The biggest help in both of my post-partum journeys were my doulas. When I tell any new mom this, often I get the response: “What is a doula?”. I found out about doulas because my friend in LA had one for the nights, allowing her to catch up on sleep after she came home from the hospital. But doulas are so much more than that and that is why I sat down with my own doula and created this episode. We recorded this episode 2 months after my son was born and we are literally passing him back and forth during this interview so you might hear him in the background.

In this episode we talk about Kendra’s own pumping story for her two kids but also about the Doula profession itself.

What is a doula? What is the difference between a Post-Partum Doula and a Birth Doula? What do they do and how can they help you in your birthing and post-partum journey?

How do you find a doula? What should you look for in a doula? How can a doula help you with breastfeeding? All of these are questions we discuss in this episode.

Some of the products discussed in this episode:

Haakaa manual breast pump

One Step Sterilizer and Dryer Baby Brezza

Medela Microwave sanitizer bag

AppleCheeks cloth diapers

Silver nursing cups – nipple shields

Sarah Wells Pumping Bag

How to find a doula or get in contact with Kendra:

https://www.facebook.com/happywavesdoula/

https://happywavesdoula.com/

[email protected] or call 407-900-8941

https://doulamatch.net/

 

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