Doula Damn Thing.

Kelsie Thomas
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A warm, honest, and welcoming space to explore birth, death, parenting, and everything in between—this podcast brings together South Dakota stories, expert insight, and soulful connection. Hosted by a doula, it offers real talk on birth, grief, healthcare navigation, and the business of doula work, all rooted in empowerment and support for families at every stage. Like catching up with an old friend, each episode invites you to show up fully—sometimes with laughter, sometimes with tears, always with intention.

  1. 4d ago

    So you Want to Be In the Birth Room? A Guide to Being the Kind of Support Person Everyone Deserves

    You’ve been invited into the birth room. Now what? Maybe you're the partner. Maybe you're a grandma, grandpa, sister, best friend, or another person who loves the person having the baby. Being invited into someone's birth is a big privilege, and it's also a big responsibility. In this episode of Doula Damn Thing, Renee talks about what it really means to be a birth support person from a childbirth educator's perspective. Birth isn't a spectator sport. If you're going to be there, you need to understand what labor actually looks like, how to support someone without taking over, what to do when plans change, and, perhaps most importantly, how to put the birthing person's experience ahead of your own expectations. In this episode, we talk about: -Why being invited into the birth room is a privilege, not a right -Why the birth isn't about the people watching it -What labor can actually look and sound like -How to support someone planning an unmedicated birth -Why you shouldn't compare someone's birth to your own -What happens when the birth plan changes -And our very unofficial test for determining whether you're ready to be in the birth room Pregnant? Send this episode to your loved ones! If you're expecting, you shouldn't have to educate everyone about how to support you while you're in labor. Let them listen now. If You're a Grandma, Grandpa, or Family Member Here's another thing we'd love for you to consider: When was the last time you learned about newborn care? If you had your babies 10, 20, 30, or even 40 years ago, you already know a lot about babies, but you may be surprised by how much has changed. Some of the advice you received when you had babies may no longer be considered best practice. That's why we created our Newborn Care Workshop. It's a great option for expecting parents and the people who will be caring for their baby, including grandparents, family members, babysitters, and other caregivers. Come learn the updated stuff! Newborn Care Workshop www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/newborn-care Learn practical, up-to-date information about caring for a newborn so you can feel confident when baby arrives. Explore Transitions Childbirth Education Birth Readiness & Partner Support https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/birthreadiness A comprehensive childbirth education experience designed to help you understand the birth process and give partners practical tools for supporting the person in labor. Learn more about Birth Readiness & Partner Support HypnoBirthing https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/hypnobirthing A childbirth preparation option focused on relaxation, confidence, mindset, and preparing for a calm and positive birth experience. Want more birth, postpartum, newborn, and parenting education? Instagram: @transitionsdoula Facebook: @transitionsdoula Visit Transitions: Doula & Life Services www.transitionsdoulaservices.com Listen to more episodes of Doula Damn Thing https://open.spotify.com/show/033g3L36Yw1rLITezJb9Ca?si=c4f5ae25da404132

  2. Sep 4

    The OG Sioux Falls Stroll Club: Fatherhood Deserves Community

    Join us for a Night of Remembrance: https://www.facebook.com/events/1529532511885311?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D Visit The Stroll Club on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/p/Sioux-Falls-Stroll-Club-61573841468997/ Show Notes Template: ____________________________________________ Learn more about Transitions Doula and Life Services: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula

  3. Aug 28

    Setting Yourself Up for Success Through Education

    Check us out on Instagram and Facebook! @transitionsdoula www.transitionsdoulaservices.com Education Passport: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/education-passport Birth Readiness Class: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/birthreadiness Lactation Classes: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/lactation-classes Newborn Care: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/newborn-care Sibling Prep Class: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/sibling-prep Fourth Trimester Care Class: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/fourth-trimester-care-class CPR Training: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/cpr-training Spinning Babies Class: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/spinning-babies

  4. Aug 21

    Do What? Doula.

    Learn more about Transitions Doula and Life Services: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula

  5. Aug 14

    So You Want to Be A Birth Doula?

    DONA Birth Doula Training on October 8th, 2026: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/become-a-doula Learn more about Transitions Doula and Life Services: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula

  6. Aug 7

    Still Blooming: Chelsey Schnell and Life After Pregnancy Loss

    Learn more about Evermore Blooms: https://www.evermoreblooms.org/ Follow Evermore Blooms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evermorebloomsorg ____________________________________________ Learn more about Transitions Doula and Life Services: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula

  7. Jul 31

    The Peoples' Flag: The Sioux Falls Flag

    Www.forsocialgoods.com Open source and downloadable file! Sioux Falls Flag Champions: Kellen Boice, Marketing Consultant, kellenboice@gmail.com https://www.aiga.org Hugh Weber (1977-2023)  https://www.georgeboom.com/obituary/hugh-weber John Snyder https://605magazine.com/about/ Sioux Falls Design Center  Zach Deboer, Sioux Falls  https://www.nava.org ____________________________________________ Learn more about Transitions Doula and Life Services: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula

  8. Jul 24

    So You Want to be a (Postpartum) Doula?

    Interested in one of the Transitions classes? Check them out!: Hypnobirthing: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/hypnobirthing Lactation Classes and Services: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/lactation-classes Newborn Care: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/newborn-care Sibling Prep: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/sibling-prep Fourth Trimester Care: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/fourth-trimester-care-class Safe Sitter Course: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/safe-sitter-course ____________________________________________ Learn more about Transitions Doula and Life Services: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula

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A warm, honest, and welcoming space to explore birth, death, parenting, and everything in between—this podcast brings together South Dakota stories, expert insight, and soulful connection. Hosted by a doula, it offers real talk on birth, grief, healthcare navigation, and the business of doula work, all rooted in empowerment and support for families at every stage. Like catching up with an old friend, each episode invites you to show up fully—sometimes with laughter, sometimes with tears, always with intention.

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  • Creator
    Kelsie Thomas
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kelsie Thomas