The Doula Dispensary

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is your monthly doula podcast, prescribing a regular dose of birthy chat, postnatal realities, real-life dilemmas, and behind-the-scenes talk from two experienced doulas.Siobhan and Kicki are back with honest conversations about life as a working doula, woman, and mother, a bit like popping round to your mates for a cuppa and a proper chat.In this month’s episode:We share a very special conversation with the late Dr Michel Odent, recorded back in July 2019.Michel was a true pioneer in the world of birth, a French obstetrician, author, and thinker who transformed how we understand and support women during pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period.This conversation is our way of honouring Michel’s incredible legacy and the lasting impact he’s had on doulas, midwives, and families worldwide.Pop the kettle on and have a listen.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media@siobhan_thebirthdoula@kickihansard@birthblissacademyFind a doula:@_thedouladirectory_Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is your monthly doula podcast, prescribing a regular dose of birthy chat, postnatal realities, real-life dilemmas, and behind-the-scenes talk from two experienced doulas.Siobhan and Kicki are back with honest conversations about life as a working doula, woman, and mother, a bit like popping round to your mates for a cuppa and a proper chat.In this month’s episode:A Doula Dilemma about what to do when a fellow doula publicly criticises something you’ve posted online about birth or postnatal work.A listener question on how to speak up in doula groups without feeling like you’re going to get jumped on.This month’s Doula Dose reflects on why doulas can be unkind to each other online, and how we can shift the culture towards more care, curiosity, and mutual respect.Pop the kettle on and have a listen.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media@siobhan_thebirthdoula@kickihansard@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's doula dilemma discusses a situation where a doula is with a client whose birth plan is outside of guidelines.  There's a question from a listener about how to maintain a good balance between family life and work as a doula. The Doula Dose discusses the current statistics coming out from the different NHS trusts. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@kickihansard@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's doula dilemma discusses a situation where a doula is with a client whose birth plan is not being respected.  There's a question from a listener about the easiest way to maintain a social media account as a doula. The Doula Dose pays tribute to the Mother of the doula movement, Penny Simkin. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@kickihansard@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's doula dilemma discusses a situation where a doula is a breastfeeding volunteer in the NHS and wants to continue their support.  There's a question from a listener about when to use a backup doula or when to do shared care. The Doula Dose is about ZEST midwives. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@kickihansard@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's doula dilemma discusses a situation when a birth client is getting more and more anxious the nearer the baby's due date.  There's a question from a listener about how to explain to the client's partner about the specific benefits of the doula. The Doula Dose is about some negative articles in the news about doulas. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@kickihansard@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's doula dilemma discusses a situation when a postnatal doula client seems to go against many of the guidelines with regards to caring for her baby.  There's a question from a listener about how to get more clients. The Doula Dose is about advocacy and ideas for doulas to make sure their clients are making informed choices. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @[email protected]@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's episode is an interview with Nathan Riley by Kicki and they talk about the challenges for women giving birth in hospitals and we talk about ways that doulas can prepare their clients well.Trigger Warning: This episode discusses baby loss and disabilities.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media@siobhan_thebirthdoula@oxytocingoddess@birthblissacademyNathan Riley can be found here:Beloved Holistics@nathanrileyobgyn@bornfreemethodSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's doula dilemma discusses a situation when the client would like to do vaginal seeding after a caesarean birth.  There's a question from a listener about how to support a client postnatally who is recovering from an abdominal birth. The Doula Dose is about preparing and supporting clients who are having caesareans. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @[email protected]@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's doula dilemma discusses a situation when the client's partner is not part of the preparation sessions.  There's a question from a listener about how to schedule your work as a postnatal doula. The Doula Dose is about social media birth workers. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @[email protected]@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's doula dilemma discusses a breastfeeding situation.  There's a question from a listener about feeling inadequate as all the doulas in her area have done lots of courses. The Doula Dose is about whether doulas should be regulated. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @[email protected]@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman, and mother. This month's doula dilemma discusses the situation when there is a shift change of care providers at the hospital.  There's a question from a listener about getting an enquiry about doing some night-time doula work. The Doula Dose talks about picking your battles and advocacy. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.  