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Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep29 - Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders (Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS and Laura Meader, LICSW)Send us a textIn this powerful and affirming episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with two incredible experts—Dr. Angie Maxwell, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Madrona PT, and Laura Meader, licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and founder of Crescent Moon Therapy, for a deeply needed conversation about postpartum mood disorders, recovery, and what healing actually looks like after baby.Together, they pull back the curtain on postpartum mental health—breaking down the difference between the baby blues and PMADs (Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Diso...2025-05-061h 04
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep28 - The Relational Transition to Parenthood (Guest: Angharad Hollingworth)Send us a textIn this heart-opening episode, Deb sits down with Marriage and Family Therapist and birth worker Angharad Hollingworth to dive deep into the relational shifts that come with becoming a parent — the ones nobody really warns you about.Together, they explore the emotional, physical, and neurological changes that happen when a baby enters the family, not just for the birthing parent, but for the entire relational system. This conversation offers a raw and real look at why becoming a parent is so much more than just "adding a baby" to yo...2025-04-2854 min
Baby Mamas Doula PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 3 - Preconceptive Care🎧 Tune in to Baby Mamas Doula Podcast on April 23rd, 2025.Tune into a new episode with Dr. Rach Onah, ND MRN. In this episode, Dr. Onah will explain the importance of each preconceptive care before becoming pregnant.Catch the Baby Mamas Doula Podcast exclusively on babymamasdoula.com/podcastHOSTDr. Racheal Onah, ND MRN is a Registered Naturopath, where her focus is in children's health, pregnancy, and family health. Dr. Onah is the founder of Baby Mamas Doula, the evidence-based educational pla...2025-04-2222 min
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep27 - Returning to Work After Baby: What Jamie Wishes She Knew (Guest: Jamie Blackall)Send us a textIn this refreshingly honest episode of Doula Talk, Deb sits down with her own virtual assistant (and former teacher turned homeschool mama), Jamie Blackall. Together, they tackle the often-overwhelming experience of returning to work after having a baby—from the emotional upheaval to the logistical chaos and everything in between.Jamie opens up about her journey through infertility, postpartum adjustments, and the hard decision to leave her traditional teaching job for a more flexible, family-aligned career. Whether you're already back at work, preparing for that first day, or wondering if a change mi...2025-04-2156 min
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep26 - In Flow: Reclaiming Your Rhythm, Redefining Productivity (Guest: Kasia Stiggelbout from In Flow Planner)Send us a textIn this powerful and affirming episode, Deb chats with Kasia Stiggelbout, founder of In Flow, about what it really means to live and work in sync with your cycle. Kasia shares her own journey from corporate burnout to building a wellness brand that centers cyclical living — and why women deserve more than a “just push through it” culture.They talk hormones, healing, productivity myths, and how to start honoring your body’s natural energy shifts — even in the postpartum haze.This is the episode you didn’t know you needed — esp...2025-04-141h 03
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep25 - Pelvic Floor Truths Every Pregnant Person Should Know (But Probably Wasn’t Told)(Guest: Dr. Mandi Murtaugh)Send us a textIn this empowering episode of Doula Talk, Deb sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Mandi Murtaugh to unravel the mystery of the pelvic floor — what it is, what it does, and why it’s essential to understand before, during, and after pregnancy.Dr. Mandi shares her own journey into pelvic health, dispels common myths (spoiler: kegels aren’t always the answer!), and dives into the emotional and energetic layers of postpartum healing. From why you might be leaking urine even with a “strong” pelvic floor, to how birth trauma lives in t...2025-04-071h 15
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep24 - Birth Stories from Hawaii - Deb & Beth Share Their Wildly Different (But Equally Beautiful) Journeys (Guest - Beth James & Ellie Jimenez)Send us a textIn this heartfelt and often hilarious episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb takes listeners on a powerful storytelling journey straight from sunny Oahu, where she’s joined by her best friend Beth—and a very special guest: her daughter Ellie.First, Deb shares the intimate story of Ellie’s home birth, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to labor with a sick toddler, a flu-stricken partner, and a birth tub that just barely filled up in time. From Benadryl and birth ba...2025-03-3138 min
