When Your Client’s Birth Plan Goes Awry: Ways to Navigate, Advocate and Process... Episode 125

💛 When Birth Plans Change: Navigating, Advocating & Processing 

Birth doesn’t always follow the plan — and when things shift, doulas are often holding so much more than labor support.

In this episode of the ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast, Melanie Russell sits down with Birth Doula, Cece Peace to talk honestly about what it’s like when a client’s birth plan goes awry. Together, they explore how to stay grounded, advocate with clarity, and support clients through disappointment, fear, and unexpected outcomes. 

They discuss:

• Advocacy in high-pressure moments
• Emotional regulation when plans change
• Helping clients process tough births
• Caring for yourself after hard experiences

This episode is a reminder that flexibility, presence, and compassion matter just as much as preparation. Tune in and let’s keep raising the questions that strengthen our work. 🎙️✨

The ToRAISE Questions Doula podcast offers thoughtful, unfiltered conversations for doulas and birth workers who want to deepen their knowledge, elevate their practice, and uphold the integrity of birth work. Each episode features insights from experienced professionals in the field, helping you grow with intention and purpose.

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