Birth Cartographer Training
Mastering effective communication in maternity services is the key to improving outcomes and experiences. The Birth Map study revealed the three interconnected tenets that make up effective communication and the barriers within services that affect women’s ability to feel informed. Birth Cartography Training has been developed based on these tenets, providing care providers with the resources they need to overcome these barriers and provide the individualised and respectful care they are aiming for.
This comprehensive training is for those birth workers and health professionals looking to enhance communication and support the decision making process with their clients in birth and beyond. Using the three tenets, you will develop a deeper understanding of:
- How information is processed and can be understood differently for different people
- How decisions are made, and why people draw different conclusions
- How to implement compassionate care, even in a fragmented system
- How to use The Game of Birth to support your clients sensemaking
Explore the importance of language, discover The Game of Birth and develop your skills to facilitate communication and support maternal decision making in maternity care.
Dr Catherine Bell is a pioneering Australian advocate, author, researcher, and community leader whose work has transformed how families navigate pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. As the creator of The Birth Map and the field of Birth Cartography, she has introduced a new paradigm in maternity care—one that centres on informed decision making, consent, and autonomy. Her work is evidence-based, community-driven, and infused with a healthy dose of wit.
Bell’s contributions extend beyond birth. She is also a founding force behind Tender Funerals Canberra Region, a not-for-profit that brings dignity, affordability, and community back into end-of-life care. Whether at the beginning or end of life, Catherine Bell is committed to ensuring people are informed, supported, and respected.
Read about The Birth Map Study.
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