Birth Doulas and End-of-Life Doulas: Two Sides of the Same Coin
In this presentation, we examine the natural alignment of birth and end-of-life doulas. All doulas work within the Doula Model of Care which is a holistic approach to supporting families through the challenges of navigating major life transitions.
The approach is grounded in six guiding principles:
- non-medical/non-clinical care,
- non-judgmental support,
- family centered care,
- bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective,
- empowerment/self-determination, and
- collaboration.
A shared doula scope of practice specifies how doulas implement their support efforts and limitations placed on the role. The processes of giving birth and dying share many similarities. Each has stages and recognizable signs of progress. The doula's role is focused on education and planning prior to the event, and emotional, physical, and logistical support as the labor of birthing and dying unfolds. Doulas are said to "hold space" meaning that they do not try to guide or control the process, but rather encourage client agency over the process. Grief and bereavement support come into play whether one is mourning a pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or death of a loved one. Some doulas specialize in bereavement support including offering perinatal hospice services for mothers carrying non-viable babies to term. Doulas validate their clients' experience of loss without trying to fix it.
This presentation will be available for viewing starting February 3rd. It is approved for 1 Midwifery Contact Hour (0.1 MEAC CEU), 1 R-CERP & 1 Nurse Contact Hour.
Patty Brennan is the owner and visionary force behind Lifespan Doulas. For 40+ years, she has been a doula, educator, author, nonprofit executive, and entrepreneur. Patty has personally trained over 3,500 people to become doulas. She was a DONA International certified birth and postpartum doula trainer from 2002 to 2021, and has earned the End-of-Life Doula Proficiency Badge from the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance. As the founder/executive director of two community-based nonprofit doula programs in Michigan, Patty has helped make doulas widely available in her home state, especially for low-income families. She is the author of The Doula Business Guide: How to Succeed as a Birth, Postpartum or End-of-Life Doula and The Doula Business Guide Workbook.
Patty has been educating and supporting families to become their own best advocates and successfully navigate healthcare systems since 1983. She became interested in end-of-life issues after supporting two sets of parents through their final days, witnessing the remarkable similarities between birth and death, and what it means to hold space for these major life transitions. Patty developed and launched Michigan’s first end-of-life doula training in 2016.
1. List the six guiding principles of the Doula Model of Care.
2. Describe similarities in the recognizable signs of progress through the stages of birthing and dying.
3. Explain what is meant by doulas “holding space.”
4. Describe the doula’s approach to grief support for the bereaved, including perinatal loss.
In this presentation, we examine the natural alignment of birth and end-of-life doulas. All doulas work within the Doula Model of Care which is a holistic approach to supporting families through the challenges of navigating major life transitions.
The approach is grounded in six guiding principles:
1. non-medical/non-clinical care,
2. non-judgmental support,
3. family centered care,
4. bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective,
5. empowerment/self-determination, and
6. collaboration.
A shared doula scope of practice specifies how doulas implement their support efforts and limitations placed on the role. The processes of giving birth and dying share many similarities. Each has stages and recognizable signs of progress. The doula’s role is focused on education and planning prior to the event, and emotional, physical, and logistical support as the labor of birthing and dying unfolds. Doulas are said to “hold space” meaning that they do not try to guide or control the process, but rather encourage client agency over the process. Grief and bereavement support come into play whether one is mourning a pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or death of a loved one. Some doulas specialize in bereavement support including offering perinatal hospice services for mothers carrying non-viable babies to term. Doulas validate their clients’ experience of loss without trying to fix it.
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CERPs - Continuing Education Recognition Points
Applicable to IBCLC Lactation Consultants, Certified Lactation Consultants (CLCs), CBEs, CLE, Doulas & Birth Educators. GOLD Conferences has been designated as a Long Term Provider of CERPs by IBLCE--Approval #CLT114-07. This program is approved for 1 R-CERP.
Midwifery CEUs - MEAC / NARM Contact Hour
This program is accredited through the Midwifery Education & Accreditation Council (MEAC) for 1 Contact Hour (0.1 MEAC CEU). It is also recognized by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) for 1 CEU/Contact Hour. Please note that 0.1 MEAC CEU is equivalent to 1.0 NARM CEU/Contact Hour.
Nurse Contact Hours (ANCC)
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Nurses Association Massachusetts, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission (ANCC) on Accreditation for 1 Nurse Contact Hour. Nurse Contact Hours are valid until 02/03/2027.
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