07. Confused About What Doulas Actually Do? Let's Fix That! Bringing Clarity to a Doula's Role with Emily Errington

In today's conversation, my dear friend Emily Errington, a birth doula & the owner of Wildflower Doula Co. based in Lubbock,Tx, shares her insights on the various roles of doulas in supporting families during pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum.

Some topics you'll hear us discuss are:

The importance of birth education for BOTH parents
The dynamics between doulas & husbands
How to navigate hospital birth plans
The differences between nurse vs. doula support
Navigating the complexities of various birth experiences
The importance of emotional support during postpartum
The role of faith in navigating labor's challenges.

Where can you follow along or connect with Emily?

Wildflower Doula Co. on IG

I pray this conversation blesses you as much as it did me & that you leave it feeling more clear on WHAT a doula actually does & if hiring one for your upcoming birth is the best call for you.

Want to connect with me directly? Please do!

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Blessings,

Audrey

Time Stamps

(0:00) Introduction
(3:08) Understanding the Role of a Doula
(6:05) Want an Epidural? Here's What You Need to Know
(8:57) The Importance of Education in Birth
(11:53) Navigating Hospital Birth Plans
(14:58) The Role of Nurses vs. Doulas
(17:50) Advocating for Your Birth Preferences
(29:40) Navigating Birth Plans and Interventions
(31:52) Postpartum Support and Emotional Healing
(36:01) The Role of Doulas in Birth Experiences
(42:41) Faith and Peace in Birth Experiences
(54:19) Final Thoughts on Birth Preparation and Support

What's covered today: doula, birth support, epidural, labor education, hospital birth, birth plan, maternal health, childbirth, doula role, birth experience, birth, postpartum, doula, emotional support, faith, interventions, labor, motherhood, healing, birth experience