1 hr 33 min
Demand for Doulas On The Rise, Doulas Reduce The Risk for C-Section by 25% | Doula Agency Founder, Alicia Mattera on The Benefits & Value Doulas Provide Before, During, & After Birth Conversations to Inspire
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Today’s guest is Alicia Mattera, founder of doula agency, Las Vegas Baby Co. Birth has become a topic that is close to my heart since becoming a mother. Birthing experiences are unique, no two are alike. Some births are completely blissful, while others can be traumatic. These experiences stay with us for the rest of our lives and they can deeply impact how we connect with our children.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all have beautiful, blissful births and establish a deeply rooted connection with our baby the second they are born? While births can be unpredictable and erratic, there are some ways one can facilitate the birthing experience. I’m talking about doulas. Doulas have been supporting expecting mothers and working to provide their desired birth goals for decades.
In this episode, Alicia and I speak extensively on the topic of doulas. She runs a doula agency here in Las Vegas Nevada and she shares all about what doulas do, who they are, the benefits of hiring a doula, and what questions to ask when hiring a doula. We also get into other related topics like preventing and dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety, mom guilt, breastfeeding, and the impact of social media on motherhood.
Some other questions and topics discussed in this episode include:
What is a doula?
Types of doulas
Professional doulas vs hobby doulas
What do hospitals think of doulas?
Why are so many babies born via c-section?
Whats the best type of birth to have?
Why can’t some women give birth naturally?
Postpartum depression
Post partum depression support
Postpartum anxiety
How to prepare for postpartum depression
Social media and motherhood
Mom guilt
Support after birth
What to do if you feel like you might harm your baby (which is a really common thought)
Questions to ask when hiring a doula
Alicia also teaches child birth education and is a volunteer for Postpartum Support International.
You can find her and see the wide array of educational classes her agency offers through her website and social handles below.
To connect with Alicia's Doula Agency, Las Vegas Baby Co., click here.
To contact Las Vegas Baby Co., click here.
To find Las Vegas Baby Co. on Facebook, click here.
To find Las Vegas Baby Co. on Instagram, click here.
To connect with Conversations to Inspire host, Jeanette Padilla Vega, click here.
Noteworthy reads on doulas:
New York to Expand Use of Doulas to Reduce Childbirth Deaths
Evidence on Childbirth Benefits & Doulas
Cities Turn to Doulas to Give Black Babies a Better Chance at Survival
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsinspire/support
Today’s guest is Alicia Mattera, founder of doula agency, Las Vegas Baby Co. Birth has become a topic that is close to my heart since becoming a mother. Birthing experiences are unique, no two are alike. Some births are completely blissful, while others can be traumatic. These experiences stay with us for the rest of our lives and they can deeply impact how we connect with our children.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all have beautiful, blissful births and establish a deeply rooted connection with our baby the second they are born? While births can be unpredictable and erratic, there are some ways one can facilitate the birthing experience. I’m talking about doulas. Doulas have been supporting expecting mothers and working to provide their desired birth goals for decades.
In this episode, Alicia and I speak extensively on the topic of doulas. She runs a doula agency here in Las Vegas Nevada and she shares all about what doulas do, who they are, the benefits of hiring a doula, and what questions to ask when hiring a doula. We also get into other related topics like preventing and dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety, mom guilt, breastfeeding, and the impact of social media on motherhood.
Some other questions and topics discussed in this episode include:
What is a doula?
Types of doulas
Professional doulas vs hobby doulas
What do hospitals think of doulas?
Why are so many babies born via c-section?
Whats the best type of birth to have?
Why can’t some women give birth naturally?
Postpartum depression
Post partum depression support
Postpartum anxiety
How to prepare for postpartum depression
Social media and motherhood
Mom guilt
Support after birth
What to do if you feel like you might harm your baby (which is a really common thought)
Questions to ask when hiring a doula
Alicia also teaches child birth education and is a volunteer for Postpartum Support International.
You can find her and see the wide array of educational classes her agency offers through her website and social handles below.
To connect with Alicia's Doula Agency, Las Vegas Baby Co., click here.
To contact Las Vegas Baby Co., click here.
To find Las Vegas Baby Co. on Facebook, click here.
To find Las Vegas Baby Co. on Instagram, click here.
To connect with Conversations to Inspire host, Jeanette Padilla Vega, click here.
Noteworthy reads on doulas:
New York to Expand Use of Doulas to Reduce Childbirth Deaths
Evidence on Childbirth Benefits & Doulas
Cities Turn to Doulas to Give Black Babies a Better Chance at Survival
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationsinspire/support
1 hr 33 min