Birth Compass™: Decision Point
Clear, consent-centered decisions making when choices arise
Birth Compass™: Decision Point is a structured talk and workshop designed for clinicians, birthworkers, partners, and support people navigating moments of choice during birth.
Developed for professional audiences, Decision Point applies the Birth Compass orientation framework to situations where decisions must be made under pressure — supporting clarity, consent, and trauma reduction when stakes feel high.
Rather than focusing on protocols or outcomes, Decision Point centers how decisions are approached — especially when fear, urgency, or power dynamics are present.
Who Decision Point is For
Decision Point is designed for:
Nurses, midwives, physicians, and clinical teams
Doulas and birthworkers
Partners and support people
Educators, conference audiences, and community organizations
It is especially relevant in settings where:
time pressure influences decision-making
communication breaks down under stress
consent feels rushed or unclear
past trauma may be activated
What Decision Point Addresses
Decision Point focuses on the decision moment itself — when intensity rises, new information is introduced, or urgency enters the room.
Rather than teaching people what decision to make, this framework addresses how decisions are communicated, processed, and supported during birth.
The talk examines:
how urgency and escalation can disrupt understanding and consent
what happens when decisions are introduced without pause or orientation
why people may appear confused, withdrawn, or compliant in high-intensity moments
how structured pauses improve clarity without delaying care
how support people and clinicians can protect agency during decision moments
Decision Point centers decision-making as a shared, relational process, not a test of knowledge or compliance.
Inside Mind-Body, Birth™
The program is organized to help you understand, reflect, and prepare — without overwhelm.
How fear, pain, and physiology interact during birth
Why context, language, and support matter
How nervous system regulation influences experience
Common barriers to a positive birth — and how to navigate them
Ways to prepare that honor real bodies and real lives
Reflection prompts and activities are woven throughout to help you apply this information to your own experience..
Birth Compass™: Decision Point is offered as:
A professional lecture or keynote
An interactive workshop
A conference or organizational training
Sessions can be tailored to:
clinical audiences
interdisciplinary teams
community or educational settings
Offered by request for groups, clinics, and organizations.
How Decision Point connects with other Sound Birthing Programs
Mind-Body, Birth™ provides the educational foundation for the Sound Birthing system.
Many people choose to pair it with:
Mind-Body, Birth™ explains how fear, physiology, and context shape birth
Birth Map™ to explore values, boundaries, and support needs
Birth Compass™ a practical tool for real-time orientation during labor
Decision Point stands on its own and does not require prior familiarity with other Sound Birthing programs.