900 Births as a Doula: What Every Mama Needs to Know Before Hiring Support | 242

Trish sits down with one of her favorite doulas - Sarah Osborne, doula, doula mentor, mama of three, and the real-deal with 17 years and over 900 births attended. Sarah went from a thriving solo practice to building a doula collective in the Pacific Northwest, and she’s spilling all the tea on what actually matters when you’re hiring support for your birth.You’re going to hear why the “Google checklist” of doula questions is kinda useless, how to spot the vibe you really want (yes, you should feel like you could be friends with her - and not care if she sees you naked and pooping), and why Sarah says you can’t say “never” in birth. She shares her own three very different birth stories, one of her favorite births she’s attended, and the powerful reminder that interventions have their place - and sometimes they’re exactly what you need. This conversation is packed with wisdom, zero judgment, and the kind of real talk that leaves you feeling empowered instead of overwhelmed.Whether you’re a pregnant mama trying to build your birth team or a birth worker who wants to do this work with integrity, hit play. You’re going to walk away smarter, calmer, and even more fired up about birth.More from Sarah Osborne, CD(DONA):Checkout https://theexpertdoula.com/skills-labConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @the.expert.doula + @thebirthcollectivepnwVisit TheExpertDoula.comVisit TheBirthCollectivePNW.comHelpful Timestamps:00:00 Welcome Sarah00:36 Sarah's Doula Journey02:09 Sarah's Birth Stories05:16 Choosing the Right Doula12:31 Memorable Birth Experiences15:06 The Role of Positioning in Pregnancy17:26 The Importance of Medical Interventions23:11 Respecting Personal Choices in Birth27:04 Doula Mentorship and CommunityJoin The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off!Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love 🤍⭐ Download immediately ⭐App available ⭐Life-time access⭐Connect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn YouTubeFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services