Birth Companions: Perspectives on Doulas and Nurse Midwives in ASL and English

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Perspectives from a Deaf Doula Jerri Middlebrook-Vogel When Jerri was filmed, she was asked a series of questions. Please introduce yourself. Why did you become a doula? What do doulas do? Who pays for your services? What does a doula do throughout the labor and delivery process? What are your experiences working on a birthing team? Are there differences between working with first-time and experienced moms? What are your experiences working with interpreters? Do you have any final thoughts to share? After seeing her answers to these questions, check out her interview with a prospective client of doula services. Jerri Middlebrook-Vogel

Video Responses

This is the complete video of Jerri Middlebrook-Vogel on the Birth Companions CD. The only difference it has been compressed to make it smaller for the web, and is not as high a quality video. You have the option of viewing only the video, or watching it on the same page as a written English summary. (To return from the video, just hit the back button on your browser.) To see the context in which the video is presented on the CD, download the PDF file from Birth Companions . (Video requires QuickTime - free download.)

Please introduce yourself.

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Jerri gives an introduction about her educational and family background. (1:49)

Why did you become a doula?

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Jerri explains what led her to become a doula. (1:57)

What do doulas do?

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Jerri explains about her role as a doula and what services she does and does not provide in that role. (2:22)

What does a doula do throughout the labor and delivery process?

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Jerri gives more specifics about what she does in her role before, during, and after the birth. (4:44)

Who pays for your services?

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Jerri explains how she is paid for her services. (0:57)

What are your experiences working on a birthing team?

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Jerri’s shares some of her experiences, both positive and negative, working with others on the birthing team. (5:04)

Are there differences between working with first-time and experienced moms?

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Jerri explains the differences in working with women going through their first pregnancy and those who have previously given birth. (2:48)

What are your experiences working with interpreters?

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Jerri shares some of her experiences working with interpreters in birthing situations. (4:11)

Do you have any final thoughts to share?

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Jerri shares some final thoughts about doulas. (2:48)

An Sample Appointment

To see Jerri in action, see her interview with a woman who is looking to hire a doula.