Kaely Daily: Doula tips and Tits: Recent Episodes
Kaely Harrod
Kaely Harrod shares juicy tips about all things fertility, pregnancy, birth and postpartum! No TMI here. It's all game.
FREE Workshop coming up! Join me on August 10 at 1 p.m. ET for The Doula CEO Gameplan: Focus + Financial Flow for a Business That Sustains You.
During this free 90-minute workshop, we’ll identify what deserves your focus, connect your priorities to sustainable income, and create a realistic plan for the next quarter of your doula business. You’ll receive a planning workbook and have the opportunity to ask questions and get live troubleshooting.
Register here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/doula-ceo-gameplan-26-pod/
In this episode, Kaely gets real about what it means to grow a doula business beyond the beginner stage. She breaks down why generic advice often falls short for experienced doulas and what it actually takes to build something sustainable long term. From simplifying client communication to rethinking services, pricing, and support, this conversation is packed with practical insight for doulas who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a smarter next step. If you’ve ever wondered whether your business is working for you — or you’re working for it — this episode is for you.
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Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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In this episode, I dive into the transformative decisions that have shaped my business journey. I stopped posting on Instagram daily, realizing my clients weren't there. I also learned to be selective with clients, valuing my worth and setting clear boundaries. By focusing on sustainable pricing and trusting my instincts, I've embraced growth and financial stability. These changes have empowered me to build a thriving six-figure doula business, emphasizing the importance of stopping certain habits to truly succeed.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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This episode features a conversation between doula business coach Kaely Harrod and her coaching client Megan Martin, a birth doula and lactation educator based in the Minneapolis area. As they wrap up their six-month coaching relationship, Megan shares her doula journey—from taking her training in January 2024 to attending 37 births in her first year. They discuss the challenges of pricing, the importance of sustainable pacing, and how Megan learned to prioritize quality prenatal care while balancing family life with two young children. This candid conversation offers valuable insights for new and experienced doulas alike about building a business that truly works for your life.
Meet Megan:
Hi there! I’m Megan (she/her), a birth doula and lactation educator supporting families throughout the Twin Cities in Minnesota. I'm also a mom of two and like a lot of doulas, my own births completely changed the direction of my life and led me into this wonderful world of birth. My work is centered around evidence-based, judgment-free support that helps families feel informed, grounded and connected to their own intuition throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I support a wide range of birth experiences and love having honest conversations about the nuance of birthwork, advocacy and caring for families in ways that feel individualized and sustainable.
https://www.instagram.com/meganmartinbirth/
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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Subscribe to the Newsletter so you never miss an announcement here: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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In this episode, Kaely shares how hitting the big 4-0 sparked a fresh season of confidence, spontaneity, and deep self-care. She dives into why we need to push past our fears and truly invest in ourselves, showing how even the smallest shifts can lead to massive transformations in your life and your business.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Last episode, I shared that I had my highest revenue quarter ever… while barely showing up online.
So in this episode, we’re getting into what actually made that possible.
Because it wasn’t more content, more visibility, or more “consistency” in the way we usually think about it.
It was referrals, reputation, systems, and a business that’s built to keep working—even when I’m not constantly “on.”
If you’ve ever felt like your business would fall apart the second you stopped posting, this one is going to challenge that—in the best way.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Subscribe to be the first to see our Springtime Announcements!!! Coming in MAY!!!
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I’ve been a little quieter than usual—and not for the reason you might think.
In this episode, I’m sharing where I’ve been, what this past season has looked like behind the scenes, and why my business actually grew during a time when I wasn’t consistently showing up online.
This has been a season where my family needed more of me, and I made the decision to be fully present there.
And what surprised me most?
My business didn’t fall apart because of it.
It held. It grew. It supported me right back.
We’re talking about what that really means when it comes to sustainability, visibility, and building a business that doesn’t rely on you being “on” all the time.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
200K doesn’t mean what you think it does. And other boring truths about business in 2026. The reality of growth is different than we perceive and it’s vital to adjust our perspective accordingly. Listen to hear some of my journey (boring and otherwise to hitting 200K in my business in 2025)
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
May the journey of 2025 be something that fuels you, be something that gives you strength and endurance. May it be something that gives you incredible ideas and accountability, boundary setting. May it be something that brings you joy, but also settles you in the reality of some of the things that you didn't do well and that you need to do differently in 2026.
Quote from the show:
“2026 is not going to be all wonderful. That's not how life works, right? There's going to be some bumps. There's going to be some downsides. There's going to be some hiccups along the way. Like that's what life is. But it also can be beautiful and brilliant and full of growth and full of beauty and full of the best business you've literally ever had in your doula career…. I want you to do absolutely nothing for the next couple days. Obviously, if you're on call, attend births, right? But otherwise, like chill. Stay in your pajamas. Relax. Don't do business stuff. Don't do personal stuff that you don't have to do. Actually take some time, reflect on last year and dream about the year to come in a way that puts no pressure on you to be productive.”
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
Continuing on our end-of-year review today we are talking about ideal clients. The Ideal Client Avatar is a thing that gets tossed around in business circles constantly. Where do they shop, what do they wear, what kind of person are they? Doulas are often resistant to have an “ideal” but the reality is WE DO! And that’s a good thing! When you’re talking to EVERYONE as your ideal client you’re actually talking to no one! Tune in to get some ideas and inspiration for figuring out who your ideal client is.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
Continuing on our end-of-year review today we are talking about boundaries. Things that need to shift and change about your business in 2026! Do you need to shift prices? Shift marketing? Shift visits to virtual? Tune in to get some ideas and inspiration!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
Today’s podcast episode is a challenge… are you truly behind on tasks or simply expecting too much from yourself? Today we evaluate our “failures” of 2025 and in doing so also evaluate our self-expectations!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
One thing that is universally true about all of us and therefore all of our businesses: We must keep growing. Yes, GROWING. We have to. It’s natural. There’s not a world in which our natural instinct is to shrink! We grow, we flourish, we bloom, we thrive. That is what we do when left in the best of environments. Imagine your business like your favorite plant. You don’t just put it in a corner and hope it’s good enough, you water, you feed it, you tend it, you prune it, you repot it, etc. to help it thrive and in that thriving you have pride because you know it is thriving because of you!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
This week’s episode is a mix of honesty, birth-room reality, and the kind of end-of-year reflection doulas rarely give themselves time for. After two babies arrived on my supposed CEO days (because of course they did), I found myself thinking about the emotional skill it takes to support clients through births that don’t go according to plan—and how that mirrors the emotional skill it takes to evaluate our own businesses honestly. I’m talking about rates, worth, sustainability, and the surprising places where we limit our own growth, even when we swear we’re dreaming big.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
According to the National Institute of Health: “Doula care in perinatal care was significantly correlated with positive delivery outcomes including reduced cesarean and premature deliveries. Doula support, specifically in low-income women, was shown to improve breastfeeding success, with quicker lactogenesis and continued breastfeeding weeks after childbirth. The emotional support provided by doulas was seen to reduce anxiety and stress during the labor period and reduce the length of labor. Women with a doula during childbirth helped raise their confidence and autonomy throughout labor.” But we know that right? Today’s episode is about the important work we do.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
Last week’s Doula CEO Gameplan workshop was incredible — the energy, the insights, the “aha” moments… I’m still buzzing. But today, I want to talk about something that might make some folks squirm a bit: why I always make an offer at the end.
Here’s the truth — clarity without support usually fades. Planning is step one, but implementation? That’s where growth actually happens.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I invite you to work with me, what that offer really represents, and how learning to sell your own services with confidence is part of stepping into true CEO energy.
We’ll talk about accountability, sustainable structure, and why investing in yourself isn’t about spending — it’s about expanding.
BOOK a Free Doula CEO Call here:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/30min
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Hey friends, it’s Kaely — if your doula business has been feeling a little squirrelly lately 🐿️ — busy but not necessarily focused — come hang with me for The Doula CEO Gameplan: Focus, Flow & Financial Growth.
It’s a free 90-minute workshop happening Tuesday, October 28th from 12 to 1:30 Eastern.
Grab your free spot at: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/the-doula-ceo-gameplan-pod/
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There was a time when my business was pure chaos — lots of hustle, lots of energy, and very little direction. I call it my squirrel era. 🐿️
In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from reactive and overworked to strategic and sustainable. We’ll talk about why clarity beats hustle every time, how to figure out what actually moves your business forward, and what it means to start running your doula business like a CEO instead of a squirrel with a to-do list.
And if you’re ready to plan your next quarter with Focus, Flow, and Financial Growth — come join me for The Doula CEO Gameplan workshop on Tuesday, October 28th at 12pm ET. It’s free, live, and exactly the reset your business needs.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Hey friends, it’s Kaely — if your doula business has been feeling a little squirrelly lately 🐿️ — busy but not necessarily focused — come hang with me for The Doula CEO Gameplan: Focus, Flow & Financial Growth.
It’s a free 90-minute workshop happening Tuesday, October 28th from 12 to 1:30 Eastern.
Grab your free spot at: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/the-doula-ceo-gameplan-pod/
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
Going full-time as a doula? Yeah—it’s a lot. Life doesn’t stop just because you’re trying to build a business that actually works. In this replay, I’m talking with one of my first ever coaching students, Dominique Jones, about what it took to find her rhythm in the chaos. She’s real, she’s brilliant, and her story might sound a lot like yours.
Meet Dominique Jones of MAMA Birth Services
Dominique Jones is an Urban mom from Washington, DC. She has three young girls and is also the founder and CEO of a birth services company called MAMA, mom's advocate and maternal advisor LLC. She educates, empowers and assists families with having safe, peaceful and joyous childbirth experiences through childbirth education, postpartum doula services and lactation counseling.
CONNECT with Dominique on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mamabirthservices/
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
Hey friends, it’s Kaely — if your doula business has been feeling a little squirrelly lately 🐿️ — busy but not necessarily focused — come hang with me for The Doula CEO Gameplan: Focus, Flow & Financial Growth.
It’s a free 90-minute workshop happening Tuesday, October 28th from 12 to 1:30 Eastern.
Grab your free spot at: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/the-doula-ceo-gameplan-pod/
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
We have a guest!!! At long last we are joined by Lisa Vee of the podcast Loudmouth Lisa about why selling feels so awkward for heart-led birth workers — and how to reframe it into something sacred, powerful, and effective. Lisa shares personal stories, myth-busting, and tangible strategies so doulas can stop undercharging, stop getting ghosted, and finally book clients with confidence.
From Lisa:
“I always say I never meant to be a business coach—I was a doula first. My unmedicated, out-of-hospital birth experience cracked something wide open in me. It made me passionate about autonomy and helping women find their voices in birth.
I built my doula practice from scratch, got fully booked, and then hit that wall so many of us hit—passion wasn’t paying the bills. I realized I was pouring my whole heart into serving families, but without sales skills, I was staying broke and burnt out.
So I leaned on my background in sales, mixed it with my lived experience as a doula, and created a way of selling that actually feels good—heart-led, authentic, and repeatable. Now I get to help other doulas stop undercharging, stop hiding, and actually build businesses that support them back.
That’s how I landed here—bridging the worlds of sales and birth work, so more doulas can keep doing the work they love without sacrificing themselves ”
CONNECT With Lisa:
Grab my free resource: thelisavee.com/top3 (The 3 Must-Ask Questions to Close Doula Consults).
Tune into my podcast Loudmouth Lisa for more unapologetic doula sales strategies.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
Sometimes the hardest part of being a doula isn’t the long labors or tricky consultations—it’s learning how to take a compliment. In this episode, I share the story of being called the “best doula in DC” by clients and what it stirred up for me as both a birth professional and business coach. We’ll talk about imposter syndrome, celebrating wins, and why learning to receive positive feedback is essential for growing a sustainable doula business. If you’ve ever struggled to believe what your clients already know about you, this episode is for you.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Sign up for the newsletter here:
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Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
In this episode, I’m sharing a more personal side of my journey—the reality of being a trauma and sexual assault survivor while building a thriving doula business. Healing and helping can feel like they pull us in opposite directions, but I’ve learned they can also fuel one another in powerful ways. My hope is that this conversation gives you permission to honor your own story while still pursuing the work you love.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Sign up for the newsletter here:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
"From babies to teens, the messy middle of life and business" is a concept I know well. In this episode, I dive into the realities of balancing my personal life—raising two teenagers and a preteen—with the demands of supporting new parents and guiding doulas in their careers. In today’s episode I share my personal journey through "the messy middle," offering insights into managing the complexities of family life alongside a thriving business.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Sign up for the newsletter here:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
Support the show
ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question
It’s fall and it’s good to be back at it with the Doula Tips and Tits listeners! Today’s episode dives into the productivity and business changes that came with my summer time off (and how it wasn’t entirely time off after all! Babies!)
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“And so August ended up really being my like month of chill. Like I went to the pool a bunch my daughter and I went a whole bunch It was just the two of us and it was great Like literally we would have the whole pool to ourselves It was the most glorious thing because we could just be silly and like didn't matter, you know and so That kind of like summer rest that I crave really got to happen in the beginning of August and then as we kind of started creeping up towards school starting back and Like the weather started to feel a little different. I was like, okay, I'm ready for fall. You know, let's let's do this I started having a lot of people hiring me for the fall the winter and even some like repeat folks for next year and I just got really excited about What the fall can look like? so that's that's kind of what the summer was for me was like a lot of swimming and hanging out and going to my favorite coffee shop and chillin with my youngest and her friends and hanging out with my boys and taking them all places. ”
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We are givers. That is a superpower. But it also can be an excuse to not charge more and be sustainable ourselves! If you are slowly wasting away you are serving NO ONE well. I need you to take that seriously with me please.
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Being a passion-driven doula does not equal being broke dear doula! Open your eyes and mind to the possibility of great financial sustainability AND passion and ethics in this work. We can be about justice and equity and support from a place of passion. Both can be true at once.
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Be a rule breaker!!! I am talking today about how you should be breaking all the rules. Now, what do I mean when I say that? Keep listening so that you have the correct context for what this even means. When I say that, what I mean is traditional business practices don't always apply to us as doulas.
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What does a doula business coach even do?? If you’re asking yourself this question today we are breaking it down! Thanks to a question from a prospective client this past month.
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You became a doula to support families—not to create reels. But visibility still matters. In this episode, I’m breaking down what real, sustainable marketing looks like and how to build trust without burning out on Instagram.
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Thanks to Jhenielle for this question!
Jhenielle asked: [summarized] How do you balance the flow of information that you send to clients in a way that they're not getting too much information and overwhelm, but also not sending too little information. When some people hire you immediately after finding out they’re pregnant and others in the 3rd trimester who do you balance what to send to both of those people and automate some of that?
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Summer can feel weird when the birth calendar thins out. But slower seasons are part of sustainable doula work. In this episode, I’m offering ideas for how to rest, plan, and use your slower season to your advantage—without guilt or pressure.
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Feel like you’re working your ass off and still not seeing growth? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this episode, I break down the most common reasons doula businesses stall out, and what to do instead to actually move forward with clarity and momentum.
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Burnout in birth work isn’t a one-time event—it’s a cycle. In this episode, I’m talking real talk about overgiving, boundary fatigue, and why rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a survival tool. Whether you’re slipping down that burnout slide or just want to prevent the crash, this one’s a must-listen.
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Thanks to Amy for this question!
Amy asked: "She asks a question around working with insurance companies. Do most doulas work with insurance companies or is it too difficult to navigate the system? Is it worth it because of the low pay compared to private clients? Is it a pain knowing how to submit for payment? Lots of different insurance pieces. She says specifically Medicaid is something she's looking at, but any insurance.”
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Part of my rest time is the prep work! So right now, I’m typing this in June and scheduling it in June and that allows me to rest in July. Rest in business has to be super intentional so that the business keeps running smoothly in the meantime. It shouldn’t be that everything comes to a screeching halt in July, but instead that my body and brain are less needed for that parts that are still happening!
Systems episode mentioned in episode:
Systems For A Doula Business To Run Smoothly:
https://harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/systems-for-a-doula-business-to-run-smoothly
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Rest sparks growth and creativity! Remember how our parents used to say you have to sleep so we can play tomorrow? Turns out they were/are right! Rest is the way our bodies and brains get new ideas and new fuel and new desire. So often our businesses get stuck because we don’t have the capacity to dream and change and grow and critically think about what we’re doing.
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Doulas are insane. That’s right. You read that correctly. Why, you ask? Because we do the same thing over and over and expect different results! If we don’t stop and shift things our business will never be different. That’s just how it works my friend. Dive into this with me today.
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Often when doula work is new to us we kind of suck at it at first! My first year as a full-time doula was a whole dumpster fire. It involved puking, lots of anxiety stomach stuff, tons of extra periods from the hormones, and just general burnout!
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Today’s Question:
“First time business situation here, I had a client who had an earlier birth at 34 weeks. They asked to switch out birth support for postpartum doula support which is an option in her contract for a scheduled c-section and then they have now ghosted the payment. Payment was scheduled to go out at 35 weeks, so one week after they delivered and of course, she says she's learning lessons of course, but even if they chose to not have any doula, then they should still be paying that second invoice.”
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Strategy doesn’t come overnight. Especially when you’re sometime at a birth or a postpartum shift! Strategy and strategic thinking takes some effort. It takes some work. It is a muscle that needs to be flexed in our businesses in order to grow!
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Knowing the next step, where it is and how to take it can be so challenging in your business! It’s 1000% easier to get that information from an outside source vs you trying to figure that sh*t out on your own. Today’s episode dives into how to decipher your next step and have some guidance along the way!
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Business doulaing is my second love! I love supporting families through birth and helping to welcome babies earthside. But I really really love doulaing doula business owners into their business glory! You are full of magic my friend, and you may just need someone to show you that.
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Business systems are necessary, but not necessarily expensive! Just like anything in business you need some guidance on which ones you need for what you’re looking for. I share all my favorite business systems in this episode!
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Showing up in your business is important, but it doesn’t always have to be perfect. We are humans! As doulas we need to give ourselves space to have crappy days and show up anyway. Or to take the day off because we feel like crap. And none of that means your business needs to be thrown away or even that you’re burning out. Just that you need a break.
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Dreams need planning to become reality. I am for a good manifestation, believe me, but I think too often in business we dream and hope without mapping out the journey and taking strategic steps toward fulfilling those dreams and hopes!
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Thanks to Megan for this first question!
Megan asked: "I'd love to know if you have any thoughts or knowledge on working in a collective of four or five other doulas, how does that work?" Listen to the episode to hear the answer!
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We are honing the Great British Baking Show energy today in this episode. It’s one thing to have all the right ingredients, but without the right instructions how do you know you’re putting those ingredients together correctly? That’s true in baking and it’s equally true in business.
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Part of doula business strategy is knowing where you’re headed so you can continually make sure you’re still on the right road. I have gotten side tracked from my previous desired road SO MANY times in this business life and it is way more common than we think. It’s actually not hard to build in strategy, part of it takes some dreaming and then some steps, but I believe in you if you join me on this journey!
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Thinking outside the box is an essential part of being an entrepreneur and today’s guest Dr Jalan Burton gives us a wonderful glimpse into her journey into being a pediatrician who works for herself in a way that our current medical norms would call unconventional. I want you to learn from Dr J because she’s amazing, but also let her story inspire you to not limit yourself in how your business and client work can look!
Meet Dr Jalan Burton:
Dr. Jalan Burton, or Dr. J, as she loves to be called, is a pediatrician, public health champion, wife, and mother of three with over 15 years of experience in pediatrics, lactation medicine, children with special needs, public health, youth development, practice management, and managed care. She is the CEO, Lead Physician, and Founder of Healthy Home Pediatrics where she helps families optimize their health, happiness, and peace. She is also the CEO and Founder of Harmony in Practice where she helps women in health care and wellness build joyful, profitable, scaleable, and sustainable businesses and brands.
Some of Dr J’s favorite kids' health websites are: https://kidshealth.org/ (for general kids' health info) and https://amaze.org/us/ (for tween and teen puberty and sexual health information).
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In this episode, we dive into the beautiful truth that there’s no one “right” way to run a doula business—and that’s both the magic and the overwhelm. Reflecting on the many conversations I had with doulas throughout 2024, I was reminded just how uniquely we each show up in our work. That diversity isn’t just okay—it’s essential. It’s what makes this profession vibrant, validating, and sustainable when we give ourselves permission to build a business that actually fits us. We also touch on burnout (again), because while I thought I’d covered it endlessly, turns out I haven’t—and it’s too important not to keep bringing up.
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Burnout - a topic doulas come back to often. We need to take it seriously before we are at its doorstep! How we recover and help support our own bodies has a direct impact on our future burnout possibilities. As doulas the work we do is exhausting. It is hard. It is beautiful. It is physically and emotionally taxing and we have to take that seriously and train and rest/recover before and after we are with clients!
Burnout Episodes:
95: Doula Burnout: What Do My Number of Working Hours Have To Do With Burnout?
https://harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/doula-burnout-what-do-my-number-of-working-hours-have-to-do-with-burnout
96: Doula Burnout: How Does Self Care Play A Role In Burnout
https://harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/doula-burnout-what-role-does-self-care-play-in-doula-burnout
97: Doula Burnout: How Do Doula Rates Impact Doula Burnout?
https://harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/doula-burnout-how-do-doula-rates-impact-doula-burnout
98: Doula Burnout: What Role Does Trauma Play in Burnout?
https://harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/doula-burnout-what-role-does-trauma-play-in-doula-burnout
164: Is This Doula Burnout?
https://harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/is-this-doula-burnout
165: What Does This Doula Burnout Mean For Me?
https://harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/what-does-this-doula-burnout-mean-for-me
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As a business owner life can be tricky and we can let our business run and ruin everything! But that’s not the best way. We need to intentionally set up our businesses to support our life and desires and not the other way around. We need to start in the foundations and then work in moments of crisis as well to set boundaries and live a life that is well supported by our businesses and not the other way around.
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Self-care is not a luxury item for doulas! It is a vital part of our work so our body, brain, soul and spirit are all able to show up authentically for this work with our clients. As business owners we can fall into the trap of overworking ourselves and as doulas we do that too…so imagine how bad doula business owners are at this!
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Right now, more than ever, we need to work on self-care in doula work. We need to protect ourselves and help ourselves recover from trauma - birth related and otherwise. So today come on a self-care journey with me and learn about new things coming on the Doula Tips and Tits Podcast!
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Is this your best business era? And that doesn’t have to mean BIG BUCKS (it can, but it doesn’t have to be!). Your best era in how you set boundaries. Your best era in how you show up for yourself and your clients. Your best era can be whatever you want and need it to be, no one but you gets to decide what that is. That doesn’t mean you don’t need guidance along the way!
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As we chat with various doulas about their experiences I love showcasing different ways people come to this work and also different ways they do this work! Ayla Hartless is our guest today and she’s sharing her own experience with breastfeeding and also how she has supported her clients!
Meet Ayla Hartless
In addition to being a wife and mother of three wonderful kiddos, Ayla Hartless is a certified birth & postpartum doula, Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator, and Childbirth educator. Ayla is dedicated to empowering and supporting women on their motherhood journey. With a background in education, social work, and person-centered care, she founded Born Motherhood LLC to foster a community of personalized support for expecting families.
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https://www.bornmotherhood.com/
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Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
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If you’re feeling stuck in your doula business now’s your time to act! Sign up for the Doula Growth Framework Masterclass happening TODAY February 21st at 10am Eastern. https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/doula-business-growth-expand-pod/
You’ve built a doula business. You’ve had clients. You’ve made money. But somehow, you’re still feeling stuck. Maybe you’re working way too much for way too little. Maybe you know you need to make a change—raising prices, hiring help, shifting your offers—but you’re not sure how to do it without risking what you’ve already built.
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Our doula businesses are often shaped, for better or worse, by our own experiences in childbirth. Today’s guest shares her experience of birth, which is in many regards quite traumatic, and shares how it has shaped her experience as a doula. Trigger Warning: there is discussion of obstetric emergencies.
Meet Christina Lundy
Christina Lundy is a certified birth & postpartum doula, certified childbirth educator, doula trainer, and agency owner located in East Atlanta and serves all of Metro Atlanta. She has 5 kiddos, whom she loves dearly. When she isn’t busy with a client or newer doula, you can find her outside in her garden, painting, or reading.
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Growth is awesome, until it’s not. Sometimes growth comes at the cost of your sanity if you haven’t set boundaries for how much growth is too much. What number of clients can you handle? Are you paying yourself enough money? Is what you’re doing sustainable or a survival strategy?
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As you grow in your doula business you have to give yourself space to change and move. That means shifting things in your business. Today’s guest, Evan, shares how she’s evolved her services over the years and what her business looks like today!
