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 • 93 episodes
The Ordinary Doula Podcast
Latest Episodes
E90: Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia is a rare but significant birth complication where the baby's head is delivered but a shoulder gets stuck behind the mother's pubic bone, similar to moving furniture through a doorway. • Occurs in only 0.5-1% of b...
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Episode 90
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14:27
E89: Doula Do's & Doula Don'ts
Angie Rosier shares insights on doula guidelines at hospitals, exploring the delicate balance between supporting clients and collaborating with medical staff.• Hospitals will sometimes provide doula guidelines that outline appropriate r...
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Episode 89
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20:11
E88: Lights, Camera...Panic! How Media Shapes Our View of Childbirth
Media portrayals of childbirth shape our cultural beliefs and personal expectations, often presenting inaccurate, dramatic versions that instill fear rather than confidence. Our perceptions about birth are influenced by family, education, and e...
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Episode 88
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23:20
E87: Flange Fitting Fundamentals
A well-fitted breast pump flange is crucial for comfort, breast tissue protection, and maximum milk supply. The flange—the part of the pump that covers the areola and nipple—should be sized to match your exact nipple diameter measurement, not 2...
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Episode 87
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11:07
E86: Corporate Calls: Who's Checking On You?
Making personal connections with new parents is vital, especially in the clinical healthcare environment where postpartum families often feel lost in the system.• Phone calls to postpartum patients create essential connection points dur...
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Episode 86
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10:16