93: How to Choose Your Birth Team for an Empowering Birth

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and Roxanne, a labor and delivery nurse and student midwife, discuss the essential steps in choosing your birth team. The episode covers how to find and select the right doula, the roles and specialties of different doulas, and questions to ask during interviews. Additionally, they explore how to pick a medical provider, including the differences between midwives, OBs, and family medicine providers, and what to consider for a positive prenatal, birth, and postpartum experience. The episode emphasizes the importance of a supportive and aligned team to lead to an empowering birth journey. 00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast 00:22 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne 01:12 Understanding the Role of a Doula 02:28 How to Find the Right Doula for You 08:27 Interviewing and Choosing Your Doula 11:06 Exploring Doula Services and Support 17:26 Financial Considerations and Alternatives for Doula Services 18:41 The Importance of Having a Medical Provider 19:21 Choosing the Right Medical Provider 28:13 Questions to Ask Your Provider 38:29 Navigating Prenatal Care and Common Tests 42:04 Final Thoughts on Building Your Birth Team 46:37 Conclusion and Additional Resources === Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/