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep23 - Tongue Ties, Feeding Struggles, and the Power of Myofunctional Therapy (Guest: Brittany Hageman from Coastal Myofunctional Speech Therapy)Send us a textIn this eye-opening episode of Doula Talk, Doula Deb sits down with Brittany Hageman, a speech-language pathologist and certified orofacial myologist who specializes in myofunctional and oral motor therapy from infancy through adulthood. With over a decade of clinical experience—and personal experience navigating tongue ties with both her children and herself—Brittany brings deep insight, clinical expertise, and heartfelt empathy to a conversation that every parent needs to hear.They explore the often-overlooked topic of Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) and their far-reaching impact on feeding, sleep, speech deve...2025-03-241h 03
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep21 - Postpartum Recovery in Four Easy Steps!Send us a textWhy Postpartum Recovery Needs More Attention (And How to Do It Right!)Most new parents spend all their time preparing for birth, but what about after birth? The exhaustion, the physical recovery, the “why does my body feel like I ran a marathon while also being hit by a truck” phase—yeah, that part.In this episode of Doula Talk, Deb is bringing back a must-listen episode from her previous podcast, The Birth and Baby Podcast, because postpartum recovery does not get en...2025-03-1018 min
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep20 - Tongue Ties Uncovered: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Guest: Renee Beebe, IBCLC)Send us a textFeeding a newborn is supposed to be natural, right? So why does it sometimes feel like an Olympic-level challenge? In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb sits down with IBCLC and lactation expert Renee Beebe to unravel the mystery of tongue ties—one of the most misunderstood (and misdiagnosed) feeding issues parents face.With nearly 30 years of experience, Renee breaks down everything parents really need to know about tongue and lip ties—no fluff, no fear-mongering, just straight-up, evidence-based guidance. She and Deb tack...2025-03-041h 00
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep19 - Why Feeding Therapy and Holistic Support Matter for Your Baby and Your Peace of Mind (Guest: Carissa Guiley, M.S., CCC SLP, CLC)Send us a textIn this eye-opening episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb interviews Carissa Guiley, founder of Nourished Feeding Therapy, to pull back the curtain on the complex and often misunderstood world of infant feeding challenges. Carissa, a speech-language pathologist and certified lactation counselor, brings her professional expertise and deeply personal journey as a parent navigating NICU stays, tongue ties, and bottle refusal to the conversation.Together, they tackle the struggles that leave so many parents feeling overwhelmed, from feeding difficulties and body tension to the ripple...2025-02-2449 minBaby Mamas Doula PodcastSeason 2 Ep. 2 - All About Prenatal Vitamins🎧 Tune in to Baby Mamas Doula Podcast on February 10th, 2025.Tune into a new episode with Dr. Rach Onah, ND MRN. In this episode, Dr. Onah will explain the importance of each prenatal vitamin during fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, what to watch out for, and how to choose a great prenatal vitamin.Catch the Baby Mamas Doula Podcast exclusively on babymamasdoula.com/podcastHOSTDr. Racheal Onah, ND MRN is a Registered Naturopath, where her focus is in children's health, pregnancy, and...2025-02-1109 min
Douxsoeurs22#Maternité et spiritualité: Le rôle d'une doula musulmane -Thème MAMANSaison 3 - Épisode 22 Accoucher dans l'amour et la bienveillance avec une doula musulmane 💖🤰Dans cet épisode, je reçois une invitée exceptionnelle, doula passionnée et engagée, qui accompagne les femmes dans l'une des expériences les plus puissantes et sacrées de leur vie : l'accouchement. Elle allie son métier de doula avec la spiritualité ✨, en intégrant les principes de l'islam dans sa pratique. À travers ses valeurs profondes d'amour, de bienveillance et de respect, elle guide les futures mamans vers un accouchement serein 🌸, en pleine conscience et dans le respect de leur corp...2025-01-2729 min
Aligned BirthEp 173: We're Back! Life Updates + What's New with the PodcastSend us a textIn this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael share life updates, touching on parenting challenges, school transitions, youth sports, and personal growth. They explore mental health, self-care, and balancing work with family life, while reflecting on their podcast journey. The discussion highlights resilience, advocacy, and creating sustainable practices in both personal and professional spheres.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Life Updates03:00 Navigating Busy Lives06:03 Family Dynamics and School Life08:55 Travel Adventures and Experiences12:04 Involvement in School Activities14:51 Sports and Extracurricular Activities2025-01-081h 05
