Ep. 17 Interview of Doula Rachael - Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator

In today’s interview, doula Rachael is answering all the questions!  And yep, we’re talking about “what is a doula”  We might have defined it before in earlier episodes, but Rachael sheds some light on what brought her to this profession and how she approaches labor support specifically for her doula business and so much more.  What are some other questions we go over…….
What’s the benefit of having a doula? (think of them as a trusted source and another layer of information!)
What types of births can doulas support? (did you know there are postpartum doulas?)
How does Rachael navigate hospital/OB births vs home births with midwives? (remember, a doula is focusing on you mama and your wants/needs/desires) 
What resources does Rachael provide her clients? (think prenatal to postpartum and everything in between) 
How has Rachael’s doula business evolved? (you definitely need to hear the latest updates of how she’s supporting mamas and her career)
What are some of the biggest barriers to hiring a doula that Rachael hears from clients and the birthing community? (there are several, but most pertain to misconceptions - listen to the episode to dispel some of those misunderstandings)
“Doulas provide that emotional, physical, and informational support” 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

North Atlanta Doula Services

Your Birth Site - Birth Prep Classes 

Spinning Babies

Episode 1 & 2 - Meet Your Hosts

Episode 3 - Building Your Birth Support Team

Episode 10 - Budgeting for Baby

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