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Feb 2024
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Ep 247: Getting the Support You Need wit...

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
About this episode

If you’ve been listening to this show for a while, you’ll know that I’m a big proponent of doulas. What you might not know is that doulas can assist at all kinds of births - even planned cesareans!

Today’s guest, Hehe Stewart, is the founder of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge and is a doula herself. Finding the right support for your birth can be overwhelming and there is a ton of good information in here to help you make informed and empowered choices.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

  • What kinds of births are doulas appropriate for
  • How doula support differs based on the type of birth
  • What you can expect from a doula during pregnancy
  • How doulas can provide partner support
  • What advocacy looks like in different scenarios
  • When your doula should meet you at the hospital
  • What you can expect from your birth doula postpartum


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