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Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast
The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, in conjunction with Your Birth Biz, is a podcast for birth and postpartum professionals who want to grow sustainable, ethical businesses without burning out or losing themselves along the way.
Hosted by Niamh Cassidy, childbirth educator, IBCLC lactation consultant, and business coach to birth workers, this podcast sits at the intersection of business, birth work, values, and real life.
Niamh started her own perinatal business as a side hustle while working full-time in social care, and knows first-hand how challenging it can be to fill classes, attract clients, and stay confident when everyone else seems to be “doing better”. She’s been through the comparison spiral, the over-consumption of business advice, and the frustration of learning from business spaces that don’t understand the ethics, boundaries, and responsibilities of perinatal work.
Through years of learning, testing, adapting (and unlearning), Niamh has built a fully booked lactation practice and successful education and coaching business — without resorting to fear-based marketing, unethical tactics, or stepping away from client work she loves.
This podcast is a mix of:
- Solo episodes on business, mindset, visibility, boundaries, and sustainability
- Guest conversations with birth workers and women in business
- Panel discussions exploring nuanced topics at the crossover of business and birth work
Expect honest conversations, thoughtful critique of “one-size-fits-all” business advice, and practical insights you can actually apply to your own practice.
If you’re a doula, lactation consultant, antenatal educator, or perinatal professional who wants to grow a business that feels aligned, ethical, and genuinely supportive — you’re in the right place.
Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast
EP. 45: How to Doula Yourself
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, Niamh Cassidy chats with Globebaby Doula Lorraine Lozano, a full-spectrum doula, about the often-overlooked importance of self-care and reflection for birth workers. Lorraine opens up about her journey into the world of doula work, the challenges she has faced—including burnout—and how prioritising her own well-being transformed her practice.
Together, Niamh and Lorraine explore practical strategies for self-care, the value of emotional support, and why collaboration over competition is the key to building a thriving and harmonious birth community. From running as a form of self-care to travelling to gain fresh perspectives, Lorraine shares actionable tips for maintaining mental health and emotional balance in this demanding but rewarding field.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Why self-reflection is vital for both personal and professional growth.
- Essential self-care practices to prevent burnout and improve well-being.
- The power of building a supportive network of peers in the birthwork community.
- How collaboration enhances the community and eliminates the fear of competition.
- Lorraine’s favourite self-care tools, including running and travelling.
- The importance of setting boundaries in client relationships to maintain emotional health.
- How prioritising self-care ultimately benefits your clients and your practice.
Whether you're a seasoned birth worker or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to prioritise your own care as much as you care for others.
Resources and Mentions:
- Connect with Lorraine Lozano
- For more support and resources, join the Entrepreneurs Collective Facebook Group
- Follow Niamh on Instagram for more birthworker tips
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