Episode 12: Normalising doulas for birth support

Birth doulas can be the difference in positive birth experiences and outcomes, yet, it is rare for birthing women to have a doula support her. We even have the research to back up the need for a doula in our current maternity system, so why aren’t we using them!? A lot of people still remain unaware of the role a doula has in birth and the benefits. So we chat to Amelia, a birth doula who breaks down the incredible birth support a doula can provide, advocating for yourself, the importance of your own intuition and power, birth education and preparation, gaps in maternal care and support and how a doula can fill those gaps, informed consent, tips for having a positive birth, the difference between a midwife and a doula and how to find the right doula for you. Doulas are one of the most important birth workers and they need to become the norm! The WHO even state that every birthing person should have a doula. There is so much in this episode and for every mum to be, this is a must listen! Afterall, your birth is one of the most profound and transformative moments in your life. See the show notes to find out how to access a doula in Australia.

 

You can find Amelia via Instagram @birthing_you_ or via her website www.birthingyou.com.au  

 

Find a doula:

https://www.australiandoulacollege.com.au/doulas/categories/birth-postnatal-doula

 

Student doula packages are available if you would like a doula but funds are limited:

https://www.australiandoulacollege.com.au/student-doulas

 

References:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/doula

https://www.pregnancyparenting.org.au/birth/what-doula-0