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

Micah is thrilled to be talking with another seasoned doula, Stefanie Antunes. She is the owner of the Doula School and shares her wisdom as she trains other up & coming doulas. Join Micah and her guest as they discuss their role as doulas, the epidural shortage, and why certification is more important now than ever.

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This is a question many women have after giving birth but most aren’t asking. There are many obstacles to overcome and it’s sometimes hard to navigate - especially now that you have a baby to care for as well. This very vulnerable topic requires attention and in this episode, Micah gets very practical on how to keep your sex life alive. 

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Within the postpartum time period, there is quite a bit of adjustment, including with your existing family. Whether you have a toddler, multiple kids, or older children that can help out, this episode covers a range of likely scenarios. Micah’s experience as a mom of six gives her some valuable insight on bringing a new baby home when you already have children.

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Truth is, we just don’t talk about postpartum care enough. In this episode, Micah hopes to bring more insight, more honesty, and more confidence concerning this important topic. New parents can oftentimes feel overwhelmed and even blindsided by all the things they don’t know when adding a baby to their family. 

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Don’t you just love getting the behind-the-scenes sneak peek! In this episode, Micah and her book team not only reminisce about her very first book project but also exchange birth stories. Ali Sloan, Micah’s editor, reveals how uniquely this was written so that the reader can hear Micah’s personality, spunk, and southern charm. You will also be highly entertained by the audible book narrator, Debra Davenport, as she reads one particular story from the book that resonates with her. Their conversation is delightful and will have you rushing out to get, “The Humor in Birth: Stories and Insights from a Doula”

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Micah appears on the Australian podcast, Can We Talk About This, with Amber-Lee to share her experiences on the @powerofbirth:

A humorous conversation with Micah from Waco, Texas USA, a birth doula for over 20 years, mum of 6 and author of The Humour in Birth. Micah currently trains upcoming doulas and has supported over 300 births in her phenomenal career. Micah shares her experiences home birthing and her preterm birth with baby number 6 and shares her wisdom with us for what it’s like being a doula, mentor, author and mum of 6, now raising adult children. This is a great conversation with so much goodness and you will definitely learn something from her, as I did!

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In this episode, we’re continuing with Sam’s very different 2nd and 3rd birth experiences. Having the mental preparation, game plan, and confidence are discussed and you’ll hear firsthand why that’s so important. Micah has more tips and information that every birthing mama should know. 

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Micah is enjoying interviewing past clients and this week Sam is joining her. Sam does a wonderful job of really sharing all the details, thoughts, and feelings of her first time giving birth. If you’re brand new to the whole natural birth process, here is a very honest and positive look.

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In case you’re wondering, YES, it can be done - a vaginal delivery with twins. Micah is so excited to be sharing this birth story with her repeat client, Rebeca. You will love her take on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care not only with her firstborn but with her twin girls as well. Come check it out! 

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This raw, vulnerable episode about Micahs sixth birth gives a complete picture of who she is at her core. Micah shares the tremendous stress surrounding Levi’s pregnancy and birth as well as the treasured memories she holds. There is encouragement, honesty, surrender and life lessons filling this touching episode. 

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