The Pragmatic Doulas

Recorded May 21, 2020, The Doulas discuss how they are doing this week.  The main topic is what we do during a lull in your business and as usual they go off topic and get a little deep and introspective.  Plus wait until the end for a big announcement!!

Recorded on April 7, 2020 Kim, Suzanne and Stephanie discuss their mental health as they enter week 8 of the covid-19 shut down. 

They discuss what it looks like, and how they are managing it.

Recorded on April 30, 2020 The Doulas chat with Erin Underwood, a functional movement specialist about the large physical and emotional demands of being a birth worker and how subtle changes and tweaks can help with our longevity in this profession.  A great conversation that will inspire and help you last longer physically in a birth and emotionally in the long run.

In this episode, recorded on April 23, 2020, The Doulas scour through FaceBook and other Social Media to find some questions being asked by Doulas.  If you have a question you want us to answer, let us know.  You can reach us at [email protected]

Recorded on April 16, 2020 Kim and Stephanie discuss being a doula to clients virtually while hospitals have a "one or none" support person rule in place. 

Tell us how you are managing clients virtually or if you are actually still being able to doula your clients in person during this global pandemic.

Recorded on April 9, 2020 The Doulas decide to not discuss too much about Covid-19 as it is beginning to wear a little thin on everyone.  So they discuss their beauty tips and tricks.  Mostly just Suzanne and Stephanie because Kim has gone full shaggy gnarly cave person.

Recorded on April 2, 2020 The Doulas discuss via social distance, a trend of some provinces in Canada limiting or eliminating home births.  As usual we go off topic a couple of times and its clear this is getting to us as we are much less funny than we were a week ago.  Stay In Side!!! So we can get back to normal.

Recorded on March 26, 2020, this week we tackle Covid-19 and Doulas again.  Some Doulas are declaring themselves essential services based on the essential services list sent out by the Ontario Government.  But what does that mean? As per usual we start off topic and go through how are cleaning and keeping safe in this crazy time.  We also get to hear some great insight from everyone favourite husband Roger! Sit back, and enjoy the ride!

Recorded on March 19, 2020, The Doulas discuss the situation with Covid-19 and hospital policies regarding visitor and doulas.  We recognize we may say some things that are frustrating and controversial and as this is an ever changing situation, some things may be out dated.  We were less nervous a week ago then we are now, and we are doing our best to stay healthy and safe with our families and we wish the same for you.