You know I like to have the conversations no one else will when it comes to birth and postpartum and today’s episode is no exception!
In our last episode together, HeHe Stewart, founder of The Birth Lounge, and I talked about the benefits of having a doula, who wouldn’t benefit from a doula, the role of the partner, and so much more.
Now we’re opening the conversation about doulas in a different way that’s actually somewhat taboo, regarding advocating for your birth and the role a doula can play in supporting your birth plans.
Mamas, you may ask, “Why is that taboo?” But doulas, you know very well why, because it’s often frowned upon by larger certifying agencies.
Where to find HeHe Stewart:
Episode at a glance: Advocating as a Doula with HeHe Stewart: EP110
- What does it mean to advocate and why is it so important?
- What are some of the ways in which your doula can advocate for you?
- Why do you think that larger certifying agencies are advising that doulas don’t advocate?
- What steps do you need to do first before finding a doula who can not only support your labor, birth, postpartum, but also advocate for your needs?
How do you find a doula who is comfortable advocating?