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep11 - A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part Three: First Year Support & Sleep SupportSend us a textIn the third and final installment of A Doula's Touch: One Family's Journey from Birth to Baby's First Year, Doula Deb brings it home with an episode every exhausted parent needs to hear. Joined by Natalie and Mike, she dives into how personalized sleep coaching and the First Year Support Program transformed their lives—from chaotic, sleepless nights to peaceful evenings and newfound connection as a couple.Natalie shares her candid experience of navigating the infamous four-month sleep regression with a baby who suddenly had “new preferences in town” every other week...2024-12-3022 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep10 - A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part two: Postpartum SupportSend us a textPart two of this podcast series, "A Doula's Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year," offers an intimate and eye-opening exploration of the postpartum experience as seen through the lens of Natalie and Mike, a family who leaned on Doula Deb’s expert guidance to navigate the challenges of early parenting parenthood.This episode is essential for any new or expecting parents curious about what postpartum support truly entails. Natalie shares candidly about the sleepless nights, difficulties with breastfeeding, and intense moments of exhaustion—and discusses how havi...2024-12-2315 min
Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Newborn Life Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting MothersPostpartum Healing Tips from a Postpartum Doula | Ep. 69Heal and recover faster in postpartum with these postpartum healing tips!Today's episode on postpartum recovery features Gigi from Ready for Baby podcast and covers all our first time mom questions related to postpartum healing.What does a postpartum doula do?Why should one get a postpartum doula? (postpartum doulas explained)Why is postpartum so hard?How to create a postpartum plan or a postpartum checklist?How to practice selfcare in postpartum?Can you discuss the importance of self-care for new parents and how postpartum doulas can help facilitate self-care practices during the early weeks...2024-12-2330 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep9 - A Doula’s Touch: One Family’s Journey from Birth to Baby’s First Year - Part one: Birth SupportSend us a textWelcome to part one of our special three-part series on Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep! In this series, we’re diving into the journey of one amazing family who experienced it all: birth doula support, postpartum care, sleep coaching, and ongoing guidance through the First Year Support Program.This first episode focuses on the transformative power of birth doula support. Natalie and her husband, affectionately known as Doula Mike, share how working with Doula Deb helped them feel prepared, connected, and confident as they navigate pregnancy and ch...2024-12-1626 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep8 - Building Your Dream Team: How to Prepare for Birth and Postpartum with Confidence and Support (Guest: Kristin Revere from Gold Coast Doulas)Send us a textIn this episode of the Doula Talk Podcast, Doula Deb dives into an empowering and insightful conversation with Kristin Revere, co-founder of Gold Coast Doulas and a driving force in maternal health advocacy. Whether you’re an expectant parent, a seasoned caregiver, or just curious about what it takes to navigate the wild world of parenthood, this episode offers invaluable nuggets of wisdom you can’t afford to miss.Kristin shares her personal journey from a career in advertising and nonprofit fundraising to becoming a birth and postpartum doula—a path shaped...2024-12-1039 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep7 - Postpartum Recovery with Nutrition (Guest: Dr. Samantha Klim Naturopath)Send us a textIn this compelling episode of Doula Talk, Doula Deb sits down with Dr. Samantha Klim, a naturopathic doctor passionate about transforming postpartum care. Dr. Klim shares her incredible journey from working as a birth and loss doula to becoming a leading advocate for holistic, whole-family care. She reveals the often-overlooked realities of postpartum recovery and provides eye-opening insights into how our current healthcare system fails new parents.Listeners will learn about the profound impact of nutrition, gentle bodywork like craniosacral therapy, and the critical need for early support and preparation. Dr...2024-12-021h 11Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep6 - Taking a Holistic Approach to Pelvic Floor Health Services (Guest: Michelle Walz, PT, MPT from Madrona Physical Therapy)Send us a textIn this episode of Doula Talk, I speak with Michelle Walz, a physical therapist and yoga instructor, about pelvic floor health and the role of mindfulness and yoga in daily life. Michelle explains that the pelvic floor supports organs and is crucial for continence. Stress affects these muscles, so we debunk the myth that pelvic health is solely about Kegels, highlighting relaxation and breathing's importance. We stress listening to your body and trusting your intuition for well-being. Michelle shares her experience as a pelvic floor therapist, noting non-invasive therapy options that empower individuals...2024-12-0237 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep5 - What is a Postpartum Doula? (Guest: Lindsee McDonald from Wildflower Birth Services)Send us a textIn this episode of the Doula Talk podcast, Lindsee and I explore the transformative role of postpartum doulas in supporting families during the transition into parenthood. We discuss how postpartum doulas provide essential care—from baby care and meal prep to emotional