Lana talks with Elizabeth about the importance of being your own advocate and informed consent in the healthcare industry. First, we learn a fun fact about Elizabeth and how it led her into the life of becoming a doula. We get some tips on how to travel safely, and for partners on how to provide support for mamas from pregnancy to birth!

Why are doulas beneficial? How can doulas and midwives help mamas? The ladies talk about the importance of doing your own research and speaking up when medical advice goes against your intuition. We hear why it is important to give grace around motherhood and why judging women’s choices or lack thereof is detrimental to the community. Elizabeth tells us all about some of the common misconceptions around doulas, midwives, and birth in general!

Elizabeth’s Instagram: instagram.com/esandoz

Elizabeth’s Podcast: miraculousmamas.com/miraculous-mamas-podcast

Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/whiskeyandlemonpodcast

Podcast Website: whiskeyandlemon.com

Lana’s Instagram: instagram.com/heylanamercedez

Lana’s Website: lanamercedez.com

Resources:

Evidence Based Birth Website: evidencebasedbirth.com/

Evidence Based Birth’s Instagram: instagram.com/ebbirth

Evidence Based Podcast: evidencebasedbirth.com/blog