Siobhan Smith & Kicki Hansard

The Doula Dispensary

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The Doula Dispensary is your monthly doula podcast, prescribing a regular dose of birthy chat, postnatal realities, real-life dilemmas, and behind-the-scenes talk from two experienced doulas. Siobhan and Kicki are back with honest conversations about life as a working doula, woman, and mother, a bit like popping round to your mates for a cuppa and a proper chat. You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media: @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kicki.hansard @birthblissacademy Find a doula www.thedouladirectory.com Become a doula www.birthblissdoulacourses.co.uk

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Siobhan Smith & Kicki Hansard

Episodes

Episode #38: A dilemma about body image and what have we learnt so far from the Corona outbreak 14.05.2020 48:44

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. In this episode, we are joined by a cuddle of BirthBliss doulas who all co-present...

Episode #37: A dilemma about client who won't try any of the suggestions and a warning about hoax clients 07.05.2020 1:01:29

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a client doesn't see...

Episode #36: A dilemma about how often to contact clients and how to keep getting better. 30.04.2020 48:07

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week, the podcast is co-hosted by Emily Bray and Mal Downing. The doula dilem...

Episode #35: A dilemma about mentoring and a questions about shared care (PS. no mentioning of the 'c' word in this podcast!) 23.04.2020 49:58

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses doula mentoring and a common issue. There...

Episode #34: A dilemma about a first interview and do doulas need insurance 16.04.2020 49:23

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses how do conduct an initial interview. Ther...

Episode #33: A dilemma about doing in person postnatal support and a question about offering doula support for free 09.04.2020 45:26

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to if asked to offer in person postn...

Episode #32: COVID-19 and the impact on maternity services 02.04.2020 50:20

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dispensary continues with the Coronavirus crisis. Siobhan a...

Episode #31: COVID-19 FAQ from doulas and what to do in current times as a doula 26.03.2020 42:46

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dispensary continues with the Coronavirus crisis. Siobhan a...

Episode #30: All about COVID-19 aka Coronavirus 19.03.2020 48:11

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dispensary is all about the Coronavirus. The dilemma is hav...

Episode #29: A dilemma about what to do if a midwife steps between the doula and her client. 12.03.2020 34:12

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a midwife comes between t...

Episode #28: A dilemma about birth client booked who schedules a caesarean birth and discussion about working with other doulas 05.03.2020 38:59

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a birth client's ini...

Episode #27: A dilemma about what to charge when supporting twin parents and question about water births 27.02.2020 49:58

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to charge when you're supportin...

Episode #26: A dilemma about staying on in a postnatal job, what do we do when we're unwell and funny things from meetings with clients 20.02.2020 51:05

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you're asked to stay o...

Episode #25: A dilemma about offering reduced prices and discussion about boundaries and running a business 13.02.2020 39:10

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses offering a reduced price as a new doula....

Episode #20: *TRIGGER WARNING - Termination of pregnancy** A dilemma about supporting through a termination for medical reasons, DBS checks and 'the cult of natural childbirth' 06.02.2020 48:04

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if your birth client decides t...

Episode #23: Kicki speaks to Hilary Lewin - Doula UK Founder and ATMAT Therapist 30.01.2020 1:02:34

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week, Kicki and Hilary Lewin chat about the birth of Doula UK and The Arvigo...

Episode #22: Kicki speaks to Leti about Midwifery Conference and the mentoring process 23.01.2020 26:39

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week, Kicki and Leti Tufari (Doula and Doula Mentor) chat about the London Ma...

Episode #21: A dilemma about free birthing and offering postnatal support to a struggling client 16.01.2020 48:04

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if your birth client decides t...

Episode #20: A dilemma about distance and discussion about men in the birthing world 09.01.2020 37:08

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you get an enquiry from som...

Episode #19: Interview with Emiliana and Sophie - What I'll do for my best friend (*trigger pregnancy loss) 02.01.2020 1:19:23

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week, Siobhan and Kicki have their first guests at the BirthBliss Academy HQ....

Episode #18: Christmas Special - All the bloomers 26.12.2019 9:05

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week we have put together all the outtakes and mistakes that we've made...

Episode #17: Interview with Penny Simkin - The Significance of Birth 19.12.2019 43:15

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week we feature an interview that Kicki did with Penny Simkin a little while...

Episode #16: A dilemma about Clary Sage and how to get involved with your local hospital 12.12.2019 47:36

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you're asked to switch...

Episode #15: If you bite off more than you can chew and how to handle vomit 05.12.2019 49:58

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you find you have agreed to...

Episode #14: Doula Support through loss (*TRIGGER WARNING*) and supporting our doula colleagues 28.11.2019 45:04

Send us Fan Mail The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week's doula dilemma discusses how to offer doula support through loss....