Highlights from this episode include:
- What doula training entails, and why Asia added postpartum doula to her resume
- Why modern life has made doula care more relevant than ever
- How her background in peacemaking is her professional secret sauce
- Why empowerment is the best tool in her tool box, plus all the surprising things a doula can provide or assist with postpartum
- What the fourth trimester is, and the biggest surprises most new mom's face (and how a doula can help)
- Her favorite part about this work, and what inspires her today
- Her top advice for new parents
Resources from this episode:
- Visit The Birth Partner to learn more about Asia and her work
- Follow Asia on IG @thebirthpartner
- Asia's Training, Certifications and Memberships include:
- DONA International Birth Doula Training
- Doulas of Austin Postpartum Doula Training
- Trauma-Informed Care Certified
- Traditional Bengkung & Modern Postnatal Abdominal Wrapping Certified
- ProDoula Advanced Doula Training
- Member of Doula Association of Southern California
- Volunteer Joy in Birthing Foundation