S2 EP8: Why Women & Their Partners Need Doula Support for Pregnancy and Postpartum with PVD Doula & Barefoot Mama

In this episode, we welcome our doulas Courtney and Meg to discuss everything you need to know about the role of a doula in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. From understanding the emotional, mental, and physical support doulas offer to debunking myths about their roles, this conversation is full of insights and tips. Whether you're considering having a doula for birth, postpartum, or simply want to learn more about the process, this episode is a must-listen! Loved this episode? 💖 Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us continue bringing you valuable content. WE DISCUSS: →How Meg & Courtney were the best investments for Alaina and Carly's childbirths →What a doula is and the difference between doulas and midwives →The benefits of having a doula for both hospital and home births →How Courtney and Meg’s partnership makes them unique →Emotional and physical support during labor, including partner guidance →How doulas assist in birth plans, education, and decision-making →Postpartum care and how doulas support both mother and baby →Placenta encapsulation, benefits, and how the process works →Misconceptions about doulas and the variety of birth experiences they support EPISODE RESOURCES 🎁 WeNatal is our favorite, trusted prenatal...AND they just launched a new supplement called Egg Quality + (an incredible tool for women who are trying to conceive!) Get FREE fish oil with purchase of a subscription on Wenatal.com/justaphase🎁 ➡ Courtney Hoyle of PVD Doula https://pvddoula.com/ ➡ Megan Bain of The Barefoot Mama https://www.barefootmama.net/ ➡ Benefits of Hiring A Birth Doula https://www.mamanatural.com/birth-doula/ ➡ Postpartum Doula Support https://www.mamanatural.com/postpartum-doula/ ➡ Questions to ask doulas https://www.mamanatural.com/doula-interview-questions/ *If you're interested in hiring a doula for prenatal, birth, or postpartum support - we recommend finding out if your insurance covers doula support, review your policy, contact customer service, check your online portal, ask your doula, or submit a pre-authorization request! ABOUT US We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar- Three sisters, certified in Fertility Awareness and Hormone Health, helping women transform their menstrual health, fertility, and mindset. Naturally. Holistically. Sustainably. And with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter. SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU! LET'S CONNECT ➡ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/ ➡ Join our weekly newsletter https://www.balancedbeyars.com/subscribe-now ➡ Website https://www.balancedbeyars.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kourtneysimmangnutrition/