Meet Evan Cohen
I come to doula work with deep care and intention, and a passion for advocacy and helping you see how powerful you truly are. Living in the mountains of Asheville for my whole adult life, I have a strong connection with the abundance that this land has to offer, as well as the community at large. As an activist, I strongly believe that everything and everyone is connected, and all of our actions impact one another and the earth. With the values of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, gender inclusivity, and a dedication to anti-racism work, I aim to create a safe and comfortable container for anyone who enters
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@bigcatbirth
www.bigcatbirthbotanicals.com
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Today’s episode is sponsored by The Educated Birth. You can get $95 off the first year of your The Educated Birth Membership right now with my code TITSANDTIPS95 at theeducatedbirth.com/membership
Winging it is not an actual game plan! When you become a doula, you do it for a purpose. You do it for passion, right? You do it out of the heart of assisting people in this time of life, in this season of building a family.
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Today’s episode is sponsored by The Educated Birth. You can get $95 off the first year of your The Educated Birth Membership right now with my code TITSANDTIPS95 at theeducatedbirth.com/membership
Our guest today is Melanie. She is based in Canada and is my copywriter and dear friend who has made my newsletters magic for the last what year. Copywriting is important for you to get your message out about your work, yourself and your business. Listen to Mel’s genius today and learn something.
Meet Mel:
Hi! I’m Mel, the Chief Word Nerd. I help entrepreneurs grow their online presence with killer content that engages and converts leads. My superpower is a love of learning and supporting others! When not writing or saving the world from bad grammar, you can find me chasing my 4-year old or dorky dancing in my kitchen!
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Should I have a team or agency in your doula business? I’m so glad you asked! Today’s episode goes into some aspects to consider when making this choice! Keep listening to hear more.
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Part of what doulas have that I believe is magical is the background journey to how we got here! I love hearing why people became doulas and what motivation is behind the work they do now. Today’s guest Kirstin is a chef and a doula and she shares her journey to postpartum doula care on today’s episode.
Meet Kristin Stinavage
I'm Kristin Stinavage, a postpartum doula and personal chef with over 20 years of hospitality experience. I bring my deep passion for nurturing new families during the tender early months of parenthood. Combining my culinary expertise from years in the hospitality industry with personalized postpartum care, I create nourishing meal plans and provide holistic support to help parents thrive. My goal is to offer peace and empowerment to each family during this beautiful and transformative time.
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https://www.kristinavage.com/
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We cannot continue to be one-person-shows forever! Especially not as business owners and doulas! The reality is that we do so much of this work alone, but our lives and businesses do not run best by ourselves! Even if we’ve convinced ourselves that that is the case. Which it is not!
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Today’s Episode is sponsored by The Educated Birth. You can get 10% off The Educated Birth Binder right now with my code TIPSANDTITS at theeducatedbirth.store
Automations can level up your business! I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again many times I’m sure! When you’re ready for growth you have to do growth things or growth can’t happen. Growth doesn’t come from doing the same things and hoping and praying. Your doula business can grow bigger than it is now, but only if you use tools that you’re not currently using!
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Apply for a scholarship spot for the Doula Growth Accelerator program using the link below:
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I always pair success and sustainability; sustainability sounds so much less sexy than making lots of money, but you can't make lots of money at your own expense and expect to keep going. Today we talk to Lisa Villani host of the Loud Mouth Doula Podcast. She helps doulas amplify their message and get more clients.
Quote from Lisa:
“I'm from the Buffalo, New York area. I prefer to be in warm weather, but this is where our families are. And I'm a huge Buffalo Bills fan. And you know, why am I here today? So I am a pregnancy coach and I work 100% online at this stage. It wasn't always like that. And. I started to kind of find myself having conversations with doulas in my DMs and outside of business hours and realizing that so many of us are struggling with a lot of the same things. And I enjoyed coaching colleagues and friends so much that now I've really shifted my focus on helping doulas become more visible online and build sustainable businesses. Because if I'm being perfectly honest, I looked at myself in the mirror and I said, how can I impact more mamas? And the answer for me was by impacting more doulas. And I know that's different for everybody, but that's really my “why”. I truly believe that doulas are making the birth space and the postpartum space safer for families….”
Meet Lisa Villani:
Lisa Villani is an ICF-certified Women Empowerment coach. She helps doulas amplify their voice and hone in on their gifts to form deeper connections with their ideal clients through content creation and simple strategies
CONNECT with Lisa on TikTok or Instagram
Follow me on IG @ empoweredbirthcoaching or set up a complimentary discovery call to magnify your messaging www.empoweredbirthcoaching.com/consult
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The Doula Growth Accelerator is a focused 90-day mastermind designed to give you the clarity, strategy, and support you need to achieve a high-impact growth goal that will redefine your business.
Whether you're planning to scale into an agency model, expand your services, or pivot into a new direction, this mastermind provides expert guidance, peer collaboration, and actionable strategies. With personalized coaching, growth-focused resources, and automation insights, you’ll gain the tools to make your business smoother, more sustainable, and substantially more successful.
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When is it time for a business shift? There’s not just one answer to that, but in a doula business we have some key indicators! Tune in today to see what those are and how you can evaluate if you’re ready for the next level of your doula business.
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I love business strategy! I do! I’m a nerd that way. But what kind of plans do you have for 2025 in your business? Are you planning Q1? Are you planning the whole year? What percentage of revenue are you projecting in each area of your business? If these questions are too much, tune in (and hit me up on Instagram!)
Quote from the show:
“It is January 2025. Welcome back to the Dula Tips and Tits podcast, the podcast that is helping you change your life and business, okay? So what are you starting with this year? What are you digging into? What are you growing like crazy? What is the thing in your business that you want to focus on? Now, one of the things that I think about at the end of the year and I kind of look through my numbers and whatnot is what is working for the year? Like what was profitable this year? What was not profitable this year? What did I love and therefore want to make more profitable next year? But also like what is life sucking? What is holding me back? What is making some profit but isn't worth the little bit of profit that it's making? And I think those shifts actually give us so much freedom because those shifts are shifts that we can use to actually change how we show up in our work. ”
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How was your business in 2024? How was your life in 2024? When you are a small business owner those two things are intertwined aren’t they? This episode is a reflection and a hope for your 2025 to be filled with abundance and joy and success and rest and rejuvenation and so much more.
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“This is New Year's Eve. And if you are listening to this on New Year's Eve, I am so excited for you because it's about to be 2025 and I am choosing excitement about what this year could hold for you and what this year could hold for me…. And so for me, I am choosing joy walking into 2025 and I'm choosing positivity and I'm choosing to show up for myself and I'm choosing to set good boundaries and I'm choosing to pursue expansion, like pursue expansion in my life, pursue expansion in my faith, pursue expansion in my business and pursue expansion in myself, in my person, in terms of just like who am I and what can I be and what is my soul looking for and all of those lovely things. ”
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How many certifications do you have? Are you using them?? I say this with all the kindness in the world: STOP collecting certifications until you use the ones you have! Learn to perfect your work as doula and stop validating yourself with new teachings and certifications. Take a break, look at what you already do or can do well, and then lean into that before you pay for another training or certification.
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As a doula, antiracism work is vital. It is vital for the life and safety of people giving birth in the United States. If you are not already learning and growing in this area please start today. I’ve talked through a few resources I recommend here in this episode, but I’d love to hear your resources as well!
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Being a doula can be hard, but it can also allow you a lot of flexibility. Today’s guest highlights how she uses that flexibility in her doula business to help her family thrive. Christine Bercerra is a NJ based doula. Tune in to listen to her story.
Meet Christine Bercerra:
Christine is the founder of Your Family Doula Services, where she empowers families through holistic, nonjudgmental support through pregnancy, postpartum, and loss. As a full-spectrum doula and educator, Christine passionately advocates for building strong community connections and adapting business practices to align with life’s evolving seasons. She believes doulas can enhance their impact by diversifying their services and embracing change to create a fulfilling and sustainable career in birth work while serving families earnestly.
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In your doula business it’s vital to take a step back and reflect on the year—what went well, what didn’t, and where there’s room to grow in your doula business. If you’re ready to get focused, intentional, and strategic for the new year, I’ve got just the thing for you: a two-hour, interactive workshop where we’ll do this exact process together. Let’s set the stage for your strongest year yet!
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Strategy in a service based business is important to your success. And your sustainability. And your overall wellbeing. You know how I love to talk about all three of those things! Today’s episode is a bit of a call out. You need strategic planning in order to actually achieve goals. And if you’re not already being strategic, 2025 is your year to start!
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In your doula business it’s vital to take a step back and reflect on the year—what went well, what didn’t, and where there’s room to grow in your doula business. If you’re ready to get focused, intentional, and strategic for the new year, I’ve got just the thing for you: a two-hour, interactive workshop where we’ll do this exact process together. Let’s set the stage for your strongest year yet!
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The details of a Doula certification matter a lot, today we talk to Ruth Kraft who has been a doula for 23 years and trains doulas. She has built so much intentionality into her doula training to help break down some barriers are that otherwise there. Tune in to learn more about who she is and how she trains the next generation of doulas!
Meet Ruth Kraft:
Ruth has been a birth worker for more than 23 years. She has been training and mentoring birth workers for more than 15. She has created her own certification process and trains other birth professionals to pass on her wisdom. She travels all over the country to train and mentor other birth workers in Labor doula, Postpartum doula, Lactation counselors , childbirth educators and advanced classes. SHe has taught for Healthy mothers healthy babies, health start, The doula network, and the state of Hawaii department of health. She also has started a non profit called Community Calling inc to fund training for professionals and pay those students to do the work in their community to help serve the population who needs the help but cannot afford the services on their own. It has a focus on BIPOC community members to help reduce postpartum depression and the maternal and fetal mortality rate.
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www.communitycallinginc.org
birthprofessionalinternational.com
Honoringwomen.com
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In your doula business it’s vital to take a step back and reflect on the year—what went well, what didn’t, and where there’s room to grow in your doula business. If you’re ready to get focused, intentional, and strategic for the new year, I’ve got just the thing for you: a two-hour, interactive workshop where we’ll do this exact process together. Let’s set the stage for your strongest year yet!
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If you have a business goal, but don’t have your starting place how will you ever know that you’ve arrived there? In workouts we always start with what our current capacity is. We can do 2 push ups, 5 jumping jacks, etc. And our goal is to 10 of each or 20 of each! That tells us not only where we are now, where we want to be, but also allows us to see when we are actually on our way there! Your business is no different. We need to know where you are to figure out where you’re headed!
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In your doula business it’s vital to take a step back and reflect on the year—what went well, what didn’t, and where there’s room to grow in your doula business. If you’re ready to get focused, intentional, and strategic for the new year, I’ve got just the thing for you: a two-hour, interactive workshop where we’ll do this exact process together. Let’s set the stage for your strongest year yet!
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Representation and equity in birthwork, in childbirth education, in lactation, in midwifery, in obstetrics and in nursing, along with all sorts of other fields is part of how we start to change the tide of Maternal Mortality in our country. Cheyenne Varner is our guest today and is doing just that with her beautiful company and foundation The Educated Birth.
Meet Cheyenne Varner:
Cheyenne Varner is a nationally recognized certified birth worker, health equity advocate, and illustrator, as well as the founder of The Educated Birth and Everyday Birth Magazine. Her work centers on advancing reproductive health equity through the creation of inclusive educational tools and the amplification of underrepresented stories via compelling visuals and storytelling. The Educated Birth is an Official Perinatal Safe Spot with global reach, supporting birth professionals and families across the U.S. and beyond.
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In your doula business it’s vital to take a step back and reflect on the year—what went well, what didn’t, and where there’s room to grow in your doula business. If you’re ready to get focused, intentional, and strategic for the new year, I’ve got just the thing for you: a two-hour, interactive workshop where we’ll do this exact process together. Let’s set the stage for your strongest year yet!
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How can you evaluate something you don’t know? We can’t work to improve or grow something without a starting place. So your stats are your starting place. That data helps you know how to grow, where to grow, what to focus on. A goal or dream without direction can’t possibly go anywhere! Your doula business can grow and thrive. Your business can grow, but first we need to know where it is right now.
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In your doula business it’s vital to take a step back and reflect on the year—what went well, what didn’t, and where there’s room to grow in your doula business. If you’re ready to get focused, intentional, and strategic for the new year, I’ve got just the thing for you: a two-hour, interactive workshop where we’ll do this exact process together. Let’s set the stage for your strongest year yet!
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Every doula business is birthed differently. There are a variety of ways to grow your business and make it the business of your dreams. Today’s guest, Ciarra Morgan is here to share with us how she has grown her business faster than many folks do by taking brave action!
Meet Ciarra Morgan:
Ciarra Morgan is a birth and postpartum doula, HypnoBirthing educator, pediatric sleep consultant, birth doula trainer, and creator/cohost of the Birth, Baby! Podcast. She is a wife, mother of two children, and has a passion for helping parents navigate their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys. If you would like to learn more about becoming a birth doula, be sure to check out Birth, Baby! Academy at www.BirthBabyAcademy.com
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www.BirthBabyAcademy.com
www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.com
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In your doula business it’s vital to take a step back and reflect on the year—what went well, what didn’t, and where there’s room to grow in your doula business. If you’re ready to get focused, intentional, and strategic for the new year, I’ve got just the thing for you: a two-hour, interactive workshop where we’ll do this exact process together. Let’s set the stage for your strongest year yet!
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I will continue to say it until I’m blue in the face. We need outside perspectives on our businesses to help us thrive! Whether that’s because we don’t have all the ideas or because we haven’t walked this out yet and feel a touch stuck. Today we are diving into that again. Because, dear doula, you need it!
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Marvene Young is our guest today on the podcast. She is a Doula who serves the families of Chippewa County. Her own birth and postpartum experiences drove her to this work along with her background in nursing and a desire to heal generational trauma wounds in her community.
Meet Marvene Young:
I am a wife, mom of 3, home healthcare nurse, EMT and a full time doula. I was raised on an Indian reservation and had a sacred childhood filled with ceremonies and community. Not everyone had that experience due to boarding schools. Later on in my life I found out why my family is the way it is, laced with traumas, addictions and negative self talk because that’s how boarding schools taught them to be. Find out how we are the generation that heals from historical trauma, it starts with our future- our children.
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In your doula business it’s vital to take a step back and reflect on the year—what went well, what didn’t, and where there’s room to grow in your doula business. If you’re ready to get focused, intentional, and strategic for the new year, I’ve got just the thing for you: a two-hour, interactive workshop where we’ll do this exact process together. Let’s set the stage for your strongest year yet!
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Your doula business needs you to dream big and also set big, bold goals and make STEPS to actually achieve said goals. These are both important and absolutely not the same. Listen today to get you started dreaming and goal-making both. Then go sign up for the Dec 6th workshop!!
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Your Doula Business can truly THRIVE! It doesn’t need to be small. There are doulas out here changing the world and making good money as they do it and those two things are both beautiful and good! Jodi is an amazing example of this in her business and progression through her doula business.
Meet Jodi Congdon:
Jodi’s journey into the world of pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding began with her own empowering experiences of giving birth, including welcoming two of her daughters right at home in the Boston area where she lives with her husband, three incredible daughters, two cats, and a dog.
Driven by a passion for learning and excellence in the perinatal field, Jodi is a certified Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator. Her commitment to elevating birth and postpartum care led her to become a member of the CAPPA Faculty, where she proudly serves as a Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator Trainer. She is also the creator of the Birth Boss educational series for doulas, which includes digital courses, live trainings and a membership community.
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https://www.hiptoheart.com/
Podcast: https://www.hiptoheart.com/birth-boss-podcast
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In your doula business it’s vital to take a step back and reflect on the year—what went well, what didn’t, and where there’s room to grow in your doula business. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the importance of reviewing your business metrics, spotting the wins and challenges, and using these insights to set yourself up for success in 2025. If you’re ready to get focused, intentional, and strategic for the new year, I’ve got just the thing for you: a two-hour, interactive workshop where we’ll do this exact process together. Let’s set the stage for your strongest year yet!
https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/level-up-your-doula-biz-2024-pod/
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Doulas all operate slightly differently. They start from different places for different reasons. So I’m highlighting that in a few upcoming episodes by speaking with some doulas about why they do this work and how they do this work and what motivates them! Listen to learn more!
Meet Jill Magoffin:
I am a certified birth and postpartum doula as well as educator based in Simi Valley, California. My journey into this fulfilling career was inspired by my own birth experiences and a deep passion for supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early stages of parenthood. I believe in the power of informed choices and strive to provide families with the knowledge and support they need to have the birth experiences they desire.
In addition to my work as a doula, I'm a published author of three children's books and am currently working on my fourth. These books reflect my commitment to educating and nurturing both parents and children. I specialize in newborn care and am passionate about ensuring that every birthing person and their family feel empowered and cared for throughout their journey.
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Jillmagoffin.com
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jill-Magoffin/author
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Almost every business has a plateau at some point. The main choice in a plateau is whether you stay there in a slump or move forward and grow again. Growth can sometimes require some new strategy, some new guidance and some new intentions. Listen today to see if your business is in a plateau and needs to have a jump start.
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In this perinatal space it is vital to have more care that is all encompassing from fertility/pre-conception through postpartum. Tara White is our guest doula today and is talking about her work on a project named the Pentapartum Project. Tune in to hear her passion about this project and how it’s impacting lives for the better.
Meet Tara White:
Tara White is a Birth Doula and Fertility Educator with over a decade of experience supporting women throughout their childbearing years. She recently founded PentaPartum to better address the endemic lack of body literacy among women of childbearing age.
Tara's passion is informed decision making. If you don't know your choices, you don't have any. By focusing on Fertility Education and Body Mechanics Tara gives her clients the information they need to better understand how their bodies function, and the tools to make empowered lifestyle choices so they can have the experiences they desire. Better body literacy leads to better periods, better pregnancy, better birth, better postpartum, and better quality of life.
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https://pentapartum.com/
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As a doula I want you to protect and plan for your business just like we teach our clients to protect and plan for their birth and postpartum time. Strategy and intention is how we prepare, it's how we buffer. It’s how we build strategy and resilience into our businesses. If we do not prioritize our own resilience our businesses will suffer for it.
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Doula Business Coaching is not just a fancy, unnecessary thing. It is specifically designed to grow you and your business using the expertise of a doula who’s been there done that many times over! It’s not about making you into me and my business, but it is about helping you grow using tools I know to work and not making you figure that out on your own!
Meet Becky Chavez:
Becky Chavez, a first-generation Latinx mother, is married and has three bicultural children, residing in Whittier, CA, with early childhood roots in Nayarit, Tepic, Mexico. Proudly identifying as Mexican American, Becky dedicates herself to her community, offering workshops, support groups, and personalized birth and postpartum care to families in-person.
Founding Birth to Latch studio with a deliberate focus on creating a nurturing space for families, she aims to address postpartum depression and ease the transition into parenthood through birth support and perinatal education. Birth to Latch operates as a collaborative practice, uniting doulas, lactation professionals, and other healers committed to holistic self-care. With five years of experience in home visiting with Los Angeles County, Becky served at-risk families during the perinatal period, providing essential skills such as childbirth preparation, infant massage, non-violent parenting methods, and resource connection.
Inspired by her own struggles through postpartum depression, Becky's passion for aiding others blossomed, propelling her vision for the past eight years since her doula training in 2016 and the inception of her inaugural postpartum support group. Continuously pursuing educational growth, Becky remains dedicated to self-reflection, learning, and personal evolution to best serve the families she encounters. Follow her on social media at @birthtolatch and her space continues to grow.
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https://birthtolatch.com/
https://www.instagram.com/birthtolatch/
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When Doulas consider adding additional services to their businesses it is usually along the lines of other services for their same clients. Jaely Turner is our guest today and she is breaking down her work with Birth Story Medicine and why it’s a helpful part of her doula/birthwork business!
Meet Jaely Turner:
I'm Mama to my sweet boys George (4 years) and Allen (2 years), and Wife to my wonderful and supportive husband, Chris. I'm also a Musician, Yoga Instructor, Doula, Birth Mentor, Birth Story Listener, and the Owner of Our Village Circle.
When I became pregnant with my first son, I began devouring all the information I could find about birth - the physiology, the evidence, the rights that birthing people are entitled to, and coping practices. I listened to birth stories, spoke with doulas, and made my own sense of the evidence and what I hoped for out of my prenatal care and birth experience.
For me, pregnancy was a process of stepping into my own power, silencing the unsolicited outside voices, and learning to tune into and trust my inner voice, advocating for myself to the ends of the earth.
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https://ourvillagecircle.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ourvillagecircle/
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Today we're going to talk a bit about active listening and why this matters a lot in doula consultations. Not every prospective client needs to hear the same thing from you in a doula consultation! Because of that active listening helps you to really hone in on what to highlight about your work and your experience to connect with them more authentically from the beginning.
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Touch and forms of massage are powerful tools doulas can use in their work. Today we are joined by Massage Therapist extraordinaire, Laura Wurst (who also happens to be a doula!). Laura will share how incorporating touch as a doula can change your clients’ experiences for the better.
Meet Laura Wurst:
Laura is a Trauma Informed Licensed Massage Therapist, Shamanic Healer, Educator, and Wellness Coach who is consciously working and involved to support the client's own intentions and self-healing, whether the focus is physical, emotional, or spiritual.
With over 14 years in the field, she also has extensive experience as a Perinatal Doula and Midwifery Assistant. Prior to finding her zeal as a healer, she was a Human Services & Medical Social Worker. When she is not busy following her career passions, Laura is often found cycling and spending time with her wonderful dog.
Connect with Laura:
www.powerfulhealingarts.com
Instagram.com/powerfulhealingarts
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Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Confident Doula Business Owner bad asses unite! We are out here in the wild killing it in our businesses. If you want to show up to your business and for your clients with boldness and confidence listen to today’s episode!
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It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Don’t miss the FREE Doula Consultation Workshop: 3 Proven techniques to increase client conversions. This 1 hour workshop will teach you how to show up with confidence and ultimately get more “HELL YES” responses! Sign up today!
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Building your doula business to survive is a theme in today’s episode. Grinding and building fast because you have to and getting things started are all things we touch on in this episode. I’m joined by the amazing Bianca Spauge of Bebo Mia and she’s sharing all sorts of doula wisdom that you won’t want to miss!
Meet Bianca Sprague:
Bianca Sprague, founder of bebo mia, has been a dedicated educator, author, activist, and doula since 2007. Passionate about accessible pre and postnatal care for marginalized communities, she advocates for mental wellness in families, drawing from her struggle with postpartum depression and family experiences. Bianca champions reproductive health and justice, focusing on breaking down barriers for female and queer entrepreneurs and restoring joy, equity, and safety in family care through her expertise and innovative approaches.
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Doula Tips and Tits is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Class for Doulas Launching Successful and Sustainable Businesses!
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Don’t miss the FREE Doula Consultation Workshop: 3 Proven techniques to increase client conversions. This 1 hour workshop will teach you how to show up with confidence and ultimately get more “HELL YES” responses! Sign up today!
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Sometimes doulas need to say no; a lot more than we do actually! Today’s episode is all about client red flags and when to turn people down. Knowing what your absolute “no” situations are will help you do this, but also we need to think through HOW to say no before doing it impulsively! Tune in to learn more.
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Don’t miss the FREE Doula Consultation Workshop: 3 Proven techniques to increase client conversions. This 1 hour workshop will teach you how to show up with confidence and ultimately get more “HELL YES” responses! Sign up today!
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Spinning Babies believes that: “The human experience of childbirth can be nurtured to express our rights and ability to enjoy our innate physiology. Simply put, we help birth givers find ways to connect with their own bodies for the profound result of comfort in pregnancy and ease in birth. We believe that pregnancy, birth and postpartum are a sacred time for parents and babies. How we experience the transition from pregnancy to parenting is deeply impactful on those giving birth, and those being born. The quality of our choices reflect our social understanding as well as the options available.” spinningbabies.com Today we are talking with Jennifer Walking of Spinning Babies about how their programs and approach can add to doulas’ work and businesses!
Meet Jennifer Walker:
Jennifer Walker is the incoming and acting CEO of Spinning Babies®, dedicated to improving maternity care through inspiring and practical education. With 18 years experience attending births in the Netherlands, coupled with a background in theater, Jennifer brings a unique and dynamic perspective to her work as a birth care leader and international speaker.
Passionate about increasing understanding of physiological birth and its foundational importance to humanity, Jennifer believes that how we experience birth deeply impacts societal health. Jennifer the former chair of the Dutch National Doula Association (NBvD), founder of BiA Doula Training, and a Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer. Working closely with Spinning Babies® founder Gail Tully since 2015, Jennifer is committed to honoring Gail’s legacy and continuing to shift the paradigm of birth through a physiology first approach.
As she leads Spinning Babies® forward, Jennifer continues to inspire and educate, championing better birth experiences for families and advocating for improved maternity care worldwide.
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Don’t miss the FREE Doula Consultation Workshop: 3 Proven techniques to increase client conversions. This 1 hour workshop will teach you how to show up with confidence and ultimately get more “HELL YES” responses! Sign up today!
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Knowing how you show up for clients and being able to really clearly articulate that to them in a consultation is vital to your business growth and success as a Doula!
