What is a doula?

Episode 1 of the Healing is the Revolution podcast, hosted by Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies, titled "What is a doula?" was published on November 12, 2024 and runs 23 minutes.

November 12, 2024 ·23m · Healing is the Revolution

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Send us Fan Mail In this inaugural episode, host Iman Shervington invites you on a journey into deciding whether or not she should get a doula. Mothers Arlet and Allison, doulas Jen and Tasia, and OB/GYN Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell break down the basics by explaining what a doula is and what a doula does to support healthy birthing experiences. They also clarify the difference between a doula and a midwife, and they share details about the kinds of services that doulas typically provide. Find...

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In this inaugural episode, host Iman Shervington invites you on a journey into deciding whether or not she should get a doula. Mothers Arlet and Allison, doulas Jen and Tasia, and OB/GYN Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell break down the basics by explaining what a doula is and what a doula does to support healthy birthing experiences. They also clarify the difference between a doula and a midwife, and they share details about the kinds of services that doulas typically provide.

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