This seminar can be adapted for any location where missionaries would train to serve pregnant women and their families in Asia and Africa, places with the highest maternal/infant death rate. Childbirth has emotional and social elements, and the "doula" provides support before, during and after the birth. This course can equip workers who are already serving in other capacities to reach out to the poor through a simple health education format, either in a classroom setting, or one-on-one counseling.