The Pragmatic Doulas

This week The Doulas eventually discuss natural induction, of course that is after their Health Priorities check in and a discussion on Covid-19.  We also hear a listener birth story from an aspiring doula.  

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During a snow storm The Doulas got together in a zoom meeting and talked about so so many things.  There are rants, there are stories there is really no topic.  So enjoy the ride!!

Two things that don't always mix is medical care providers, such as OBs and Residents, and breastfeeding advice.  Lately The Doulas have been hearing a lot of breastfeeding misinformation being given out by these care providers and others that is making them roll their eyes and get fired up.  And you like it when we get fired up, right? 

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This week we have Suzanne back and we have special guests The Dynamic Doulas Of London.  We discuss their wonderful collective of supporting not just their clients but each other.  We also delve into a little bit of Suzanne's adventure.

Have you every been accused of working outside of your scope of practice by a health care provider but in reality you were not? Kim and Stephanie discuss times when they were and how they handled it.  Suzanne is still missing in action and we are anxious to have her back! 

Send us your situations when you have been accused of not staying in your lane but you actually were.  Send your stories to [email protected] or message us on Instagram @ThePragmaticDoulas or FaceBook.

This week we are still missing Suzanne who is on an extended vacation with her family.  Kim and Stephanie discuss the variety of inconsistencies in the birth world, from how broken waters are treated, to VBAC protocols and breastfeeding support in postpartum units.  How have inconsistencies affected you in your doula work?

This week, while Suzanne is enjoying some well deserved family time away, Kim and Stephanie discuss how the corona virus can affect you as a doula and how to protect yourself from potentially being barred from attending a hospital birth and how to support your clients if you are, including contract wording and client prep.  

We also discuss weird birth practices from the 1500's up to today.  Do you know of any weird birth practices from the past that makes you shake your head and wonder how we survived this long as a species.  Send it to [email protected]

This week Suzanne and Kim hold down the fort while Steph does her doula thing.  We discuss major life changes and things that make our jobs as doulas easier, better, fun...

You can send us your doula hacks to [email protected]

This week we discuss the Gen X Midlife Crises and the book "Why We Can't Sleep! Women's New Midlife Crisis" by Ada Calhoun

We also delve into Doula Regulation and if it is necessary.

This week is the first episode of season 2 and we couldn't be happier.  This week we discuss a plethora of things including Doula Training and what your different options are.