Your Birth, Your Worth Podcast

This week, Taylor welcomes Rachel Adler, the owner of Doulaworks. Rachel is a certified doula and childbirth educator and her work focuses on the journey from pregnancy back to work – whether that’s a job outside the home, a work at home job, or a job as a stay-at-home parent. Rachel is passionate about raising awareness about the challenges of going back to work for new parents and works with families and workplaces to help make this a smoother transition. Taylor and Rachel dive into the different ways that companies can support new families, including creating a dedicated pumping space, being clear about benefits, and shifting the office culture. Key Takeaway: Companies can validate and support families by shifting the culture of the workplace, implementing simple solutions, and recognizing that work life and family life influence one another. Highlights: Being a stay at home parent is a new identity and it can be helpful to view it as a journey rather than something that you can train for Having kids asks

In today’s episode, Taylor and Darcy talk about the growing number of parents who are experiencing guilt, loneliness, and anxiety when taking care of their newborns. By unraveling the myths and expectations of being a “Super Mom”, Taylor and Darcy explain how mothers can get clear on what they are struggling with, what they need, and how others can help. Modern life sets new parents up in isolation and the challenges that come along with that can affect feelings of worth. Key Takeaway:  Everybody parents in their own way. We don’t need to sacrifice everything for our babies and children and we are worthy of caring for ourselves. It is when we can be open and honest with their struggles that loved ones, or trained professionals, can step in and help during this transformative time. Highlights: Parenthood and martyrdom The importance of self-care and exercise Weaker communities leading to more isolation and guilt Why media pressures moms to become “Super Mom” Making your postpartum plan Nourishing food for rec

In today’s episode, Taylor talks about her favorite topic – VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Tune in to learn what you can expect during your VBAC journey. In this in-depth conversation, she shares the facts, history, and challenges of VBAC and talks about why it’s hard for some people to access care for a VBAC. She dives into tips and idea to help people on their VBAC journey. Her mission as a doula and VBAC mentor is to help parents find the VBAC support they need and help them prepare for empowered births that leave them feeling respected, supported, and confident. Key Takeaway:  Support from care providers, friends and family, and a doula is incredibly helpful as you pursue a VBAC. You deserve support and you have the right to make the choice that feels best for you and your family. Highlights: The history of VBAC and VBAC myths How to research providers and birth locations if considering a VBAC Challenges of the VBAC journey The gift of finding a supportive provider Why worth plays a role in decidin

Today on the podcast Darcy shares her experiences about giving birth to her three children. She had her first child, her daughter, 15 years ago and had planned on having a natural birth. She labored for a long time and eventually needed a cesarean section. This was a complete shock and not something she had planned for. It took her on a rollercoaster of emotions. Her second birth and third births were planned cesareans. Her birth postpartum experience with her first child led to feelings of unworthiness as a mother and ultimately inspired her to become a postpartum doula. She also learned some valuable lessons about speaking up regarding your needs while in the hospital and the importance of asking questions to doctors, nurses and hospital staff. Key Takeaway: Your experience matters.  Your emotions are valid and you are worthy of being supported and listened to. Highlights Centering Personal goal to have a natural birth Not getting to the hospital too early Advocating for yourself with healthcare providers

Today’s episode is all about Taylor’s birth experiences and what she learned in the process of each of those journeys. After a cesarean and a VBAC, in which she never fully maintained ownership of herself and her experiences, she knew that things would need to be different when she had and third child. She shares about how her first birth affected her feelings of worth and her connection with her baby. She dove into doula work after her 2nd baby was born and some years later, ultimately had an empowered home birth with her 3rd son. Her mission as a doula and VBAC mentor is to help parents prepare for empowered births that leave them feeling respected, supported, and confident. Key Takeaway: Birthing people deserve respect, support, and autonomy. Only each person knows what’s best for them and their family. Birth interventions can be life- saving, but they’re being used way more than they are needed, and often undermine parents’ confidence and self-ownership. Highlights: The right to have options during birth

Welcome to the premier episode of Your Birth, Your Worth. This is a podcast by Doulas for mothers and mothers to be. In this episode, your hosts, Taylor Davis, a Birth Doula and Darcy Sauers, a Postpartum Doula discuss their reasons for becoming doulas and why they want to help new mothers develop feelings of worthiness. Today, Taylor and Darcy both open up about birthing their first children and why it’s ok to question your delivery provider. Key Takeaway:  Our birth and postpartum experiences can affect our feelings of worthiness. Our feelings of worthiness affect our birth and postpartum experiences.  You are worthy of a respected, safe, and empowered birth and postpartum period. Highlights:  Worthiness - The quality of deserving respect and attention Birth/pp experiences affect our feelings of worthiness The role of a Birth Doula Midwiife vs. Doula The role of a Postpartum Doula The power of non-judgmental support Darcy and Taylor’s experiences around worthiness and birth/pp Questioning your care provide