93: How to Choose Your Birth Team for an Empowering Birth
In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and Roxanne, a labor and delivery nurse and student midwife, discuss the essential steps in choosing your birth team. The episode covers how to find and select the right doula, the roles and specialties of different doulas, and questions to ask during interviews. Additionally, they explore how to pick a medical provider, including the differences between midwives, OBs, and family medicine providers, and what to consider for a positive prenatal, birth, and postpartum experience. The episode emphasizes the importance of a supportive and aligned team to lead to an empowering birth journey.
00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast
00:22 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne
01:12 Understanding the Role of a Doula
02:28 How to Find the Right Doula for You
08:27 Interviewing and Choosing Your Doula
11:06 Exploring Doula Services and Support
17:26 Financial Considerations and Alternatives for Doula Services
18:41 The Importance of Having a Medical Provider
19:21 Choosing the Right Medical Provider
28:13 Questions to Ask Your Provider
38:29 Navigating Prenatal Care and Common Tests
42:04 Final Thoughts on Building Your Birth Team
46:37 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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