Faithful Labor | Natural Birth, Pregnancy, Holistic, VBAC, Unmedicated

07. Confused About What Doulas Actually Do? Let's Fix That! Bringing Clarity to a Doula's Role with Emily Errington


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In today's conversation, my dear friend Emily Errington, a birth doula & the owner of Wildflower Doula Co. based in Lubbock,Tx, shares her insights on the various roles of doulas in supporting families during pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum.

Some topics you'll hear us discuss are:

  • The importance of birth education for BOTH parents
  • The dynamics between doulas & husbands  
  • How to navigate hospital birth plans
  • The differences between nurse vs. doula support 
  • Navigating the complexities of various birth experiences
  • The importance of emotional support during postpartum
  • The role of faith in navigating labor's challenges.
  • Where can you follow along or connect with Emily? 

    • Wildflower Doula Co. on IG
    • I pray this conversation blesses you as much as it did me & that you leave it feeling more clear on WHAT a doula actually does & if hiring one for your upcoming birth is the best call for you.

      Want to connect with me directly? Please do! 

      Email me at: [email protected]

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      Blessings, 

      Audrey

       

      Time Stamps

      (0:00) Introduction

      (3:08) Understanding the Role of a Doula
      (6:05) Want an Epidural? Here's What You Need to Know
      (8:57) The Importance of Education in Birth
      (11:53) Navigating Hospital Birth Plans
      (14:58) The Role of Nurses vs. Doulas
      (17:50) Advocating for Your Birth Preferences
      (29:40) Navigating Birth Plans and Interventions
      (31:52) Postpartum Support and Emotional Healing
      (36:01) The Role of Doulas in Birth Experiences
      (42:41) Faith and Peace in Birth Experiences
      (54:19) Final Thoughts on Birth Preparation and Support

      What's covered today: doula, birth support, epidural, labor education, hospital birth, birth plan, maternal health, childbirth, doula role, birth experience, birth, postpartum, doula, emotional support, faith, interventions, labor, motherhood, healing, birth experience

       

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      Faithful Labor | Natural Birth, Pregnancy, Holistic, VBAC, UnmedicatedBy Audrey Stinson | Certified Childbirth Educator, Former RN, Mama of 4

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