A Doula's Perspective: Getting the Right Support to Give Birth on Your Terms with Lori Bregman

In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with my doula and dear friend, Lori Bregman. We discuss the profound benefit of having a doula on my team during the transformative experiences of pregnancy, labor, and childbirth. Lori's expertise and wisdom take center stage as she passionately elucidates the pivotal role a doula can play in empowering expectant mothers. Together, we dive into the myriad ways a doula provides support, guidance, and comfort to their client, making the birthing process not only more manageable but also deeply spiritual and transformative. Lori illuminates the importance of crafting a personalized birth plan that aligns with your desires and values, ensuring that your voice and choices are heard during this beautifully intense initiation. In this interview I share the unmedicated birth story of my daughter Riley, illustrating firsthand the essential role Lori played as she gently guided me through the fire. This is a good interview to share with any mamas-to-be! Lori Bregman is a renowned doula, life coach, author of The Doula Deck, Mamaste, and The Mindful Mom-To-Be, and the co-founder of Seedlyfe Superfoods. Her remarkable career as a doula spans over two decades, during which she has assisted countless women in achieving empowered and holistic birthing experiences. Her approach transcends the physical aspects of labor and delivery, delving into the emotional, mental, and spiritual realms to provide holistic support for mothers-to-be. She is also the founder of the Mindful Mom-To-Be Virtual Group Coaching Program, a complete mind, body, and spirit support program that helps women throughout pregnancy and birth as they transition into new motherhood. Join us as we uncover the invaluable role of doulas and learn how to truly empower yourself on your remarkable birthing journey.   LINKS Lori Bregman's Website: https://www.loribregman.com/ Lori Bregman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbreggy/ The Doula Deck on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MNvOWX Mamaste on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sz4kxL The Mindful Mom-To-Be: https://amzn.to/46oFK00 SPONSORS HOP WTR: Go to hopwtr.com/HEAL and get 20% OFF your first purchase for a limited time. PUORI: Go to puori.com/HEAL and use code HEAL for 20% OFF their great products! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices