Part 2 with My Doula + Birth Coach Nicole Lakin-Odusanya!

I get her perspective on everything from birthing centers, waterbirths, placenta capsules + having sexytime while preggers!

Nicole breaks down the design and hormonal process of vaginal birth and lactation, and highlights some of the health benefits of vaginal birth. She shares her tips for getting grounded before birth and surrendering to the transition of active labor. We also get real about what happens if there’s a medical emergency and how to create a backup plan with your midwife.  

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• The difference between a doula and a midwife
• Nicole’s birthing center experience 
• How having sex near the end of your pregnancy can help induce labor 
• Confronting the fear of the unknown when it comes to childbirth 
• An overview of breathing techniques and how they can help during labor 
• Nicole’s favorite part of educating women about alternative childbirth options 

PRODUCTS I LOVE:

www.MySoulCBD.com Chill caps are my favorite for reducing anxiety! 

www.Organifi.com/AngieLee My favorite focus drink, Pure! 

RESOURCES:

• Ina May's Guide to Birth 
• Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding  

 

CONNECT WITH NICOLE 

Follow Nicole: @womanwwellness 

Listen to her podcast, Woman 

CONNECT WITH ANGIE

Follow me: @angieleeshow 

Visit my website: angielee.com 

Shop Soul CBD: mysoulcbd.com 

SHORT QUOTES

Your doula is your labor support, that's going to be your girl who's with you while you're in labor. Your midwife usually doesn't come until you're gonna have a baby. - Nicole 

 

When we leave birth as intended, and as few interventions as possible, that's going to lead to the beautiful natural birth that you want. - Nicole 

 

Being at home, it can be more a flawless journey because you're already in your safest place. - Nicole 

 

We deserve to feel every part of our birth. It's beautiful and might be a little uncomfortable and a little painful for some. But look at all the outcomes that it's actually going to create. - Nicole