Have you ever wondered what the role of a Doula is? Rebekkah talks to us today about her training, role as a doula, how she supports her clients, and works alongside the nurses in the hospital setting. She discusses her experiences with diverse families, explains how she handles unexpected events within the labor/birth setting, and what a "dilation station" is. 

We discuss the importance of interprofessional collaboration and how it can benefit patient outcomes, specifically within the topic of role clarification. Rebekkah outlines where her role ends and the nurses role begins, as well as how ego can be the most detrimental factor in communicating with the interdisciplinary team. The passion that Rebekkah has for her career and client care is inspiring - this is a must listen!

Resources:

Evidence Based Birth. (2021, September 9). Evidence based birth. Evidence that empowers. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/

Rebekkah’s Educational Resources - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheBirthWorkCo

Red Deer Doula Association - https://www.reddeerdoulaassociation.com/rebekkahtraptow

Rebekkah's email: [email protected]

CIHC framework -

Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative. (2010, February). A National Interprofessional Competency Framework. https://ipcontherun.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/National-Framework.pdf