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This course focuses on developing initial competence in the birth companion role, based on the Doula model. The Doula model emphasizes physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and after childbirth. Maternal and child health nursing and community health nursing theories and practices are introduced. Group processing of client and birth companion interactions and care management will be held biweekly. Seminars will be led by experts in the field, including lactation consultants, social workers, community health educators and child birth educators. Prerequisite: NR 110.311