Alayna Spratley of The Nurturing Root's Ohio office chats with us about the importance of building a birth team that supports the birth you want to have. Topics include: OB vs. midwife, hospital vs. home birth, doulas, chiropractic & more.
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Show Notes:
1:10 – Introduction to today's topic
1:40 – Introduction to Alayna Spratley of The Nurturing Root
4:05 – How does someone determine where to birth and what are our options here in NEO? How does someone pick the right thing for them?
6:55 – When you're in those locations, who are the different types of practitioners? (Obstetrician in a hospital setting, Certified Nurse Midwife in a hospital setting, or Direct Entry Midwife or Certified Professional Midwife at home)
7:52 – Prenatal care for each of these providers
9:37 – Prenatal care providers vs birth care providers
10:32 – Midwifery assistants
11:20 – Who else can/should be at your birth?
12:35 – What is a doula?
13:55 – How much do doulas cost in Northeast Ohio?
15:23 – Questions to ask doulas when interviewing?
17:45 – Where is the best place to find doulas?
19:45 – Other care providers to consider as part of your birth team
23:33 – Massage therapist
27:15 – Acupuncturist
30:35 – Preparing your birth partner for birth
34:35 – Are doulas becoming more popular in Northeast Ohio?
35:50 – Benefits of a doula
37:56 – Doulas for medicated vs unmedicated
39:40 – Doulas at home vs in hospitals
41:30 – How are you Delivering Strength to the community?
42:25 – About The Nurturing Root
44:15 – Find Us Online:
