This week, we are joined by a very special guest who is near and dear to Adriana’s heart. Laura DePasquale is a New Jersey based Doula, childbirth educator, and doula trainer. She was Adriana’s doula who helped her immensely throughout the process of giving birth to Ford. In this episode, Adriana and Mariah sit down with Laura to talk all things birth, how to know and understand your body and its signals, toxic optimism, Laura’s take on Adriana’s birth experience, and so much more. This episode is informative and an important reminder to always advocate for yourself. 

Important Times

2:06: Welcome Laura!

3:41: Laura’s intro and what a doula is

9:24: Best time to call a doula during pregnancy/a conversation about the health care industry

16:53: Knowing your body and what we are taught in schools

23:14: Knowing your body cont./Mariah’s example

28:06: Laura’s angle on medication

32:55: The connection between our bodies and our lives

36:28: Doctors vs. patients/Just another day vs. the most important day of your life

39:03: Where to start learning

42:50: Laura’s take on Adriana’s birth experience

53:54: Toxic optimism

1:01:07: What to do if you don’t have access to a Doula

Where to find us

@glowthroughitpodcast

@adrianacarrig

@mariahgrippo

Where to find Laura

@holisticbeginningsllc

www.holisticbeginnings.net

Adriana’s Resources

https://drhyman.com/

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