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Lesson 8: Video from Birth Companions

Activity: Watch Birth Companions.

Start by watching Persis Bristol-Dodson and Jerri Middlebrook-Vogel describe their work as Doulas. Use the table below to make a list for each of the services they provide for expectant mothers and their partners. Compare the lists. Do you see any differences? Mark any services that are different with an *.

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Persis Bristol-Dodson	Jerri Middlebrook-Vogel
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Perspectives from a Hearing Doula Persis Bristol-Dodson Persis is part of a non-profit company, Accessible Doula Services, which works to provide affordable support through the labor and delivery process. More information on this company can be found at: www.gotdoulas.org. When Persis was filmed she was asked a series of questions. Please introduce yourself and tell us why you become a doula. What do doulas do? How much do your doula services cost and who pays for your services? How can someone find a doula? What are your experiences working on a birthing team? Are there differences between working with first-time and experienced moms? What is the difference between doulas and midwives? Do you have any final thoughts to share? Persis Bristol-Dodson

Video Responses

Please introduce yourself and tell us why you became a doula.

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Persis introduces herself and explains what inspired her to become a doula. She also describes her work as a doula. (4:22)

What do doulas do?

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Persis gives more perspective on the role of doulas in the birthing process. (1:44)

How can someone find a doula?

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A brief explanation of how to locate a doula. (0:44)

How much do your doula services cost and who pays for your services?

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Persis explains how her company, Accessible Doula Services, determines what it charges for doula services. (0:34)

What are your experiences working on a birthing team?

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Persis explains her role on the team of people who work to ensure the safe and healthy delivery of a baby. (2:31)

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

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Persis explains the differences in working with women going through their first pregnancy and those who have previously given birth. (0:44)

What is the difference between doulas and midwives?

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Persis explains the difference between a midwife and a doula. (1:45)

Do you have any final thoughts to share?

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Persis shares some final thoughts on the importance of a doula in the birthing process. (1:27)

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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? Jerri Middlebrook-Vogel

Video Responses

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)