About this episode
I’m thrilled to join Kelly Hof on The Birth Journeys Podcast®️ to share my transition from a career in finance to life as a birth advocate and doula. In this conversation, we dive into my own path through pregnancy, loss, and the incredible power of continuous support during childbirth. You’ll hear how recent legislation is finally making insurance coverage for doula care more attainable, and why that matters for every birthing family.
We unpack the complexities of hospital birth—from varying induction and Pitocin protocols to creating birth preferences that balance your ideal vision with potential complications. I also share my top tips for hiring the right doula—covering financial considerations, interview questions, and prenatal planning techniques like hypnobirthing—as well as strategies for keeping the birth space calm and collaborative between doulas and labor nurses.
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Enjoy the episode, and thank you for supporting both Kelly’s work and the growing movement to make doula care accessible to every family!
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