Metro Detroit Birth Stories
Welcome to Metro Detroit Birth Stories, a podcast celebrating the strength, wisdom, and beauty of birth—one story at a time. I’m Exie, a birth doula and childbirth educator with years of experience guiding families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. In this space, you’ll hear real, powerful birth stories from Metro Detroit and beyond, along with thoughtful conversations on the journey into parenthood. Whether you're expecting, a birth worker, or someone who loves the magic of birth, you’ll find warmth, support, and evidence-based insight here. Because every birth story deserves to be heard—and honored.
Episodes
In this beautiful episode of Metro Detroit Birth Stories, Lauren shares the story of welcoming her daughter, her first child, and the final piece of her and her husband’s blended family.
Unsure of how to begin planning for birth, Lauren found guidance and inspiration through a surprising connection with a previous guest, Elise, whose prenatal yoga classes opened the door to a whole new world of possibilities.
Through E...
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of obstetric trauma, postpartum hemorrhage, and infant illness. Please take care while listening and pause if needed. While the episode ends on a very positive and hopeful note—with both Elise and her children doing well—it may still bring up sensitive emotions for some listeners.
In this deeply personal and empowering episode,my colleague Elise shares the transfor...
In this inspiring inaugural episode of Metro Detroit Birth Stories, Kristi shares her journey through two very different births—one that was almost what she hoped for, and one that was her dream, redemptive birth experience.
Despite facing similar medical complications during her second pregnancy, Kristi was able to create a supportive care team, advocate for herself, and achieve a beautiful, empowering birth beyond wh...
New Intro and Outro Still to come:
It’s been a journey! In the last several years, I launched Doula2Doula during the pandemic became a CBI trainer, navigated some major life changes, and finally decided to shift this podcast into a new format—this episode is all about growth, change, and what’s ahead.
I’m sharing the highlights from the past few years—like my son’s wedding, the launch of Medicaid doula coverage, and my ...
It's been a minute since you've heard from us. This brief episode will catch you up on what's coming.
I can't wait to hear what you think, so please message me on IG or email me.
Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.
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Time - how does it get away from us so easily, and how have we come so far without even realizing it?
In this episode, Ciana and I review how Doula2Doula has grown since its birth in 2020 and how we have been doing since our last episode (a mere 6 months ago 🫣)
See my YouTube for video updates, including my home office transformation
We mention some amazing local businesses and encourage y...
Exie & Ciana are back together and catching up on all the things they've missed in each other's lives over the past several months.
Trigger warning: Pet loss
Points of interest: Updates on our parenting journeys, work, home improvements, and more
Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident ab...
🎉It's 2023 and we're kicking the year off with an interview that can help you improve your pregnancy health.
Sarah Thompson is a Functional Maternity Practitioner and author. She is sharing what she has learned during her decades of experience working alongside physicians to help improve the pregnancy care expectant parents are receiving.
From preconception to postpartum, learn how addre...
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be pregnant with twins? How about giving birth to or nursing twins? How about doing it all during a global pandemic with a toddler at home?
In this episode, our first listener birth story is with Ashley Haupt, an aspiring doula, and mother of 3 boys. Join us as she recounts her journey of overcoming multiple challenges, twists, and turns to achieve her goal of a ...
MOVIE: AFTERSHOCK on Hulu (check for region availability) Click for Trailer
- This movie follows the journey of families who have experienced the death of a new mother during or after childbirth
- Why is the US such a dangerous place to have a baby?
- Why do black mothers in America die at a rate of 3-4 times higher than others?
- What can all women do to improve their feelings of safety, autonomy, and agency when giving birt...
Another school year of pandemic parenting is behind her and Ciana is sharing her reflections on how she and her kids successfully got through it. Both moms discuss some differences in their parenting journeys of school-aged children.
Happy summer to all!!! 😎🌞
🤷♀️ Confused about your options and how to plan for your baby's grand entrance? Schedule a Virtual Prep/Planning Session or a Birth Cl...
We're pulling the curtain back on what it's like to live a life on call.
Join us for a candid conversation that reveals the not-so-glamours part of being birthworkers.
From keeping our cars filled with gas to whether or not we will buy event tickets, there is a lot about being birth doulas that have to be considered when thinking of going on call.
🤷♀️ Confused about your o...
🎉It's World Doula Week and we are together again!!! 👩🏽🤝👩🏿🥰
In this episode, Exie & Ciana are celebrating doulas everywhere for World Doula Week, March 22-28, 2022.
Recently there has been an increase in public appreciation for the work of doulas and the positive impact we can have on people during different life-changing events. We discuss some well-known and, perhaps lesser-known, ...
🎶 "All by myself..." 🎶
In this final episode of the mediocre year that was 2021, Exie shares her love of reading and some of the gems that helped her get through the last 11 months. If you are always on the lookout for good book recommendations, this might be the episode you've been waiting for. Exie will give a brief description of the books that left indelible marks on her and how she ties...
Here in the US people are very busy making plans for the winter holidays and if you're due during this season (or at any other holiday time) you may face the possibility of labor induction. What should you do? What if the induction doesn't work? What if it does?
In this episode, Exie is covering some interesting facts and considerations for anyone with babies due near a holiday date. As a mom who h...
Well, here we are...mid-August with the new school year knocking on Ciana's door. She's faced some tough decisions, as have many of you. Listen as she shares how she and her family are coping & planning for the new year.
Also in this episode:
- Exie shares her 1st in-person doula support oopsie
- Exciting news related to the work we love!
Learn more about the Motherhood Expo coming to D...
So, you graduated from your birth doula program...Congratulations!!!
- Certificate & Badge in Hand
- Phone Charged
- Doula Bag Packed
- First Client Booked
- You get the call and it's go time!
- Oh, wait...there's more.....
In this episode, we're talking about the things we have learned while attending births. You may think you know what to expect, but Doula Training Never Really Ends!
Questions...
What does Self-Care mean to you? Is it selfish to do acts of Self-Care?
This episode is a short one because we know that in order to keep taking care of all the people in our lives we care about, we need to focus on ourselves sometimes.
5 Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life - Verywellmind.com
Article Quote IG post - The Motherhood Center
Questions or Comments? Email us:...
Sit back and settle in, the husbands have joined us to celebrate - and almost hijacked our episode with their shenanigans!
Get the guys' perspective on what it's been like to be a birth partner and doula spouse as we look back on the first year of Doula2Doula.
Questions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com
Get your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth Room
The Doula Consultation is usually the first time you will meet your potential birth doula. Just like a first date, this meeting will determine if your relationship might move to the next step.
Here's a look at what we bring to the table and how you can make sure you get the most out of your 1st Doula Date.
Questions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com
Get your T...
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