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Don’t miss the FREE Doula Consultation Workshop: 3 Proven techniques to increase client conversions. This 1 hour workshop will teach you how to show up with confidence and ultimately get more “HELL YES” responses! Sign up today!
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“Gilligan’s Guide is an algorithm (a graphic chart that is easy to follow) which assists the pregnant person’s body to rotate their unborn infant into the optimal or best position for birth. We refer to this as “Maternal Positioning for Optimal Fetal Positioning”. It is safe, simple and efficient for everyone to use. Please, always consult your provider before using the Guide. Since I am a Registered Nurse, safety is always the first thing on my mind. I am also recommending that you use a doptone or an external fetal monitor to monitor the infant’s heart rate when doing any type of maternal positioning.” - https://www.gilligansguide.com/gilligansguide
Meet Ann Gilligan:
35 years in OB, legal nurse consultant, prenatal yoga instructor, evidence based birth instructor, and proprietor of Gilligan’s Guide. GG is a consulting business that teaches pregnant people and birth workers the importance of optimal fetal positioning. How to help Prevent the malpositioned fetus How to Identify the malposition and finally, how to optimize the fetal position using Gilligan’s Guide.
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https://www.gilligansguide.com/gilligansguide
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilligansguide/
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Don’t miss the FREE Doula Consultation Workshop: 3 Proven techniques to increase client conversions. This 1 hour workshop will teach you how to show up with confidence and ultimately get more “HELL YES” responses! Sign up today!
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As a business owner it’s imperative that you know your own story. Why are you doing this work? What made you decide to be a doula in the first place? Why do you love it? What lights you up about this work? These are all questions that must be answered in order to adequately show your true passion in your doula consultations and other conversations.
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Don’t miss the FREE Doula Consultation Workshop: 3 Proven techniques to increase client conversions. This 1 hour workshop will teach you how to show up with confidence and ultimately get more “HELL YES” responses! Sign up today!
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Mamastefit is a resource I love sharing clients, but they also have amazing resources for doulas. If you’re wanting to learn about the mechanics of the pelvis and how/when to intervene when birth is weird in some way this is the perfect resource. Today we are talking to Gina Conley founder of Mamastefit. Tune in!
Meet Gina Conley:
Gina Conley holds an MS in Exercise Science and is the Founder/CEO of MamasteFit, an industry-leading perinatal fitness provider with a training facility located in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Aside from her work as a personal trainer specializing in perinatal fitness, Gina is a seasoned birth doula who has supported nearly 200 births in North Carolina. She is also a 7-year Army Veteran who served a combat tour to Afghanistan in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Freedom Sentinel.
CONNECT with Gina:
Training for Two: https://amzn.to/3wgAAYi
Website: https://www.MamasteFit.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamastefit
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Boundaries are vital for Doula Business Sustainability. I will preach that message until I die. The type of boundaries we are talking about today are around your prices. Set them and then DO NOT lower them for people. Listen for the why!
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Grab your spot in the Doula Consultations Workshop:
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One of your earliest Doula decisions is where you’ll train and certify. Well if you are looking to be a birth doula I highly recommend Blissful Bellies. Today we are speaking to their founder and CEO, Lindsey Vick. She has a doula training coming up this fall and also a cohort of her fabulous Hello Birth Hypnobirthing Instructor training that she created in connection with her co-founder Jenny Bennett.
Meet Lindsey Vick:
Lindsey Vick is the owner of Sunflowers Healing and Wellness. She is a Blissful Bellies™ Certified Birth Doula and trainer, HelloBirth® Hypnobirthing educator and teacher trainer, hypnotherapist, and reiki energy healer.
A graduate of Wellesley College, Lindsey spent many years as an affordable housing consultant. But her heart was always in supporting parents and birth workers. Since 2006, Lindsey has helped over 700 families welcome their babies, instructed more than 1500 families in childbirth preparation, and mentored/trained dozens of birth educators and doulas. In 2020, Lindsey partnered with another birth professional to create HelloBirth® Hypnobirthing, a dynamic, modern, and inclusive approach to hypnobirthing that centers and honors birthing people and their unique experiences.
Today, Lindsey spends most of her time training and mentoring the next generation of birth workers. She certifies and mentors birth doulas and hypnobirthing instructors and manages a busy birth and postpartum doula agency of 12 doulas. Lindsey lives in Alexandria, VA, and when not working, she enjoys spending time with her family (spouse, two almost grown kids, two dogs, two cats, one bunny), listening to true crime podcasts, daydreaming in float tanks, cooking, puzzles of all kinds, and an early bedtime!
CONNECT with Lindsey:
Birth Doula Training: https://sunflowerswellness.as.me/birth-doula-training
Hello Birth Instructor Training: https://hellobirthclass.com/become-a-hypnobirthing-childbirth-educator/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerswellness
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Expectations are key when we consider what a client experience may be like in our business. How do they enter, journey and leave? That starts with the Doula Consultation! Today’s episode is all about how to respond to inquiries, how to help the client journey and how to follow-up with them after!
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Grab your spot in the Doula Consultations Workshop:
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Don’t miss the FREE Doula Consultation Workshop: 3 Proven techniques to increase client conversions. This 1 hour workshop will teach you how to show up with confidence and ultimately get more “HELL YES” responses! Sign up today!
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In this episode, you get a sneak peek at the upcoming Doula Consultation workshop! We will talk through how to have AMAZING consultations that make people feel at ease with you, your process, your package and ultimately say YES to your services.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Grab your spot in the Doula Consultations Workshop:
https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/doula-consultations-workshop-pod/
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Don’t miss the FREE Doula Consultation Workshop: 3 Proven techniques to increase client conversions. This 1 hour workshop will teach you how to show up with confidence and ultimately get more “HELL YES” responses! Sign up today!
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In this episode, we dive into the critical role that doula consultations play in building a strong and successful doula-client relationship. We’ll explore why these initial meetings are not just a formality, but a vital step in ensuring that both the doula and client are on the same page. From setting expectations to establishing trust, discover why doula consultations are the cornerstone of a thriving practice and how they can make all the difference in your journey as a doula.
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Rituals before and after supporting clients are very important. Doulas need to have a ritual or routine that they do before and after client support, especially birth support and especially when that birth support was long or traumatic. It doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s but it is vital to have!
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Managing being on-call constantly can be a challenge. From missed plans to scheduling important appointments, etc. I used to really struggle with this, but this episode dives into how to be a doula with a better balance of work and life. From taking vacations to having months with no one due, and saying no when needed, this episode is a gold mine of info!
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Welcome to today's episode, where we explore the potential of making a full-time salary as a doula. Is it possible? Absolutely, it is. I encourage you to listen closely and then take a deep dive into your financial planning to ensure this possibility becomes a reality in your life. Remember, the key to avoiding burnout is making sure you're adequately compensated, allowing you to sustain your life and passion for helping others.
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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First, Doulas do not operate the same way! Today’s episode dives into staying after a birth, what that looks like and how long it usually is. BUT not all doulas are the same, so this gives you a sense of some of the ways doulas do this so you can settle on what feels best for you in your doula business.
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
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As a doula, I know, especially if you're new, it can feel very vulnerable to not know everything, but I wanna just reassure you that none of us know everything. This is a line of work where we are constantly learning, and it is not something where we all know everything that there is to know or anybody knows.
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
Doula Consultations can make your break your doula business. They are literally the first impression for how clients feel about having you on their team! This episode goes into how I structure those and how you can set yourself up for success!
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
One of the things that I preach is Doulas charging a price that feels good and is sustainable. And so that's a bit about what you're gonna get in today's episode. Charging a price that allows you to show up authentically with your clients is vital to Doula work!
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
Rituals matter in this work. It matters for you to have some set ways to start and end your day with a client. It matters how you set yourself up for joining a client. This episode goes into what I do before heading to a birth to give you some ideas of what you may find helpful!
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
What is a doula and who needs one? A classic question. Whether you are a pregnant family looking for support or a doula branching into how to answer these questions this episode is for you!
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
Doula Work, especially Birth Doula specifically, is an on-call job in most cases. That means it comes with a good deal of unpredictability. When someone is branching into this work as a part time venture or as a second career, it can be hard to do this work alongside another job that has specific hour requirements.
However, it is absolutely possible to be a doula and also work a part time or full time job elsewhere. In fact, I know many doulas who do that. In the coming weeks we’ll discuss various additional services a doula can have in their business in addition to serving clients as a doula. Those services often are less on-call and therefore easier to do when you have additional employment.
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
After you evaluate your business progress to date you need to then look ahead at the next part of this year! Your doula work and doula business can thrive only when you are planning and taking steps that are specific and strategic!
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
It is vital to do regular evaluation of your Doula Business. Do yearly planning, quarterly planning and quarterly and yearly evaluations. That is what today’s episode is all about!
I mention the ability to book coaching calls with me. Those can be found below:
30 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-30-minutes?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-06
60 Minute Coaching:
https://calendly.com/harroddoula/doula-coaching-one-off?month=2024-06
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
I am on vacation!!! I can’t tell you how important it is to have time off when you’re a doula! AND to have systems in place to be able to take time off! This is your sign to build this into your business NOW!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
Sometimes business plans need to change. Maybe big plans, maybe small plans. But owning a business comes with the need to pivot. A doula business is no different. You need a doula business plan, but you also need the ability to adapt and grow and change as your life and business evolve.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
Support the Show.
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All business owners need time off! But ESPECIALLY doulas! We give so much of our heart, soul and body in this work. We must rest and recover and be off call. Listen to how I’m building this into my business this year.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Doula businesses need tech and automations just like any other business does! But oftentimes doulas have no knowledge or experience with technology. I remember the first time someone talked to me about a customer management system and just got a little blurry eyed. Today I can navigate through the world of tech a bit easier and it makes my business easier to run!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Being a solo business owner is lonely, and hard and sometimes feels discouraging. The reality is that all of those are because of the fact that you have only your own eyes on the business SO much of the time. Doula work is already done almost entirely alone, so business needs to be done in community!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Self-Care is vital to life for all entrepreneur, but especially service based entrepreneur who are giving of themselves day in and day out.
Quote from the show:
“I want to just talk about your business needing some outside eyes. Now I know we talked a little bit about what coaching looks like in the business and what it can look like to have perspective from the outside, but what I don't think I really emphasized enough and what I want to emphasize today is that it is really easy for you to miss things when you're the only one looking at your business, right? ”
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Taking steps in your Doula business is vital to forward movement. Do you know what your next steps are? Where are you headed in your business? Today’s episode dives into that and more!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Are you holding yourself back from having a business that you love and loves you back? Joy, Hope and rest need to be a part of your doula business from the very first MOMENTS!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Business success is such a broad concept. We can define it a variety of ways. Oftentimes, when we own a small business we define it in ways that are actually incredibly unhelpful because we are looking way too far into the future. In Doula Businesses we need to learn to celebrate wins and steps toward goals and not just the big goals that we have!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Automations make a doula business SO MUCH EASIER! This episode is about the tech and automations I use in my business to make things smoother and easier. Tech is a very important part of a business running smoothly.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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Today we are talking about Private Doula Coaching! If you’re ready to make big moves in your business this is perfect for you. Listen to today’s episode to hear what the private coaching includes and what you would expect to see change or grow in your business!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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On a lighter note today: things I’ve done with clients at births that have been embarrassing…for me! Enjoy this beautiful episode. I hope it normalizes things for you and makes you laugh!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Download your FREE copy of Build Your Kickass Doula Packages here: https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/kickass-doula-packages-free-guide-copy-4/
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If you’re feeling stuck, you are not alone. Being stuck in your business can be hard. It can even make you want to quit. But you don’t have to be stuck there!
Quote from the show:
“We shame ourselves way too often...but the reality is that there are going to be times when you feel stuck. Whether that is stuck in your finances, stuck in your services, stuck in not having enough clients, whatever that is that feels stuck, that is going to happen.”
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
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Today we are diving into the reasons a person may consider adding folks to their team. I would say there are three main reasons. Listen to today’s episode to hear what they are! Don’t forget the newsletter sign up^^
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Today is all about the journey to building my team in my business. Why I did it, how it has gone! If you’re a small business owner you need to consider when and how you’d build your business team. That may be soon or maybe it will be later, but regardless it’s something people need to consider.
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Today I’m walking you through the timeline of my business. Because I’m tired of the get-rich-quick schemes and language that are going around. I want you to have context for realistic growth. I’m NOT saying you have to grow like I did, because you could do it a bunch better/faster! But I am saying I want you to have the context of what it took for me to get here to this beautiful 6-figure business place.
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Today we are discussing networking! What kind of providers would I want to network with in my doula business? People that I regularly refer to, and want to build network with, are acupuncturists, massage therapists, lactation consultants, chiropractors, pediatricians, nannies, pediatric dentists or ENTs. And then of course, midwives and OBs.
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Today we are discussing growing your doula offerings and keeping yourself sane by only trying to grow one at a time! Please do not try to strategize and grow everything at once. It won’t work and you’ll maybe lose your mind. Doula business growth has to be something we’re patient and strategic with and not something we rush into.
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Today we are discussing rest! Rest is vital on all levels. Mental, physical, and emotional especially when we are giving so much to our clients on a regular basis.
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This episode is a little bit of tough love but I promise I just care about your business’s success. Imposter syndrome is a real thing. I understand procrastinating things you want to do and might be a little scared. Let’s talk about some things you may be avoiding that are holding you back.
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Every business has those things that you just have to take the time to do even if it takes a while. It doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy that thing but that it can be a time suck. Today we are discussing how to make those things more productive to get them done, and ways to lead conversations to get a result faster.
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Having your own business can be a little scary and it’s hard to know the next steps. There are so many unknowns that can happen. Today we are talk about three common things business owners struggle with like business management and handling tough situations.
“So the first one, you need help starting business stuff. I think the biggest thing here is knowing that yes, you can mess it up, but if you're doing your research, meeting with a lawyer, like meeting with a CPA potentially, the messing it up is pretty minor in the early days. So if you are still like picking a business name, right? There's not a lot you can mess up. Now you should be using a business name finder to search and see if that business name is available, et cetera, but it shouldn't be something that's causing you a great deal of harm as you do that process, right? ”
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Previously, this Doula Biz Blueprint Self-Paced Course was only offered as a part of my coaching group. But now, you have access to all the goods from business basics, client care, social media templates, etc. Today I am going to give you a sneak peek at some of the goods that are in this self-paced course.
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Let’s talk about growing that passive income. How nice would it be to have something steady coming in that is easy to do? Like you have the knowledge and background to do these things like having an online class or creating a parent guide.
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So should we be a one-stop shop? Life happens sometimes and if you are that “one-stop shop” where you have multiple incomes from your business coming in, that can be helpful. Let’s talk about some ways you can make that extra dough and also set yourself up to have that “easy life” later.
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Controversial opinion here: Certificates are great and all, but they can also hinder your business. I said what I said. Certifications are fantastic but it’s being strategic with what certificates you get that is going to help grow your business. Having that extra certificate is not going to automatically get you more clients.
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Google is a great resource we have, right? But, what if there were other ways to make sure we got evidence-based and helpful information for your doula business? Let’s discuss some other ways to get the information you need rather than helplessly searching through every possible link in Google.
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Sometimes it’s hard to think about being picky when it comes to your clients, especially if you are a new business owner. However, isn’t that one of the perks of being a doula is getting to pick who you work for? Today we are discussing red flags in clients and not ignoring them just because you need clients. Trust me, it’ll catch up to you eventually.
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So you’re new to doula-ing and still trying to get those first couple of clients. Let’s dive into some things not to say in a consultation. How to say “I’m new to doula-ing with not a lot of experience” but without giving all that away.
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Are you new to doula-ing and don’t know what to write down on your resume or on your website to showcase your skills? We will discuss some categories from non-doula work that can be reflected in doula work. Kind of like, how can you take what you already know and are good at and add it into your doula business?
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We love the give it your all energy and also the maybe kind of awkward energy. That’s not what we are talking about. More of like the please hire me, I really need you as a client like now energy. Today, we are discussing finding worth in finding clients that fit your energy and finding confidence in your abilities as an amazing doula.
“You being my client does not validate who I am as a doula. I'm amazing outside of you. And that honestly is life -changing, like life -changing. Because as a business owner, as a doula, your whole personhood should not be wrapped up in your revenue, your business, your client stream, et cetera. That is not okay. And if it is, that is going to be rough for you because you're going to have some serious ups and downs that are natural in business that are going to impact you on an emotional and physical and mental health kind of level for a long time. So I think it's more than just showing up desperate, right? It's more than just saying like, I want to show up and just feel like you can hire me if you want, but if you don't want to, it's also fine, like no big deal. “
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This week’s hot question is why do we feel like we need to put things on sale or discount our packages? Your prices are set that way because it shows your worth, so why do we as small business owners feel like we need to lower our prices? Let’s instead discuss how we can have payment options or build our confidence to say these are our prices.
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Why do we do this to ourselves as doulas? We set our pricing so low. So let’s talk about creating packages that make sense for what you need income wise. It can be intimidating to raise your prices, so let’s put a number reason behind why you need to.
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How can I make more money starting today?! Let’s talk about using our assets and skills we already have to make that extra income. By having these other ways to make money, it will help with less burnout as well.
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Being a doula, our client base looks a little bit different. So what does that look like for planning for that financial stability in your business? Today, we are diving into how to create financial stability through client relationships and word of mouth.
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So I broke one of my ankles and sprained the other. These unexpected things happen, but is your doula business set up to have times when life happens? Today we are talking about what it can look like to have something go wrong and how it can affect your business.
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Since leaving her soul-sucking “real job” in 2019 with no real plan, Kyleigh has helped over 1,400+ moms prepare for their births, AND over 450+ visionary women turn their passion for birth into a full-time career!!
In less than two years, Kyleigh has successfully generated over half a million dollars in her birth-focused business (attending births, hosting workshops, teaching childbirth education, and selling online courses and coaching programs)... all from running a sustainable and profitable doula business!!
As one of the few entrepreneurs to combine the topics of birthwork and business, Kyleigh Banks quickly became a trusted doula trainer and business mentor. She launched the Birthworker Podcast in July of 2022 – debuting at #17 in the category “USA: Business: Careers” and has maintained a top 200 rating ever since!
Kyleigh is the founder of Birthworker.com and is committed to providing doulas around the world with the resources and support they need to ditch their 9-5, stay home with their kids, and start living life on their own terms (even without being on call for births 24/7!)
Kyleigh is best known for two things — questioning the status quo in just about anything related to birth AND birth work... and teaching new and experienced birthworkers how to bring their businesses online in a long-term and sustainable way so they don’t have to be on-call 24/7 for the rest of their lives.
When Kyleigh isn’t helping birth nerds go all-in on their doula business, she’s traveling across the world with her family, binging birth and business podcasts (duh!), or... let’s be honest... scrolling mindlessly on TikTok LOL!
CONNECT with Kyleigh:
The Birthworker Podcast: https://www.thebirthworkerpodcast.com/
Upcoming Masterclass: https://www.birthworker.com/masterclass
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthworkerpodcast
Website: www.birthworker.com
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
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Today we are joined by not one but two guests: Rebecca and Morgan of The Doula Duo in Rochester NY. I’m so excited for you to hear about their work as a doula partnership and the ins and outs of why they love it more than working solo. They are pioneering Rochester’s Dual-Doula Model for personalized support before, during and after the birthing process. Your way, every step of the way.
In this episode you will hear how they got started, how they work out the logistics of a dual doula model and the details they love most about it. You’ll also get to hear a bit about their client’s experience with having a team of two vs having one person.
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
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Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Today we are joined by THE Doula Darcy. Who in the doula world has not heard of Darcy’s awesome work? She is a wealth of business knowledge for doulas and is here to share her doula journey with us!
More about Darcy:
The Doula Darcy is a postpartum doula and lactation counselor who has helped hundreds of new moms navigate the first twelve weeks at home with a baby since 2010.
Before that, she spent 10 years working in advertising agencies and marketing companies learning everything there is to know about marketing and promoting a business.
After having 3 babies in 4 years, she took her doula training and was able to replace her corporate income quicker than most new doulas do because of that previous career in marketing & advertising.
As a Doula Business Coach, Darcy loves sharing her expertise and experience with other doulas.
CONNECT with Darcy:
Free Cheatsheet on getting doula clients: https://douladarcy.com/how-to-start-getting-doula-clients
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/douladarcy
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Today we are joined by Best Selling Author Gina Mundy to discuss her book: A Parent’s Guide to a Safer Childbirth. Tune in to hear how this book could be a learning tool for both you and your clients!
More about Gina:
Gina Mundy is an attorney specializing in childbirth cases. For over 20 years, her focus has been investigating and analyzing mistakes that arise during labor and delivery. She has spent countless hours meticulously scrutinizing childbirth cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical records to gain an in-depth understanding of every decision made during labor and delivery. Throughout her career Gina has traveled nationwide, engaging with healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and midwives to explore all aspects of labor and delivery. These interactions have provided her with invaluable insights, enabling her to appreciate the diverse perspectives prevalent in different regions of the country.
In June 2023, Gina's book "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth" was published. The book helps parents to avoid the mistakes during childbirth and have a healthy baby. Instead of getting involved after a mistake was made, Gina is getting involved before childbirth to help prevent the mistakes.
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www.ginamundy.com
https://www.instagram.com/ginamundy
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Today we are joined by the marvelous Christina Walsh of Tighten Your Tinkler! (what an awesome name right?)
More about Christina:
Published researcher, Physical Therapist, and manual integrative therapist, Christina Walsh has 15+ years of experience in the holistic health space. Together with her Tighten Your Tinkler cofounder (EP + author Jenn Lormand), Christina developed a revolutionary movement-based protocol that allows her to manage her prolapse in a way that lets her forget she even has it.
Jenn and Christina helped hundreds of New Orleans women reduce and eliminate pelvic floor issues before going online in 2019. The Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy featured their research, confirming the effectiveness of their protocol at ending pee leaks, back pain, and painful sex – WITHOUT kegels or trendy internal vaginal devices.
CONNECT with Christina
Freebie:
$50 off the Tighten Your Tinkler Signature Program code: DOULA50
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tighten.your.tinkler
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https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
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Have you ever had a thought of if you should be on a doula team? This week’s episode we are talking about the difference between working on a doula team, an agency, and solo. It is truly finding what works for you, your lifestyle, and your doula goals.
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
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Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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I can’t believe we are getting so close to being done with quarter one. So let’s talk about some things you should be doing/checking every quarter. It’s super simple things, don’t you worry, but just things that can go to the wayside if you don’t think about them.
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
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This is our last episode in Doula Rants. We are talking about making sure you have a contract! It seems like a duh thing but it’s also making sure you know everything in your contract and giving the basics of how you function to your customers. Contracts can be tricky but you need to have them!
Quote from the show:
“However, I also will say that if there are things that will make or break your clients' experience, they need to know that those are in your contract. And going back to like, don't be an asshole. Because I feel like that's just a basic thing that doulas should adopt. Just don't do that. I think that we need to make sure our clients know how we function. Now one of the things that I think is important about this is recognizing that we function differently. Like all of us doulas are not the same, right? That's important to know and that's important to validate and recognize and I make sure to say that to clients when I'm talking to them in their consultation. ”
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
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Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Another episode of rants about doulas from a doula to other doulas. Would you want to a doctor to give you dated information if you went it for stomach problems? No, so why should we feel we can do the same? This week’s episode is about making sure the information you give out to clients is up to date and non-bias related.
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
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Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Next episode in Doula Rants: Don’t be an A$$hole. There are somethings that are hurting the profession and more importantly our clients. I know people have bad days but gosh sometimes I want to say can you just smile and act nice. Let’s talk about what the difference is between sticking up for you and your client versus being an a$$hole.
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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New mini-series alert!! We are doing four episodes in this mini-series called “Doula Rants”. Today’s topic is don’t make it about you. This is so important in our job of supporting our clients in whatever way they need through their birth journey. I am going to talk about three different ways we need to be aware of our own opinions and advice.
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Episode 3 of 5 throwback episodes! Today we are throwing it back to Alison Nivalga. She was the first person to sign up for my doula coaching program. She has had leaps in her doula business and part of the success has come through her organization skills. This week she is going to let us in on her organizing secrets. Reminder we are enrolling right now for our January group!
SIGN UP for our January coaching group:
I would love to have you if you are ready to make the investment in doula coaching. If you'd like to book a call with me, reach out on Instagram at heradoula or use the link in the show notes to go ahead and book that call and let's set up a time to chat about coaching and just get you on the road to success in your business.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Sign up now! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-biz-blueprint
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
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Another throwback episode talking to Dominique Jones who was apart of my doula coaching program! This episode discusses how her own birth experience inspired her doula career and how her doula business has flourished since.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
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Throwback episode! This week I am kicking it back to one of our most popular podcasts from this summer with the amazing Nikkea. She was one of the first doulas to go through my doula coaching program. Her story is very relevant to the last couple of podcasts and perfect for the start of the new year.