support and light chores—helping parents navigate the early days with confidence and calm.You’ll also learn about the benefits of having a postpartum doula, including increased self-confidence, reduced risk of mood disorders, and greater success with breastfeeding. Plus, we offer tips on finding and hiring the right doula...2024-12-0220 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep4 - Why Hypnobirthing Might Be the Game-Changer You Didn’t Know You Needed (Guest: Tracy Awere from The Sankofa Birth Experience)Send us a textIn this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb dives into the world of hypnobirthing with Tracy, a seasoned educator based in London. If you’ve ever wondered what hypnobirthing is or dismissed it as “woo-woo,” this episode is here to challenge your assumptions and provide real, science-backed insights into this empowering approach to birth.Tracy breaks down the two key elements of hypnobirthing: practical birth education and mindset mastery. You’ll learn how understanding the physiology of labor, the role of key h...2024-12-0219 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep3 - Five Essential Steps for Preparing for Parenthood (Guest: Lindsee McDonald from Wildflower Birth Services)Send us a textAre you expecting a baby? Tune into this episode where Doula Deb sits down with Lindsee from Wildflower Birth Services to dive into the crucial topic of preparing for parenthood. They explore five key areas that will help you feel more prepared and confident as you welcome your little one into the world.Key Areas Covered:Postpartum Recovery: Learn to prepare for the postpartum period by focusing on self-care, adequate sleep, healthy meals, and gentle movement.Staying Connected: This podcast teaches the importance of maintaining strong connections with your partner and...2024-12-0241 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep2 - Navigating Postpartum: Holistic Support and Sleep Strategies (Guest: Tracy Awere from The Sankofa Birth Experience)Send us a textIn this episode of the Doula Talk Podcast, Doula Deb shares a conversation from a live Instagram session with Tracy, a doula and hypnobirthing expert based in the UK. They explore how Doula Deb supports families during their baby’s first year, with a focus on sleep challenges and postpartum recovery. Deb explains her holistic approach, which goes beyond just helping babies sleep—she supports the entire family, helping them navigate feeding, sleep routines, and the daily demands of life with a newborn.Deb offers real-life examples of how she tailors her...2024-12-0228 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep1 - Doula Deb's First Natural Birth - Navigating the Journey of Natural Birth: Resilience, Support, and Empowerment (Guest: Lindsee McDonald from Wildflower Birth Services)Send us a textIn this heartfelt and revealing episode, Doula Deb shares the transformative experience of her first natural birth at a birth center. Through her story, we explore the complexities and unpredictabilities of labor, highlighting the importance of resilience, support, and self-advocacy in navigating these challenges.Join me and guest Lindsee McDonald from Wildflower Birth Services as we explore the realities of natural birth, from the unpredictable nature of labor to the importance of support and intuition. Whether you're an expectant parent or simply interested in the birth experience, this episode is packed...2024-12-0243 minDoula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep0 - Trailer: Welcome to Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep!Send us a textAre you ready to feel more confident and less overwhelmed on your parenting journey? In this quick trailer episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek into what this podcast is all about.As a seasoned birth, postpartum, and sleep doula, I’ve supported countless families through the highs, the lows, and the sleepless nights of early parenthood. In Doula Talk, I’m sharing those same insights with you.Tune in to hear what’s coming up in future episodes—like how to ease postpartum recovery, build solid sleep foundation...2024-12-0103 min
Catholic Birth PodcastCan't my husband be my doula?Why would I need to hire a doula if the Holy Family didn't have one? Isn't birth supposed to be held as sacred, between mother and father? Well, not everyone needs or wants a doula, but there are some pretty compelling reasons as to why you should consider getting one! Your doula is not a stranger. In fact, its the staff at the hospital you will barely know at all, and they may not even share your beliefs or values! Hiring a Catholic doula or a doula that supports your beliefs can help maintain that prayerful and spiritual consistency...2024-09-1927 min
The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast39 - Birth Trauma with The Debrief DoulaNaomi is a mother, wife, Somatic Trauma-Informed Perinatal Coach (Qualifying), Educator, Podcast Host, and Autonomous Birth Advocate. Her passion lies in assisting women who have experienced birth trauma in healing, processing their experiences, and advocating for empowering and positive birth experiences in the future. Additionally, she aims to equip first-time mothers with the necessary tools to achieve positive birth experiences and reduce the risk of trauma during their first childbirth.
