Dude! You need a doula! How partners benefit from doula support

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Today we’re joined by Jordan. Jordan and his wife Natalie hired Ciarra and Samantha as their birth doulas. Jordan will talk about how having a doula help a partner through the prenatal and postpartum experience.

Summary

In this episode, Jordan, shares his experience of having a doula during his wife Natalie's birth. They had a long and challenging labor that ended in an emergency C-section. Jordan highlights the importance of having a doula who can provide support, guidance, and advocacy throughout the process. He emphasizes the value of hypnobirthing classes and the role they played in helping Natalie cope with the pain and stay focused. Jordan also discusses the emotional impact of a traumatic birth and the importance of postpartum support from a doula.

Takeaways

• Having a doula during labor can provide invaluable support, guidance, and advocacy for both the birthing person and their partner.
• HypnoBirthing classes can help prepare for labor and provide tools for coping with pain and staying focused.
• A doula can help partners navigate the different stages of labor and provide reassurance and reminders when things become overwhelming.
• Postpartum support from a doula is crucial for processing a traumatic birth experience and providing emotional support during the early days of parenthood.

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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (01:09) - Doulas for Partners: Dude, You Need a Doula
• (01:35) - Introduction of Jordan and his Family
• (03:32) - Knowing about Doulas before Pregnancy
• (04:31) - The Role of Partners in the Birth Process
• (05:28) - The Importance of Engaging with Doulas
• (06:21) - Hypnobirthing and Doula Services
• (07:47) - The Benefits of Hypnobirthing
• (10:09) - The Impact of Hypnobirthing during Birth
• (11:20) - The Role of Doulas in Processing Traumatic Birth Experiences
• (13:13) - The Importance of Postpartum Visits and Processing Birth Experiences
• (20:54) - The Support of Doulas during Labor
• (28:32) - Navigating Unexpected Situations with a Doula
• (30:25) - The Importance of Doula Guidance and Support
• (32:50) - Overcoming Hesitations: The Value of a Doula
• (35:17) - Advice for Partners Considering a Doula
• (42:01) - Closing Remarks