EBB 362 - Doula Wisdom and Holistic Practices for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Carson Meyer, Doula and Author of Growing Together

Carson Meyer, doula, certified nutrition consultant, and author of Growing Together, joins Dr. Rebecca Dekker for a conversation about reclaiming the sacred, intuitive, and evidence-based aspects of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Carson shares how she stepped into birth work at a young age, driven by a desire to transform a system that can leave parents disempowered and unsupported. She opens up about her own home birth experience, the spiritual preparation that carried her through, and the tools she now teaches others through her virtual Growing Together Circles. Together, Carson and Dr. Dekker discuss the importance of informed choice and the emotional, physical, and environmental foundations of holistic care.

 

(04:57) Carson’s Path to Becoming a Doula

(07:24) Growing Together Circles and Virtual Doula Support

(09:39) Carson’s Home Birth Story

(13:23) Holistic Practices for Pregnancy and Labor

(17:33) Four Pillars of Postpartum Healing

(21:15) Nourishment and Hydration During Postpartum

(25:20) Environmental Health and Conscious Skincare

(37:48) Advice for New Doulas on Avoiding Burnout

 

Resources

Explore Carson’s work: carson-meyer.com

Follow Carson on Instagram: @ccmeyer

 

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