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Back to Body BasicsEpisode 11: Doula or Dontcha? The Positive Benefits of Incorporating a Doula as Part of Your BirthEpisode 11 ft. Gail Toupin of Rooted Doula-
Bio: A little bit about our guest …Gail is the founder of Rooted Doula LLC and lover of all things birth. She’s passionate about life and attribute’s her passion for birth, motherhood, and the beauty of the family to her Catholic faith. A few years ago, she was on the path to becoming a physical therapist but felt God nudging her in a different direction. She withdrew her acceptance to physical therapy school without any plans for her future career. A few months later, a close friend of hers su...2024-06-1859 min
The Mindset/Mirror Connection#30: All Things Doula: What Their Role Is and The Importance Of Having One In Your Pregnancy and Childbirth Journey with Megan StraubIn today's episode, Coach Amanda sits down with her own doula, Megan Straub from Cherry Blossom Doula. They discuss all things doula, expectations around a birth experience, and navigating the postpartum period. Megan explains the role of a doula, shedding light on how their support extends far beyond just the physical aspects of birth. From providing emotional guidance to being a steadfast advocate during labor, doulas play a crucial role in empowering parents throughout their journey. Whether you’re expecting, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the journey of birth, tune in to have a better understanding of...2024-06-171h 39
Dam ParentingBONUS: Doula Week #2 North of the NetherlandsWe here at Dam Parenting want to celebrate the wonderful doula's out there making a difference in the lives of many families.
We are celebrating World Doula week by showcasing some of the wonderful doula's found all around the Netherlands. They will share where they are originally from, how long their are practising - or if a student doula, the languages they speak and specialisations they may have.
This is a great opportunity for any pregnant families out there to take a listen and maybe find someone who ticks all the boxes and can be...2024-03-2310 minDam ParentingBONUS: Doula Week #1 South of NetherlandsWe here at Dam Parenting want to celebrate the wonderful doula's out there making a difference in the lives of many families.
We are celebrating World Doula week by showcasing some of the wonderful doula's found all around the Netherlands. They will share where they are originally from, how long their are practising - or if a student doula, the languages they speak and specialisations they may have.
This is a great opportunity for any pregnant families out there to take a listen and maybe find someone who ticks all the boxes and can be...2024-03-2208 min
Mind Your Own Motherhood"Doula Dialogues: Guiding the Journey of Motherhood, Unveiling the Power and Benefits of a Supportive Birthing Companion" w/ Caitlin C.Welcome to a nurturing episode of "Mind Your Own Motherhood," where we engage in heartfelt Doula Dialogues with Doula Caitlin C. In this enlightening conversation, we unveil the power and benefits of having a supportive birthing companion. Caitlin shares her expertise on guiding the journey of motherhood, emphasizing the transformative role a doula can play during the birthing experience. Join us as we explore the significant impact and practical benefits of having a dedicated support system.What to Expect:
Emotional Support and Connection: Discover how having a doula can provide invaluable emotional support and foster a deeper c...2024-03-1129 min
Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Newborn Life Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting MothersWhat is A Doula + Postpartum Tips with Maggie from Visitation Birth Doula | Ep. 28Today's episode we dive deep into what a doula does and is, and postpartum tips!!Today's episode, I sit down with Maggie from Visitation Birth, who is a Childbirth Doula.Today’s episode is going to cover questions like:- What is a doula?- What is the difference between a doula and a midwife?- What are the different kinds of doulas? (ie: birth, postpartum, etc.)- What are some misconceptions people may have about doulas?- What does a birth doula NOT do?- How does it wo...2024-03-1139 min
The Dishing Doulas PodcastEpisode 01: DDNI's first podcast, How It All Began, with Jo-Anne Haun and Karen HendricksonAn Introduction to the Death Doula Network International DISHING DOULAS PODCAST - Seriously, Let's Talk!
Jo-Anne Haun and Karen Hendrickson are co-founders of the Death Doula Network International and are now bringing a variety of topics, personal stories, and experts to their New DISHING DOULAS PODCAST, to help influence change in our approach to our shared mortality, end of life planning and education, one conversation at a time.
