Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with HeHe Stewart, an experienced doula, founder of the Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge service, creator of The Birth Lounge childbirth education program, and host of The Birth Lounge Podcast about her work as a doula.
In “Episode 22: Working with a Doula”, we demystify the role of doulas in pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period and explore how doulas provide emotional, physical, and educational support that can radically change the childbirth experience. We talk about the difference between a doula and a midwife, how doulas advocate within the medical system, and why their presence is especially powerful for people navigating hospital births.
Here are some topics we discuss:
- HeHe’s background and experience working as a doula
- What is a doula?
- The kinds of services a doula provides during the prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods
- How to find a doula to work with
- How to become a doula
- The difference between doula versus midwifery and ob/gyn physician care
- How a doula can help support and enhance your medical care, particularly in terms of respecting your autonomy, providing education, and supporting informed consent
- The problem of overmedicalization of birth and need to return to woman-centered care
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Birth Services | Tranquility by HeHe | United States
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Medical disclaimer: The content provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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