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Let’s talk about what pay looks like during your first couple of births. Just because it is your first birth does not mean you have to charge nothing. You deserve to start your business off making money after the training you have gone through and just your time in general. So let’s talk about what kind of pay should a first-time doula have then!
Are you looking to GROW your doula business? We have our next doula business webinar on January 10th at 1pm EST. Sign up below:
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
Are you loving the Doula Tips and Tits Podcast? If so we’d be so appreciative of your support! You have the option to choose monthly support starting at just $3 a month.
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If you haven’t heard yet, I am having another webinar called “Doula Money Mindset” all about helping you feel great about money in your business! This week’s podcast is a little taste of what that webinar will look like. The webinar will be on January 10th at 1 pm EST. The link to sign up is in my bio or linked on the podcast!
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Are you looking to GROW your doula business? We have our next doula business webinar on January 10th at 1pm EST. Sign up below:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-money-mindset
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Sign up now! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-biz-blueprint
Support the show
Never want to miss what we’re doing for doulas? Subscribe to our newsletter! We won’t spam you, but we do promise amazing content and classes! https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/newsletter
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Owning your own business means you have to do all the things on top of helping with births. It can be a lot especially if you don’t know where to start. Let’s dive into what it looks like to strategize your goals to help you succeed through a marketing lens.
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Are you looking to GROW your doula business? We have our next doula business webinar on January 10th at 1pm EST. Sign up below:
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CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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I can’t believe it is the last weekend before the New Year! I love the beginning of the year because it is so fun coming up with resolutions. Let’s talk about some of my business resolutions for this next year. I wish you the best of luck with your doula business in the new year!
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Are you looking to GROW your doula business? We have our next doula business webinar on January 10th at 1pm EST. Sign up below:
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CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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2023 recap is here! This episode we are diving into my four goals I completed in 2023 and the steps I took to get there. We have talked a lot about goal setting for 2024, so maybe my goals will help you create some of your own.
Are you looking to GROW your doula business? We have our next doula business webinar on January 10th at 1pm EST. Sign up below:
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Money is something that many people don’t like to talk about, but why not talk about it in the sense of your business? I know it can be scary to think about charging more, especially because business owners tend to undercharge their worth, but let’s work up to living the soft life.
Are you looking to GROW your doula business? We have our next doula business webinar on January 10th at 1pm EST. Sign up below:
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CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
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If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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How many times have you said, “I need to make more money in my business”? Today we are talking about how to make that happen but also what it looks like to raise your prices or add a service to make that financial goal.
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Have you ever thought about who your client? I know you probably think just all pregnant people but today we are diving deeper into really thinking about the client you want. It’s important to think about the age, the kind of birth, and other considerations when having a consultation with a client.
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How many of us are people pleasers here? I know that the holiday season can make it hard to say yes to too many things and push aside your plans and time with family to be at birth or take that client's call. Today let’s talk about how to make sure you have that time with family and how far in advance you should let your clients know.
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We have been talking about making goals, but how do you know where to start? We are talking about four helpful things to consider when picking what goal to start with. All the goals we want can happen in 2024, but let’s figure out a plan to make it less overwhelming.
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I would love to talk to you about your own business and the strategy that you're looking at for the new year.
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One week into December and does anyone feel like they are swimming to get everything done while enjoying this month? Let’s talk about some realistic things you can do to help keep you sane while completing your end-of-year goals and also getting to go to all the celebrations and spending time with family.
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The last couple of weeks we have been talking about making and thinking about goals for the next year. Let’s also talk about giving yourself grace when creating these goals and making them attainable. Here's to a year of setting realistic goals and crushing them!
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Today we are asking some tough questions to help you discover your doula goals. So many times, our goals are based on seeing other’s successes and thinking that’s the only way to be successful. Let’s talk about creating goals based on what you want for your business and yourself.
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Have you thought about how technology plays a part in your doula business? I am all about making things easier for yourself using technology. We are diving into all the apps and websites I use to manage my finances, client booking, and podcast things.
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Trying to not be a lone wolf when you typically work alone can be difficult. Doulas tend to only work with clients and the amazing medical staff during the birth. We are diving into creating your community of support so you don’t feel like you are alone!
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With just 6 weeks left in the year, yeah I know crazy, it’s time to take a look back at the last year and look at what all you did. In this podcast, we are diving into some great questions to ask yourself to celebrate your year and also help plan for the next one.
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We understand that running a successful doula practice involves more than just passion. It requires strategic thinking, business acumen, and a commitment to continuous growth. Let’s talk about leaning your business goals and strategy.
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Today we are talking about building goals. Not the A to B steps to get there but creating goals that build to another goal and so on. Having these kinds of goals will help your business grow and help you dream bigger for your business.
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All business owners had to start at square one with their business. The saying everyone has to start somewhere is so incredibly true. Today we are going to dive into a couple of early business strategies that helped me with my success and put me at ease early on in building my business.
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I know I talk a lot about my advice for fellow doulas and what has worked for me. Let’s talk about how I got here. In this week’s podcast, I am 100% transparent about how my pricing has changed from the start, to now, how I created my packages, and much more. If you are just starting your doula business, I go into depth on how I started and hopefully, you can gain some ideas for your own business!
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Strategy, strategy, and more strategy. Having a successful doula business does not happen by accident. It takes strategy and going through with your plan to make it happen. We are having a strategy class tomorrow at 12pm EST, the link is below to join: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass
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Do you sometimes feel like you are moving up a mountain with your business? Sometimes figuring out these next steps makes you feel like a hot mess, but you will get there in the end! Today we are going to talk about figuring out the next steps that work for you and your doula business!
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**What determines your value for your business? Is it your skill? Is it the work you put into the business? Is it just you being you? Today we are diving into putting a price on your skills and hard work as well as making sure you are giving yourself the credit you deserve.
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Doulas are an essential part of the childbirth process, providing emotional support, advocacy, and education to expectant parents. However, the work of a doula can take a toll on their own bodies and minds. In this podcast, we delve into the questions to ask yourself to determine if you’re experiencing burnout that can be overcome or burnout that’s telling you to step away from some aspect of this work.
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As a new doula, juggling the demands of a busy schedule, supporting clients, and managing your own self-care can be overwhelming at times. It's important to recognize that burnout is a common experience among doulas, and that there are ways to overcome it.
In this episode, we'll be exploring the various factors that contribute to burnout, including unrealistic expectations, lack of boundaries, and self-care neglect. We'll also be sharing practical tips and strategies for preventing burnout, such as setting realistic goals, prioritizing self-care, and seeking support from experienced doulas and mentors.
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This is our last episode in “10 Lessons from My First 10 Births” so if you haven’t listened to the other episodes, go give them a listen. With our last two tips, we are talking about processing after some pretty mentally heavy births and keeping your mind open to constantly learning new things no matter how much experience you have.
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If you have not listened to the three episodes before this one, make sure to check out the other tips. We are diving into some more tips I learned at the beginning of my doula career. Having a relaxation plan after births is critical for keeping your physical and mental health in check.
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If you have not listened to the two episodes before this one, make sure to check out the other tips. We are diving into some of the fifth and sixth tips I learned at the beginning of my doula career. We will be talking about working with providers a doula and having a notebook to keep notes during births.
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“Or they said this, or this thing happened? That I remember those details are like cemented, but things like, you know, what was the name of your nurse? Or what was, you know, the birthday or the time that your kid was born? How much did they weigh? I don't remember those things. I just, I just do not have mental space for those details is my thought. So what I started doing pretty early in my Doula career is having a notebook where I take notes at all of my prenatal visits for the year. Now, it took a little while for me to start doing this in like a notebook for the year, because I didn't have enough people to fill a notebook right, where now I get most of the way through a small like journal kind of size notebook in a year. And so I will mark, I use like little sticky notes, or the little like sticky tabs to mark what month anyone is in. And then I have a notes from our prenatal visits in that so that I can throw that in my doula bag and look back over it as needed.”
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If you have not listened to the episode before this one, make sure to check in on tips one and two! Today we are diving into some of the third and fourth tips I learned at the beginning of my doula career. The real key to most of these tips is figuring out your priorities and making sure you are not completely putting yourself on the back burner.
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Being a doula comes with trials and errors. Today we are diving into some tips I learned at the beginning of my doula career. Stay tuned for the next couple of episodes because we will be discussing 10 tips I learned in my first 10 births.
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This is a sister episode to the one before, so if you haven’t listened to that yet, go give it a listen! We will be discussing the boundaries that come with the privilege of owning your own business. Setting boundaries, especially for those who are people pleasers, can be difficult. We will be diving into tips and tricks for setting boundaries not only with clients but with yourself.
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As doulas, we're no strangers to the transformative power of birth, and now it's time to channel that same strength and wisdom into building our own businesses. Being your own boss as a doula opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to shape your practice, serve your clients authentically, and chart your own professional course.
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Food is something that can be easily overlooked when looking at preparing for a birth. Taking care of you while also taking care of your clients is important and part of that is making sure you are sustaining yourself for the sometimes long, long labors you are in. This week we are talking about what to eat as a doula to make sure you’re in top shape to help your clients and their babies.
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Together, we'll explore the different experiences for both baby and birthing person with early latching. Whether you're a seasoned doula seeking to refine your approach or a new doula eager to learn the ropes, this episode is packed with insights and strategies to help you guide your clients toward successful early latching.
My very favorite latching video: https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/attaching-your-baby-at-the-breast/
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Placenta delivery is not the same for everyone. Some are at higher risks than others and also the location of delivery plays a big part as well. Therefore, it is important to ask your client what they want for their ideal placenta delivery before the birth happens.
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No questions are stupid questions. You should have a safe space to know nothing and literally ask anything! Doula trainings do not leave you an absolute expert. There is still a steep learning curve. I would love to be your guide, your coach and your safe place to ask silly or otherwise embarrassing questions!
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What are your doula business dreams? What should your doula business look like? How does your doula business make you feel? What are you afraid of in business? These are questions I love to dig into with my coaching doulas. I love to dig into what you’re hoping to build and then HELP you make a plan to build it. Give you a roadmap. But best of all encourage you and remind you of what you’re capable of!
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As doulas we need to know how to navigate the line between education, up to date evidence, and policies of the local hospitals and birth centers. Especially when we’re teaching our clients about evidence-based practices like eating during labor that may not be the current policy at their birthing location. Today’s hot topic is eating during labor!
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Doula Boss Blueprint Workshop: Mastering Consultations to Get More Clients
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Did you know that delaying the first bath for at least 24 hours after birth can help regulate the baby's body temperature, blood sugar, and even reduce the risk of infection? It also allows for the baby to bond with their parent(s) through skin-to-skin contact, which can promote lactation and overall healthy attachment. This is our new hot topic for our mini series
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Delayed Cord Clamping. Letting the cord turn white. Letting the cord stop pulsing. What is the difference between these? Great question, I’d love to answer that for you! As a new doula it can be intimidating to feel like you need an answer for everything. If you haven’t already listened to the episode on whether or not you should already know everything that’s linked below. We’re going to launch into a small series on topics that come up frequently that I have a little spiel on. Today is cords and the clamping of the cords.
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Visibility is vital to your business. As doulas we sometimes shy away from talking about our work because we feel like we’re being salesy or sounding desperate. You know what, big brands WANT you to see their stuff literally everywhere. You know that ad for Safelight?? The one that my children sing every time they see a cracked window?? They love that we all know that so well. That we immediately think of them. You want that in your business. You want someone to say “I’m pregnant!” and their friend immediately say “oh my gosh, I am going to send you the name of the BEST doula!”
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Doula Consultations are an art form. You have to learn them! You have to practice them! They are not a natural thing that some of us are good at and others are not. Doulas need to show up with a game plan of what they want to know/learn and what they want to share. That takes intentionality and planning!
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Today, we're talking about one of the most essential skills for any new doula: getting into a rhythm of doing doula consultations well. As a doula, your consultations are your first opportunity to connect with potential clients and establish trust. The better you are at these initial meetings, the more likely you are to build a strong client base and have a successful doula practice.
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In the world of birth work, imposter syndrome can be a common feeling among doulas. However, it is important to recognize and overcome this feeling in order to build strong networking connections with other providers. In this episode, we will explore how one doula overcame imposter syndrome and confidently networked with other birth professionals and providers.
We are wrapping this series up talking to a fellow doula. Mary is a doula I met through some of my free masterclasses for doulas. She is an inspiration regarding diving head-first into the hard, but necessary work of marketing yourself and making new connections! Mary moved away from the DC/NOVA area just as she was getting established as a doula here. She then needed to reestablish herself in Virginia Beach and really get connected there and she was afraid and trying to overcome her own internal gaslighting! Listen to hear her awesome story!
Quote from Mary:
“I think the biggest kind of turning point I had was really a perspective shift. And you definitely helped me with that. But it was, I've been thinking of it in terms of the I've been a doula long enough that I'm comfortable with the doula work most of the time, you know, I mean, there's always those moments where you're like, oh, gosh, what do I do now? Mostly, I love supporting clients. I love the work of being a doula. But I was feeling really stuck on the building connections, the business steps, some of those things, and I think my focus had gotten really on to well, what you know, nobody knows me here. I'm, you know, there's already there are doulas here? And are they you know, do do Am I even needed here?”
OUR GUEST Mary Martin:
My professional path was not a straight line into birthwork, but a journey that has always been about caring for people first and always. During a career of Coast Guard service, I found that caring for my team and community was as important to me as life-saving missions. During the births of my own three children, I learned the value of community and excellent birth support firsthand. I believe that confidence and calm during birth and as a new parent come from a birth team that believes in a birthing person’s ability to birth and make decisions for themselves and their baby. I’ve had wonderful opportunities to encourage and support service members and their families as they navigate pregnancy, birth, life, work and return to work after the birth of a child. These experiences drove my passion to move into full-time birth work after my Coast Guard retirement. All birthing people and their families deserve excellent support during every birth. Hospital, home or birth center, every family benefits from education and support.
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website: www.Marymartindoula.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marymartindoula/
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There are various ways in which massage can aid in the recovery and well-being of a freshly postpartum person! Including, but not limited to, reducing stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation, easing muscle tension, improving sleep, and boosting milk production. By incorporating postpartum massage into their postpartum care plan, your clients can experience a smoother transition into parenthood and a faster recovery from pregnancy and childbirth.
Today’s guest is extra special to me because she’s also my client and dear friend! I got connected with Astra earlier in 2023 as she was planning her postpartum care and I got to work with her for many months as her postpartum doula supporting her whole family in the transition to being a family of 4. She is also a fantastic massage therapist and today she joins us sharing that side of her awesomeness!
OUR GUEST Astra Rooney:
Astra Rooney (she/they) is a DC based massage therapist and mother of two. She specializes in custom, prenatal and postpartum massage therapy. After graduating from The Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY Astra has continued to study techniques from around the globe. She brings a variety of modalities and 15 years of experience to offer you a client-centered approach to your therapeutic massage.
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website: https://astrarooney.com/
Book a Massage: https://astrarooney.com/booking-is-done-through-massagebook/
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Doulas should be aware of the multiple ways in which a person can use their placenta after giving birth. From encapsulation to tinctures, there are various options available to those interested in utilizing the potential benefits of this organ. Understanding the different methods and their potential benefits and contraindications can help doulas better support their clients in making informed decisions about their postpartum care.
We are joined for the second time by the awesome Jade Hillery of Jade the Doula! She has been a guest on the podcast before and that episode can be listened to with the link below.
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/what-are-common-misconceptions-about-placenta-ingestion
OUR GUEST Jade Hillery:
Jade Hillery, MPH, CD (DTI) (she/hers/ella) is a passionate reproductive health and justice advocate that dedicates her time to supporting people through her roles as a: full spectrum doula, placenta encapsulator, trainer/facilitator, and sensual movement and pole dance instructor. Jade has a background in public health and was inspired to become a doula because of her time as a sex educator working with students and her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru. She officially started her doula journey in 2017 and in 2018, she founded her independent company, “Jade, The Doula! LLC” with the belief that everyone deserves compassion, education, and support across the spectrum and has continued to evolve what her support and her business looks like over the years. This work has led her to being a Board Member for Aaliyah In Action; a collaborator and facilitator with Cornerstone Trainings; a former board member of The Doula Project of NYC; and a panelist, speaker, and facilitator for several community engagements. When she’s not talking about doula work she’s likely chatting about one of her other two loves: training and adult learning theories; and, promoting healing through sensual movement and dance spaces.
CONNECT with Jade:
website: www.jadethedoula.com
Instagram: @jade_thedoula
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Eg7SGHNt1scsvDNrD3YST?si=91c450b36f594b65
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Doulas play a crucial role in helping expectant parents have a healthy and positive pregnancy experience. One way they can do this is by educating their clients on the benefits of prenatal yoga. Not only can it help with physical discomforts commonly associated with pregnancy, but it can also improve mental and emotional well-being. In this podcast episode, we'll explore why doulas should consider recommending prenatal yoga to their clients and how it can enhance the overall pregnancy journey.
Johanna Olivas is our special guest today. She is a wealth of information on so many beautiful topics. Today we are diving into yoga, but I will be having her back for more episodes on all of her other awesome topics!
OUR GUEST Johanna Olivas:
Johanna offers a range of services with the intent of helping you shift away from relying on external validation. Her goal is to help you reconnect with yourself through yoga, vibrational sound therapy, and different energy healing modalities. Johanna is a first generation daughter of Latine parents from Ecuador and Nicaragua. As a mother of two, her path to self discovery was set in motion more than 13 years ago. Her practices have formed the foundation of reconnecting and reclaiming her ancestral roots. Johanna has guided more than a thousand individuals with the usage of sacred cacao, sound healing, meditation, yoga and breathwork.
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Website:https://www.lunaserenity.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunaserenityyoga/
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Because doulas are usually in a position of teaching new skills, babywearing is so frequently part of that! Babywearing educators can be valuable partners for doulas, as they can provide in-depth knowledge on the practice of babywearing and its many benefits and safety factors. In this podcast episode, we will explore what doulas should know about the benefits of babywearing educators and how they can work together to support families.
Today’s episode is with Katie Shamp. Katie is an all-around awesome human and an absolute wealth of knowledge around babywearing and lactation among other things. Babywearing educators are under-utilized by doulas so this is an important episode to see the benefit and need to know and refer to babywearing experts.
OUR GUEST Katie Shamp:
I’ve been working in baby- and lactation-land since 2012 at The Breastfeeding Center. A lot of my work supporting our community is behind the scenes, sourcing and vetting our product selection, honing our systems, and supporting our staff with technology—though my favorite excuse to close my computer is working with families on babywearing! I trained with the Center for Babywearing Studies in 2019, and became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist in 2021. My passion for this work is centered in reproductive justice: I believe all people deserve access-to, and autonomy-in their choices about whether and how to grow their families, followed by respect, and support in realizing their goals. At home I love to splash in any body of water I can find, go on crisp early morning bike rides, and enjoy backpacking with my family and doggo.
CONNECT with Katie:
Website:https://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/
Babywearing Appointments: https://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/babywearing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breastfeeding_center/
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As part of a doula toolkit, understanding the benefits of prenatal massage can be a valuable addition. Prenatal massage has been shown to alleviate a range of pregnancy-related discomforts, including back pain, swelling, and anxiety. It can also improve sleep, boost mood, and promote overall well-being for both the mother and baby. In this podcast episode, we will explore the benefits of prenatal massage in depth, and hear about when/why to refer your clients!
Today’s wisdom comes from Tracie Turnipseed of My Orange Wellness here in DC. She is a wealth of knowledge and her hands are a literal gift to the world when it comes to massage.
OUR GUEST:
My name is Tracie Turnipseed and I have been practicing massage therapy since 2005. I specialize in Pregnancy, Postnatal, Fertility and Induction Massage. I’ve been working in Washington DC since my career began, first working for the Mandarian Oriental and then moving on to opening my own practice on Capitol Hill where the focus changed to womens health during pregnancy and beyond. I was trained by Kate Jordan in Pregnancy, Postnatal, and Induction Massage. I took a second Training with the Arvigo Institute where I learned Mayan Abdominal Massage which is used during all stages of young girls all the way to grown women. I enjoy working with women to help maintain a healthy and balanced body before, during, and after pregnancy.
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Traditional Moroccan Postpartum Care and the closing of the bones ceremony are just a few of the wonderful things our podcast guest today does in the birth world. Fatima is a birth and postpartum doula who brings her clients a postpartum experience that really encompasses the whole self and not just the survival mentality we often have in the early days after births!
This is helpful to know as a doula both for the purpose of referrals, but also for the purpose of considering new services you could offer. I talk in this episode about my desire to have a closing of the bones ceremony even 9 years postpartum because I honestly feel I rushed past that holistic healing that my body probably needed after birth!
OUR GUEST:
Fatima is a birth doula and traditional postpartum doula serving families in the DC Metro area. She focuses her postpartum care on traditional services and has trained in Traditional Moroccan Postpartum Care and through Innate Traditions. Other than her passion for birth support and building birth options awareness, she has a passion for bringing to light stories of global postpartum care practices that are familiar across time and space. Fatima offers a workshop on Ancient SWANA/African/Asian Postpartum Care Practices and specializes in the Moroccan Closing the Bones Ceremony. She is constantly in search of global postpartum stories and the lessons that birth and the postpartum have to offer.
Resources Mentioned:
Innate Traditions: https://www.innatetraditions.com/
First 40 Days Book: https://www.amazon.com/First-Forty-Days-Essential-Nourishing/dp/1617691836
A resource from Fatima: 6 Tips for Postpartum Support: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rWsORvBJb29iWkFI1q1c1VyyZ3ibfiRm/view
Fatimas's virtual postpartum classes/workshops: https://oasisbirthdoula.com/childbirth-classes/
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Lactation is one of the many topics that doulas tend to frequently overstep their scope in. Today’s special guest is talking us through when and how to refer to an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). If you’re working with families in the early postpartum hours/days/weeks it’s imperative to have some basic knowledge of lactation in terms of what’s normal and what’s not.
Our guest today is Tiara Caldwell. She is a nurse, doula, IBCLC, and podcast host among other things! She is honestly an absolute gem to connect with both professionally and otherwise! Scroll down to read her full bio. She is doing amazing and important work in the DC area. Her links to connect are below as well.
Today’s show covers why a prenatal lactation appointment is important as well as how detrimental it can be to not refer when it’s really needed! It’s vital to a good doula practice to be willing and ready to refer. Tiara highlights how you really need to know what lactation resources are available in your area so you can send clients to the right places who will actually be helpful to them.
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Tiara Caldwell, LPN IBCLC, has been a maternal and infant health advancement champion for over ten years, starting with her work as a community doula and mental health professional. She became certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2015 and, shortly after, began work as a private practice practitioner and working part-time in the hospital setting.
She owns Crowned & Cradled LLC, a company in the DC Metro area that provides doula support and lactation services. Tiara is known as a compassionate caregiver and savvy businesswoman in her community and field. Her areas of expertise range from prenatal education, support for families of multiples, and ways for business owners to find their unique voices and craft marketing efforts to mirror them. Tiara has presented at various conferences and received raving reviews and additional business growth opportunities.
The heart of Tiara's work is providing families with the keys they need to have successful feeding experiences in a judgment-free space. Being a mother of four children and navigating multiple unique family structures herself, Tiara can offer a culturally appropriate, sensitive, and respectful approach to care to encourage families to reach their goals. She does this by continuing to collaborate and contribute to community organizations with support groups and classes and co-hosting a podcast called Birth. Ish.
Resources: Lactation Education Resources https://www.lactationtraining.com/resources/handouts-professionals
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Website: http://crownedandcradled.com/
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Sleep is a hot topic in the postpartum world, but honestly most doula training is woefully lacking in biological norms for newborns! If we, as doulas, are functioning from a place of ignorance, if we are recommending sleep strategies that are not supporting newborn biological norms or, even worse, dangerous for the age we’re working with! Today’s special guest is a sleep coach and my first call and constant referral to my clients.
Kim Hawley has a background in public health and is a genius at gentle sleep strategies. My clients have found that her classes help tremendously in setting realistic expectations as well as her group program being a wonderful ongoing education and support for families.
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Kim Hawley, MA, MPH, IBCLC is a Holistic Sleep Coach, Lactation Consultant, Peaceful Parenting Educator, and the owner of Intuitive Parenting. She helps tired parents bring together developmental knowledge, sleep science, and their intuition to improve family sleep. Her specialty is holistic, responsive sleep support for babies, toddlers, and nursing families. Kim lives in Capitol Hill, Washington DC with her husband, 2 kids, guide dog, and cat. She loves running, listening to audio books, coffee, chocolate, and wine.
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Website: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc
Blog post on developmental sleep norms: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2018/7/6/developmentally-appropriate-sleep-expectations-birth-to-age-5
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This is the beginning of a series for the whole month of July featuring various providers who are answering questions they want doulas to know about when clients can use their services and when/how to refer to them. This is a vital part of every doula’s work because there are many providers who should be referred to and who our clients can benefit greatly from.
