🎙 Welcome back to The Birth Generation Podcast! In today’s episode, “Doula Support: How It Works and How to Find the Right Fit,” we pulls back the curtain on one of the most game-changing resources for pregnancy, birth, and those foggy postpartum days: the doula.

Whether you’ve heard the term tossed around on Instagram or you’re already deep-diving doula directories, this conversation will help you figure out exactly what a doula does, why their presence can totally upgrade your birth experience, and—most importantly—how to choose one that feels like your personal hype-woman (or hype-guy).

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What a doula actually is (spoiler: they’re non-medical, but 100 % magic for your mindset and comfort)
• Key differences between birth doulas and postpartum doulas—and why you might want one or both
• How a birth doula supports you and your partner with hands-on comfort, evidence-based info, and serious calm-energy vibes
• How postpartum doulas smooth the fourth-trimester chaos with practical help, emotional check-ins, and newborn know-how
• Evidence-backed benefits (think: shorter labors, fewer interventions, happier parents)
• Smart places to search—from local word-of-mouth to national directories and community programs
• Must-ask interview questions so you can vibe-check before you write the deposit check
• Green flags (and red ones) for fit—because trust, safety, and feeling seen are non-negotiable

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Hit play, take notes, and let’s find the doula who’s going to cheer you on from first contraction to first cuddle. 💛

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Episode 1: Creating a Supportive Birth Environment — Who Belongs in Your Birth Space?

Welcome to the very first episode of The Birth Generation Podcast! 🎉 In this episode, we’re talking all about who should be in the room when you give birth — and how to confidently make those decisions.

Birth is deeply vulnerable, and your support team can directly impact your labor, your hormones, and your overall birth experience. Malorie breaks down how to choose the right people for your space, how to handle tricky family dynamics, and why it's okay to set boundaries—even with people you love.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why your birth environment impacts your labor progress
• How to define what makes someone a supportive person during birth
• Ways to kindly navigate difficult conversations with family or friends
• Who you might want to consider inviting (partners, doulas, family, friends)
• How to set clear roles and expectations for your support team
• How to protect your peace if you're feeling pressured

👉 Ready to start preparing for your birth?
Grab my free Birth Basics Kickstart mini course here: www.thebirthgeneration.com/kickstartfreebie

👉 Find the full transcript here

http://www.thebirthgeneration.com/podcast/episode1