You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kicki.hansard @birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This month's doula dilemma discusses the situation when a doula pays for bits and pieces when working and how to get the money back. There's a question from a listener about what to do if you've been booked by a client and then realise you're not a good match. The Doula Dose talks about doulas as the invisible resource in perinatal services. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@[email protected]@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This month's doula dilemma discusses the situation when another doula has copied the content of your website. There's a question from a listener about our top item in our doula bags. The Doula Dose talks about the worrying trend in perinatal services. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@[email protected]@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This month's doula dilemma discusses the situation when alarm bells are going off but you need this job. There's a question from a listener about how to inform your client about something that they are doing could be harmful. The Doula Dose talks about the language we use with our clients. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@[email protected]@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This month's doula dilemma discusses the situation when a client cancels a PN session. There's a question from a listener about sterile water injections. The Doula Dose talks about being a 'qualified' doula. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@[email protected]@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This month's doula dilemma discusses the situation when only one birth partner is permitted during birth. There's a question from a listener about what to do if the labour and birth is long. The Doula Dose talks about the current situation in perinatal services. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.This is the first episode of our second season. We will be releasing an episode per month.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@[email protected]@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses the situation when a client might want more from the doula than she can provide. There's a question from a listener about age and if it's ever too late to become a doula. The Doula Dose talks about charging expenses to your client. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.This is the last episode of our first season. We'll be back again in September!Thank you very much for all your wonderful support! We are so grateful for all your kind feedback! Have a wonderful summer! You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses the situation when health professionals don't introduce themselves to clients. There's a question from a new doula asking about what to charge when offering remote doula support. The Doula Dose talks about the one birth partner only rule and when it will be lifted. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses the situation when parents want to start a strict routine. There's a question from a new doula asking about 'top tips'. The Doula Dose talks about the MVPs role during COVID-19. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week, Siobhan and Kicki are so excited to welcome back Emiliana and Sophie who were their guests in Episode #19, sharing their surrogacy journey. In this episode, we get to hear the lead up to the birth and the full birth story. Grab your hankies as this is emotional. You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@kickihansardEmiliana can be found @themindfulbirthgroupSophie can be found @life.before.youSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if your client's partner seems traumatised by a previous birth. There's a question from an aspiring doula about working while pregnant. The Doula Dose talks about working in a doula collective with guests Grainne Amos and Holly Clark. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if your client's due dates changes as you're nearing the on-call period. There's a question from an doula about returning to in person support. The Doula Dose talks about being PPE and doulas. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if your client want you to look after their child rather than coming to the birth. There's a question from an aspiring doula about being on-call. The Doula Dose talks about being 'just a doula'. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you have seen two potential clients and they both want you for the same dates. There's a question from a doula about the difference between a virtual and in person doula course. The Doula Dose talks about aromatherapy. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.In this episode, we are joined by a cuddle of BirthBliss doulas who all co-present this podcast, sharing views and ideas!This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a client has body image issues. There's a question how to support a client that is very anxious. The Doula Dose discusses the pros and cons of the corona pandemic in maternity services. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a client doesn't seem to want to try any of the suggestions given by the doula. There's a question about what tasks to offer during night-time support. The Doula Dose speaks to Verina Henchy about her experience of supporting a hoax client. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother. This week, the podcast is co-hosted by Emily Bray and Mal Downing.The doula dilemma discusses how often to contact a client. There's a question about how to keep getting better and learning new skills. In the Doula Dose, we speak to Emily and Mal about their doula work and a quick fire round of questions. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademyYou can find Emily and Mal here:@emilybraydoula@mal_downing_doulaSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses doula mentoring and a common issue. There's a question from a doula about shared care. The Doula Dose talks about MVPs and their role. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses how do conduct an initial interview. There's a question from a doula about doula insurance. The Doula Dose talks about the BirthBliss Academy's Accreditation programme. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to if asked to offer in person postnatal doula support. There's a question from a doula about the impact on doula work when it's being given away for free. