You've gotten the happy news—you're expecting! Now what? Beyond planning the nursery and registering for gear, what should you really be preparing for? In this episode, host Jane Dashevsky sits down with Deborah Koumoutsidis, a doula and certified massage therapist who's been part of over 1,000 births. Deborah shares the insider knowledge she wishes every expecting parent had—from creating a crisis plan for labor to building a postpartum support team that actually works.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Whether you're considering hiring a doula or just want to feel more prepared for birth and beyond, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom from someone who's basically seen it all.

For more information about Deborah's work, visit www.PelvicLove.com or follow on Instagram @deborahthedoula.

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