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01: Midwives + Doulas: Building the Dream Birth Team with Michelle Ludwig
In this premiere episode of The Midwife Life, host Diane Ortega sits down with Michelle Ludwig, an experienced birth doula and passionate advocate for women’s health. Together, they delve into the vital roles of midwives and doulas, how they work hand-in-hand to support birthing parents, and the unique benefits they bring to pregnancy and postpartum journeys.
Michelle shares her personal journey from client to doula and offers insights into the collaborative dynamic between midwives and doulas in various birth settings. This episode emphasizes the transformative impact of feeling supported and empowered during childbirth and explores why every birthing parent deserves access to a nurturing birth team.
Key Takeaways:
Defining the Roles: Learn the key differences and unique contributions of midwives and doulas, and how these roles complement each other to provide holistic support.
Empowerment Through Advocacy: Discover how informed choice and patient-centered care elevate the birth experience, empowering parents to make decisions that feel right for them.
Navigating the Birth Journey: Michelle breaks down how doulas assist in different birth settings—home, birth centers, and hospitals—and the importance of being seen as an asset to the healthcare team.
Building a Supportive Birth Team: Why every birthing person deserves a midwife and doula, and how to find the right team to support your unique journey.
Addressing Fear and Reframing Pain: Exploring cultural narratives around childbirth, the impact of fear, and strategies for reframing pain as a productive part of the process.
Did you enjoy this episode?
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with friends who would benefit from feeling empowered and supported through their own birth journeys. Your story matters—reach out and share it with us!
Resources Mentioned:
Modern Mama Doula: http://www.modernmamadoula.com/
The motherhood co.: https://www.themotherhoodco.com/contact
Connect with Michelle on Instagram:
@modernmamadoula: https://www.instagram.com/modernmamadoula/
@the.motherhood.co: https://www.instagram.com/the.mother.hood.co/
Connect with us:
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By Diane Ortega of Willow Birth Center
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In this premiere episode of The Midwife Life, host Diane Ortega sits down with Michelle Ludwig, an experienced birth doula and passionate advocate for women’s health. Together, they delve into the vital roles of midwives and doulas, how they work hand-in-hand to support birthing parents, and the unique benefits they bring to pregnancy and postpartum journeys.
Michelle shares her personal journey from client to doula and offers insights into the collaborative dynamic between midwives and doulas in various birth settings. This episode emphasizes the transformative impact of feeling supported and empowered during childbirth and explores why every birthing parent deserves access to a nurturing birth team.
Key Takeaways:
Defining the Roles: Learn the key differences and unique contributions of midwives and doulas, and how these roles complement each other to provide holistic support.
Empowerment Through Advocacy: Discover how informed choice and patient-centered care elevate the birth experience, empowering parents to make decisions that feel right for them.
Navigating the Birth Journey: Michelle breaks down how doulas assist in different birth settings—home, birth centers, and hospitals—and the importance of being seen as an asset to the healthcare team.
Building a Supportive Birth Team: Why every birthing person deserves a midwife and doula, and how to find the right team to support your unique journey.
Addressing Fear and Reframing Pain: Exploring cultural narratives around childbirth, the impact of fear, and strategies for reframing pain as a productive part of the process.
Did you enjoy this episode?
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with friends who would benefit from feeling empowered and supported through their own birth journeys. Your story matters—reach out and share it with us!
Resources Mentioned:
Modern Mama Doula: http://www.modernmamadoula.com/
The motherhood co.: https://www.themotherhoodco.com/contact
Connect with Michelle on Instagram:
@modernmamadoula: https://www.instagram.com/modernmamadoula/
@the.motherhood.co: https://www.instagram.com/the.mother.hood.co/
Connect with us:
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