Mama Vida Podcast

Ep. 9: "Why Everyone Should have Access to a Doula" with Desirae Whittle


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Join Marilyn as she chats with her Instagram friend Desirae Whittle. Marilyn and Desirae met in the Infertility community #TTC and connected through their mutual passion for advocacy for infertility with emphasis on mental health. Desirae is a Doula who specializes in pregnancy after Infertility and loss and was pulled to support her community based on her personal experience in battling Unexplained Infertility. She fiercely advocates for mental health awareness, specifically maternal mental health. She educates women on her platform and in her community on Maternal health crisis and ensures women are educated to get the proper care and support they need at brith.

Below are links to what we discussed on the episode, including Doula training and certification resources:
Dona.org

Organization Advocating for Maternal Mental Health rights and access
Mom Congress

Instagram Page where women share their raw stories about motherhood
@notsafeformomgroup

You can connect with Desirae on her webpage
Harmony Births

On her Instagram:
@harmonybirths

Follow us on our Podcast page:
@mamavidapodcast

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Mama Vida PodcastBy MARILYN GOMEZ