Have you ever walked out of a birth feeling absolutely wrecked—not just physically, but emotionally?
If you’ve ever supported a birth with more interventions than your client wanted, dealt with dismissive providers, or walked away questioning whether you did enough, this episode is for you. Intervention-heavy births hit differently, and if you don’t know how to process them, they will lead to burnout.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- Why you are not responsible for birth outcomes—and how to release the emotional weight of tough births.
- How to protect your energy and stay grounded during long, intervention-heavy labors.
- The exact ways to decompress after a difficult birth so you can keep showing up without burning out.
- … and a whole lot more!
If you’re feeling emotionally drained after births and need a better way to process them, this episode is for you!
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
If you’re ready to stop carrying the weight of every birth and protect your energy, these free resources will help:
Burnout to Booked Out Masterclass: Learn how to break the burnout cycle, set boundaries, and recover from emotionally draining births. Watch it here.
The Birth Advocacy Blueprint: Get strategies to navigate provider pushback and support your clients without overextending yourself. Download it here.
The Doula's Cheat Sheet for Setting Rates That Don't Suck: Charge what you’re worth so you can take on fewer clients without financial stress. Grab it here.
Let’s Connect!
Follow me on Instagram at @birthadvocacypodcast for real talk on burnout recovery, energy protection, and sustainable birthwork.
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You don’t have to carry the weight of every birth. You just have to show up, do your job, and then take care of you. Let’s make this work sustainable.
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