Doula Diaries

Sep 10 2024 52 ep. 43 mins 3
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Transitioning to parenthood is confusing as hell! If you are overwhelmed with all the conflicting advice on the internet, you'll enjoy Eleanor and Alexandra giving you straight talk on topics like pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

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How to prep for an induction

Sep 10 2024 38 mins  
Send us a text So, you're being induced. Regardless of the reason, it does not need to be scary or full of the unknown! This week Eleanor and Alex discuss ways to prepare yourself and your partner for the reality of what your impending induction may hold. How long will it take? What can you bring to be more comfortable? And how to pace yourself to maximize your energy and make it t

Hurricane Preparedness with babies

Jul 16 2024 45 mins  
Send us a text Fresh outta hurricane Beryl, Eleanor and Alex are leaning into the fresh trauma and going through items you'll need to help prepare for any extreme weather events. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or have small babies or children an easy checklist helps everyone handle things. Products we mentioned: Berkey Filters Eleanor's YETI Cooler Alex's RTIC Cooler Helpful

Ok, maybe buy these - Postpartum Edition

Jun 25 2024 63 mins  
Send us a text Last week we focused on the things our clients voted as their "biggest wastes of money" - this week we flipped the script and cover the items we really like and recommend. For you! Hotmilk Lingerie Simple Wishes Store Pumping Bra Kindred Bravely Bodily Ingrid & Isabel Maternity Tank Top Bamboobies KeaBabies nursing pads Soothies, Ninni, and Dr. Browns pacifiers D

Don't buy that! - Postpartum Edition

Jun 11 2024 30 mins  
Send us a text There are so many things recommended when you are prepping for baby. Buy this boob thing, this crib, this rocker, this breast pump. No not that one, this one! And with all the money spent on different things, what are some items that are just not worth the hype? This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the items their clients swear were wastes of money. Shout out to the bu

Advocating for yourself in triage

Jun 04 2024 47 mins  
Send us a text You've taken the birth class, practiced your breathing, and done a practice drive to the hospital, but what happens when you step into those doors? This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the step before you are admitted and sent to labor and delivery. The choices you can make and ways to make the triage experience more comfortable. Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Insta

Evelyn's birth story - Eleanor shares her experience birthing her 2nd baby

May 08 2024 70 mins  
Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions PTSD, hospital transfer, and Obstetric violence/forced cervical exam, PPD, anxiety, and OCD. **Please care for yourself and if this is a trigger for you please skip this episode!** This week Eleanor shares her second birth story with us. She planned for a home birth but during the birth, plans changed but not for the reason you might think!

We're back babes! New year, new name!

Mar 07 2024 43 mins  
Send us a text It was time for a revamp! Thanks for sticking with us while we worked out our kinks and our semi - new direction for the pod. Who knew it would take as long as it did? Not us! Eleanor and Alex discuss their updates, as well as where they've been the last 6 months or so. Also - Alex's black eye. Not good times. So we're EXTRA happy to be back with y'all! Connect with

Mother's Day

May 13 2023 37 mins  
Send us a text Are you team Mother's Day or do you avoid this holiday at all costs? This week Eleanor and Alex dissect the holiday and how they wish it could be improved. Or at least made more enjoyable! Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

The Low Down on Cervical Scars with Rowan Twosisters, CPM, LM - Midwife/Aware Practitioner/STREAM Pelvic Specialist

May 05 2023 59 mins  
Send us a text Rowan Twosisters, CPM, LM is a Midwife, Aware Practitioner, and STREAM Pelvic Specialist. Twosisters joined us for an amazing interview to talk all about Cervical Scarring. If you’re someone with a uterus or knows someone with a uterus, this is a fantastic episode to listen to. Cervical scarring can sound big and scary and feel quite overwhelming, but Twosisters br

BONUS: KPFT Radio Interview on Maternal Mortality and The Role of a Doula

Apr 26 2023 16 mins  
Send us a text Eleanor was on the radio! Check out this short bonus episode where Eleanor appeared on Houston radio KPFT 90.1 to talk about maternal mortality, racism, and the role of a doula as people transition into parenthood. CHILDREN AT RISK is a non-partisan research and advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the root causes of poor public policies affecting children.