The Ordinary Doula Podcast
Welcome to The Ordinary Doula Podcast with Angie Rosier, hosted by Birth Learning. We help folks prepare for labor and birth with expertise coming from 20 years of experience in a busy doula practice, helping thousands of people prepare for labor, providing essential knowledge and tools for positive and empowering birth experiences.
Podcasting since 2023 • 118 episodes
The Ordinary Doula Podcast
Latest Episodes
E115: Essential Oils For Labor
Your birth room has a “vibe,” and sometimes the fastest way to change it is through something you can’t even see: scent. I’m Angie Roger, and I’m sharing a grounded, real-world take on essential oils for labor and birth. No miracle claims, no f...
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Episode 115
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18:15
E114: Pitocin 101
Pitocin gets talked about like a simple switch that “makes contractions stronger,” but the real story is more human and more nuanced. We unpack what Pitocin actually is (synthetic oxytocin), why it’s used so often in hospitals, and how its stea...
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Episode 114
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23:54
E113: Tips to Avoiding a C-Section
One number quietly shapes a lot of birth experiences: the cesarean section rate. When about one in three US babies is born by C-section, it raises a big question for anyone planning a birth: how many of those surgeries are truly necessary, and ...
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Episode 113
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25:31
E112: Low Milk Supply
The first days of feeding can feel like a maze: a sleepy newborn, an empty‑looking pump bottle, and a mind full of what‑ifs. We pull the fog back with clear ways to spot true low milk supply, from weight trends and diaper counts to weighted fee...
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Episode 112
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19:10
E111: Why I Love Being A Doula
We share an unscripted reflection on why doula work still moves us after thousands of births, from client connection to teamwork with nurses and midwives. The talk traces a path from personal beginnings to professional neutrality, and why value...
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Episode 111
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13:55