postpartum, and the newborn. Examples are libation, essential oils, water, song, prayer.
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  Creating A Birth Plan (Assignment 1)

  Your training manual provides an extensive birth plan. What categories would you include to benefit your pregnant client?
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  Doula Walk and Talk

  Share your results: engage community members on the topic of doula care, the role of a doula, and how to access doula services.
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  The Doula Bag (Discussion # 1)

  Your doula bag should be comfortable, large enough to add items for your client’s needs, and for self-care.
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  Breastfeeding

  Did you know: moms start making milk at 10-14 weeks pregnancy and almost ALL moms CAN breastfeed.
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  Mother Shower Blessing (Assignment 1)
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  Doula Role in Labor