Episode 14: Interventions – The Cascade of Interventions

Have you ever heard the phrase, “The cascade of interventions”?

You know, that concept of agreeing to one intervention in labor will inevitably lead your client to another. And another, and yet another? Many doula training organizations teach this concept, but is it actually accurate? Is it possible that they have it all wrong?

Most importantly, are they adequately preparing doulas to support clients who choose or need interventions in their births?

In this episode, we explore the paradigm of interventions during labor and birth. Does this paradigm actually support and teach doulas to provide the best care to clients who need intervention? Or does it leave doulas lacking the ability to help clients choose from a menu of options, enabling them to preserve as much of their birth wishes as possible?

Come join us as we explore the “Cascade of Bias” that exists within the belief of “The Cascade of Interventions” and learn how you can better support your clients with knowledge and confidence.