The Doula Dispensary

Episode #2S5: In memory of Dr Michel Odent

Episode #1S5: When Doulas Turn on Each Other Online: Kindness, Criticism & Speaking Up

Episode #4S4: A dilemma about client birthing outside of guidelines and the current NHS Stats

Episode #3S4: A dilemma about birth plan being overlooked and a tribute to Penny Simkin

Episode #2S4: A dilemma about volunteering and a question about backup and shared care

Episode #1S4: A dilemma about an anxious client and a question about the doula value

Episode #6S3: A dilemma about postnatal doula challenges and a dose about advocacy

Episode #5S3: Interview with Nathan Riley OB-GYN *Trigger Warning - baby loss*

Episode #4S3: A dilemma about vaginal seeding and dose about supporting caesarean births

Episode #3S3: A dilemma about client's partner not being 'on-board' and a dose about social media

Episode #2S3: A dilemma about breastfeeding support and a HEAVY dose about doula regulation

Episode #1S3: A dilemma about midwife shift changes and a dose about picking your battles

Episode #5S2: A dilemma about being out of pocket and a dose about being invisible

Episode #4S2: A dilemma about content copying and the top item in our doula bag

Episode #1S3: A dilemma about needing to make money, a peculiar device and language when dealing with clients

Episode #2S2: A dilemma about PN cancellations and dose about being qualified

Episode #1S2: A dilemma about accompanying clients and current state of perinatal services

Episode #46: A dilemma about boundaries and charging expenses to your clients

Episode #45: A dilemma about health professionals not introducing themselves and the one birth partner rule

Episode #44: A dilemma about strict routines and MVPs during COVID-19

Episode #43: Emiliana and Sophie return to complete their surrogacy journey.

Episode #42: A dilemma about a traumatised partner and how to work in a doula collective

Episode #41: A dilemma about due dates changing and when can we return to supporting clients in person

Episode #40: A dilemma about a client asking the doula to change their role and being 'just' a doula.

Episode #39: A dilemma about what to do if two clients want to book you for the same dates and virtual doula courses

Episode #38: A dilemma about body image and what have we learnt so far from the Corona outbreak

Episode #37: A dilemma about client who won't try any of the suggestions and a warning about hoax clients

Episode #36: A dilemma about how often to contact clients and how to keep getting better.

Episode #35: A dilemma about mentoring and a questions about shared care (PS. no mentioning of the 'c' word in this podcast!)

Episode #34: A dilemma about a first interview and do doulas need insurance

Episode #33: A dilemma about doing in person postnatal support and a question about offering doula support for free

Episode #32: COVID-19 and the impact on maternity services

Episode #31: COVID-19 FAQ from doulas and what to do in current times as a doula

Episode #30: All about COVID-19 aka Coronavirus

Episode #29: A dilemma about what to do if a midwife steps between the doula and her client.

Episode #28: A dilemma about birth client booked who schedules a caesarean birth and discussion about working with other doulas

Episode #27: A dilemma about what to charge when supporting twin parents and question about water births

Episode #26: A dilemma about staying on in a postnatal job, what do we do when we're unwell and funny things from meetings with clients

Episode #25: A dilemma about offering reduced prices and discussion about boundaries and running a business

Episode #20: *TRIGGER WARNING - Termination of pregnancy** A dilemma about supporting through a termination for medical reasons, DBS checks and 'the cult of natural childbirth'

Episode #23: Kicki speaks to Hilary Lewin - Doula UK Founder and ATMAT Therapist

Episode #22: Kicki speaks to Leti about Midwifery Conference and the mentoring process

Episode #21: A dilemma about free birthing and offering postnatal support to a struggling client

Episode #20: A dilemma about distance and discussion about men in the birthing world

Episode #19: Interview with Emiliana and Sophie - What I'll do for my best friend (*trigger pregnancy loss)

Episode #18: Christmas Special - All the bloomers

Episode #17: Interview with Penny Simkin - The Significance of Birth

Episode #16: A dilemma about Clary Sage and how to get involved with your local hospital

Episode #15: If you bite off more than you can chew and how to handle vomit

Episode #14: Doula Support through loss (*TRIGGER WARNING*) and supporting our doula colleagues