Doula2Doula

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 transformationWe mention some amazing local businesses and encourage you to check them out:Blondie On a Budget Designs: Facebook or InstagramLeo Brown Photographer: Personal Branding, Content Creation, Architectural & DesignFarmington Birth CenterTaques Bar & GrillPlease email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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 lossPoints of interest: Updates on our parenting journeys, work, home improvements, and moreTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

🎉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 addressing the needs of the mother as an individual can benefit the baby that will come. ▪️Learn more about how Sarah's Practice can help you▪️Get Sarah's Book: Functional Maternity: Using Functional Medicine and Nutrition to Improve Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes▪️Get the first 3 chapters of Sarah's Book for Free▪️Get Sarah's Free Functional Fertility Download▪️Follow Sarah on Instagram (The link between Vit D & Pain Levels)▪️Email Sarah: hello@functionalmaternity.comTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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 vaginal twin birth.⚠️Trigger Warning: Some of Ashley's birth story may be difficult for some listeners to hear. Please take care while listening. Ashley's book recommendation: When you're expecting Twins, Triplets and Quads by Dr. Barbara Luke, Tamara Eberlein, and Dr. Roger B. NewmanYou can talk to Ashley about your journey if you are pregnant with twins. Just use the links below.Contact or follow AshleyEmail: ash.haupt5@gmail.comInstagram: @runningonendorphinsGet your Free Birthing Checklist from Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessLearn more about Birth Services offered at Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

MOVIE: AFTERSHOCK on Hulu (check for region availability) Click for TrailerThis movie follows the journey of families who have experienced the death of a new mother during or after childbirthWhy 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 birth?Join us as we reflect on this movie, how maternity care in America hurts and kills women, and how doulas on the ground level can make a difference.We want to hear from you and keep the discussion going: share your thoughts, stories, experiences, and opinions on this movie and our discussion. Send an email or DM on social media, Your comments may be shared in a follow-up episode. You may be contacted to be a guest.Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comInstagram: @massage_doula_cbeFacebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessSpecial Guest and Co-host: Latonya Baldwin, PPDOwner of Doula Me, Lovewebsite: Doula Me, Love facebook: Doula Me, LoveLatonya's Book RecommendationsGranny Midwives & Black Women Writers by Valerie Lee -  Out of Print, available in libraries at many colleges and universitiesNatural Hospital Birth by Cynthia Gabriel - Buy it on AmazonPodcast RecommendationsDoula2Doula Ep 5: Postpartum Recovery is NOT about the BabyBeloved Holistics Radio - Hosted by Dr. Nathan Riley, OBGYN Episode 42: A Brief Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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 Class (Virtual or In-Person)More info on all our services HereQuestions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Free Birthing ChecklistLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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 options and how to plan for your baby's grand entrance? Schedule a Virtual Prep/Planning Session or a Birth Class (Virtual or In-Person)More info on all our services HereQuestions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Free Birthing ChecklistLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

🎉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, ways doulas provide support. If you are an aspiring doula, listen for some important questions you can ask when evaluating and choosing your training.Also, the positive impact of doulas can extend beyond the obvious. Did you know that birth and postpartum doulas can help improve the maternal mental health of clients and help strengthen the foundation of families in the days and weeks of early parenthood? Listen to find out some simple things that can make a huge, lifelong impact.Resources from this episode:International End of LIfe Doula Association (INELDA)Postpartum Support InternationalCDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, November 26, 2021🤷‍♀️ Confused about your options and how to plan for your baby's grand entrance? Schedule a Virtual Prep/Planning Session or a Birth Class (Virtual or In-Person)More info on all our services HereQuestions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Free Birthing ChecklistLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

