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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 reinforced. In addition to class time, biweekly meetings are held to discuss birth experiences and case management issues, and to hear presentations from experts in the field, including lactation consultants, social workers, community health educators and child birth educators. Limited enrollment. Course may span more than one term.