Ep 142: Knees Together, Ankles Out - A Conversation with Labor & Birth Doula, Carrie Visalli

The UMcast - Uncensored Moms Podcast

Mar 19 2024 • 1 hr 30 mins

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It’s Doula Day! We are spending some time with Carrie Visalli, a childbirth doula here in San Diego County. She has worked with 38 mothers, 38 brand new babies. She is empathic, experienced, knowledgable, a literal birth superstar. Let’s learn about that doula life together, yes? Male participation encouraged.

But first, a story from the rough streets of Michelle’s neighborhood.

We start with the birth story that led Carrie to seek out Doula certification. We discuss the ups and downs of being a birth doula: the beautiful things, the scariest scenarios, the emotional toll, the gratitude, the most common birth experiences.

Find doulas in your area at doulamatch.net

Reach out to Carrie directly at doulacarrie.com and follow her on instagram: @doulacarrievisalli

Other resources mentioned:
https://www.thevbaclink.com/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/

UMcast Anonymous Question: How do you manage relationships with in-laws?

TWL:
Carrie is loving her amika perk up dry shampoo
Michelle is loving the show Heartstopper on Netflix
Vicki is loving her leggings with pockets from CRZ YOGA


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Created by Vicki Henry and Michelle Dixon
Music by Ariel Levine

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