The Doula Dispensary

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The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dilemma discusses what to if asked to offer in person postnatal doula support. There's a question from a doula about the impact on doula work when it's being given away for free. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy

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The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dispensary continues with the Coronavirus crisis. Siobhan and Kicki cover some of the impact it's having on maternity services. The statement by Birthrights is talked about and what to do if you're prevented from supporting your client. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy

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The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dispensary continues with the Coronavirus crisis. Siobhan and Kicki cover some of the frequently asked questions that doulas might have right now. How do we support our clients and what can we do to keep our business going. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy

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The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dispensary is all about the Coronavirus. The dilemma is having a client booked and second birth partners being banned from hospitals. There's a question about how do support clients remotely and how to handle refunds. We also talk about the Human Right's angle of denying women the support they want. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy

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The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a midwife comes between the doula and the client. There's a question from a doula about how or if to challenge an Obstetrician. The Doula Dose this week is about supporting clients during awkward situations. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy

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The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a birth client's initial plans change to having an elective caesarean birth. There's a question from a doula about software and apps to use for the doula business. The Doula Dose this week is all about challenging old ways of doing things. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@birthblissacademy

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Send us Fan Mail

The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dilemma discusses what to charge when you're supporting parents with twins. There's a question from a doula about using water for pain management. The Doula Dose this week is all about policies and guidelines and what is what. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard 

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Send us Fan Mail

The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you're asked to stay on in a postnatal job but have been struggling to find things to do. There's a question from a doula about what to do if we're unwell, have a cold or a cough. The Doula Dose this week is all about funny and weird things that has happened to Siobhan and Kicki during initial meetings with potential clients. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard 

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dilemma discusses offering a reduced price as a new doula. There's a question from a doula about clients cancelling last minute. The Doula Dose this week is about what to do in your business when you're not doulaing. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard 

Support the show

Send us Fan Mail

The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.

This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if your birth client decides to have a termination for medical reasons. There's a question from a doula about what bows to add to her strings. The Doula Dose this week is about DBS checks and where doulas stand. We also have a chat about the 'cult of natural childbirth'. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.

You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard 

Support the show