Dr. Teiya Qualls is our first provider! She is a wonderful Pelvic Floor PT in the DC area and is doing amazing work to bring better pelvic health to the area one client at at a time. See her full bio below.
Doulas often think of Pelvic Floor PT for post-delivery, but there is much more to a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist’s role in a pregnant person’s whole pregnancy as well! There are a wide range of issues treated by a Pelvic Floor PT from muscle pain in the pelvic floor to pelvic pain in the sacrum or hips! The pelvic floor is connected to the whole body, so there are many issues that can impact its health and tone.
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Dr. Tieya M. Qualls, PT, DPT, PRPC is the founder of Quality Touch Physical Therapy & Wellness, serving the DMV area. She is a licensed Physical Therapist with additional certification in pelvic health. She earned a B.S. in Biology from Hampton University, in Hampton, VA in 2002. Following this, she received both her Master and Doctoral degrees in Physical Therapy from Howard University, in Washington, DC in 2005 and 2012, respectively. Throughout her 16+ year career, she has attained experience working in a variety of clinical settings including, orthopedic outpatient, skilled nursing, home healthcare, and acute care. Dr. Qualls is also trained as a birth doula, providing education, emotional and physical support for the pregnant and postpartum population.
She values being a part of their birth team, whether it is educating, serving as an advocate, or simply holding space for her clients during a time when they are most vulnerable. She is always honored to be chosen by her clients, to assist them during this important period of ushering new life into their world. She has served as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Howard University, in The College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. She is also an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor, utilizing her knowledge and skills to assist with educating the next generation of Physical Therapists.
After completing the pelvic floor course series with the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, Dr. Qualls earned the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification, also offered by the organization. This certification designates her as a pelvic rehabilitation specialist, possessing the knowledge and skills to accurately diagnose and treat pelvic floor dysfunctions for all genders. She has also served as a TA for the organization, assisting instructors as they educate other healthcare professionals on topics within the pelvic health field.
In addition to her passion for treating conditions of the pelvic floor, pregnancy, and the postpartum period, she also treats a variety of musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions. She has taken multiple advanced manual therapy courses addressing not only the pelvic floor and pelvic girdle, but also other regions of the spine and soft tissues of the body, globally.
In an effort to maximize patient outcomes, she incorporates a variety of manual therapy techniques into her treatment approach. These include myo
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Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum require a level of care from a variety of different sources so doulas need to have a solid idea of when and how to refer to different providers. This is especially important when doula clients look to us for answers on who they need to see or what they need to do about a particular issue they are having.
If you are a newer doula you may be thinking “okay, awesome, but seriously I don’t know anyone!” Start with your current life. Do you see a massage therapist? If so, ask them if they do prenatal or postpartum massage. Do you see a chiropractor? Same thing, ask what their experience level is with prenatal and postpartum issues.
I send information to my clients about a few professions no matter what. Those include, Counseling, Pelvic Floor PT, Massage Therapy, Chiropractic, and other forms of movement and body work. I also regularly refer to placenta encapsulators and traditional bodywork professionals who do things like bellybinding and closing of the bones.
Key Things I Consider:
- Build a referral list as you grow and meet people
- Consider networking with providers to be able to hear more about their approach
- Ask other doulas or birthworkers in your area if they have recommendations
- Start with some of your own providers who you have personal experience with
- Be aware of your clients’ ability to pay/use insurance for extra services
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Doulas need a network of providers to refer their clients to. There are many service and medical providers who can and should be included in the pregnancy, birth and postpartum process. It is important for doulas to have a good network not only for their client’s sake but also for themselves!
The month of July is going to be full of provider interviews that are highlighting how and when to refer to various providers. So stay tuned to hear from some of my favorite folks including chiropractors, a sleep coach, a Lactation consultant, Massage Therapist, etc.
If you live in a big city like DC part of what you are doing by having a referral network is helping your clients avoid just googling and slogging through the hundreds of options available! That means you want to be intentional about who you are sending and not just sending a random link to a random business. I highlight the things I look for in providers below:
Key Things I Consider:
- Reputation with other providers
- Equity (referring to Black owned businesses for instance)
- Personal knowledge/experience
- Other client experience or knowledge
- Cost/Insurance options
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Doulas do advocate, we talked about that in the last episode which is linked below. But HOW? How do doulas advocate without making decisions for our clients? Or making a birth scenario about us? That’s today’s episode. How do doulas advocate for their clients during a birth? What are some phrases and strategies doulas can use to advocate for their clients?
One big prenatal step is writing a birth plan. This gives the client time to decide what their thoughts are on things and also gives you a reference to point back to. Either in the form of reminding the client of their plan and desire OR of reminding the team to read the plan/desire. Both can be incredibly helpful.
“Let's say a provider is saying ‘Okay, we really want to have continuous monitoring’, for instance, and your client says, I don't remember what I wanted. One thing you can say is, ‘oh, hey, I know that on your birth plan, you wanted intermittent monitoring? Do you remember the difference between those two? Do you want your provider to explain the difference or why they're wanting to expand continuous versus intermittent?’ Because that adds some nuance, right? Like, it's entirely possible that the provider is saying, We want you on continuous monitoring, because we're really concerned about your baby's heart rate, well, then that's a very legitimate and super important reason to be on continuous monitoring. It's also possible that the provider is just like, annoyed with intermittent monitoring and wants the person on continuous, I'm not saying these are scenarios where the provider is saying something that is always wrong, that's not necessarily the case, sometimes it's that they lack explanation, or they lack client or patient consent.”
Doula Advocacy Scripts:
“(name of client) I know you mentioned in the prenatal visits that you were concerned about X do you have any questions about that now?”
“(name of client) wrote out on their birth plan their desires around (insert issue)” especially if someone is mid-contraction
“(name of client), you let us know when you’re ready for X” (when someone has said yes to an exam after this next contraction but isn’t opening eyes, etc.
“I heard (name of client) say no. Is that right (name of client)?” when a client is being ignored
“Name of client do you want your water broken?” if you see a provider preparing for a procedure that your client has not consented to
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Doulas are advocates. I will stand firm on this. If you do not see your role as ever advocating for your client then you are probably coming from a very privileged place. If you ever work with clients who are marginalized in our healthcare system you have to be ready and willing to advocate and amplify their voice. You center them, absolutely, you don’t speak for them or decide things for them, but you DO absolutely need to know how to advocate for and with them when needed.
Now, I realize this may ruffle some feathers. People have strong feelings about this. But I stand very firmly on my stand. Doula must know how to advocate if our future is going to involve safer birth for all birthing people.
Now, today’s episode is not digging into the how, just the reality that we must. Friday’s episode is the how, so stay tuned for that one.
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The Doula Biz Blueprint is a group coaching program for doulas to grow and expand in their business now and into the future. It includes one-on-one coaching as well as small group coaching, larger group community and TONS of resources that you have access to forever. This program is designed to get you going and keep you going in your doula business. Whether you’re just barely started or a year down the road, you’re able to grow and expand in this group alongside other doulas.
I want to outline some of the things I find to be the more important parts of the program:
- Access to me. This is not a group coaching program in name only. I am your coach. You see me at every meeting. I am doing the coaching. That matters a LOT to me. Coaching students have access between meetings on the voxer app as well so there’s access on access!
- Community. You have your summer group along with access to all the doulas who have done the program so far this year!
- Resources. This one is huge. There are more resources than I can even describe to you. From spreadsheets to organize your clients to instructions on making posts for social media! I break all those details down for you and they are yours FOREVER!
- A whole year to figure stuff out! While the coaching group is for 6 weeks, the whole rest of the year is included in your investment so you have the year in the community where you can ask me and other doulas questions and grow and be accountable together. You have the option to stay beyond a year, but that is entirely up to you!
If you’re ready for this next step in your doula business, you can sign up here: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-biz-blueprint
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Just in case you’re wondering we are definitely channeling your inner Dori today! Just keep swimming! How do we keep going when we feel like quitting? How do we pick the towel back up after we throw it in? This is our speciality as doulas, right? We are excellent at coaching our clients through this, so need a dose of our own medicine in business!
The next best step is how my business coach likes to say this. Just take the next best step. You don’t need to know the next 100 steps down the road. In birth we sit in this present place every. Single. Contraction. It’s a place we help our clients stay and where we also sit comfortably throughout the birth and even postpartum process. BUT do we apply it to our businesses?
I remember the first time I needed a contract and I was like “oh sh*t, how the F do I write a contract??” And that feeling still comes up sometimes for me. It comes up as imposter syndrome from time to time. It sometimes just comes up in a funk when I feel stuck. But I don’t stay there long. I have friends and a coach to kick me in the butt and get me going again!
Key Takeaways:
- Push forward. And have people on your team who can cheer you on!
- Just take one more step. Not the next 100.
- Affirm yourself! You got this!
- I’d love to be your coach!
Are you ready for some direction and coaching in this “swimming?” I’d love to be your doula business coach. I’ve been working with perinatal families for 13 years and would love to help guide you along your way as you push and figure stuff out. My group program: The Doula Biz Blueprint opens for the next group June 20, 2023. Join me! Check it out here: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-biz-blueprint
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Business reviews are a big part of social proof! Doulas need reviews and recommendations from current and past clients in order to get traction with future clients. The reality is that it can be tricky to get reviews either because you’re nervous to ask or because your clients just had a baby! Keep listening to hear what my favorite way to ask is!
Before we dive into HOW I want to hammer down the WHY! Imagine looking something up online. Anything. From restaurants to shoes to makeup, you probably look at reviews! I know I do. I read all the reviews. Does this shirt run small? How’s the quality of this backpack? Does this water bottle leak? I am looking for all kinds of information for various businesses and products.
Another way to get reviews is to ask people if you can use their kind words on your website or social media. If you head over to instagram.com/harroddoula look at my highlight of testimonials and you’ll see how I use these online and save them for others to read!
Key Takeaways:
- I ask in a follow-up email after our final postpartum visit
- I send links for Google Business, Doula Match and Facebook
- I ask clients to leave a review at each place if possible and ALSO ask if I can share their review online
- Just like everything, this is a muscle you have to learn to flex!
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Big Dreams are super important in any business. As a doula, do you dream big? Do you give yourself time to dream as a doula AND as a business owner? Do you give yourself space to think WAY bigger than usual? Join me in doing just that!
Business dreams go in this order: Dream, Goal, Plan. So in order to plan we have to first dream, yet so often we just jump right ahead to planning without ever taking the time to actually dream at all.
Key Takeaways:
- Dreaming is vital to life, but especially as a business owner!
- Set aside time to dream, not plan, just dream
- This is a step before setting goals and making plans!
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Doulas need emotional and relational encouragement just as much as any other person. But this work is especially taxing in how you give of yourself for the type of support you are giving to clients. While we need those skills in all of life to really decipher who is a good support person that is really vital for doulas. This episode outlines what types of support every doula needs to have on their team.
First, an emotional support you loves you dearly, can listen well, can empathize when things are hard but not right away try to steer you away from doula work!
Second, you need other doulas who know the lingo and the context of what you’re sharing and can kind of meet you where you are in those things!
Third, you need someone who believes in your BIG DREAMS! I mean the really really big ones. If you mainly have support people who can’t quite see as big of a dream as you have then they are going to be nervous for you chasing your big dreams rather than helping you get there.
It’s also just as vital to know who to NOT get emotional support from!
Key Takeaways:
- Think carefully about all the various types of support that you may need
- Start to utilize those people in your life!
- Also consider who NOT to utilize in this specific way!
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What do I need to know to be a doula? What might I be missing? What if there’s something crucial that I’ve never known and I find it out later?? These are hard questions, but normal questions! When we are coming to anything new we are faced with questions like theses that can be debilitating if we let them be!
So how do we bridge this gap and not just leave new doulas feeling swept away by the anxiety of what they don’t know? I want to propose two main ways in this episode: 1. Guidance from a coach or mentor and 2. Encouragement and accountability from other doulas.
Key Takeaways:
- First, we need more experienced doulas to help guide newer doulas!
- Second, you need some practical help and advice as you navigate through starting
- How can you have more guidance and encouragement in your life today?
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Branding and consistency in marketing is important, but can be daunting. As a new doula you already have many things to think about in your business, but you don’t want to skip over thinking about what your business is about and what your core values are in your business and how you want to connect with your future clients. Today’s episode dives into how to start thinking about this in your business.
Christine helps you speak your companies values and vision with your clients through colors and fonts! She deciphers the lingo around what matters most about branding and color/font choices so it’s way less intimidating and you can dive into it today!
Key Takeaways:
- Consistency and Cohesion are two of the most important factors in branding!
- Your brand, just like your business, gets to evolve over time
- Don’t be afraid to reevaluate your branding and ask for feedback from your customers!
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Christine Lieu is the expert behind CL Designs and the Brand Party Podcast. She's a graphic designer who's traded in climbing the corporate ladder for climbing mountains around the world. Christine helps purpose-driven businesses create cohesive branding, web design, and social content creation to increase your impact and sales. Saying no to dull and clunky visuals and yes to consistency, creativity, and efficiency forms the core of her approach. As the host of the Brand Party Podcast, Christine and her guests deliver fun, honest, to-the-point advice that you can implement RIGHT AWAY in your entrepreneurial journey. It has made Top 10: Canada Design and Apple Podcasts' acclaimed New + Noteworthy list in both the Art and Design categories.
Having earned her stripes in the fast-paced media world, and learned first-hand the challenges faced by startups through her own journey (sometimes the hard way!) Christine wanted to provide lean and efficient design and branding services that would free businesses to push on with what they’re best at. She's helped bootstrap startups, household brands, and pretty much everything in between. When she's not climbing mountains around the world, she's been featured in Yahoo News’ Top 10 graphic designers to watch for in 2021 and has had the honour of being a top 5 finalist in Canada’s SME National Business Awards for Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2021, nominated for her work on Maclean’s “Bulldog” Election Daily issue with a Digital Publishing Award, worked as a contributing designer on the launch of the Walmart Live Better social campaign, covered nationally broadcasted events such as the Juno Awards and Canadian Music Week with CBC Music, and helped the House of Anesi raise over $90K on their Kickstarter campaign, while helping purpose-driven businesses create branding and design collateral to help drive her clients’ top line.
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Doulas need things that all businesses need! Websites, branding, marketing, networking, etc. Today we are working on websites! What to write, when to write it and how to make it work for you. Doulas can let their websites speak to their ideal client before ever connecting with them on a call.
If you’re working on websites Erin Ollila is the person you want telling you what to write on it! She’s a wealth of knowledge and also hilarious! Her podcast Talk Copy To Me is one of the ways I learned about copywriting and SEO when I was updating my own website a few years ago.
Key Takeaways:
Listen to her podcast episodes all about the first and most important pages to have on websites:
About Page
Home Page
Services Page
https://erinollila.com/podcast/6/
OUR GUEST:
Conversion copywriter. Copy Coach.Wing Woman. Word slinger. No matter what you call her, Erin Ollila believes in the power of words and how a message can inform—and even transform—its intended audience.
When she’s not working with big brands and small businesses to marry strategy, storytelling, and SEO, you can find her hosting the Talk Copy to Me podcast or exploring southeastern MA with her family and friends. Erin graduated from Fairfield University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing and then co-founded Spry Literary Journal, which celebrates undiscovered and established writers' concise, experimental, hybrid, modern, vintage or just-plain-vulnerable writing.
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Website: http://erinollila.com
Podcast: https://erinollila.com/podcast Links to social media accounts:
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LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/erinollila
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A baby race is what I affectionately call two babies coming on the same day. Today’s episode is a continuation of the last episode about planning for possible baby races and babies getting all mixed up together. Spacing out due dates is one way doulas help to avoid this situation, but it’s not entirely avoidable.
How you space due dates is one thing, but landing on what makes you most comfortable with due dates may be something you figure out with time. Some doulas space by having a limit of how many people are due a month and others space by time between due dates themselves.
Key Takeaways:
- Spacing due dates is not a perfect science
- You have to land on what makes you most comfortable as you work
- It’s important to have a good system of backup regardless of what space you have!
Check out the last episode, episode 122 to hear the beginning of this conversation!
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Avoiding a baby race is the aim of doulas near and far! Two babies coming at once when they are not both due at once is a contingency that a doula has to plan for, even if it’s unlikely, and even if it’s fairly rare. Having a solid backup system that works well and is full of trustworthy doulas is the biggest key in this regard.
This episode and next will dive into having backup systems and also spacing out due dates. Today’s episode is talking about different ways to secure backup doulas and what that looks like for various doulas.
Key Takeaways:
- You need to have doulas ready to be backup for you
- In order to do that you need to be willing to BE backup as well
- Get to know doulas who are similar to you in how they work and their philosophy of birth
- Build backup support into your contract
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You are a doula. You are also a business owner. You’re self-employed! That can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! It is often something that I see doulas neglect. They want to be a doula, they are excited to work with clients, but they do NOT love the idea of running a business!
Another amazing thing to aspire to (or being with if you have the finances!) is to hire a team of contractors or employees who are helping to run the business parts that are not your favorite bits. I have a wonderful VA, Hunter, who I’d be lost without at the moment. She makes my life 100% easier and I am thrilled to have her. However, my business could not afford that kind of extra help until just these last few months. So it is not something you need, or always have the option of, rushing right into from the jump
Key Takeaways:
- You are a business owner!
- You are officially Self-Employed
- That doesn’t mean you have to become an expert on all things business
- But do the best you can so you can help your business move forward!
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Doulas come in all shapes and sizes, for lack of a better phrase! We have all different struggles physically and otherwise just like all humans! As a person with various chronic conditions, I want to talk through doing doula work while also supporting your own body’s needs and limitations.
Doula work is physically demanding work, so keeping your body well supported throughout the time you’re with a client is super important. I would venture to say that how you care for yourself in the in-between time is even more important! Sleep is key, as well as healthy and joyful movement. Adequate and nourishing food intake. Hydration. Relaxation!
Key Takeaways:
- You can absolutely be a doula even with chronic health conditions
- You get to decide if you disclose these to your clients!
- If you believe the conditions will dictate part of what you do then share them so they’re not a surprise!
- Take good care of yourself! The worst thing is to have conditions that require certain care and not taking that care during a birth.
- Set yourself up with tools for success! (I use heat packs, medication containers, etc.)
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Today’s topic is on a long list of biases and misconceptions people have about doula work. If we think about other professions we do not require that people have a specific experience in what they do before they do it, or ever for that matter. You can be an amazing doula whether or not you even have a womb! Or ever plan to have children. Or if you would love children but can’t have them. None of these things keep you from being an amazing doula!
Not only is the answer to this question absolutely! You can absolutely be a doula if you haven’t had children or given birth. Also, I would argue there are some advantages to it! If you have not had a baby, one huge, huge, huge benefit I think you have is that you do not have a single bit of baggage around your own birth experiences.
Key Takeaways:
- You can be a doula if you’ve never had a baby or even if you never intend to have a baby!
- You can even sometimes use that as an advantage in your work!
- You can also benefit from your knowledge and work if you do plan to have a future pregnancy
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Doula Training and Certification is typically the first step into doula work. Doula coaching is a bit different because it’s the guidance you need as you’re putting your work into action after training is over. Doula trainings can leave you feeling excited and also overwhelmed as you set off to actually do this work.
A coach should help you sort through your own approach as a doula, brainstorm and hammer out packages, help you figure out your next steps, etc. Of course, just like doulas, doula coaches all operate a little bit differently, but generally the coach should be a guide - a doula for you as you launch this business.
Key Takeaways:
- A doula coach does not replace doula training or certification
- A doula coach is essentially a doula for your doula business!
- A good coaching program should involve a variety of aspects to support you!
- I’d love to share more about my Doula Coaching if you’re interested. Reach out on Instagram!
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Where are all the clients? 3 Key Sources of Clients that Every Doula Needs!
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Social Media for Doulas can be intimidating! It is especially hard to think about competing with folks who have a whole social media team! As a new doula something is better than nothing and the more you regularly post the more you will flex the muscle of doing it. It will become loads easier with time.
If you want a little slice of how my own online presence has grown over the years, I welcome you to go to Instagram and scroll to the VERY bottom of my feed. There’s no consistency. No color consistency, no font consistency, no strategy! I tell you this to remind you that no one is perfect, not that I’m the standard, and also to remind you that growth is a part of business ownership! You will get better with time!
Key Takeaways:
- Consistency matters more than anything else
- If you have a hard time knowing what to say buy some templates
- Even twice a week is better than nothing!
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Where are all the clients? 3 Key Sources of Clients that Every Doula Needs!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass-1
Social Media Templates:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1462475705/305-doula-instagram-templates-175-posts
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Finding doula clients is an imperative part of doula work. New doulas are often trying to figure out how to find doulas when they’re just getting started. I remember some advice of just approaching pregnant people who are out in the wild! The reality is that every doula needs various streams of clients, so there are multiple answers to this particular question.
I like to refer to these as slow, medium and fast doula client strategies. Not every doula needs to do all of them, but they are all beneficial and all slightly different in terms of timeline for getting clients.
Key Takeaways:
- There should be more than one stream of clients in every business
- There are slow, medium and fast methods of getting clients
- Most businesses need a mix of all 3!
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Where are all the clients? 3 Key Sources of Clients that Every Doula Needs!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass-1
Resources I love:
Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
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Being a new doula can make you feel a lot of imposter syndrome anyway, but when you feel the need to know absolutely everything that does NOT help! Everything is not something that anyone knows! A new doula or otherwise.
One key to remember is that you DO know more than you think you do! You also have credible resources from training and books and online resources. So there are strategies that make you feel a little less like you don’t know. I suggest saying things like “I’m going to look up the evidence on that and send it to you!” And then actually do that! That will help you grow and learn as well as helping your clients.
Key Takeaways:
- You do not know everything
- You do not NEED to know everything
- Learn from great books and resources
- Follow up with clients when you need to research before giving an answer
Resources I love:
Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
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Meet The Doula events are meant to be a way for pregnant parents to learn about doulas and meet a few as well! It’s also an opportunity for doulas to get comfortable with talking about what they do and how they serve families without having to have people set up a doula consultation individually with each doula.
I suggest thinking about how/where to meet doulas who could participate, think about locations that would work for hosting and audiences that already exist with pregnant people who are the right target audience. This not only builds the muscle of talking about your services and hearing why families are looking for doulas which helps you to understand what your future clients are looking for!
Key Takeaways:
- Consider joining or hosting a Meet The Doula event
- Find people to make partnerships with to build your networks and audience!
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Just like before a birth it’s important to prepare (check out the last episode for that info!), it’s just as important to have a post-birth ritual or rhythm to help yourself recover. Births are a lot of work both physically and emotionally, so it’s vital to have a ritual of coming down from the work you’ve done as a doula and helping yourself be ready for the next client.
This is one more of many things that are very personal in what it should include. So while I can’t tell you exactly what to do I can give you ideas and share why I do the things I do so you can start figuring out your own rhythm. This is something that will change and adapt as you attend more births and get a sense of what your body needs after this work.
Key Takeaways:
- This is my typical routine after a birth:
- I eat! Immediately after I leave a birth
- I usually get home and shower
- I sometimes stretch if I am awake enough!
- If it’s the middle of the night I get in bed and sleep
- If it’s daytime and my kids are home I hang with them a little before sleeping
- If It has been a really long birth I cancel anything coming up in the next 12 hrs before I go to sleep or I will likely just sleep through it on accident.
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Before heading into a birth it’s important to prepare yourself well so you can be as strong and ready as possible. One big unpredictable piece of this work is how long a birth could possibly be. Because of that it’s imperative that you prepare yourself before arrival so you can support your own wellbeing.
We are all different in how we prepare, so this is just to get you started thinking about what may be a good routine or rhythm for you. We all need different things to both calm us, ground us, and prepare us for the process of giving our clients support.
Key Takeaways:
- I try to do the following things to prepare for a birth:
- I shower (the night before if I know someone MAY be in labor)
- I eat a small meal
- I hydrate
- I dress comfortably and make sure I have extra socks, etc. in my bag!
- I prepare tea or coffee and a big jug of water
- I pee! As silly as that sounds it’s important to not neglect this!
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I remember when I was super intimidated by Doula Consultations. I felt super awkward each time, unsure of what to say or how to engage in a meaningful way with prospective clients. I also always felt like I was selling myself rather than meeting this possible client to assess if we were a good fit for each other or not. Over time I shifted both my strategy and my mindset around these conversations which has made them significantly easier and more successful for me!
This episode really dives into how I approach Doula consultations now vs when I started and how I used to prepare for them when I was super nervous. If you haven’t done so before, I’d suggest starting with a quick google search of “questions to ask a doula before you hire them” or some such search so you can get a sense of what types of questions you MAY be asked. Then you can prepare in advance for those questions.
Key Takeaways:
- I start by asking “What made you decide to explore having a doula?”
