53. Advocating for yourself in birth and how this benefits your pelvic floor with doula, Robyn Hooper

In this episode, Robyn Hooper (doula) and I discuss:Birth isn’t something that happens to you.. it happens with you Differences seen in birthing peopleBirth preferences Benefits of having a relationship with your nurse Benefits of having a doulaWays to advocate for yourself Ways your partner can advocate for you Knowing your birth location, provider and what to expectHow does this relate to the pelvic floorRobyn Hooper is a certified CD(DONA) birth doula (labour support) professional providing support from prenatal to postpartum period to mothers and their birth partners. Robyn completed DONA (Doulas of North America) certified training with Doula Essentials. She has also completed additional courses and training in breastfeeding, advanced comfort measures,  ‘when survivors give birth’ course, infant and pregnancy loss support, childbirth education, and prenatal classes.  Robyn moved to Revelstoke for the great community, the outdoors, and environmental work. She is passionate about working with mothers and their birth partners to support them through the ‘journey’ of labour and birth – however that looks for each family/individual.As a birth doula, Robyn is a trained professional who provides physical and emotional comfort and support to a birthing person and their partner/family prenatally, during birth, and briefly post-partum. For example, during labour, Robyn helps to: create a comfortable atmosphere, provides physical support through the use of trained hands-on techniques, uses relaxation and comfort measures specific to the mother and family, guides you through different labour positions, encourages partner participation, listens to any fears, and support is constant and 24/7. As a doula, Robyn will listen to your concerns and preferences, as well as offer reliable informational resources and referrals. Robyn offers postpartum support, such as listening to and reviewing birth experiences, and provides additional resources and referrals.Links mentioned:Episode 19: Six things your labour and delivery nurse wants you to know with Kim DanielsRavangard et al 2017Gale et al 2001 Bohren et al 2017Kopas et al 2014Links to contact Robyn:Email: [email protected] for joining me! Here is where you can find more:my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.comWant more details on the small groups?Small GroupsFollow me on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the show