Use this inspirational poster to decorate your office or as a handout for clients or class participants. It poetically and accurately lists the “invisible” things a doula does that make up support. This is the first chapter in the book, The Heart of the Doula: Essentials for Practice and Life. PDF For Download

Back in the 80’s & 90’s, I used a version of this exercise and my clients loved it! Each parent/partner is given some statements to rank on their own. Then they get back together again and discuss their top 3-4 items. Clients often discover things they didn’t know but that are influencing their partner’s perspective. It gives them the opportunity to address hidden conflicts and affirm their shared values. As a birth worker, it communicates to you what they have collectively decided is most important. There are three decision making areas that most influence outcomes: Birth Experience, Birth Attendant, and Support Team. Each topic area has 12-17 statements, covering the wide variety of values that people may have. The kit comes complete with all statements, sorting cards, and easy to figure out instructions – even for the “not so crafty” people. Everything is coded so if you drop it all on the floor, you can easily sort it out again. (We really did try to think of everything.) PDF For Download

Oxytocin is critical for labor progress. The top four are pretty easy, but fourteen more? And without touch? Use this list as a reference at a birth, a poster for your office or classroom, or handout with clients. Has colorful watermark of the oxytocin molecule in the background. This series comes with an additional “fill in the blank” handout for use in your classroom or fun birthworker gathering. PDF For Download