- Plan to give a general synopsis of how you got started and what your philosophy of birth is
- Write out answers to common questions ahead of time so you have them as needed
- Practice helps make this easier! Don’t be discouraged if your first few consultations feel very awkward
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
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* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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If you live in an area full of doulas like I do it can feel a little intimidating to put yourself out there and seem like a different or unique option. I am firmly against the idea that you have to market yourself by saying you are the BEST or the ULTIMATE or any other bleh marketing words. You can set yourself apart by building relationships and showing your unique experience without needing to downplay anyone else in the field.
While I can’t tell you exactly what to do to set yourself apart without us having a detailed conversation, this episode highlights a few ways you can consider setting yourself apart as you build your business.
Key Takeaways:
- You can add uniqueness in your business name
- You can highlight your expertise in your website or marketing materials
- You can highlight your philosophy and how it differs from other doulas
- Set yourself apart from other doulas in the types of support you offer
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
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* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Marketing yourself as a doula is vital to the process of getting clients. Oftentimes the strategy that works the best varies from person to person. From referrals to social media to teaching classes and organically meeting pregnant people there are many different ways to approach meeting and working with clients.
Location is also a big factor here because in smaller communities with fewer doulas you have the potential to have more exposure if you make good connections with providers and other people who work with pregnant people. If you are in a bigger city where the doula market is more saturated you will have to think about connecting with the right niche of people rather than just pregnant people in general.
Resource Mentioned:
National Black Doula Association: https://www.blackdoulas.org/national-directory
Key Takeaways:
- I have gotten the highest percentage of clients from other doula referrals
- My next biggest source of clients is from teaching classes and client referrals
- Third biggest source of clients is meet the doula nights and events
- Fourth is doula match
- I get very few people from social media marketing
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Cost of doula services is a hot topic. As you know, I care deeply about people being paid well in this work. I do also care deeply about equity and access to doula care. I just firmly do not believe that should happen at the expense of the doulas. We need better systems in place to support families who have less financial resources and ALSO support doula work as a sustainable and well-paid career.
Episodes About Doula Pay:
Episode 94: How Much Do Doulas Get Paid?
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/how-much-do-doulas-get-paid
Episode 97: Doula Burnout: How Do Doula Rates Impact Burnout?
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/doula-burnout-how-do-doula-rates-impact-doula-burnout
Key Takeaways:
- Some people use sliding scales
- Some people use grants for nonprofits to allow for services to be free or low cost and still pay the doulas
- Some people use donations where people can donate toward services for others
- Some people have specific lower rates for people on Medicaid or other Social Services
- There’s more than one way to do this!
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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From vacations to dinners with friends to Dr appointments for yourself or loved ones, there are things in life that you need to attend! How do you do that when you’re on call as a doula? This is a tricky part of our work; I’ll be the first to admit that! There’s a reason people buy shirts that say “unless I’m at a birth”!
Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 101: How Do I Take Time Off As a Doula?
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/how-do-i-take-time-off-as-a-doula
Episode 95: Doula Burnout: What Do My Number of Working Hours Have To Do With Burnout?
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/how-do-i-take-time-off-as-a-doula
Key Takeaways:
- Schedule things like vacations in advance before you have people due!
- For other appointments have backup when that appointment is essential
- Determine what is actually essential
- When someone is imminently due, have an exit strategy when you have plans!
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Enrollment is open until March 24th for the Spring Cohort of the Doula Biz Blueprint. Cost of the coaching program is $1997 but this group only is getting the awesome deal of $997. This group is only 10 doulas and spots are already being taken, so get in now before you lose the chance.
Learn More Here: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-biz-blueprint
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Today I get to introduce you to Allison Nevalga of Kaya Ko Doula Services. She’s another of my Doula Biz Blueprint Coaching Students. She shares a bit about her own birth stories as well as how her doula business got started and has grown. Her unique perspective from where she started in her first pregnancy to where she is now is worth a listen!
Meet Allison Nevalga of Kaya Ko Doula Services
My name is Allison Nevalga, and I am a certified full-spectrum doula trained by Doula Trainings International, serving clients in Northern Virginia. I am a firm believer that everyone deserves a Doula during one of the most pivotal and transformative points in life. My goal is to give all birthing people the tools and knowledge they need to have an informed, empowering pregnancy and birth experience. I serve at all stages of pregnancy. I can be there for your birth, miscarriage, misbirth, and/or postpartum care. I am an advocate for birth equity, informed choice/consent, as well as respect for all birthing people. My goal is to guide you throughout your whole pregnancy and birth by cultivating a space for you to feel safe, supported, and heard.
CONNECT with Allison on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kayakodoula/
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Enrollment is open until March 24th for the Spring Cohort of the Doula Biz Blueprint. Cost of the coaching program is $1997 but this group only is getting the awesome deal of $997. This group is only 10 doulas and spots are already being taken, so get in now before you lose the chance.
Learn More Here: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-biz-blueprint
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Nikkea Anderson and I first connected when she was already trained as a doula but figuring out what she wanted to do and how to get started in this work. She was working full-time in daycare services and had been for many years. Fast forward to today and this is her final work in a daycare because she’s doing full time doula work in an agency and taking on private clients.
She was struggling with imagining how work as a full-time doula could look. She
knew she loved this field, but branching into a new career felt very daunting. She questioned her ability to find clients and sustain her life without significant financial issues. It seemed that keeping her current job was the safest option, but her desire was to be a doula and support new families in that precious season of life.
Nikkea was looking for someone experienced in the doula industry who was approachable and funny. She needed some guidance but also wanted to see what a successful doula looked like in real life. She joined my 6 week program because she knew it would get her where she wanted to be in her doula career.
Meet Nikkea Anderson of Birth 2 Five Doula Services
Nikkea is the doula behind Birth To Five Doula Services. She started as a preschool teacher in 2008. She began teaching preschool for the DOD in 2015. She left what I knew behind and became a Doula in 2022
After giving all she had in the classroom she jumped all in at the chance to take her impact beyond the classroom and right into family’s homes as a postpartum doula, sleep consultant, and lactation consultant
CONNECT with Nikkea on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/birthtofivedoula/
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
I can't wait to talk about the next steps in your doula business! Book here: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-strategy-call
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The process of branching into doula work full-time can be intimidating. Especially when life keeps on going at a fast pace around you. Today’s conversation is with one of my first Doula Coaching students, Dominique Jones. I’m so excited to introduce you and let you hear a bit of her story in this doula work.
Meet Dominique Jones of MAMA Birth Services
Dominique Jones is an Urban mom from Washington, DC. She has three young girls and is also the founder and CEO of a birth services company called MAMA, mom's advocate and maternal advisor LLC. She educates, empowers and assists families with having safe, peaceful and joyous childbirth experiences through childbirth education, postpartum doula services and lactation counseling.
CONNECT with Dominique on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mamabirthservices/
CONNECT with Kaely on TikTok or Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@doulacoach
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
I can't wait to talk about the next steps in your doula business! Book here: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-strategy-call
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Strategy and planning is at the center of what we do as doulas. If we support birth we tell our clients they should go into the process of labor with a plan, or at least a bit of knowledge and some preferences! Your Doula Business is similar to this! You need to have some kind of game plan, and also a little bit of flexibility for how this might go.
You need to have an idea of not only where you hope to go as a doula, but also what that could look like and how you may get there. Now I specifically want to encourage you to both DREAM BIG and also plan strategically. Those two need to go hand in hand. They need to be held together, just like in birth preparation.
Key Takeaways:
- All business owners need plans and strategy
- Doula business owners are no different
- There’s still a LOT of variety in how that can look
- But intentional planning is important no matter what your goals are!
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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As a coach I doula doulas :) I teach doulas how to organize, run and plan their businesses, but also guide them with compassion, empathy and support throughout the whole year we are together! I pour into my doulas so they can pour into their clients.
Doula coaching is something that not as many people have heard of. I have so many conversations explaining what doulas are/do so this doesn’t feel that far off from those!
Key Takeaways:
My doula coaching includes:
- Goal setting
- Strategy
- Accountability
- Encouragement
- Referrals for services
- Key resources for your business
- A kind kick in the butt as needed
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Taking time off-call is very important to doula work. Being on-call has all kinds of wear and tear that comes along with it. Because of that doulas have to be more intentional than many professionals at prioritizing time off and healthy amounts of breaks. This is of course part of what we talked about in the doula burnout series as it is a major contributor to burnout! This episode dives into how to set those times off and what that can look like as your doula business is starting to fill up.
I think it’s important to figure out days that you need off due to family, religious holidays, birthdays, etc. And also figure out times to be away or at least unplugged from the business. This is easier for many of us if we are physically gone, but that’s not a necessary part of it if you are good at holding this boundary strong!
Key Takeaways:
- Build dates into your calendar right away like birthdays, holidays, etc.
- Try to plan bigger trips at least 9 months in advance!
- Have at least a few weeks a year that you are entirely off call!
Join us in the New Doula Masterclass Just for YOU! This masterclass goes into the 3 steps for both success AND sustainability in your doula business. Spots are limited so be sure to grab your free spot today!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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100 Episodes!!!! In honor of the expansiveness of this podcast we are diving into using your own tools that you teach your clients as a support to yourself as a doula. I want you to ask yourself some questions today: when you're thinking about your business kind of growing and expanding like a pregnancy, what do you want the end result of that to be? What do you want to nurture?
I start with that question because your business should be something you love and want to nurture. Not that there aren’t moments of mixed emotions, pregnancy is often that way too, right? But ultimately you want to be building your dream job! This episode will help you imagine how to enjoy it more!
Key Takeaways:
- Your business needs visualization
- Your business needs expansive dreams
- Your business needs YOU to be well supported!
Join us in the New Doula Masterclass Just for YOU! This masterclass goes into the 3 steps for both success AND sustainability in your doula business. Spots are limited so be sure to grab your free spot today!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Sometimes as a doula you feel pressure to add all kinds of services to your business. The problem is that there are two problems with that: 1. There are costs involved with adding services and certifications and 2. You can end up adding services that you do not actually want to do!
My big example of this is placenta encapsulation. I was told for many years that I should add that service to my business. But the problem is that cutting a placenta kinda freaks me out. Not in a grossed out way, but in a woozy I-may-pass-out kind of way! So that is not in the cards for me, but would you believe that I seriously considered it for many years? Like many years I considered doing something that made me feel like I might pass out?!? So learn from that and seriously evaluate your decisions.
Key Takeaways:
- What services are easier to do that you could add?
- What services sound really amazing or excite you?
- What services would pair well with what you already do in your business?
Join us in the New Doula Masterclass Just for YOU! This masterclass goes into the 3 steps for both success AND sustainability in your doula business. Spots are limited so be sure to grab your free spot today!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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We are at the forth and final cause of Doula Burnout that we are diving into throughout this mini series. Today’s cause is trauma. Both primary and secondary. Now, the last three were a touch easier to control and buffer, but this one is the one that you have very little control over whether it happens, but you have lots of control over how you respond to it.
Trauma is hard because it looks/sounds/feels different for everyone. But having good tools to not only process, but protect yourself is vital. Sometimes that looks like healthy boundaries to not work with certain providers or boundaries about what types of clients you take on. Especially if you have your own birth or postpartum trauma, then you can do work to avoid those same triggers or experiences.
A big part of this one is giving yourself resources and space.
Key Takeaways:
- You need a way to process both mentally, verbally and physically
- You need a ritual to come down from the intensity of birth support
- You need a set of support systems for when things are really hard
- You need to know how to report abuse that you witness, because sadly many of us do witness it.
Join us in the New Doula Masterclass Just for YOU! This masterclass goes into the 3 steps for both success AND sustainability in your doula business. Spots are limited so be sure to grab your free spot today!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Doula Burnout cause number three! Now, part of the goal here is to highlight causes of doula burnout that you can actively work to change in your business. I’m not necessarily saying everyone can change all of them at once, but they are able to be changed and as much as you can be prophylactic about burnout the more successful you’ll be at avoiding it.
This third cause of burnout is not charging enough money. Now, there are multiple parts to this, and I would be entirely remiss to not factor in the extreme inequality of who has access to doulas in the United States especially. There is a VAST disparity. And I am a huge proponent of doula access, but that needs to be done in a way that the doulas are not the ones carrying that burden and therefore facing significant fatigue and burnout.
Charing rates that accurately reflect the work that you do, plus the cost to yourself, your family and your business, is vital to this work being sustainable as a business. A business does not thrive on under-charging because that leaves someone in a loss and that someone is always going to be you in this scenario.
Key Takeaways:
- How much do you NEED to make in profit in a year?
- How much do you WANT to make in profit in a year?
- Will your current prices get you to those two points?
- If your answer to #3 is No, then this is something you must take time to evaluate in your business.
Past Doula Rate Podcast Episodes:Episode 94: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/how-much-do-doulas-get-paid
Episode 93: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/can-i-make-a-full-time-salary-while-working-as-a-doula
Join us in the New Doula Masterclass Just for YOU! This masterclass goes into the 3 steps for both success AND sustainability in your doula business. Spots are limited so be sure to grab your free spot today!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Doula Burnout has a variety of causes, but there are four that seem primary to me. Last episode dove into overworking or hours worked. This episode goes into Self Care or lack of self care and how that contributes to doula burnout.
Key Takeaways:
- Self care looks a bit different for everyone, so you need to define it for yourself
- Breaks and Rest are just as productive and important as work!
- It is vital to have balance in life, but also in business!
- Take some time to evaluate your self-care practices and see where you need to improve
Join us in the New Doula Masterclass Just for YOU! This masterclass goes into the 3 steps for both success AND sustainability in your doula business. Spots are limited so be sure to grab your free spot today!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Doula Burnout is a hot topic. There are many articles that say various amounts of time, but for sure most agree that burnout is a career that has an incredibly high rate of burnout and many doulas don’t stay in business beyond a few years. One major way to avoid burnout is to know the possible reasons for it and working to buffer those with prevention as much as possible.
Today’s episode is the first of four talking about burnout. It’s diving into overworking or giving too many hours away to your work and clients. We have all done this, and still do sometimes. The reality is that if you’re attending births there’s not a ton you can do about how long/frequently you’re there. But the other hours you have and the rest you take intentionally can be something you build in.
Key Takeaways:
- Ask yourself these questions:
- How many hours do you want to work?
- How do you wish your life looked?
- If you work for yourself, what is your ideal work/life balance?
- Does that match your current client load?
- Does your pay accommodate for those hours and desires?
Join us in the New Doula Masterclass Just for YOU! This masterclass goes into the 3 steps for both success AND sustainability in your doula business. Spots are limited so be sure to grab your free spot today!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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How much can and do doulas charge? This is a follow-up question from our last episode about whether it’s possible to make a good living as a doula. Oftentimes when you are in a solo-business you have to set your own prices, but that means many Doulas set their prices on the lower end. This is for many issues from imposter syndrome to the ongoing lower value of female-dominated roles in society. But I digress. Today’s episode is all about what types of prices doulas have and how to set your rates.
Spoiler alert, I am not going to tell you what to charge! No one can do that but you. But I want you to know the general idea of how doulas set their rates and what to take into account.
Key Takeaways:
- Instead of just considering the financial logistics as you set prices, you need to also consider why you are setting your prices at the rate that you’re setting them
- Is it because you downplay your own value?
- Is it because you’re afraid that clients won’t hire you at a higher rate?
- It’s possible that neither of these are true for you, but if they are please sit with them!
- Remember that doula sustainability is based largely on valuing yourself and keeping yourself going in this field.
Join us in the New Doula Masterclass Just for YOU! This masterclass goes into the 3 steps for both success AND sustainability in your doula business. Spots are limited so be sure to grab your free spot today!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
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* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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How much money do doulas make? Is it possible to make a decent living in this work? Well that’s today’s topic! YES, as a doula you absolutely can work full-time and make a wonderful living. I get paid more now, from my work as a full time doula than I ever have in teaching or childcare or any other field I’ve been in.
Just like everything there is nuance there. What you hope to earn and what you need to earn are two major starting points. NOT undervaluing your work and your services is a huge piece of this puzzle.
Key Takeaways:
- Start working backwards. What do you need/want to make in gross income this year?
- What is your client load goal?
- Put the answers to those two questions together! Do they match up? If you’re undercharging they may not!
- While it can be helpful to look at the average fee for services in your area, don’t feel the need to base your prices on what other doulas are charging.
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Doula Work, especially Birth Doula specifically, is an on-call job in most cases. That means it comes with a good deal of unpredictability. When someone is branching into this work as a part time venture or as a second career, it can be hard to do this work alongside another job that has specific hour requirements.
However, it is absolutely possible to be a doula and also work a part time or full time job elsewhere. In fact, I know many doulas who do that. In the coming weeks we’ll discuss various additional services a doula can have in their business in addition to serving clients as a doula. Those services often are less on-call and therefore easier to do when you have additional employment.
Key Takeaways:
- It is possible to work full time in another job while being a doula, but there are some key factors that need to be considered
- One big factor is how strict your work hours are and if there’s flexibility to get called to a birth
- Another factor is what type of doula services you wish you to offer. Postpartum care, for instance, is easier to do on a predictable schedule.
- Some birth doulas work in partnerships rather than as solo practice, so that makes it easier as well.
Please take a second to fill out the following quiz (it’s literally 1 question - no need to even give your email!)
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/podcast-audience-quiz
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Childbirth Education is often a service that people add to their birthwork services as their business grows. Whether you are looking to become a childbirth educator as your main role in the birthwork field or as an additional service for your clients there are some key factors to consider as you’re deciding how to become trained and certified.
Key Takeaways:
- Consider the following questions as you’re making your decision about the best way to become a childbirth educator.
- What kind of education do I want to teach?
- What price point can I afford for training or certification?
- Do I want to teach a specific curriculum or be able to teach my own?
- What is the ongoing cost of staying certified and is there value in that?
Please take a second to fill out the following quiz (it’s literally 1 question - no need to even give your email!)
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/podcast-audience-quiz
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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How long doulas stay during and after a birth varies widely, but today’s episode goes into what’s typical and how to have clear expectations on both sides!
Key Takeaways:
- Most doulas arrive once a birthing person is in active labor
- Most doulas include in their contract to stay for the remainder of the labor or to have a backup come if the labor is long and that is allowed by the hospital.
- Most doulas stay for 1-2 hours after delivery to help with transition, again this varies person to person
Please take a second to fill out the following quiz (it’s literally 1 question - no need to even give your email!)
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Postpartum Doulas function in a wide variety of ways! I know, I know, this is what I say about SO MANY of these questions. But it’s true. However, there’s still some typical and not typical situations in terms of shifts.
For Postpartum Care a shift will be determined a bit by what your family’s needs are. If a family is needing overnight care those shifts are usually a minimum of 8 hours, with some being 10 or 12, but the vast majority are 8 hrs from 10pm-6am.
If a family is wanting daytime care that varies starting from typically 2 hrs and going up! As a postpartum doula I almost always do 3-4 hr shifts. I really don’t think less than 2 hrs is ever enough, but I know there may be times when it is! (Like if you don’t live in a metro area with crazy traffic! ha!)
Key Takeaways:
- Most daytime shifts are between 3 and 6 hrs but it depends a bit on the needs of the family and the availability of of the doula
- Most overnight shifts are 8-10 hrs from 10pm-6am
- There are 24 hr shifts as well as families who need months of care. Those are both discussed here as well, but I would say they are slightly less common than the other two types of shifts!
Please take a second to fill out the following quiz (it’s literally 1 question - no need to even give your email!)
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/podcast-audience-quiz
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Whether you are a doula trying to set expectations for yourself and your clients or a pregnant family trying to determine what’s normal, today’s episode is for you! Doulas all function a bit differently, so as always there’s some nuance to today’s answer. When a doula joins their clients during birth depends on a number of factors.
It’s important to remember that there’s no magical way to know when the perfect time to join is. I wish it were that easy. In general, when a doula is joining super early it is often due to imposter syndrome and feeling as if you need to prove something or be overly validated. I do not say that lightly because I have healthy doses of imposter syndrome from time to time myself!
Key Takeaways:
- Usually supporting virtually in early labor and then in person when things are more active is a good strategy
- This allows for the family to have optimal help during the most crucial times from a well-rested doula
- There are scenarios when a doula should consider joining sooner and those are highlighted in the episode!
- A big part of this work is learning when to adapt your norm, and that’s important for this topic as well!
Please take a second to fill out the following quiz (it’s literally 1 question - no need to even give your email!)
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/podcast-audience-quiz
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Mental resilience is a huge part of coping in birth. This is why I believe trauma-informed care is vital to birth work. To reduce additional trauma and decrease the chance of past trauma being triggered. Now, having birth trauma DOES NOT mean you weren’t sufficiently mentally resilient. So don’t reverse it to equal shame or condemnation for yourself.
When I read about mental resilience there are often formulas like the 5 pillars or 7 Cs. I love those resources overall, but also wanted to really hone in on the four key aspects of mental resilience when it comes to birth specifically. Now, if you have not yet listened to it I do recommend going back and listening to episode 22 on increasing mental resilience in preparation for birth! That is one of our most listened to episodes and I highly recommend it.
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-22
Key Takeaways:
- The four aspects of mental resilience I highlighted for birth are:
- 1. The ability to sit with yourself in discomfort and unpleasant sensations
- 2. Self Compassion
- 3. Having a great support team
- 4. Conviction about your desires and goals in birth
Please take a second to fill out the following quiz (it’s literally 1 question - no need to even give your email!)
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/podcast-audience-quiz
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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This is a full on rant. I’m not going to lie. This episode is born of my frustration with the copious amounts of misinformation on this topic across the internet. If you were to search “signs of labor” or some such thing you will find a number of articles all saying something along the lines of “17 signs that labor is coming in the next 24-48 hrs”. Every time I see these I roll my eyes. Because if there were truly signs that labor is absolutely guaranteed to happen in the next 24-48 hrs that would be worth all the money in the world. But there is no such thing.
That doesn’t mean there aren’t possible physical signs that labor is drawing near, but none so exact that we know you have exactly 24-48 hrs before labor starts. I recommend you listen to this episode on signs labor is imminent to know what kinds of physical signs I’m speaking of.
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-4
Key Takeaways:
- While physical signs of labor starting are encouraging they do not come with a specific timeline
- One major component in mental preparation for labor is having a realistic mindset so as to lower stress, anxiety and frustration beforehand
- Our desire for control leads us to want answers to the many parts of labor we don’t know, but that does not mean we can get those answers!
- When and exactly how you will go into labor is one of the beautiful, but sometimes frustrating, bits of information that we will only learn when you are in fact in labor
Please take a second to fill out the following quiz (it’s literally 1 question - no need to even give your email!)
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Doulas and Midwives have been confused for a long time by various people. One major misconception is that we are the same or that you only need one or the other if you’re giving birth. Midwives are not the same as doulas, we each play very distinct roles on the birth team. Today’s episode goes into the differences between midwives and doulas and how our different roles complement each other on a birth team.
If you’re unsure of what a doula even is, listen to our first episode: What is a Doula and Who Needs One?
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-1
Key Takeaways:
- Doulas are non-medical support
- Midwives are medical providers
- Doulas provide continual educational, emotional, and physical support
- On a good, supportive birth team nurse, provider, partner and doula all play vital roles in the comfort and support of a birth
Please take a second to fill out the following quiz (it’s literally 1 question - no need to even give your email!)
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Happy New Year!!!
Take a second (literally one!) to tell us which audience category you fall into.
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/podcast-audience-quiz
Harrod Doula Services Online Services to Help you prepare for birth and postpartum!
- Doula Mentoring
- Birth Preparation Course
- Birth Comfort Strategy Session
- Newborn Care Class
- Postpartum Prep Course (for YOU, not the baby!)
- Birth Planning Workshop
- Birth Planning Private Session
So where do you start? Well, obviously that’s survey above, but also I highly recommend that pregnant folks take this quick birth readiness assessment (for free!):
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-readiness-quiz
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This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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It’s our last episode of 2022!!! How did this year both go SOOO slow and also completely zoom past? I feel like I’m settling into my old age of 36 when I say “how is it already (insert month or year here)!” To wrap up this year and this Postpartum series I want to answer a question that’s super important to me. That question is: does my body change after giving birth? The short answer is yes! Yes, it changes, but how does it change? What does that look and feel like for different people? You’ll have to listen to the episode to hear some of those glorious nuances.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Every body that’s ever been pregnant was altered a bit by that pregnancy, even when the pregnancy didn’t last long.
- Obviously having a pregnancy that goes full term plus giving birth has other physical and biological impacts on your body.
- These changes are not negatives, although society sometimes frames them that way!
- Your postpartum body is new and different and beautiful and wonderful!
RESOURCES:
FREE Ultimate Postpartum Checklist Bundle
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
Postpartum Preparation Class:
Understand what to expect to feel/experience in the postpartum period or how to deal with it if you’re already there!
