Outcomes for Bridget's Doula Course

 Birth Know How Cork Doula – personal growth.
You .......
Will begin to realise what you bring to being a doula and your personal strengths and challenges
Will learn the importance of not being outcome but process focused
Will be able to initiate reflection in your practice

Birth as a journey.
You.....
Will be able to understand the concept of pregnancy and birth as a journey
Will have the tools to illustrate this for the mother
Will have practical tools to support her in birth as a journey.
Will be able to understand the concept of pregnancy and birth as a right of passage
Will have practical tools to stay focused in the present moment

Pregnancy and birth basics.
You.......
Will have a broad understanding of the physiology of pregnancy
Will have a broad understanding of the physiology of labor and birth
Will have a broad understanding of the physiology after the birth
Will be able to communicate this understanding in laymens terms

Pain management.
You ......
Will have hands on physical techniques for pain coping
Will have an understanding of how to support pain coping  techniques alongside the compassionate use of drugs as needed.
Will have techniques for emotional support for the mother and father


Physical supports.
You ....
Will have basic massage techniques
Will have a series of techniques for pain coping during labour
Will know what the best positions for labouring and birth are and how they can best be implemented in a hospital setting

Effective Communication.
You....
Will know how to effectively interact with Health Care Professional
Will know how to effectively communicate with parents