Content | Amount |
Knowledge and understanding | 8 days of theoretical and practical training in classes |
Explain the role of the CBD during pregnancy, labour and birth | |
Describe the physiological processes of pregnancy, labour and birth | |
Describe how caesarean section and vacuum extraction are performed | |
Explain the benefits of skin-to-skin contact in the first few hours | |
Explain the benefits of breastfeeding | |
Describe how antenatal and childbirth care work in Sweden | |
Describe normal physical and emotional problems around childbearing and how to relieve them | |
Skills and abilities | |
Relaxation techniques and breathing techniques | |
Massage techniques and physiological pain relief | |
Different positions during labour | |
Breastfeeding positions and techniques (basics) | |
Self-reflection and attitudes | |
Ability to reflect on causes of fear of childbirth and experiences of pain | |
Ability to reflect on the doula’s role and attitudes to the woman, her partner and staff | |
Practical training | |
Prepartum and postpartum meetings and support during labour and birth | CBD support to three women |
CBD, community-based doula.