This is the real sh*t that happens TO YOU in the postpartum time and works for you whether this is your first or fifth baby!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
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Preparation for feeding your baby can feel a bit daunting because if your baby’s not here yet it’s very theoretical. However, depending on your feeding plan there are a few things you can prepare in advance and just know in advance to ease that journey. Today’s question is answered by our last Special Guest of 2022 Jess Morlan.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Jess Morlan:
Jess is a registered nurse, certified lactation educator, and homeschooling mom of 3 littles, 5 and under. Jess has been educating and empowering moms from pregnancy to postpartum for the last 7 years as a public health nurse and founded The Woman to Mother Circle LLC in 2021 to support new moms in their motherhood journeys through individual and group coaching. Her mission is to help women find the best version of themselves in motherhood and truly love the journey.
RESOURCES
CONNECT With Jess:
Stress Free Pregnancy Resource:
https://www.thestressfreepregnancy.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thewomantomothercircle
Website:
https://www.jessmorlan.com/
FREE Ultimate Postpartum Checklist Bundle
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
Postpartum Preparation Class:
Understand what to expect to feel/experience in the postpartum period or how to deal with it if you’re already there!
This is the real sh*t that happens TO YOU in the postpartum time and works for you whether this is your first or fifth baby!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
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When and how do you know if you are struggling with a postpartum mental health disorder? What’s considered postpartum depression vs baby blues? These are common questions people have and questions I hear all the time from clients, so today we are talking all about that.
In order to dive into this more thoroughly we are joined by a special guest: Cindy Kim. Cindy is a psychotherapist who has a private practice here in the DC area and is an advocate for maternal and parental mental health before and after pregnancy and birth. Today she’s answering the question: how can I distinguish between postpartum stress and distress?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Baby Blues should only last 2 weeks, so anything beyond on that time is no longer considered Baby Blues
- Really, the biggest takeaway is for you to feel the freedom to reach out for support ANY time in the postpartum period.
- There’s no need to be “bad enough” to have counseling or support for your mental health!
GUEST SPEAKER:
Cindy Kim:
Cindy Kim MSW, LICSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in the DC area providing individual and couples therapy. While she’s been in practice for over 14 years, she started to specialize in maternal mental health shortly after having her first child. Three children later, Cindy can attest to just how tough it all can be - getting pregnant, staying pregnant, pregnancy, giving birth, and being a good enough parent and partner! She has extensive experience supporting people throughout the various stressful and sometimes traumatic stages of expanding a family.
RESOURCES
CONNECT With Cindy:
www.cindykimtherapy.com
FREE Ultimate Postpartum Checklist Bundle
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
Postpartum Preparation Class:
This is the real sh*t that happens TO YOU in the postpartum time and works for you whether this is your first or fifth baby!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
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It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
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You’ve likely heard that your hormones go just a touch bananas in the postpartum time. That is true, but how does that feel and look? What is normal? When should you be concerned? That’s what this episode is all about. From postpartum night sweats to weepiness what might you feel in the early weeks postpartum and how to prepare for those things!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Hormones show up in a variety of ways for people, so the following are a few symptoms people feel:
- Night Sweats
- Weepiness (listen to the next episode to hear when to distinguish between Baby Blues and Postpartum Mood Disorders)
- Hair Thinning
- Hormones take a firm 6 months to really get back to normal levels in most people, so be gentle with yourself and your body!
- If you’re ever unsure if what you’re experiencing is inside or outside the realm of normal please speak to your care provider!
RESOURCES
FREE Ultimate Postpartum Checklist Bundle
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
Postpartum Preparation Class:
Understand what to expect to feel/experience in the postpartum period or how to deal with it if you’re already there!
This is the real sh*t that happens TO YOU in the postpartum time and works for you whether this is your first or fifth baby!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Herbs have been incorporated into pregnancy, labor and postpartum for all of human history. Today we are joined by a beautiful human, Kay'aleya Hunnybee, who is an herbalist and integrative health educator that focuses on perinatal and postpartum timeframes. She joins us today to talk about herbal safety and use in the postpartum period. Herbs carry so many diverse benefits and can be incorporated in a way that feels right for your family.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Kay’aleya is an herbalist and integrative health educator specializing in menstrual, hormonal, sexual and reproductive health. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Therapeutic Herbalism from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, a certification as a Women's Herbal Educator with Aviva Romm, MD, and is currently pursuing certification as a Women's Health Coach with a focus on nutrition through the Integrative Women's Health Institute.
As a trained yoga teacher and an experienced massage therapist with a background as a doula and student midwife, she brings a uniquely integrative lens to her work as an herbalist. She draws on her diverse tapestry of experience to share truly integrative approaches to everything from menstrual cycle support, to breast/chest health, to postpartum care, to navigating the menopausal transition and beyond. She teaches through her weekly podcast, Herbal Womb Wisdom, and her forthcoming online courses, where you can experience her practice of embodied herbalism first-hand.
Her greatest wish is for others to know the healing potential and kinship with the earth and the plants like she does.
RESOURCES
CONNECT With Kay’aleya:
Instagram: @herbalwombwisdom
Links mentioned:
Early postpartum herbal care with Liz Philbrick: https://www.herbalwomb.com/episode25
Motherwort herbal spotlight: https://www.herbalwomb.com/episode32
Nettles herbal spotlight: https://www.herbalwomb.com/episode22
Dandelion herbal spotlight: https://www.herbalwomb.com/episode11
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Snacks are vital to all parts of life in my opinion. They are quick fuel for tired days, they stabilize blood sugar, they lift mood, they are just generally magic. In the postpartum period you need to eat sufficient amounts of food. It takes a great deal of work for your body to heal after giving birth and eating enough food helps your body do that. The 4th Trimester is not a time to try to limit your caloric intake or your food groups unless medically necessary. This episode contains some snack tips to help you plan out your food plan for the postpartum time!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Have snack baskets wherever you plan to sit to feed the baby
- Buy a variety of your favorite snacks so you have options
- Buy some shelf stable snacks so you don’t have to worry about quick expiration dates
- Have snacks for your partner or co parent as well if you have one!
- Consider food that makes you happy as well as food that has high protein and healthy fats
- Convenience is key in this postpartum time! So if at all possible try to get the easiest food to eat
RESOURCES
FREE Ultimate Postpartum Checklist Bundle
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
Postpartum Preparation Class:
Understand what to expect to feel/experience in the postpartum period or how to deal with it if you’re already there!
This is the real sh*t that happens TO YOU in the postpartum time and works for you whether this is your first or fifth baby!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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As fun as it is to buy cute outfits for baby, it is vital for you to have some practical things on hand for YOURSELF in the postpartum time! Now this ranges from things that literally everyone needs - like a plan to handle bleeding - to things that might make your postpartum time more lovely. Today we’re tackling the practical side of things. What types of essentials do you need for the postpartum period.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Everyone needs the following:
- Pads or Adult diapers or some combo of Postpartum Underwear and Reusable Pads
- High-waisted undies in about 1 size bigger than usual
- Peribottle - I like Frida Mom
- Witch Hazel pads
- Numbing Spray
- Nipple Butter
- Nipple Hydrogel Pads
- Pads for leaking milk - Bamboobies is my favorite brand
- Treat yourself to some cozy pajamas or easy bras or lovely robes!
RESOURCES
FREE Ultimate Postpartum Checklist Bundle
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
Postpartum Preparation Class:
Understand what to expect to feel/experience in the postpartum period or how to deal with it if you’re already there!
This is the real sh*t that happens TO YOU in the postpartum time and works for you whether this is your first or fifth baby!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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How long bleeding may last after birth is a common question. In part for logistical reasons, preparing pads, etc. we want to know that information. In part as a mental preparation to have realistic expectations of what the postpartum time might be like! Lochia is the name of the postpartum bleeding and this episode dives into how long to expect it, what’s normal and how to know if you should be concerned!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The postpartum bleeding can last up to 12 weeks, but more often lasts 4-6 weeks
- It starts initially with bright red blood at a higher volume
- It tapers to dark/browning red
- The final stage is a whitish/yellowish discharge
RESOURCES
FREE Ultimate Postpartum Checklist Bundle
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
Postpartum Preparation Class:
Understand what to expect to feel/experience in the postpartum period or how to deal with it if you’re already there!
This is the real sh*t that happens TO YOU in the postpartum time and works for you whether this is your first or fifth baby!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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As you prepare for the postpartum time it may seem overwhelming thinking about where to start. The postpartum time looks a little different for everybody. So it’s not that there's just one list of things. So while there aren’t just 4 things to check off your list, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help prepare in a way that feels right for you and your family.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Questions to ask yourself as you prepare for postpartum:
- Do I know that I'm going to need surgery?
- What kind of support am I going to have after birth?
- What things do I already really hate doing around the house?
- What is my plan for the postpartum time?
RESOURCES
FREE Ultimate Postpartum Checklist Bundle
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
Happy Sneeze Pelvic Floor PT:
https://www.happysneeze.com/
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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There are many helpful professionals that can be a part of your postpartum time. This list is not exhaustive, but it is a good starting place to consider who you may want to have on your team. In coming episodes we will be hearing from a number of these professionals so stay tuned for that!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Providers who are good to consider:
- Postpartum Doula
- Counselor or Therapist
- Chiropractor
- Pelvic Floor PT
- Massage Therapist
- Acupuncturist
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
RESOURCES
FREE Ultimate Postpartum Checklist Bundle
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
Happy Sneeze Pelvic Floor PT:
https://www.happysneeze.com/
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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At the end of pregnancy many people ask themselves if they are feeling the often-discussed Braxton Hicks contractions. It can be tricky to know if you’re feeling them when you haven’t felt them before! Especially if your baby is an active one! Braxton hicks are classified as tightening of the uterus so oftentimes feeling for soft parts of the uterus help to distinguish between the two.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Braxton Hicks contractions are normal at the end of pregnancy, but can be confused with baby movement
- During pregnancy it can help to have a sense of where your baby is in the uterus so you can feel for soft areas around that.
- When you know the typical soft areas you’re able to feel if those areas are hardening during a braxton hick or pre-labor contraction
RESOURCES
BLACK FRIDAY DEAL!!! Now until November 29th, 2022 get both the Birth Prep Blueprint Course and the Postpartum Prep Blueprint course as a two-class deal for $50 off!!! Learn more here:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/black-friday-2022-check-out
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Get $50 off The Birth Prep Blueprint + The Postpartum Prep Blueprint! Grab this hot deal today before it's gone! Stop putting off preparing for your birth experience and jump into this duo of classes to bring you to a place of calm confidence about the next steps in this journey.
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/black-friday-2022-check-out
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Fast labor is something that comes up frequently when pregnant families are preparing for birth. If you’ve seen videos of babies being born in cars that’s a natural line of questioning! The reality is that some labors are super fast. Some labors are slow. Both are within the range of normal, but understandably fast labors are more intimidating to families who are looking at the journey for the first time.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Precipitous Labor is technically a labor that’s under 3 hrs from start to finish
- A labor can be fast without being under 3 hours. A 5 or 6 hr labor can be just as tricky to navigate
- Learning the signs of fast labor is one way to have some reassurance that you’ll know what to do if this happens
RESOURCES
BLACK FRIDAY DEAL!!! Now until November 29th, 2022 get both the Birth Prep Blueprint Course and the Postpartum Prep Blueprint course as a two-class deal for $50 off!!! Learn more here:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/black-friday-2022-check-out
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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I am so excited to announce the launch of my Doula Mentoring Program starting in January 2023!!!
This first group is the beta group, meaning that in exchange for your feedback you get a lower cost than it ever will be again and you get to help mold and shape the program into what it will be in the future.
I already have 2 spots taken and the group will be intentionally small, so don't delay reaching out if you're interested.
Learn More about it here:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-program
RESOURCES
Doula Match:
https://www.doulamatch.com
Black Doula Registry:
https://www.blackdoulas.org/national-directory
BIPOC Doula Resource:
https://bestdoulatraining.com/best-bipoc-birth-worker-directory
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
** The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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So you know you want a doula…what now? Where do you find a doula? What type of doula should you look for? What if there aren’t doulas in your area? Finding a doula near you can be an overwhelming task, so this episode breaks down how to do that. Where to start searching (see a few helpful links for this below!), when to search and how to go about finding a doula who is a great fit for your family.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The sooner you look for a doula the easier it will be to find
- Use local resources such as family, friends, midwives, obgyns, etc.
- Search online for doulas who serve your zipcode
RESOURCES
Doula Match:
https://www.doulamatch.com
Black Doula Registry:
https://www.blackdoulas.org/national-directory
BIPOC Doula Resource:
https://bestdoulatraining.com/best-bipoc-birth-worker-directory
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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A Birth Doula plays a unique and important role on a birth team. Across all birthing locations a birth doula is providing a level of support and education that, when done well, allows the rest of the medical team to focus on their jobs well knowing that the patient is well cared for. That is the dream, when a team works together like magic helping a whole family be born in the process.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Doulas are non-medical professionals so we are doing educational, physical, emotional, spiritual, and moral support throughout our time with a client
- Birth Doulas support the client which allows the medical team to do their roles well knowing their patient is well supported
- Birth Doulas fill in some gaps of time when your team would otherwise not be with you.
- Birth Doulas provide a level of continuity when you’re birthing at a location with shift changes and new providers you’ve never met
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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If you’re on the search for a doula and feeling a bit late to the game it may give you hope to know that it’s rarely truly too late to hire a doula. If you’re still pregnant you can hire a birth doula (again, in most cases!) and if you’re within a few years postpartum you can hire a postpartum journey.
You may have a shorter list of available doulas, so be sure to reach out as soon as possible so you can get on with hiring.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Check DoulaMatch.com for doulas in your zip code that have availability for your due date
- Reach out to doulas and ask for referrals if that doula is not available
- You may have to hone in on the things that are most important to you rather than try to find a doula that fits all your desire
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Hiring a birth or postpartum doula typically starts with a doula consultation. During that consultation there’s an interview of sorts between the doula (or doulas) and prospective client(s). It should include a back and forth including getting to know each other as well as asking a variety of questions that are relevant to what you’re looking for in a doula.
This episode outlines some questions that can be asked during that interview if you find them helpful.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Questions:
- Are you available for my due date (obvious, I know!)
- How many doula clients do you take in a month?
- For Postpartum Doulas: Do you do days or nights or both?
- What is your philosophy around birth?
- What are your thoughts on (insert topic that matters to you ie sleep, eating, etc.) in the postpartum time?
- Can you walk me through what your services include from hire until the end?
- What’s your communication style?
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Birth Doulas are NOT just for unmedicated labors! One more time for the people in the back…birth doulas are not just for people planning an unmedicated birth! Doulas get put into a bit of a woowoo category where people who are using herbs and eating their placenta are the only folks who use them. But that could not be farther from the truth.
There is plenty of herbal-loving, placenta-eating, wonderfulness happening in many doula circles, but it is right alongside induction, cesareans, and epidurals! No need to be planning a particular kind of birth in order to be the “kind” of person who needs a doula. If you’re pregnant and you want a doula, you can benefit from a doula!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- An important component of a medicated labor is when/how to use the epidural and a doula helps you figure that out!
- A doula helps you know when to move and how to move in order to keep labor progressing to the best of your ability
- A doula provides non judgemental support to assist you in choosing what is right for you and that includes, but is not limited to, epidurals~
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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If you have a partner supporting you in this pregnancy and postpartum time then you may be worried that a doula will take away that special support by adding a third support person. The reality is that the doula is there for the pregnant person and for partners. The doula should free the partner up to be the partner! Not an expert on pregnancy, labor or postpartum! Your emotional and life support can be just that while your doula is your expert on all things birth and postpartum.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Doulas make partners’ jobs easier when they are doing their job well
- A partner can be guided and reassured by a doula to make it less stressful for them
- A doula also provides logistical support so partners can take care of themselves during the process as well as being a good support for their pregnant partner.
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below and coupon code PODCAST
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Health Insurance is a love-hate situation for me. I know that as a consumer of healthcare, I need it to cover many things, but as a doula there are many hurdles on the provider side that make health insurance very hard to accept.
Because cost is often a prohibiting factor for families who are needing or wanting a doula we need to work on getting more access to doula care! One aspect of that is having insurance coverage. However, that model currently is not very sustainable for a full-time doula to make a living wage in many areas.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Not many doulas are “in network” with insurance, but some insurances will reimburse
- One option for paying for doula services is to use an HSA or FSA account
- Many doulas also provide payment plans if needed for clients
- Some doulas provide sliding scale fees for lower income families
- Some cities and areas in the US have community based or hospital based doula care
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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What Are Doula Services? A basic starting place…that maybe we should have started from! :) Doulas are a non-medical support to add to your already existing medical team during birth or postpartum. There are doulas in all sorts of fields, and I’m of the opinion that we all need doulas in a bunch of areas of our life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Doulas add education, support, and comfort to their clients
- Doulas fill an important role on a birth or postpartum team
- The kind of support offered by a doula can be beneficial in all kinds of situations
- Each person has their own emphasis on what part of that doulas work is most important in their situation
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
Each Birth Doula works slightly differently, that’s part of the beauty of our work! Some doulas have a variety of options in terms of what is included in a doula package and others have a set standard of what they do with clients. While I can’t guarantee that this episode covers all the variety of how individual doulas work, however it does cover the types that I most often see!
Many birth doula packages include some form of prenatal education and interaction with a pregnant client and their support person/partner. Oftentimes you have virtual access via text, email and calls, as well as one or more prenatal visits. One of the things you can ask doulas when you’re doula interviews is what kind of prenatal interactions you will have with them.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Many doulas include the following prenatal interactions in their packages
- Text/Email support during pregnancy and sometimes a short time during postpartum
- One prenatal to plan for birth and sometimes write a birth plan
- One prenatal for planning comfort measures or practicing things together
- An on-call period that either starts from date of hire or from 36 weeks (that’s a good thing to ask!)
- Not all doula packages are the same, so ask what is included when you’re interviewing doulas!
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
The right time to hire a birth doula is not a straight-forward answer. If only we could say everyone should hire a birth doula by 25 weeks, but it’s not that simple. It depends on what you’re hoping for, and who you want to hire and how many doulas there are in your area to choose from! One thing we doulas say is that if you’re still pregnant it’s not too late to hire a birth doula. However, your option of doulas is less as you near your due-date.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- When to hire a birth doula depends on a number of factors:
- When can you afford to hire one?
- When are you hoping to begin learning from them?
- Do you want support during pregnancy or just during labor itself?
- How often are you hoping to see your doula before labor?
- Do you want to hire a more experienced doula who fills up fast?
- Answering these questions will help you decipher when a good time for you would be.
- I tend towards the earlier the better :)
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
Support the show
This is the first episode in our new series on Doulas. We are starting off with a very basic question: What is the difference between a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Doula? Now, there are many types of doulas, but for the purpose of this series we’ll be focused on those two types specifically.
Birth Doulas are for during pregnancy, labor and the immediate postpartum (like the few hours after birth kind of immediate!). Postpartum Doulas typically don’t work with a family until they are home from their hospital or birth center. If a family gives birth at home a postpartum doulas works with them typically starting after the first 24-48 hrs.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Postpartum doulas are wonderful for all sorts of reasons!
- Many people hire a postpartum doula for one of the following reasons
- They don’t have family or friends who plan to help
- They are feeling the need for education in a hands-on way
- They are dealing with a medically complex postpartum time
- They need some reassurance and camaraderie
- Birth Doulas are for EVERYONE :) (I fully acknowledge that I’m biased about this!)
- Birth Doulas are for cesareans
- Birth Doulas are for unmedicated birth
- Birth Doulas are for births with medication
- Birth Doulas are or all birth locations!
- The one scenario that comes to mind when a birth doula wouldn’t be helpful is if having more people in your birth space is disruptive to you.
RESOURCES
Podcast Episode: Do I need Childbirth Education:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-3
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Do you HAVE to have Childbirth Education in order to give birth? Will your hospital turn you away if you haven’t had a Birth Class? Obviously No, they will not. It is not an absolutely imperative part of the basic process of birth. If you’ve been around for any length of time you know that I think Childbirth Class is good for everyone, however I do realize that there are many reasons people choose to take a class or not.
Today’s episode finishes our Childbirth Education series for this season and we dive into the ins and outs of why someone might choose to take a Birth Class or not. The previous episode on taking a childbirth class is link below in the resources section!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Reasons someone might want to avoid taking a Birth Class:
- If they are overwhelmed by too much information
- If they are high anxiety and generally feeling anxious about the whole process
- If they are overwhelmed due to recent stress or trauma
- Some classes are expensive!**
- Reasons someone might want to take a Birth Class:
- Your anxiety is fooled by surprises or expected things
- To feel informed and prepared for what will happen mentally and physically
- To practice types of movement and touch to see what’s actually helpful.
- Classes that are ideal for people with anxiety or overwhelm:
- A private class if you want the information tailored to you specifically and taught in a more vulnerable way that doesn’t include random strangers
- A self-paced virtual class (like the Birth Prep Blueprint below!) so you can start and stop and even skip certain parts as needed.
* The Birth Prep Blueprint is offered for only $20 to anyone who qualifies for any kind of social services (meaning that a family has a lower income to the point that they would qualify for WIC or SNAP or Medicaid, etc.). No need to disclose your income, just which service you qualify for and the link can be sent right over. Just email* kaely@harroddoulaservices.com to learn more.**
RESOURCES
Podcast Episode: Do I need Childbirth Education:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-3
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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If you’re pregnant and have a partner or spouse supporting you then it’s important for them to have the education and resources to support you well in the pregnancy, labor and postpartum. When a new baby is coming to a family it is a family adjustment.
But being a partner comes with its fair share of pressure! When to say/do things, what to say/do! A good childbirth class should include information and guidance for partners as well as information about labor. Things like how to help and what to look for, comfort measures, even how to be a great source of oxytocin (grab that oxytocin guide below for this!!). Even information about how and when to get your partner to your birthing location if you’re not birthing at home.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Partners should know how to support their pregnant partner in pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum
- Partners should know the ins and outs of what's normal in labor in order to calm their own nerves and also to offer reassurance during the process
- The new baby is a new stage of life for the entire family, so a partner needs to be equally prepared for that change!
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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If you’ve been around here for a while you’ve heard me talk about Evidence Based Birth™ as a reputable resource for research and data around birth. But you may not know that they also have amazing classes for pregnant families. There is comprehensive Childbirth Ed as well as smaller workshops to fit the needs of families.
Today we are joined by the powerhouse, Leslie Greene who literally has skills in dozens of different specialties and is ALSO a doula, childbirth educator, etc. Her knowledge and experience is vast and I’m super excited for you to hear from her today.
MEET OUR GUEST:
Leslie Greene: Doula, Childbirth Educator
I’m a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Babywearing Consultant, Evidence Based Birth™ Instructor…but also a mom to a rising first grader and we love to spend time with our adopted Shih Tzu and tabby kitten when I’m not working. Oh, and coffee. Always iced coffee!
RESOURCES
CONNECT with Leslie
https://www.instagram.com/lesliethedoula/
Evidence Based Birth Class with Leslie
https://www.ebbwithleslie.com/?fbclid=IwAR0jmkwkZu403yBlZzNRMXlxIbiwcMEQBpwAzu03VJF4Rr8hGAFP8BNT0-w
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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I’m joined this week by one of my mentors in this world of birth and I am so honored to share her knowledge with you all!
Today’s Episode dives into Hypnobirthing. What is it, why is it helpful during birth and in other ways? HelloBirth is the new program that Lindsey is the cofounder of and this program not only emphasizes birth, but also preparation for all the variety of things that can come up in the midst of delivery. It does not shy away from teaching possible changes to plans or even give you a specific plan to begin with. Lindsey and her co-founder Jenny both work hard to create a space for parents to discern what they want their plan to be without crafting that for their students or trying to fit them into a mold.
Quote from Lindsey “I've had some students over the years who had cesareans or had an unplanned epidural or any kind of variation from their birth preferences. And almost always they come back and they say, I felt like we made good decisions. I felt in control of the decisions we were making.”
MEET OUR GUEST:
Hi, I’m Lindsey! I’m the founder of Sunflowers Healing and Wellness and co-founder of HelloBirth® Hypnobirthing. I am a Birth Doula and Doula Mentor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Usui Reiki Master-Teacher, and HelloBirth® Hypnobirthing Instructor. I also train and certify birth doulas and childbirth instructors.
Since 2009 I’ve been working with hypnosis and have seen first-hand the power of the mind to positively alter a person’s emotional, physical, and mental states. I believe that true healing can begin when both the mind and body release negative energy to accept positive change. As a former corporate and management consultant, I also bring a structured understanding of problem-solving and excel in helping match tools and solutions to client needs.
I have a passion for helping people achieve satisfying birthing experiences derived from my own personal experience. I’m the proud mother of two children, the firstborn via cesarean in 2006, the second, a HypnoBirthing® baby, born at home in 2010.
