Listen "Top Five Questions to Ask a Doula Before Adding Her to Your Birthing Team"
Episode Synopsis
Ep. 121 This Black Maternal Health Week Kelly Marie explores essential questions to ask when choosing a doula, focusing on training, services, compatibility, availability during labor, and backup plans. Drawing on her experience as a doula, Kelly emphasizes the importance of establishing clear communication and understanding individual needs. She also briefly touches on the impact of doulas in maternal health and offers resources for finding support services. Stay tuned for insights from upcoming guests, Shannon Johns and other doulas, who are transforming the maternal health landscape.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
4:57 Please tell me about your training and experience as a doula
5:57 Understanding Doula Certification and Medicaid Coverage in New York
10:54 What services do you provide and how much do they cost?
11:25 Do you work with people like me?
12:38 When do you show up once labor begins?
14:07 What happens if you're not available for my labor?
21:16 Mental Health Support and Resources for Challenging Times
Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support
Use 211 as the helpline for resources
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife
Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
4:57 Please tell me about your training and experience as a doula
5:57 Understanding Doula Certification and Medicaid Coverage in New York
10:54 What services do you provide and how much do they cost?
11:25 Do you work with people like me?
12:38 When do you show up once labor begins?
14:07 What happens if you're not available for my labor?
21:16 Mental Health Support and Resources for Challenging Times
Crisis helpline phone numbers:
Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support
Use 211 as the helpline for resources
🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC
📲 Instagram @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife
Email [email protected]
🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros
🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts
🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify
🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora.
💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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