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Advocacy With a Doula: What Does it Look Like?
Season 1 · Episode 103

Advocacy With a Doula: What Does it Look Like?

Birth, Baby! | Guidance for Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Parenting · Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly

November 15, 202420m 50s

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Show Notes

In this episode of Birth Baby, hosts Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly discuss the critical role of advocacy in labor, particularly from the perspective of doulas. They explore the different types of advocacy, including direct advocacy, conversational advocacy, and the empowerment model, emphasizing the importance of effective communication between clients and healthcare providers. The conversation also addresses the nuances of advocacy in complex situations, highlighting the need for doulas to balance their role as advocates while maintaining positive relationships with medical staff.

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This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!