Doula Diaries

Alexandra Tran and Eleanor Prado
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Doula Diaries

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.

  1. SEP 11

    How to prep for an induction

    Send us a textSo, 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 to the finish line. Important article we discussed: American Society of Anesthesiologists sayConnect with us! Face...

    39 min

  2. JUL 17

    Hurricane Preparedness with babies

    Send us a textFresh 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 FiltersEleanor's YETI Cooler Alex's RTIC CoolerHelpful links: CDC guidelines for breastmilk/breastfeeding during an emergencyKellymom - Power outage and milk storageConnec...

    45 min

  3. JUN 26

    Ok, maybe buy these - Postpartum Edition

    Send us a textLast 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 TopBamboobiesKeaBabies nursing pads Soothies, Ninni, and Dr. Browns pacifiers Depends, Connect with us! FacebookPodcast InstagramAlex's InstagramEleanor's Instagram

    1h 3m

  4. JUN 12

    Don't buy that! - Postpartum Edition

    Send us a textThere 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 bump squad for their votes this week! Connect with us! FacebookPodcast InstagramAlex's InstagramEleanor's...

    30 min

  5. JUN 5

    Advocating for yourself in triage

    Send us a textYou'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! FacebookPodcast InstagramAlex's InstagramEleanor's Instagram

    47 min

  6. MAY 9

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

    Send us a textTRIGGER 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! This has been on Eleanor's heart for a while, and it's now the right time for her to s...

    1h 11m

  7. MAR 8

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

    Send us a textIt 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 us! FacebookPodcast InstagramAlex's InstagramEleanor's Instagram

    44 min

  8. 05/14/2023

    Mother's Day

    Send us a textAre 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! FacebookPodcast InstagramAlex's InstagramEleanor's Instagram

    38 min
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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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  • Creator
    Alexandra Tran and Eleanor Prado
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Doula Diaries
  • Show Website
    Doula Diaries

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