A graduate of Wellesley College (Economics & Urban Studies), I studied hypnosis with the National Guild of Hypnotists, the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists, the HypnoBirthing® Institute, and Birth Arts International. My Reiki Master lineage is six degrees separated from Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of modern Usui Reiki.
RESOURCES
CONNECT with Lindsey
https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerswellness/
Hello Birth Classes:
https://hellobirthclass.com/
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
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I’m joined this week by my dear friend and colleague, Irene Kim who is a doula and Bradley Method Instructor. She dives into the ins and outs of the Bradley Method. What is it, how it got started, etc. This is a common type of childbirth education so I wanted to be sure to cover it so people have a good understanding of what the philosophy is behind it.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Bradley Method is originally designed for unmedicated labor between a laboring person and their primary support person
- This method is always a series of classes, traditionally 12 weeks total
- There are some abbreviated versions of the Bradley Method, but not all are taught that way
MEET OUR GUEST:
Irene Kim is a certified Bradley® Childbirth Instructor and Doula with experience teaching over 300 parents-to-be. She has attended over 100 births as a birth doula and has provided postpartum support to many of these families as well. Along with ongoing Bradley® education each year, Irene has completed trainings for Spinning Babies, Rebozo training, and Comfort Measures training.
Irene was born and raised in the DC metropolitan area and is very experienced with the local hospitals, birth centers, midwives, and over-all best birthing practices and resources. She takes great joy and pride in connecting with expecting parents in her hometown to be a stepping stone on their way to building their beautiful families. She and her husband Daniel journeyed through three amazing, empowering, and natural births of their own and were later blessed with a fourth child who they met through the foster care system. Since then, Irene cannot help but to prepare, encourage, and teach other parents about the beauty of family, life, and birth. When asked to describe Irene, her former clients would say peaceful, calming, warm, knowledgeable, fun-loving, genuine, direct in the nicest way possible, and full of faith, hope, and love.
RESOURCES
CONNECT with Irene
https://www.instagram.com/irenethedoula/
https://www.facebook.com/irenethedoula
Bradley Method Site:
https://www.bradleybirth.com/irenekim
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Some birth classes are virtual, some are in person, some are self-paced, but there are also some that are hybrid. There are a few variations of hybrid classes. This episode covers two types: 1. A class that’s virtual and in person but taught live. 2. A class that’s a mixture of self-paced pre-recorded information and virtual, but live classes . What these classes cover varies from one class to the next, but they are usually similar to Birth 101 or Childbirth Express classes.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The type of class that’s taught partially in person is a good fit for someone who wants some hands-on help with comfort measures, but would rather have part of class taught virtually (either due to COVID precautions or due to time constraints)
- These classes fit a few different schedules and needs so they are nice for couples who need to study separately or at separate times.
RESOURCES
The Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington
https://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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The next type of childbirth class we’re diving into is a Natural Childbirth Class. That is a class often geared specifically for pregnant people who have the goal of an unmedicated labor. This type of class emphasizes comfort measures and non-medication coping skills in labor.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Natural Childbirth Class is geared towards unmedicated labor, so it is a good fit for someone who’s planning for an unmedicated birth.
- This class can be helpful for both in hospital and out of hospital birth
- This type of class should include a dedicated portion for comfort measures at a minimum
RESOURCES
Previous Episode: What is a Childbirth Express?
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/what-is-childbirth-express
The Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington
https://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Childbirth Express or Weekend Birth Classes are common types of Childbirth Education. This episode dives into what those classes usually cover, how they work and how to decide if that’s a good fit for you.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Childbirth Express Classes are meant to be the basics of birth
- If you’re planning a hospital birth with an epidural it’s usually a good fit
- These quick classes don’t always contain in depth information on postpartum and lactation
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Childbirth Education or a Birth Class is an important step in your preparation for labor and birth. Because of that we are kicking off Season 2 with a whole series on different types of Childbirth Education and are starting off with Virtual Self-Paced Options. Specifically The Birth Prep Blueprint is being highlighted today!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Keys reasons The Birth Prep Blueprint is unique:
- Is broken into smaller pieces to be easier to take in
- You can stop and start as often as needed to avoid overwhelm
- It highlights self-advocacy in each module to help you practice how to
- Has diversity and inclusion in language and graphics
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Get ready for a brand new season of Kaely Daily: Doula Tips and Tits. I'm excited to start dropping episodes next Wednesday, Sept 7th. Keep an eye out!
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Childbirth Education or a Birth Class is an important step in your preparation for labor and birth. It not only helps a pregnant person understand what’s happening during labor in their body, but also helps them decide what things are important to them or what factors matter for them in the birth and postpartum period.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Types of Birthing Classes:
- Hypnosis-based classes
- Longer Series Natural-Birth Approaches
- Express Classes or Weekend Classes (covering basics and usually focused on hospital birth and epidurals)
- Virtual or Self-Paced classes like The Birth Prep Blueprint below
PREVIOUS EPISODES TO LISTEN TO:When Should I Take a Childbirth Class?
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/when-should-i-take-a-childbirth-class
Do I need Childbirth Education?
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-3
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Birth is hard; that is a well known fact. So what are some factors that can make it easier? This list is just a start of course, but it is a few things that I believe makes birth easier to mentally, emotionally and physically experience.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Factors that make birth easier:
- A Birth Doula
- Good personal support team
- A team of providers that you trust
- Explore what is actually comforting to you and employ those things!
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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What Happens With My Hormones after Giving Birth? How will I feel during the postpartum time? I remember asking these questions during pregnancy. These are common questions to have because of the talk about Postpartum Depression and then Postpartum Anxiety. There is a lot happening with your hormones in the postpartum days and weeks and that is one more reason why rest and patience is so important.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Estrogen and progesterone both plummet after birth while oxytocin and prolactin increase to facilitate bonding and lactation
- This drop impacts emotions and you often feel a lot of extremes in the early postpartum weeks
- After about three months or so, your hormones of what your estrogen and your progesterone are back to pre pregnancy levels in most people
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Nourishment is a vital part of the postpartum time. There are many specific traditions throughout the world on the best ways to nourish a postpartum person. The guest we have today is an expert in Ayurveda and will give us insight into how that medicinal tradition recommends nourishment to look after a birth.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The key components of Ayurveda are the five elements that all living things consistent of: earth, fire, water, air, and ether
- Immediately after birth, the new mother's digestive system is completely out of whack, so not all nutritious food is going to be helpful.
- During postpartum or immediately after a woman gives birth, the two natural elements that are in excess are air and ether.
- Good fats are so crucial after birth. First of all, to produce those four elements that were mentioned right at the beginning, but also so vital for hormone production production.
OUR GUEST:
Olga is Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregiver and Educator, Life Purpose and StrengthsFinder coach. She is very passionate about empowering women to live their best lives, helping them to make empowered conscious choices to attract the right life circumstances and people into their lives.
RESOURCES
FREE GIFT from Olga:
https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/6203de17c3cbf785ac06892b_62d9de3f31b29860f3a9ab19.html?fbclid=IwAR2X6-gdITB3doQ56ype7opz-Iaflry1ITARPOjImKtOi7UBp2erZlhU3Ls
CONNECT WITH Olga:
https://amothersspark.com/
IG: @amothersspark
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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The timeline of healing after a birth is slightly different for everyone. How quickly you heal from a birth depends somewhat on what kind of birth you had. There is a variety of parts of postpartum that impact healing after a birth.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- If you have had a cesarean it takes longer to heal because there’s major surgery involved
- If you’ve had a tear during vaginal delivery that makes healing a bit longer as well
- Letting your body rest and recovery is important no matter what kind of birth you have
- It’s important to see the postpartum time as an adjustment period rather than a “come back” time
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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If a person tears during vaginal delivery then the next question is usually how can I heal? Healing vaginal tears is a spectrum, just like anything in birth and postpartum. This episode dives into some tips about how to help that process proceed.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Ice can be really helpful for the first 24 hrs but should not be used on the vulva and perineum after 48 hrs
- After ice warmth is helpful for healing. Many people use warm baths or sitz baths during this time.
- Avoiding constipation or unnecessary strain or pressure on the pelvic floor aids in healing
- It is normal for it to take anywhere from days to weeks to heal from a tear depending on severity.
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Tearing during birth is one of the things most of us worry about! I know I did! I also hear many people saying they are trying not to tear without fully understanding how common tearing is and how it happens (in some small way) every time a person gives birth. Today’s question is How Common is a Tear During Vaginal Birth!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 9 out of 10 pregnant people tear when they’re giving birth for the first time.
- Tearing is less common when you’re giving birth for a 2nd, 3rd, etc. time.
- Everyone who pushes a baby out of their vagina has at least micro-tearing that often immediately closes off after delivery.
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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The question of when you might lose your mucous plug is a popular one. In part because it often gets associated with the start of labor, but that’s not always the case. While losing your mucous plug (or bits of it!) means your cervix is preparing for labor it does not mean that anything is imminent. This episode dives into when you may lose it.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Mucous Plug plays a role in keeping germs out of the womb and can slowly leak as your body prepares for labor
- You can lose it slowly over many days or weeks before labor starts
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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If an epidural is part of your birth plan you may be wondering when it’s the right time to get one. Now, as in the case of many of the questions I answer, there is more than one answer to this! It depends one what your plan is and how your labor progresses.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Being in labor is the first goal when getting an epidural - listen to hear what I mean!
- Aiming for active labor (5-6 cm or so) is ideal to lessen the chance of labor slowing
- Plan on a bit longer of a pushing time with an epidural
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Hospital Bags, Birth Center Bags, and Go Bags for a home birth…all are important and all need preparation ahead of time! This episode dives into when the “go bag” should be packed and what to do about things you need to add later!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Have your emergency hospital bag ready by around 35/36 weeks
- Even a home birth needs a go bag in the case of a transfer
- Pack what you can now and create a list that’s on the top of the bag for whatever needs to be added.
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Choosing the right time to take a Childbirth Class can be a stressful thing! But that’s not necessary. Choose the kind of class you’d like to take and then from there factor in having it completed by the first part of your 3rd trimester. Listen to hear more information about timing!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Second Trimester is a great time to take a Childbirth Class
- It depends a bit on what type of class you plan to take (so stay tuned for an episode about that!)
- You want time to adjust your birth plan based on what you learn if you learn something new!
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Placenta encapsulation is gaining popularity and press so this episode is entirely about myths that come along with the ingestion of placentas. There are many benefits that people find from placenta ingestion. I am not a placenta expert, so today we will hear from Jade Hillery about all the things placenta ingestion.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Placenta ingestion has been shown to have many benefits for postpartum people
- There are many different ways people use their placentas beyond just encapsulation
- Talking to a placenta specialist is the best way to see if placenta ingestion is a good fit for you.
OUR GUEST:Jade is a proud Black, full spectrum doula, placenta encapsulator, educator, sensual movement instructor, and reproductive health and justice advocate serving the DC metro area. Outside of birth work she provides facilitation, training and learning design expertise to Planned Parenthood and Cornerstone Birthwork Training and is a board member for Aaliyah in Action.
RESOURCES
CONNECT WITH JADE:www.jadethedoula.com
IG: jade_thedoula
www.aaliyahinaction.com
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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There are two main ways placentas are routinely delivered during a vaginal delivery. Active Management and Expectant Waiting. This episode goes into the what, how, when and why of those two forms of management and gives you context for them both.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Active Management is often used in hospital birth settings
- Expectant Waiting is more common in out of hospital birth settings (home and birth center)
- There are a variety of hybrids between these two methods that are deployed regularly as well.
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Placentas happen where the egg implants in the uterus. That can occur anywhere, but occasionally when the placenta is on or near the cervix and oftentime someone says “it may move”. The problem is that the placenta is not like a walking tree that climbs its way up the uterus. This episode dives into placenta placement and if/when it relocated and what that means since it can’t walk!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Placentas can be in all different parts of the uterus
- A few placements can make vaginal delivery impossible or unsafe
- Some placentas move up as pregnancy progresses, so a low lying placenta can rectify itself
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Why do we grow a placenta and What is it used for? The Placenta is the only temporary organ and it’s grown during pregnancy (a new one for every pregnancy!). It is a wonderful organ and this episode goes into some more details about what it is and what it does.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- You grow a placenta to nourish your little one!
- Each pregnancy has a new placenta (sometimes two if you have twins!)
- The placenta feed and oxygenates your baby until they’re born
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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Do I or do I not need to do kegels a million times a day? That is the question! While you don’t need to do them a million times a day, they are beneficial for some people, but not everyone. There is nuance! Which is true for so many things in life. This episode features Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Katie Bayer to answer this question for us!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Yes, kegels benefit many, but not everyone
- It’s better to see a pelvic floor PT who can assess your pelvic floor tone
- Lengthening or relaxing is actually what your pelvic floor does during pushing!
- Using breath work is a great way to begin to reconnect with your pelvic floor
BIO ON OUR GUEST:
Katie Bayer, PT, DPT is a Pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Transition Physical Therapy, LLC in Vienna, VA. Sheoves to help people prepare for birth, and recover in postpartum.
RESOURCES
Connect with Katie on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/transitionpelvicpt/
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
Previous Pushing Episode:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-33
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
https://thebirthprepblueprint.com/offers/884d5a56-9089-4482-a944-6bb7c26c9b04
If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @harroddoula
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
Music by Madirfan: Hidden Place on Pixabay
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How can I know for sure if I'm going to poop when I push my baby out? Some people say everyone does, others say don't worry about it, but I am worried about it!
If this sounds like you, don't worry. First of all, yes, some people poop in labor, but not everyone. Learn more about this in today's episode all about pushing and pooping (or pushing and NOT pooping!)
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Not everyone poops in labor
- Most people who do poop don’t know that!
- If you do poop while pushing it means you’re doing it right!
- EVERYONE feels like they are pooping even if they are not!
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
Previous Pushing Episode:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-33
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1, 2, 3 PUSH!!!! While sometimes the movies show us that type of pushing during childbirth, that’s not what pushing has to be. Many people say “push like you’re pooping” but that’s not entirely correct either. Ideally you’re not pushing while you poop! And while the pressure of baby’s head can feel like a massive poo, it doesn’t have to be forcibly pushed out.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Here are some things to consider about pushing:
- All your lower-body muscles need to relax during it
- Breathe if you need to! Some people like to hold their breath, but it’s not vital
- Position also matters, so consider a position that more similarly mimics pooping
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Ways to Increase Oxytocin for Labor Progression
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
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Babies so frequently come in the early hours of the morning. Night time is a favorite labor time for bodies in part because the oxytocin is high and people are relaxed and cozy. Because we know this we can apply it to labor during all hours of the day and night! But the cozy level is best if it’s personal to the person in labor, so it takes some extra advanced planning.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Here are some things to consider about setting the mood in your labor space:
- What things make a space “cozy” for you?
- What visuals or scents or sounds would be helpful for you?
- Consider where you’re delivering and how you can
RESOURCES
FREE OXYTOCIN GUIDE:
6 Oxytocin Sources to Help You Have a Satisfying Birthhttps://www.harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide-6-oxytocin-tips
Oxytocin Episode:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-18
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
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Is this labor? What about now?? Will I know when I’m in labor? How are labor contractions different than Braxton Hicks Contractions? You may have asked one of these questions….or maybe all of these questions! This episode really breaks down the difference between Braxton Hicks or Pre-labor contractions and contractions that get that baby out!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
There are some key differences between Braxton Hicks and Labor Contractions:
- Braxton Hicks contractions are usually NOT rhythmic contractions, while labor contractions are!
- Braxton Hicks contractions are usually varying intensity while labor contractions grow in intensity and length as labor progresses
- Braxton Hicks contractions usually stop or lessen significantly with rest while napping or rest will not stop labor if it is happening. (this is why I tell all my clients to nap in early labor!)
RESOURCES
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
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Unmedicated....Epidural....something else that's not epidural....no matter what your thoughts are on medication in labor, it's a decision that each pregnant person has to make. This is the first overview of what that decision can be like and how to help yourself navigate that space.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Pain medications carry risks and benefits, but not moral value! No method of birthing is inherently better than another! That said, nothing in your body in terms of medication is the lowest-risk scenario. So weighing those risks with your health history and labor desires is your first step toward supporting yourself in this decision.
- Think through what your game plan is and evaluate what it would be like if that game plan needs to change
- How are you strategically setting yourself up for that game plan to happen?
- If a change of plan is needed or wanted, how do you want that change to be navigated and supported?
- What is your personal risk and health history around possible medications? This helps you to not have to try to weigh this in between contractions.
RESOURCES
CONNECT with Kaely on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
This podcast is hosted by the Birth Prep Blueprint - comprehensive Childbirth Education for expectant parents to feel calm, prepared and confident about labor and birth. Podcast listeners (that’s YOU!) get 10% off! Use the link below to get that great deal!
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
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From the HEE-HEE-HOO-HOO breathing of our parents’ generation to more elaborate breathing techniques, breath is a common topic in childbirth education! The reality is that there are great ways to breathe in labor, but also JUST BREATHING is vital! :) Below are some links to specific labor breathing exercises to get you started finding your rhythm.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Breathing exercises in childbirth can be an important part of your coping rhythm throughout labor.
- Breath is used to ground you during labor as well as helping with relaxation
- There are many “types” of breathing exercises that work well in labor
- There isn’t just one way to breath, although there are a few techniques that can be more helpful than others
- Practicing your breathing rhythm before labor begins is the best way to have a rhythm once you’re in labor.
RESOURCESOxytocin Episode:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-18
BOX BREATHING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEmt1Znux58
UP BREATHING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skCJaoFSSOg&t=2s
SLOW BREATHING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dv-ldGLnIY
DOWN BREATHING for pushing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfGwy6Hu9-g
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Yoga is a popular practice for many people, but did you know that it is especially beneficial in the perinatal period. That’s what our expert is talking about today on the podcast! Jaely Turner is here to tell us all about the many benefits mentally, physically, and spiritually in the practice of yoga especially to pregnant people and newly postpartum parents.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Yoga is a beneficial practice at any point, but especially as you’re approaching pregnancy and birth it can help you
- Connect with yourself and your body
- Connect with your baby both during pregnancy and after
- Community aspect of classes that’s so vital in this early parenting season
- For many it provides reliefs from aches and pains
Jaely goes into much more detail on the benefits she specifically has experienced. Listen to hear her story and learn about how it could benefit you as well.
RESOURCES
FOLLOW Jaely on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ourvillagecircle/
CHECK out Jaely’s Yoga classes:
http://www.wheelhouseyoga.com
CHECK out Jaely’s podcast:
https://www.ourvillagecircle.com/podcast-1
FOLLOW me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
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ABOUT Jaely
Jaely Turner is a Mom of two, and the owner of Our Village Circle Birth Services, providing perinatal support to birthing folks in Northern Virginia and DC. In addition to being a certified Childbirth Educator and Doula through Birthing from Within, she is also a trained Yoga Instructor specializing in the Postnatal Body and Yoga for the Pelvic Floor.
She produces and hosts the Our Village Circle Podcast whose mission is to elevate the voices of Parents and Professionals alike to demystify the realities of new parenthood through authentic sharing and honest storytelling.
Today she is here to share her knowledge about yoga in the perinatal period.
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
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Have you wondered how to handle the daytime and nighttime sleep mix-up that babies start life with? Babies sleep all day and are up all night, this is not news to most people. Their circadian rhythm takes time to develop but there are some ways you can help!
Infant Sleep is a hot topic from the moment a baby’s born. There are so many misconceptions, myths and wrong ideas about what’s normal and what to expect. This is why I’ve invited my dear friend and colleague Kim Hawley onto the podcast to talk about circadian rhythms and how you can help support them as parents.
She will share some tips to help your baby get their days/nights sorted in the early days/weeks.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
A few main tips from Kim:
- Do daytime naps in regular light with normal household noise
- Keep lights dim and noises quiet for nighttime wake-ups
- If you need light at night time use red lights
- Get outside time every single day
RESOURCES
FOLLOW Kim on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc/
CHECK out Kim’s virtual class:
https://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/classcalendar (look under Newborn Days)
CHECK out Kim’s sleep packages:
https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/gentle-holistic-sleep-coaching
CHECK out the Intuitive Parenting Community that we run together:
https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/intuitive-parenting-community
FOLLOW me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/Harroddoula/
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ABOUT Kim
Kim Hawley is a Holistic Sleep Coach, Lactation Consultant, Peaceful Parenting Educator, and the owner of Intuitive Parenting.
She’s passionate about helping tired parents combine developmental knowledge with their intuition to improve family sleep. Her specialty is holistic, responsive sleep support for babies, toddlers, and nursing families. Whether you want to make a change or just find a more balanced path forward, Kim is ready to support your journey.
Today she is here to share her knowledge around infant sleep.
Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
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**What classes do I even need?? If you find yourself asking that question this episode is perfect for you!!! Classes mentioned in the episode are listed below:
Birth Prep Blueprint:
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/birth-prep-blueprint
Postpartum Prep! (SALE PRICE UNTIL MAY 1, 2022!)
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
Sleep Class:
https://www.breastfeedingcenter.org/classcalendar
(scroll down to Optimizing Sleep class)**
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Which professionals can you have as part of your postpartum team? What do they add? How do you find them? All of this is covered in today’s episode!
Brand New Postpartum Prep Class!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
Ultimate Postpartum Checklists:
https://harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
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How do you plan for rest and movement in the early weeks postpartum? How much rest and healing will your body need? Listen to this episode to get the nuances of these early weeks!
Brand New Postpartum Prep Class!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
Ultimate Postpartum Checklists:
https://harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
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Being gentle and loving to yourself in the postpartum time is vitally important. Here are 5 things that can help you be more that way!
Brand New Postpartum Prep Class! On pre-sale until May 1st!!!
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Ultimate Postpartum Checklists:
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Mental resiliency is vitally important to birth and postpartum. Listen to a few ways to build that up intentionally ahead of time.
Brand New Postpartum Prep Class!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
Ultimate Postpartum Checklists:
https://harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
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Brand New Postpartum Prep Class!
https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/postpartum-prep-blueprint
Ultimate Postpartum Checklists:
https://harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
This show is hosted by The Birth Prep Blueprint: Comprehensive Birth and Postpartum preparation to give you the confidence and preparation you deserve! Use the link below to get 10% off the course!!!
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How do you utilize the help you are offered during the postpartum time? Have you ever have someone say “let me know if you need anything!”? Well, this episode dives into what to ask them to do/help with and how to manage that offer!
Postpartum Checklists and guides:
https://harroddoulaservices.com/free-guide
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Hi, I’m Kaely. I’m a Doula and Childbirth Educator and I’ve guided 100s of families through the twists and turns of labor. This podcast aims to answer one question at a time about pregnancy, birth postpartum and lactation.
Get the inside scoop on what you need to know to prepare for lactation and feeding your baby!
Resources Mentioned:
Kellymom.com
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding book
Latch Video:
https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/attaching-your-baby-at-the-breast/
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Tune in to hear an interview with my 8 yr old budding birth expert, artist, and mom's buddy. I am excited for you to hear her tips and doula advice!
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Oxytocin is the magic sauce (aka hormone!) at play behind contractions. It gives them the umph they need to get that baby(ies) out of there! Listen to this episode to learn how to prep for high oxytocin starting right now.
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**Ever wonder how you'll feel in the various phases of labor? Or what kind of emotional support you may need throughout the process? Then this episode is the right one for you! Hi, I’m Kaely. I’m a Doula and Childbirth Educator and I’ve guided 100s of families through the twists and turns of labor. This podcast aims to answer one question at a time about pregnancy, birth postpartum and lactation.
Listen to Part 1 here:
https://harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/episode-16**
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What are the various parts of labor and how can you tell when you're in which phase? This episode dives into that! How are the phases of labor different physically? This is part 1 of a 2 part series about these phases. So keep an eye out for the next episode on the emotional distinctions between these phases.
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What does it look like to advocate for yourself in labor? How can you prepare for that in advance? This episode dives into that!
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Ever wonder when it will be time to go into the hospital or birth center? Or when it is time to call in your home birth team? Then this episode is the right one for you! Hi, I’m Kaely. I’m a Doula and Childbirth Educator and I’ve guided 100s of families through the twists and turns of labor. This podcast aims to answer one question at a time about pregnancy, birth postpartum and lactation.
Get the inside scoop on what guidance you may get from a provider and whether or not it is painting the whole picture you may think it is!
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**This episode answers the question: When do I go to the hospital (or your birth location!)?
Go back to THIS EPISODE on contractions first!**
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This episode covers What is a contraction?
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This episode answers the question Can I have Sexy Time During Pregnancy?
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This episode answers the question: What is 'Morning Sickness' and what can you do about it?
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This episode covers What is the Golden Hour and Why is it important?
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This episode covers Why it's impossible to spoil a baby!
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This episode covers What signs (if any!) mean that labor is imminent!
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This episode covers what Childbirth Education is and why you need it!
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This episode covers what a birth plan is and why you need one!
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This episode covers What a Doula is and why you (and everyone!) need one!
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