Hear how they both found themselves doing work in the death caring field as death doulas and end-of-life consultants and how their personal experiences with tragic loss ha...2024-02-1628 minThe Dishing Doulas PodcastEpisode 4: Gabby Jimenez, Medical Aid in Dying and the Experience of a Hospice Nurse/DoulaMedical Aid in Dying and The Experience of a Hospice Nurse/Doula
Gabrielle Jimenez (“Gabby”) is a hospice nurse, end-of-life doula, death and dying educator, author, and blogger. She also has a large FB community that embraces the conversation about death, dying, and grief. Her goal is to teach and inspire others to do this work, and to help change the fear and uncertainty that has a tendency to hover around death.
Gabby shares her experiences with supporting individuals and loved ones through Medical Aid in Dying in California. We will hear why she feels this is...2024-02-161h 01Aligned BirthEp 136: Interview with The Lamaze Doula and The Birth Impact founder, LaToya Murray-Johnson (part1) (rebroadcast)Send us a textWelcome to part 1 of a 2 part series we shared back in 2021, but this interview with LaToya is timeless. As a self-described “Christian, doula, wife, mother, certified birth nerd” LaToya Murray-Johnson the owner of DoulaviewLLC and founder of The Birth Impact is sharing what it means to be a doula and what it’s like working with her. She loves being the catalyst that sets mom on the path of success when it comes to their birth. She considers herself a birth servant and someone who helps educate women about birth to dispel so...2024-01-0347 min
The Golden Hour Birth PodcastSarah: Walking the Tightrope between Joy and Loss, High-Risk Births, Miscarriages, and the Journey to Becoming a Bereavement and Fertility DoulaSend us a text*Content Warning: This podcast episode delves into sensitive topics such as miscarriage, birth trauma, and death, exploring the emotional complexities of these experiences, including the loss of a child, high-risk pregnancies, and the role of a bereavement doula.Have you ever wondered what it's like walking a tightrope between birth and loss? Join us, your hosts Liz and Natalie, as we welcome Sarah, a seasoned doula and mother, who has extraordinarily experienced both the joy of childbirth and the pain of loss. Sarah's rich narrative of her journey, losing her first...2023-11-2754 min
BECOMING ALIGNED- for the ambitious, working mom, who wants to prioritize self care in motherhood.Empowering Moms: The Importance of Birth and Postpartum Doula Support. What is a birth doula & postpartum doula and why you need on.
In this episode of "Becoming Aligned", host Lauren Ricks discusses the roles of birth and postpartum doulas. She explains that a birth doula provides emotional, physical, and educational support during labor and childbirth, while a postpartum doula offers emotional, mental, and physical support to the mother and family after the baby is born. Lauren emphasizes the importance of postpartum support, often overlooked by society, and advocates for normalizing this kind of help. She believes that doulas can empower mothers, making them feel less overwhelmed and alone during their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys.
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M...2023-11-0717 minBECOMING ALIGNED- for the ambitious, working mom, who wants to prioritize self care in motherhood.BTS: Im becoming a DOULA. Being multi-passionate & following Gods guidances.
In this episode of "Becoming Aligned," host Lauren Ricks discusses her new venture into doula services, inspired by her own empowering birthing experience. She introduces her "Me Again Method" program, aimed at helping busy moms prioritize self-care. Lauren also announces a free birth prep class to share knowledge from her doula certification and personal experiences. Despite her new focus, she reassures listeners that she will continue her work in self-care and motherhood mentoring. Lauren plans to offer doula services virtually and in-person, and will continue to emphasize the importance of self-care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
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Entering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Support146. 5 Questions to ask when Interviewing a Birth or Postpartum DoulaIn this episode of Entering Motherhood, we explore the world of doulas and their essential role in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. We begin by understanding what a doula is and the different types available.
Next, we clarify the doula's role as a support companion rather than a medical professional. We delve into the numerous benefits of having a doula present during labor, including reduced medical interventions, shorter labor, and increased breastfeeding success.
