The Doula Well Podcast
Skill-building for doulas through conversation.
Being On-Call and Facing Our Egos with Sara Pixton of Birth Words
“Unless I’m at a birth.” Every doula feels – or has felt – the tension of being on-call in their careers. And ‘being on call’ is one of the most-cited reasons for doula burnout. That’s why I wanted to dedicate several episodes regarding the on-call life in this season tackling doula burnout. I could think…
Hostile Providers with Sarah Lavonne of Bundle Birth
You would be hard-pressed to find a birthworker who does not have an experience with a hostile provider. And there’s perhaps no better professional in the birth world to understand how to work with hostile providers than L&D nurses! Sarah Lavonne is the pioneering founder & CEO of Bundle Birth, A Nursing Corporation. This episode…
Obstetric Violence with Dr. Hillary Melchiors
Despite awareness and accountability of obstetric violence having grown over the last decades, mistreatment remains pervasive in maternity care. And being witnesses to obstetrical violence can certainly burn doulas out! Dr. Hillary Melchiors is paying attention, and has insights and solutions that will help doulas navigate OB violence and sustain themselves through their careers. Hillary…
Things that Burn Doulas Out with Victoria Wilson
I think this is what you call a ‘teaser’. Even though I’m not totally finished editing Season 2, I can’t gatekeep any longer! Season 2 of the Doula Well Podcast is themed: “Things That Burn Doulas Out”. This teaser episode will share a bit about the heart behind this theme and a sneak peek of…
All About Birth Balls With Emily Wannenburg of 4th Trimester Fitness® Method
If you’ve been pregnant or worked in birth for any length of time, you are likely familiar with the concept of a birth ball. (Or at the very least admired aesthetic birth photography featuring birth balls!) The use of birth balls is widespread these days, but have you truly unlocked their potential? Emily Wannenburg, creator…
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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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