This module, Communicating in Labour: a Personal Perspective, is based on a series of video clips in which the author, Tanja Staehler, takes some very personal reflections from her birth experiences and applies philosophical doctrines to explain aspects of communication in labour.

Whilst the reflection on Tanja’s birth experience is very personal to her, what she shares is transferable to women in labour wherever they give birth. Many of the issues raised are applicable in all the communications with women and the importance of sensitive communication whether verbal or non-verbal is addressed.

On completion of this module, you will:

• appreciate the importance of communication in the childbirth experience
• understand the idea of ‘responsivity’ in responding to the woman/couple and their situation
• understand that responsivity involves asking as well as observing
• appreciate the value of reflection to develop practice and improve care
• understand how to communicate in an informative, persuasive and authentic fashion
• become more effective with non-verbal communication

This course contains 18 videos between 1.5 minutes and 5 minutes in length.

Study time: 1.5 hours

Content created: 2016
Reviewed: 2019, 2022