When working on a birth plan with your client, she says, "My partner just doesn't want to listen to any of my suggestions about this birth. He doesn't think I need a birth plan." Your BEST response is:

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By identifying the client's feelings, as well as adding a guess at how the client perceives the situation, the doula improves communication. The client then has the opportunity to agree or to clarify her emotions, and to find a solution that works best for her. Judgmental sentences close the conversation to additional communication and understanding. Identifying the feeling is a good start, but adding more to it allows for greater introspection and conversation.

When Working on a Birth Plan with Your Client, She