Today I welcome certified birth doula and childbirth educator, Emily, from Magnolia Birth Doula Services.

Emily discusses her journey into doula care, the comprehensive support doulas provide during all types of birthing experiences, and the benefits of doula-assisted births including reduced medical interventions and improved birth outcomes.

The conversation also covers the importance of physical and mental preparation for labor, dispelling misconceptions about doulas, and practical advice for hiring the right doula.

Emily highlights the value of the Body Ready Method certification in optimizing physical birth preparation and ensuring smoother labor.

Throughout this episode, you’ll hear the essential role of a doula in both of our birth experiences (not our firsts) and the impact they had in creating positive birth memories for both us and our partners.

00:30 Meet Emily, the Amazing Birth Doula

00:45 Emily's Journey and Role as a Doula

02:03 The Importance and Misconceptions of Doulas

04:00 The Four Pillars of Doula Care

04:39 Prenatal Visits and Education

05:47 Support During Labor and Decision Making

09:10 Choosing the Right Doula

12:04 Body Ready Method Certification

17:32 Personal Birth Stories and Experiences

20:23 The Benefits of Having a Doula

24:11 Addressing Concerns About Doulas

31:06 Virtual Doula Support and Services

33:07 Preparing for Birth: Physical and Mental Prep

35:09 The Impact of Fear on Labor

37:10 Final Thoughts and Resources

More from Emily Betancur:

Connect with her on Instagram @MagnoliaBirthLBK

Visit MagnoliaBirthLBK.com

Grab Emily’s Free Guide How to Hire a Birth Doula

More from Pelvic Floor Momma:

Stay connected with me on Instagram @PelvicFloorMomma

PelvicFloorMomma.com

Resources

Free Masterclass for Moms Experiencing Pregnancy Pain

Free Guide to Pregnancy Relief

Secrets to Releasing Pregnancy Pain Course

1:1 Pelvic Floor Coaching

Pregnant Pelvic Power Challenge

Edited and produced by Vaden Podcast Services.

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