In labor, your client is experiencing self-doubt and says, "Why did I ever think I could have a natural birth?" Your BEST response is:

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Recognizing a client's feelings, even in the midst of labor, is essential to communicate effectively. Doing so will build trust and respect, and will allow the laboring mother to do the work of birth. The additive and open-ended "let's see if" invites both participants in the conversation to work together. Personal feelings, judgments, and bias should be left out of a doula's response.

In Labor, Your Client Is Experiencing Self-Doubt and Says, "Why