Ep.20 DOULAS CHANGE THE WORLD with Ursula Sabia Sukinik

Please don't forget to rate our podcast to help us reach more listeners! Meet Ursula Sabia Sukinik, CD, CDT, CMA, CBE, CLC. She is the CEO and Founder of Birth You Desire, which has been offering Doula Services and Birth Classes in the DC Metro Area and Phoenix, AZ. since 1999.Learn how cervical cancer set her on the path to becoming not only a mother of two and a CEO of an award-winning Doula Service, but also an empathetic and compassionate supporter of birthing people all over the world. We discuss how the efficiency of modern labor and delivery methods can leave the mom feeling empty and sometimes even traumatized, and how a doula can help fill the gaps between you and your provider, and sometimes even your own partner and family! We talk about: Preconceived notions of birth How doulas are at the forefront of the Mamistad Mission to help NURTURE ALL MOMS SO THEY FLOURISH! Putting a doula or postpartum doula on your baby registry! Virtual Doulas - and multilingual doulas Finding a Doula - 4 considerations (including financial tips) Doulas and anxiety and depression - 20 percent of all postpartum moms will have some sort of depression-postpartum anxiety is close to 50%. A doula who is aware of your situation can help reframe information in a way that better suits YOU. Again, they can change the dynamic to prevent, reduce or even repair trauma! Ursula is now part of the Mami Circle and we're working to bring her amazing services to Mamistad Members! You can find her here:  The MAMISTAD MAMI CIRCLE Her website: https://birthyoudesire.com/  On Social: @birthyoudesire Visit us at Mamistad.com for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest on MOM CHAT, you know where to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Let's Chat! Take care of each other! Mamistad,Cynthia ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature. Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.