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Episode 59: Physical Demands of Doula Work
Doulas of the Roundtable
English - June 11, 2021 17:06 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsAlternative Health Health & Fitness Education breastfeeding birth birthcenter birthworker bottlefeeding certification childbirtheducation childbirtheducator doula doulas Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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When it comes to supporting clients, there is no doubt that it can take a physical toll on our bodies. From hip squeezes to counterpressure the impact that these common comfort measures can take on our bodies can be extreme. It is essential that we find ways to adapt the care we give while providing support so that we can reduce the physical toll that it will take on our bodies. Come join us as we explore the physical demands of birth and postpartum work and identify ways to help doulas mitigate the impacts.