The Emotional Intelligence of a Great Doula

When people think about doulas, they often imagine comfort techniques or birth knowledge.

But one of the most important qualities of a great doula is emotional intelligence. The ability to read the room, sense what a birthing mother needs, and create an atmosphere of calm and safety.

The presence of a grounded, emotionally attuned support person can profoundly shape how a woman experiences labour and birth.

In this seminar we will explore the emotional and relational skills that make birth support so powerful.

Topics we will explore include:

• What emotional intelligence looks like in the birth room