Yamel Belen discusses her work as a doula and pediatric registered nurse. She talks about how her work as a nurse in the medical foster care system informs her work as a doula, and how she fell into doula work. She discusses trust, empowerment, and the importance of fully supporting women in labor. A mom of five, Yamel talks about involving families in the birth process, and the pregnancy-positive culture she grew up in. Plus, what has surprised her most about being a doula.
Portrait and show notes at www.workingbirth.com/ep15
Ep 16: Mental Health Advocate & Doula Rebecca Hartley-Woods
Ep 14: Midwife Jessica Willoughby
Ep 13: Infant Sleep Researcher Dr. James McKenna, PhD
Ep 12: Midwife Kim Verbarg
Ep 11: IBCLC Trish Hanning
Ep 10: Midwife Jessica Brumley
Ep 09: Author & Activist Suzanne Arms
Ep 08: Midwife Vikki Bennett
Ep 07: IBCLC Mary Unangst
Ep 06: Doula & Massage Therapist Melissa Loera
Ep 05: Chiropractor Dr. Rachel Settles
Ep 04: Doctor of Oriental Medicine De'Nicea Hilton
Ep 03: Doula Holly Dobrynski
Ep 02: Midwife Karen DeCocker - Part II
Ep 01: Midwife Karen DeCocker - Part I
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