Melanie Russell

ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast

Health EN ↓ 108 episodes

The ToRAISE Questions podcast offers thoughtful, unfiltered conversations for doulas and birth workers who want to deepen their knowledge, elevate their practice, and uphold the integrity of birth work. Each episode features insights from experienced professionals in the field, helping you grow with intention and purpose. Questions, feedback, show ideas, want to be a guest?! We want to hear from you! → Email: melanie@tolabor.com → Instagram: instagram.com/tolabor → Facebook: facebook.com/toLabordoulas Interested in becoming a Doula? Visit our website for more: tolabor.com

Author

Melanie Russell

Episodes

Breech Baby + Bicornuate Uterus... Episode 32 03.12.2014 44:49

Thérèse and Sarah talk to Terri, a doula in San Diego who has a client who wants to try to VBAC with a breech baby and a bicornuate, or heart-shaped uterus. Thérèse helps Terri sort out the options and choices she can give her client. The Educated Birth toolkit binder is a trusted resource for doulas, birth workers, and educators. Created by Cheyenne Varner, it includes 155+ pages of inclusive, i...

Facing Blame and Anger from Clients... Episode 31 25.11.2014 1:04:34

Most doulas will eventually have a client who is angry at them, whether fairly or unfairly. Thérèse and Sarah talk about how to handle being blamed for something you feel is not your fault and also how to grapple with the realization that you did make mistakes and that a client has legitimate complaints. The Educated Birth toolkit binder is a trusted resource for doulas, birth workers, and educato...

Clients with Unwanted Interventions... Episode 30 12.11.2014 30:50

How to talk to and support clients after a birth that didn't go as they planned and how to balance your vision of how the client's birth went with theirs. The Educated Birth toolkit binder is a trusted resource for doulas, birth workers, and educators. Created by Cheyenne Varner, it includes 155+ pages of inclusive, illustrated education covering pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum —...

The Postpartum Doula... Episode 29 07.11.2014 54:31

Sarah and Thérèse talk to Erica, an experienced postpartum doula about the role of the postpartum doula in supporting families. The Educated Birth toolkit binder is a trusted resource for doulas, birth workers, and educators. Created by Cheyenne Varner, it includes 155+ pages of inclusive, illustrated education covering pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum — designed to help clients feel inform...

Competitiveness... Episode 28 29.10.2014 48:24

Sarah and Thérèse discuss the realities of competitive attitudes in birth work especially among doulas and midwifes. The Educated Birth toolkit binder is a trusted resource for doulas, birth workers, and educators. Created by Cheyenne Varner, it includes 155+ pages of inclusive, illustrated education covering pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum — designed to help clients feel informed and supp...

The Postpartum Visit... Episode 27 22.10.2014 1:00:45

Sarah and Thérèse discuss the importance of the postpartum visit and what to cover. The Educated Birth toolkit binder is a trusted resource for doulas, birth workers, and educators. Created by Cheyenne Varner, it includes 155+ pages of inclusive, illustrated education covering pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum — designed to help clients feel informed and supported. Get 10% off with code &quo...

Collaborating with the Hospital Staff while Advocating for Your Client... Episode 26 17.10.2014 1:01:39

Sarah and Thérèse discuss ways for doulas to work constructively within the hospital setting to make sure their clients' voices are heard. The Educated Birth toolkit binder is a trusted resource for doulas, birth workers, and educators. Created by Cheyenne Varner, it includes 155+ pages of inclusive, illustrated education covering pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum — designed to help cli...

Prenatal Visits... Episode 25 03.10.2014 1:00:48

Sarah and Thérèse discuss prenatal visits- what to bring, what to cover, what to leave your client with... The Educated Birth toolkit binder is a trusted resource for doulas, birth workers, and educators. Created by Cheyenne Varner, it includes 155+ pages of inclusive, illustrated education covering pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum — designed to help clients feel informed and supported. Ge...