Doula Maternal Health Program Morgan County Clinic

Intermountain Health

1d•$27 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

A qualified Doula is able to be immersed in the world of birth work by encouraging and promoting empowerment through pregnancy, providing physical, emotional, and educational support to the birthing parent and their families during prenatal, labor and postpartum care periods in Rural Communities and Maternal Deserts. In this position, the doula provides support throughout the pregnancy and up to three (3) months postpartum.

Requirements

DONA International, ICEA Birth Doula (or comparable) Certification within one year of being in this position (if additional deliveries are required).
Previous Childbirth Experience
Current Driver's License, Reliable Transportation and Maintains Current Insurance
Availability to support birthing parents in labor whenever labor occurs daytime, nighttime, weekends, and holidays
Ability to travel throughout the Rural Community of the program and complete home visits
Commitment to and passion for supporting birthing parents and their families
The ability to remain calm, multitask and provide emotional support and incorporate cultural competency with all birthing parents
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build strong relationships within the professional birth community
Must live in Morgan County.

Nice To Haves

Preferring 3 years of Doula experience.

Responsibilities

Listen to the concerns and questions of the birthing parent and family in a kind, non-judgmental manner and offering the best possible advice based on your knowledge of the latest high-quality evidence in relevant pregnancy, birth, and postpartum topics.
Stay within the scope of practice as a Doula and abiding by the DONA Code of Ethics.
Attend prenatal meetings (Up to 2 prenatal visits), including at least one face to face visit to develop a relationship with the patient, immediate family, establish birth preferences and goals and develop a birthing plan.
Remain with the mother throughout the active labor phase and providing physical and emotional support during and after childbirth if included in the patients' preferences. (Up to 12-hour labor support and Doula attendance at labor and delivery.)
Provide practical support and advice to the mother after childbirth. (Up to 2 postpartum visits)
Visit the home of the patient once they have been discharged and assisting with the care of the baby while the mother heals. (Example could be helping organize the nursery, running an errand, assisting with lactation or feeding needs and / or meal preparation.)
Keep up to date on childbirth support, birthing techniques, and pre- and post-natal care by conducting research, networking with other Doulas and mothers, and maintaining regular education session attendance.