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dispensary continues with the Coronavirus crisis. Siobhan and Kicki cover some of the impact it's having on maternity services. The statement by Birthrights is talked about and what to do if you're prevented from supporting your client. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dispensary continues with the Coronavirus crisis. Siobhan and Kicki cover some of the frequently asked questions that doulas might have right now. How do we support our clients and what can we do to keep our business going. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dispensary is all about the Coronavirus. The dilemma is having a client booked and second birth partners being banned from hospitals. There's a question about how do support clients remotely and how to handle refunds. We also talk about the Human Right's angle of denying women the support they want. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a midwife comes between the doula and the client. There's a question from a doula about how or if to challenge an Obstetrician. The Doula Dose this week is about supporting clients during awkward situations. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do when a birth client's initial plans change to having an elective caesarean birth. There's a question from a doula about software and apps to use for the doula business. The Doula Dose this week is all about challenging old ways of doing things. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @birthblissacademySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to charge when you're supporting parents with twins. There's a question from a doula about using water for pain management. The Doula Dose this week is all about policies and guidelines and what is what. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you're asked to stay on in a postnatal job but have been struggling to find things to do. There's a question from a doula about what to do if we're unwell, have a cold or a cough. The Doula Dose this week is all about funny and weird things that has happened to Siobhan and Kicki during initial meetings with potential clients. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses offering a reduced price as a new doula. There's a question from a doula about clients cancelling last minute. The Doula Dose this week is about what to do in your business when you're not doulaing. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if your birth client decides to have a termination for medical reasons. There's a question from a doula about what bows to add to her strings. The Doula Dose this week is about DBS checks and where doulas stand. We also have a chat about the 'cult of natural childbirth'. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week, Kicki and Hilary Lewin chat about the birth of Doula UK and The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® (ATMAT). They explore how this holistic therapy can help with painful periods, infertility problems and peri-menopause. A very interesting episode for anyone interested in women's health and who would like to understand more about Arvigo. You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week, Kicki and Leti Tufari (Doula and Doula Mentor) chat about the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2020 which they both attended. Leti also talks about her own mentoring journey with Doula UK and what new doulas can expect from an accreditation process.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -@siobhan_thebirthdoula@kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if your birth client decides to have an unassisted birth. There's a question from a doula about what to do when a new mum seems disconnected from her baby. The Doula Dose this week is about running a doula business. We also have a chat about labour simulators. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you get an enquiry from someone further away than you would usually travel. There's a question from a doula about what to do when the other partner can't make antenatal sessions . The Doula Dose this week is about why local doulas for local women limits choice. We have a chat about men in the birthing world. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week, Siobhan and Kicki have their first guests at the BirthBliss Academy HQ. Emiliana and Sophie share their story about the longing for a baby and the journey to get there. You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Emiliana can be found @themindfulbirthgroupSophie can be found @life.before.youSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week we have put together all the outtakes and mistakes that we've made so far. We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Festive Season. We look forward to spending time with you in the new year!You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week we feature an interview that Kicki did with Penny Simkin a little while back. Penny talks about the significance of birth, her research, secondary trauma and share some great 'golden nuggets' for doulas.We apologies for the slightly poor sound quality as this interview was conducted via Skype.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you're asked to switch off your diffuser. There's a question from a doula about how to get involved with the local hosital . The Doula Dose this week is about parenting through Social Media. We have a special chat around being a doula on-call during Christmas. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you find you have agreed to doing more than you're comfortable doing. There's a question from a doula who feels very queasy about vomit and what to do if the client is sick, which really puts  Siobhan in a bit of spin . The Doula Dose this week is about women taking responsibility for their choices. In the News Round, we look at some new research. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.This week's doula dilemma discusses how to offer doula support through loss. There's a question from a doula about how to schedule the antenatal sessions. The Doula Dose this week talks about supporting each other. We've changed the Sweet & Sour to News Round and discuss an article in the news this week. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media - @siobhan_thebirthdoula @kickihansard Support the show