A case study about a client of the Jehovah Witness faith and the issue of blood products usage during delivery.

1. A Doula Case Study
Jamie Bodily, MS, Counselor in
Training, Certified Professional Birth
Doula (toLABOR)

2. Background
You have been hired by an expectant
mother who is a Jehovah’s Witness.
She has stated during prenatal visits
and asked you to include in her Birth
Plan that she will NOT accept blood
products.
She is healthy and well, and there
are no expected complications for
delivery. She is attempting a VBAC.
Her husband is of a different faith
which does not prohibit blood
transfusions and
the use of blood products.

3. Pre-Delivery Advice
• What options are available pre-delivery?