The Doula Well Podcast
Skill-building for doulas through conversation.
A Conversation with Dr. Britta Bushnell
What if our conventional ways of doula support hinder our clients in their parenting? That sounds harsh, but this conversion with Dr. Britta Bushnell is anything but. With her warm, inviting, and wise spirit, Dr. Bushnell gently points us toward a practice model that honors new parents in their role. I’m so excited for you…
Bereavement Support with Dr. Abigail Jorgensen
When our clients face loss, it can be a shock. What should doulas consider when their clients miscarry? How does support look when a client’s baby receives a fatal diagnosis? How do you process the immediate trauma of a lost heartbeat in the labor room, while still showing up for the family? With grace, compassion,…
Health Issues and Hard Births with Tracey Abney of Rocket City Doulas
There are times when the doula needs support…and a lot of it! In this episode, I chat with Tracey Abney all about doula’ing through hard births and health issues. With refreshing vulnerability, Tracey shares candidly about certifying as a doula through her own repeated pregnancy losses, managing a bustling business through maternity leave, and pivoting…
A Doula’s Legal Liability with Birth Injury Attorney Marlie Willer
Is there any legal liability a doula could have as a birth attendant? Could a doula ever be sued or deposed? Just when you thought you were feeling confident…there’s a whole host of dicey situations a doula may find themselves in! Birth Injury Lawyer Marlie Willer can help! Following Marlie’s work has honestly given me…
Being On-Call and Diversifying Revenue with Kyleigh Banks
As we continue discussing ‘on-call life’ as a primary source of burnout for doulas, I am so happy to share a conversation with a birthworker who’s found an innovative way to still serve families and avoid on-call burnout. Kyleigh Banks burst onto the scene with her Instagram account ‘Autonomy Mommy’ which currently boasts over 27K…
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Listen & learn from trusted doulas & professionals in the field! We’ll talk our way through systematic seasons designed to enhance your practice and build your skills.
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Hi! I'm Victoria - your Podcast Host!
I am a DONA International certified birth doula and have been attending births since 2016.
My doula philosophy is:
"I believe the best doulas are students of human nature and intuitive to the needs of others. My goal as a doula is to ensure everyone on your birth team is supportive and united around your agenda and needs for birth. I am focused on your physical and emotional wellness, the physiologic needs of your labor, your dignity and respect. I find success in forging relationships between all members of the birth team in order to center care around my clients in a collaborative way. As a birth doula, I believe in my responsibility to give you the factual information I have acquired about birth and maternity care practices in our local context. I will speak with truth, honesty, and compassion as I strive to offer gracious and nuanced perspectives."
I am married to an incredibly supportive husband and mom to four (yes, FOUR!) delightful daughters. Professionally, I am interested in seeing maternity care options improve my local community. I believe in the power of fostering relationships to positively impact the birth care team. You can find me enjoying homemade lattes and attempting DIY projects in my Berea home.
To learn more about my path to becoming a doula, click here!
-victoria wilson, cd (dona)
DONA International Certified Birth Doula
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