The Wise Doula Podcast: Doula Wisdom For Everyday Life.

Nov 08 2024 32 ep. 40 mins 3

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Welcome to the Wise Doula Podcast, a friendly space where we discuss everything surrounding the parenting journey, from pregnancy and birth, to postpartum and beyond. I am your host, Marta Arandia. Doula, mother and early childhood expert rolled into one. I am passionate about supporting families through every step of the parenting journey. My goal is to help expecting parents get information and resources so they can approach the birth experience from a place of support, understanding and strength. This is a safe place to talk about everything related to childbirth. There is so much wisdom inside of us when it comes to pregnancy, but sometimes society might make us doubt our abilities. I invite you to listen, connect and share in our collective wisdom, the one we inherited from the mothers and grandmothers before us. Leave your worries at the door, grab your favorite cup of tea and get comfortable. In here, you are nurtured and safe. Your voice matters. See you inside.

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