To ensure you find the perfect doula, we discuss when to hire one and the importance of early search and interviews. It's essential...2023-07-3135 min
Paranormal Thoughts PodcastThe Afterlife with a Death Doula PodcastDylan joins us to speak about her life being able to communicate with the dead. This all began with a near death experience as a child which opened the flood gates for paranormal phenomena. She has spent her life helping those needing clarity after they have passed. Her story is truly remarkable and is able to answer one of the biggest questions that faces mankind, what happens after we die? Paranormal Thoughts Podcast Links -https://linktr.ee/paranormalthoughtspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-291h 13Aligned BirthEp 113: Interview with Full Spectrum Doula and Perinatal Mental Health Counselor Imani Byers-QuartermanSend us a textIn today’s episode, Dr. Shannon interviews Imani Byers-Quaterman who is the founder of Rebyrth Wellness, co-founder of Your Rebyrth Tribe, a full spectrum-doula, and a licensed social worker certified in perinatal mental health. Our conversation includes:How her doula work beganHow she was informed about birth growing upHow her faith plays a part in her workHer current training as a childbirth mentor with Birthing from WithinThe issues facing black and brown moms in the birthing community Ways to impact the black mate...2023-07-2655 min
Me Vale Madre PodcastS2 Ep18: PARTO en HOSPITALES HUMANIZADOS con Renata Boscán, doula - ep18 ME VALE MADRE PODCASTDurante los últimos años hemos escuchado con más frecuencia el término DOULA. Pero todavía existen muchas mujeres que no lo conocen ¿Qué es una doula? ¿Cuál es la labor de la doula? ¿Cuándo comenzar a trabajar de la mano de una DOULA? ¿Por qué no las dejan entrar en algunos hospitales? y ¿Por qué es maravilloso ir de la mano con una doula durante tu embarazo y parto?
Edmary y Michelle conversan con Renata Boscán, una de las doulas más reconocidas y queridas dentro de la comunidad de madres de Miami. Renata ha d...2023-06-2848 minEntering Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Support141. Demystify and Simplify Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Insights from Local Doula Madi YatesIn our latest podcast episode, we interviewed Madi Yates, Owner of GVL Doula Besties. Madi is a South Carolina native who loves giving back to the community that raised her. Madi is a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Placenta Encapsulator, Women’s Health Advocate and Embroidery Enthusiast.
Listen in to hear how having a doula can help demystify and simplify birth and postpartum and how you can make exercise and nutrition manageable, realistic and accessible along your motherhood journey.
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The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your BirthS1 EP 23: Postpartum food for healing and nourishment with Alice - The Suffolk DoulaWelcome to The Doula's Guide To... podcast, season 1, episode 23 with my incredible guest - Alice AKA The Suffolk Doula. We’re talking about the incredible healing and nourishing properties of food in the postpartum period and where to get it. We discuss what you should be eating immediately after giving birth to ease the transition into motherhood and encourage rest, replenishment and recovery whilst ignoring societies fixation with bounce-back culture (and so much more). I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed chatting!Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Alice on Instagram: click hereThe Suffolk Doula website: cl...2023-05-0549 min
The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your BirthS1 EP 19: The Doula's Guide To... free workshops and upcoming masterclassesWelcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 19 - just a midweek quickie before our regular scheduled programming recommences as expected on Friday. I just wanted to quickly let you know about a free workshop I'm running this week and a couple of fab masterclasses I have coming up in May - see links below.Links mentioned in the episode:FREE preparing to breastfeed workshop - click hereThe Doula's Guide to... preparing for birth - click hereThe Doula's Guide to... preparing for postpartum - click here...2023-04-1210 min
The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your BirthS1 EP 18: Megan's positive birth story - Freebirth with a doulaWelcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 18 with my incredible guest - Megan of Southsea Birthing. We’re talking about her positive birth last August where she freebirthed her second daughter Rosemary alongside her partner Ben and doula Sophy, I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did!Links mentioned in the episode:What is freebirth: click hereSouthsea Birthing wesbite: click hereFollow Megan on Insta: click hereDoula Sophy website: click hereClick here to find out more about my brand new pr...2023-04-0743 min
