Doula Support Begins with Prenatals with Erica Lane
Doula prenatal appointments can be tricky!
In this conversation with certified birth doula Erica Lane, we talk ins and outs of prenatal meetings - plus some interesting experiences we’ve had along the way.
Most birth doulas build their foundation of support during their prenatal meetings with clients. And yet, it’s so easy to miss so many opportunities for quality support during those prenatal appointments! In this conversation with certified birth doula Erica Lane, we talk ins and outs of prenatal meetings – plus some interesting experiences we’ve had along the way. As a bonus, you’ll hear how we both use The Birth Doula Client Workbook for on-track and effective meetings!
MEET ERICA
Erica Lane CD(DONA) is a DONA International Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator. She lives in the Columbus, Ohio area with her two daughters. After having her second daughter, Erica began to think about her birth experiences and wondered how it could have been better. Erica says she loves all things baby, and helping bring them into this world safely is something that makes her very happy.
Find Erica’s doula practice in Columbus, Ohio: https://www.laboroflovedoulacare.com/
Follow Erica on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057411671227
Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherwelldoula/
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