Twan's Birth Story | BirthWise Doula Services

Описание: Twan imparts insight and perspective into her childbirth and postpartum experiences during this discussion with BirthWise doula, Toni Curtis. She goes on to share why, and how, she selected her doula, Evonna Christmon, and why the presence of a doula throughout labor and delivery was essential to:

1) Clearly advocating for her preferences and desired birth plans
2) Facilitating a safe, healthy birth for mom and baby
3) Actively refuting and dispelling misinformation given by medical staff
4) Avoiding a serious medical intervention, in this case, a cesarean birth

Twan also expresses amazement at what she refers to as a "doula's intuition," and why more doulas are needed who understand how to leverage both their knowledge and intuition for the good of their clients.

** Special thanks and acknowledgement to Evonna Christmon at "Earthside with Evonna
Birth Services" in Atlanta! You can find Evonna on:
Facebook:   / themotherhoodhealer  
Instagram:   / earthsidewithevonna  
Website: https://www.evonnachristmon.com

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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Preamble
0:24 - Intro
0:39 - Question: Why did you decide to use a doula?
2:35 - Question: How did you find your doula?
3:31 - Selection of Evonna Christmon at "Earthside with Evonna
Birth Services"
3:50 - Involvement of BirthWise Doula Services
4:24 - Amazed by a doula's intuition
5:10 - Question: Will you share your Birth Story?
6:14 - Stalled contractions & Introduction of Pitocin
7:10 - Trying to get baby to descend
8:39 - Nurse mandates monitoring & bed confinement
9:30 - Doula reaches out to her mentor
11:55 - Nurse refuses to allow water birth
13:24 - Frustration leads to action
14:41 - A helpful doctor changes the approach
15:33 - An odd celebration
16:38 - Doula's observation prompts check that prevents cesarean birth
17:36 - Question: Did you experience any physical trauma or tearing?
19:00 - Question: Did you receive any postpartum care from your doula?
20:29 - Question: What was the best part of your experience having a doula?
21:52 - Client advocacy & combating misinformation
23:11 - Question: What do you want people to know about Toni Curtis from BirthWise?

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CREDITS
Intro / Outro Music by: DJ Williams
Editing by: Paul Curtis