The Ordinary Doula Podcast
Episodes
E24: Choosing the Right Doula for You
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNavigate the process of selecting the perfect doula on the Ordinary Doula Podcast. Uncover the reasons why new parents often seek the as...
E23: Day 2 of Breastfeeding
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver felt overwhelmed by the sheer intensity of feeding your newborn? In the thick of those first few days postpartum, when your little ...
E22: Day 1 of Breastfeeding
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wonder how hormones and the gentle warmth of skin-to-skin contact can shape your newborn's first feeding experiences? We'...
E21: Pro Tips from a Night Time Doula
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEvery new parent knows the struggle of navigating those sleep-deprived nights with a newborn. That's where Angela Haymond steps in,...
E20: The History of Eating and Drinking During Labor
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe're taking a deep look at the NPO policy, a guideline that has long dictated the do's and don'ts of eating and drinking...
E19: Angela's Surrogacy VBAC
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmbarking on the pathways of childbirth and surrogacy, with guest Angela Haymond as she shares her profound VBAC journey on the Ordinary...
E18: Who Will Deliver My Baby?
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver find yourself pondering who will be there to welcome your baby into the world on the big day? As you journey through pregnancy, it&...
E17: Angela's Surrogacy Journey
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAngela Haymond, a postpartum night doula and experienced surrogate mother, joins me in a discussion about her personal surrogacy experie...
E16: Choices are Important
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen was the last time you felt truly heard? That's the essence of our latest discussion with Angie Rosier, where we unravel the th...
BONUS: Super Bowl is like birth?
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how childbirth could be compared to the adrenaline-filled buzz of a sports team? Imagine the labor and delivery room as a ...
E15: Brittany's 3 Tips for Labor Progression
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBrittany Sharpe McCollum brings a treasure trove of strategies for expectant parents. Her insights on pelvic biomechanics and the physio...
E14: Discovering the Support Systems for New Nursing Mothers
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe journey of breastfeeding often presents unanticipated challenges that demand learning and perseverance, akin to a baby learning to w...
E13: Sophia's Courageous Path to VBAC
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn Sophia's return to the Ordinary Doula Podcast she shares her poignant journey through an unexpected second pregnancy amidst life...
E12: What Dudes and Dads Remember
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWitnessing the strength of a partner in labor and the miracle of new life is a transformative experience that often goes unspoken, espec...
E11: Moving with an Epidural
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBrittany is based out of the Great Philadelphia Area and has been doing birth related work for over 16 years. Today, Brittany shares way...
E10: Training Doulas to be Super Heroes
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmbark on a transformative journey with us at Birth Learning, as we guide you through the intricate tapestry of Doula training on the Or...
E9: A Bittersweet Milk Sharing Story
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textReflecting during this holiday season on a story that touches two families brought together after an unexpected tragedy. This is one of ...
E8: The Water Breaking
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday we are talking about the water breaking. Learn about the acronyms surrounding this aspect of child birth. ROM - The release of t...
E7: Sophia's Profession - Community Doulas
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSophia is creating a program to bring community doulas to all pregnant women who are seeking for extra support and education through the...
E6: Sophia's Birth Story
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFrom North Carolina, our guest, Sophia, shares the birth story of her son during the height of COVID restrictions in May, 2020.Visit our...
E5: Move it, move it!
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe importance of movement during the laboring and birthing process. Most laboring parents who listen to what their bodies need will fin...
E4: Birth Goals
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text4 Patterns we frequently see in birth goal setting:From the partner- Want partner to be supported - Positive experience - Smooth and m...
E3: The Amazing Cervix
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Cervix Perhaps one of the more interesting and multifaceted parts of female anatomy. Learn to understand what is being examined an...
E2: How to "Plan" Your Birth
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThinking ahead.- Use a birth "plan" to individualize your care.-Articulate your priorities.- What do you want to communicate t...
E1: Doula History and Sports?
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to our inaugural episode of The Ordinary Doula Podcast. The launch of this podcast marks a big milestone. Twenty years ago, thi...
Intro to The Ordinary Doula Podcast
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI decided to start this podcast to help doulas and expecting parents prepare for an empowering and life changing experience. Visit our ...