My Doula Micah - My Birth, My Baby, My Life

As doulas, one of the most unique parts of our career is the On-Call life. For every client, we are on-call 24/7, 3-4 weeks. In this final episode of the series, “Becoming & Being a Doula”, Micah goes into detail on what it means and looks like to be on-call.

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Are you expecting parents and have been wanting to look into doula services? Are you wondering what typically comes in a doula package? Are you interested in becoming a doula and are curious what others offer in their doula services? Micah breaks down the different options, specialties and why she offers what she does in her doula package. It’s another “Day in the Life” of a doula. 

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What’s the difference in a certified and a non-certified doula? What do the different trainings mean for a doula? What qualifies as “experience” and what’s the best way for a doula to acquire that? And what does it look like to be mentored? These are all valid questions and in this episode, Micah tries to cover it all. 

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Curious about what’s it like to be a doula beyond the birthing room? Maybe you’re considering a career as a doula? Or maybe you want a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a doula? In this episode, Micah shares how it all got started for her.

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Most of the time, you and your partner prepare for the birth you want to have. What happens when things change and you get thrown a curveball? Or two? Or three? Is your peace gone? Does your hope die for that positive birth experience?

Join Micah and her guests, Lauren & Jonathon Olivarez, as they dive into the birth of their firstborn. Listen to the process and the perspective as things shifted throughout their journey. This episode brings education, wisdom, and hope.

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There should be NO shame, NO judgement and NO stereotypes when it comes to having a Cesarean delivery. In this episode, Micah brings awareness, hope and honesty about this topic. If you or someone you know has had a C-section, is going to have a C-section or wants to hear more about C-sections, then this is absolutely worth your time.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month this March and International Women’s Day, March 8, Micah has a true Wacoan, Dr. Michelle Manning, OB/GYN, in the studio. This conversation covers Dr. Manning’s passion to collaborate with her patients, her own birth stories, and the announcement of her new clinic.

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This is a question Micah gets asked often and in this episode, she hopes to explain it as best she can. While it’s impossible to FULLY paint the picture, this should be helpful for those inquiring about this elusive topic. If you’ve never had a baby before, try to picture and participate as much as you can throughout the episode.

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Because staying calm and relaxed is “the name of the game” in childbirth, Micah takes a more in-depth look at proper breathing. Dani Harris, a certified yoga instructor, will be joining Micah and this conversation goes deep. What do you NOT know about breathing, stress, hormones and relaxation? Can’t emphasize the importance of this topic enough!

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The truth is, there's not enough information out there about homebirth. Join Micah and her guest, Katelyn Fusco, of the Happy Homebirth Podcast, as they discuss this topic. It's important to know what you're options are in your local area so that you can make an informed decision for you and your baby.

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