The Pragmatic Doulas
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A common sense discussion on birth, postpartum, being a parent and life! Kim, Suzanne and Stephanie love to talk and with humour and a little cursing they navigate their lives as Doulas, Mums and Friends.
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
This week we explore Hypnobirthing and we dig into all things Kim ..read more
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
This week Kim and Suzanne interview Stephanie and find out some new things about her and what she's up to these days!  ..read more
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
This week The Doulas talk about how they manage doula work and summer time with their families and managing our mental health during this time.  ..read more
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
This week The Doulas learn about Cranial Sacral Therapy and how it can benefit babies and adults.
We talk with Cranial Sacral Therapist Meaghan Beames of Beames CST and her CST student, the beloved Carissa who is more like family than guest at this point.
You can follow Meaghan on Instagram @beamescst ..read more
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
This week The Doulas talk to one of their listeners Candace Cain about her experiences as a new doula and a new doula with a young child and how she is navigating being a new doula in this crazy pandemic world.
You can find Candace on Instagram @Doulacandace  ..read more
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
This week The Doulas have the pleasure of chatting with Online Business Coach and Mentor Nichole Joy
Nichole chats with us about turning marketing your business on its head! Re-thinking the way we market our doula businesses. Whether its online, or in person.
You can find Nichole on Instagram @nichole_joy__
On Facebook - Birth Your Online Business
Her Podcast is also available for listening "Birth Your Online Business with Nichole Joy
And her website: www.nicholejoy.com/more ..read more
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
This week Kim and Steph hold down the fort and just have a good old fashioned chin wag!  ..read more
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
Have you ever found your client struggling with the decision to continue feeding baby from their body? What did you do? How did you advice them on this decision. Did you try to talk them out of it or did you support their decision to stop?  ..read more
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
Have your clients given you negative feed about your support? Was it constructive or did you feel attacked and get angry?
This week, Stephanie, Suzanne and Kim discuss why even if the feedback is negative it can still be a learning experience and why open discussion and clarity are key in our work as doulas and childbirth educators.  ..read more
The Pragmatic Doulas
1y ago
This week Stephanie and Kim discuss things that have happened to them during a birth that their clients never knew. Creating that aura of calm and confidence can sometimes an Oscar worthy performance.  ..read more