🎶 "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 them into her work as a birth professional.  Listen and see why you might want to add these books to your 2022 book wishlist. You might even find the common thread that moved Exie to choose these 7 specifically to share.1.  It's Ok that You're Not OK by Megan Devine2.  Three Minus One by Sean Hanish & Brooke Warner3.  When Survivors Give Birth by Penny Simkin & Phyllis Klaus4.  Traumatic Childbirth by Cheryl Tatano Beck, Jeanne Watson Driscoll, & Sue Watson5.  Policing the Womb by Michele Goodwin6.  What Happened to You? by Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey7.   In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor MateBonus book at end of the episode:8.  Inferno by Catherine Cho🤷‍♀️ Confused about your options and how to plan for your baby's grand entrance? Schedule a Virtual Prep/Planning Session or a Birth Class (Virtual or In Person)More info on all our services HereQuestions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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 has experienced an induction that happened to land on a holiday and a birth professional who has supported and educated hundreds of pregnant people over the course of her career, Exie understands what you might be facing.Also in this episode, Exie unveils 2 new classes she will begin teaching in 2022 and is offering you the chance to have one of these classes for FREE!✨Enter here to win a FREE private virtual class and get your exclusive FREE Gift✨ 🤷‍♀️ Confused about your options and how to plan for your baby's grand entrance? Schedule a Virtual Prep/Planning Session or a Birth Class (Virtual or In Person)More info on all our services HereQuestions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramMore information on topics in this episode at Evidence Based Birth Blog(note: Exie has no affiliation with Evidence Based Birth, just a great amount of respect and appreciation for the unbiaseTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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 oopsieExciting news related to the work we love!Learn more about the Motherhood Expo coming to Detroit in October 2021 - tickets on sale nowAre you a Birth Pro in SEMI? Expo Sponsorship opportunities are still availableQuestions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

So, you graduated from your birth doula program...Congratulations!!!Certificate & Badge in HandPhone ChargedDoula Bag PackedFirst Client BookedYou 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 or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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.comArticle Quote IG post - The Motherhood CenterQuestions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

We're talking essential oils and aromatherapy with a Certified Aromatherapist (can you guess who it is?)How can you choose a quality oil?How can oils be used?Who can use essential oils?They're natural, so they're always safe, right?Can essential oils be used during pregnancy, childbirth, or babies?We're sharing some valuable information to help you decide if, when, and how you might decide to use all those essential oils you've been buying and not knowing what to do with.Questions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

It's time for a Revolution of Support for anyone connected to pregnancy or birth!Join us for this conversation and learn how you can join the Revolution and make a difference in this generation and generations to come. We are excited and determined to change the way pregnancy, birth, and new parenting are experienced.Learn more about Be Her VillageListen to the Be Her Village PodcastVote for Be Her Village to receive the Fedex Grant by 3/24/2021Send an email about Be Her Village: kaitlin@behervillage.com✋🏼Birthworkers and Supporters in the Metro-Detroit area, email: jess@behervillage.com to learn how to get involved as this Revolution begins in the "Mitten State"Get Your FREE Birth Tip Sheet DownloadEmail us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy thru Post-Birth Support GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.This episode was also recorded just a few days after spa attacks in Atlanta, Georgia that rocked the country and especially the Asian-American community. Exie spends a little bit of time processing how this immediately affected her. These victims were stolen from their families by a coward on March 16, 2021: Xiaojie Tan, 49Daoyou Feng, 44Delaina Ashley Yaun, 33Paul Andre Michels, 54Yong Ae Yue, 63 Soon Chung Park, 74Suncha Kim, 69Hyun Jung Grant, 51 Learn more, get support, or report hate crimesTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

🥰 We're talking about our love for Birth Partners & how we work with them to create and maintain your Birth Bubble 💗Are you expecting a baby and wondering how to introduce your birth partner to the idea of a birth doula?Are you a birth partner who wants to be involved, but are feeling a little bit unsure about how you will be able to give effective support?In this episode, you will learn how much we love working with birth partners and why we believe they are the MVP of the birth team! Get Your FREE Birth Tip Sheet DownloadEmail us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy thru Post-Birth Support GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

So you've had a baby - now what? Your baby is finally in your arms. You are getting congratulations and want to be happy... everyone else is happy...you smile and say "thank you", but inside, you are wondering what is wrong with you because you don't feel happy. You might even be feeling detached from everyone, including your baby - what's going on here?People ask you to share your birth story, but you don't want to...it makes you feel uncomfortable, so you skim over the details and you hear "well, at least your baby is healthy".What causes a traumatic birth? How common is it? What can you do to help yourself or someone else who has experienced a birth that is traumatic?We want to hear from you - reach out and share your birth stories with us. Questions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comYou are not alone. Help is available: Postpartum Support InternationalGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy thru Post-Birth Support GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

So you're having a "pandemic baby" and find that mixed with the excitement and joy is a new level of concern about how pandemic policies might affect your birth experience. Perhaps you  have heard stories even before 2020 that made you wonder if birth is destined to be difficult, scary, or traumatic. Now, you're really starting to feel like you need some guidance and support.Take a deep breath, press play, and get ready to feel so much better.Your Doula2Doula team is here to help you with some tips on things you can do now (hint: hire a doula😉) to ensure that your partner's support is effective and both of you can confidently make this journey to meet your baby a memorable and happy one.Get your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy thru Post-Birth Support GroupInstagramQuestions? Email us at: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com