REPLAY: What to do when labor goes long

We will set up for and practice together a sharply defined set of tools and skills for doulas as we gain a deeper understanding of what happens in the pelvis during the labor process. Together we will walk through scenarios, record observations and feelings around how long labor should take, comforting touch, and gain a better understanding of the timing and physiology of birth, how to potentially shorten labor, and what to do if labor goes long. Workshop goals: -Become re-aquainted with the pelvis and what it's capable of -Review the basic comfort measures we already know -Discuss scenarios and practice new twists on old techniques -Leave with a much clearer idea of how a baby moves through the pelvis during pregnancy and childbirth and how to support clients who have longer labors -- This workshop is led by Jenny Bennett, CD/CBE (DTI), co-founder of HelloBirth, and managing director for DTI Jenny brings years of experience as a doula specializing in low-intervention birth both in and outside of the hospital setting. She brings a balanced perspective as a researcher, trained writer, and supporter/labor coach for all types of families. Through her work as creator of HelloBirth hypnobirthing parent classes and instructor program, she has honed in on the elements of preparation that set families up for more ease and comfort during birth, help them to minimize stress in pregnancy while also developing resilience for the unexpected.