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Motivational interviewing

Motivational interviewing is an evidence-informed communication approach that emphasizes partnership, permission, autonomy, and the person’s own priorities.

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What to say and how to encourage

What to say and how to encourage

Begin with presence, listening, and belief Encouragement starts before the first reassuring sentence. A person approaching birth may be managing physical discomfort, uncertainty about labor, concern for the baby, prior trauma, or worry about losing control in a clinical setting. Pause, listen without interrupting, and treat their experience as real. This is particularly valuable when […]