07. Confused About What Doulas Actually Do? Let’s Fix That! Bringing Clarity to a Doula’s Role with Emily Errington

In today's conversation, my dear friend Emily Errington, a birth doula & the owner of Wildflower Doula Co. based in Lubbock,Tx, shares her insights on the various roles of doulas in supporting families during pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum.

Some topics you'll hear us discuss are:

• The importance of birth education for BOTH parents
• The dynamics between doulas & husbands  
• How to navigate hospital birth plans
• The differences between nurse vs. doula support 
• Navigating the complexities of various birth experiences
• The importance of emotional support during postpartum
• The role of faith in navigating labor's challenges.

Where can you follow along or connect with Emily? 

• Wildflower Doula Co. on IG

I pray this conversation blesses you as much as it did me & that you leave it feeling more clear on WHAT a doula actually does & if hiring one for your upcoming birth is the best call for you.

Want to connect with me directly? Please do! 

Email me at: audrey@faithfullabor.com

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Blessings, 

Audrey

 

Time Stamps

(0:00) Introduction
(3:08) Understanding the Role of a Doula
(6:05) Want an Epidural? Here's What You Need to Know
(8:57) The Importance of Education in Birth
(11:53) Navigating Hospital Birth Plans
(14:58) The Role of Nurses vs. Doulas
(17:50) Advocating for Your Birth Preferences
(29:40) Navigating Birth Plans and Interventions
(31:52) Postpartum Support and Emotional Healing
(36:01) The Role of Doulas in Birth Experiences
(42:41) Faith and Peace in Birth Experiences
(54:19) Final Thoughts on Birth Preparation and Support

What's covered today: doula, birth support, epidural, labor education, hospital birth, birth plan, maternal health, childbirth, doula role, birth experience, birth, postpartum, doula, emotional support, faith, interventions, labor, motherhood, healing, birth experience