Doula Well Podcast

If you've been pregnant or worked in birth for any length of time, you are likely familiar with the concept of a birth ball. (Or at the very least admired aesthetic birth photography featuring birth balls!) The use of birth balls is widespread these days, but have you truly unlocked their potential? Emily Wannenburg, creator of the 4th Trimester Fitness Method, is a pioneer in the field of movemen...

As a birth doula, the postpartum period has always felt daunting to me. That's where the magic of postpartum doulas comes in. This episode is dear to my heart because it features another doula who has been influential in my journey, Darcy Sauers is my business coach! Experienced postpartum doula, lactation counselor, and doula shares the basics of giving support to families in the postpartum perio...

Let's talk with the woman who made me a doula, my doula trainer Dr. Robin Elise Weiss! In this episode, we discuss unique considerations for Cesarean Birth support. We discuss ways to support clients in the Operating Room or by holding space in recovery. I especially wanted to talk to Robin about c-section support because of her breath of birth experience and doula skills. No matter what kind of b...

Though we wish every family could enjoy a straightforward and smooth arrival of their little one, that is not always the case. Oftentimes, doulas find themselves supporting clients requiring high interventions. In this episode, fellow doula Lexi Zuo and I share our best tips for supporting inductions and other high-intervention birth scenarios. 

Experiencing a high-risk pregnancy is not something any parent would plan for. It can be lifesaving for families experiencing high-risk pregnancies to receive quality support. Author, Speaker, and Health and Media Consultant Parijat Deshpande provides that kind of quality support! Parijat's trauma-informed work provides strategies, insights, and neurobiological techniques to help pregnant people s...

Have you found yourself standing by during the pushing phase of labor, watching the doula magic you wove throughout the hours prior slowly unravel? If we're being honest, every doula has felt this way during their career! Adriana Lozada offers a paradigm shift in the way we approach pushing, a shift that just might make you and your clients look forward to pushing, instead of dreading it! 

Did you know Doulas likely have something in common with L&D nurses? Both professions are at a higher risk of secondary trauma and burnout–simply because of our high levels of empathy. Birth Trauma therapist Krysta Dancy-Cabeal, MA, MFT helps birth professionals address trauma in themselves, and supports birthing families experiencing trauma. This can't-miss Doula Well Podcast will help you preven...

Most birth doulas build their foundation of support during their prenatal meetings with clients. And yet, it's so easy to miss so many opportunities for quality support during those prenatal appointments! In this conversation with certified birth doula Erica Lane, we talk ins and outs of prenatal meetings - plus some interesting experiences we've had along the way. As a bonus you'll hear how we bo...

Coming soon to a podcast player near you, meet the Doula Well Podcast! This teaser episode introduces your host, Victoria Wilson, and explains the heart behind this podcast project. Don't forget to subscribe and be the first to catch when Season 1 airs! Made possible by The Mother Well Shop: https://motherwelldoula.sellfy.store/ Intro/Outro Music: Seize The Day Andrey Rossi