BitesizedBuilding Your Birth & Postpartum Support Team + An Interview with Doula Allie of Moon Child Doula [birth & postpartum] | ep. 15Ensuring you are going to have the most supportive people around you is key for birth and postpartum! There are a few rings of support to consider. Your first ring is choosing your primary care provider. In Canada, you have the choice of an OB, an OBGYN or a midwife. This is going to be the lead person on your team. Beyond that there are secondary care providers throughout this experience such as nutrition consultants, lactation specialists, doulas, pelvic floor physiotherapists and more. These are the professionals you’ll want to engage throughout your journey to supports you with an...2023-03-1737 minAligned BirthEp 93: Postpartum support - guest interview what Gigi (postpartum doula) from Ready for BabySend us a textConversations of a postpartum doula and a perinatal chiropractor. Today’s episode is a wonderful conversation about postpartum support between Dr. Shannon and Gigi a postpartum doula and host of the Ready for Baby podcast. They both agree that reaching the postpartum population can be difficult, and they hope to shed some light on ways you can take care of your nervous system as well as respecting your mind/body/spirit during this vulnerable time. In this episode they chat about:Chiropractic care and nervous system functionMotherhood posture and the stress connectionEmotions and b...2023-03-081h 19Aligned BirthEp. 76 Five Benefits of Labor Doula SupportSend us a textThere are many benefits to having a birth doula as part of your birth support team. Some of these benefits are well-known and some may be new to you. The goal is for doula care to become the norm and to achieve teamwork between all care providers. Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discusses the many benefits to having birth doula support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond. In this episode, you will hear about how doulas provide:Informational supportPhysical supportEmotional supportSupport for the partnerTeaching advocacy (to decrease fear and instill confidence)H...2022-11-0948 minThe Golden Hour Birth PodcastEmma Ginder: Chat with a doula about own motherhood journey, benefits of a doula, support for you and your partnerSend us a textThis week we chat with Emma Ginder, a local doula in the area and Natalie's own doula for her first son! Emma is one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable doulas we have met. Emma opens up to us about her journey to becoming a doula, and how her motherhood journey has been impacted and influenced by being a doula. We dive deep into the state of the U.S. health system and how doulas can support birthing people and their partners not only physically and emotionally, but they provide informational support as...2022-09-2644 min
Yes, a Stripper PodcastThe Dancing DoulaJeanelle is a reproductive activist, birth worker, sex-work-adjacent, and host of the Dancing Doula Podcast. She's this week's guest for a couple reasons. Obviously she is lending her expertise to weigh in on the recent Roe v. Wade decision. What you may not know is that Onyx recently experienced a pregnancy and miscarriage and Jeanelle is someone who has helped Onyx get through that. This episode is emotional and powerful and truly educational.2022-08-101h 03
Yoga Birth BabiesOvernight Postpartum Doula Care with Kristin RevereWhen I was pregnant with my first, instead of asking for clothes, onesies, and all of the stuff babies come with I asked for hours with a postpartum doula. My friends pooled their money and got me a day of postpartum doula support and it was the best gift I received. My husband and I were literally waiting on pins and needles for our doula to arrive after my son was born. Despite being a doula and having attended many births, I held my son and thought what do we do with this new baby? Our doula arrived and...2022-07-2042 minAligned BirthEp 53: Happy FIRST Birthday Aligned Birth Podcast: Year In ReviewSend us a textIt’s time to celebrate! Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael have officially been podcasting for ONE entire year…that is 52 episodes and 3,000 downloads under their belt. In this episode, they share their top 10 downloaded episodes as well as their personal favorites. They share what they’ve learned through this past year as well as what they have planned for the future. They share how they started the podcast, a few details from behind the scenes of the podcast, the tools and programs they use, how they stay organized, and tips for those who want to...2022-06-011h 09
What The Bump- Birth PodcastEP 102: Why I quit L&D Nursing to Become a Doula + How I Got StartedIn this episode I’m gonna share all about my career path and why I quit L&D nursing to become a doula!
Some resources I mention are Pro Doula (website here) which is the organization I got certified through and Doulas of the Roundtable podcast (link here).
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our website / blog: whatthebumpclt.com2022-04-2526 minAligned BirthEp 38 Heart-Centered Work: Building a Sustainable Doula BusinessSend us a textIn part 2 of Doula Rachael’s conversation with Hannah Atterberry, they shift gears from birth story to doula business. Rachael and Hannah are co-doula partners who are working toward building a sustainable birth doula business that offers a full-spectrum of support including childbirth education, newborn care classes, birth doula services, postpartum planning calls, and postpartum doula services. In this episode they dive deep into what it means to be doula partners and what it looks like to work with them. They discuss a few of the ways they help to meaningfully and e...2022-02-161h 24