The Journey of a Doula: Fertility, Birthing, and Postpartum Support w/ Chye Love.

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In this conversation, Chye, a doula, shares her journey and expertise in supporting birthing mothers. She explains the role of a doula and the difference between a full-spectrum doula and other types of doulas. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your cycle and tracking fertility signs. Chye also advises preparing young girls for their first period and the importance of open communication. She explains the training and certification process for becoming a doula and the services provided during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Chye highlights the importance of using your brain and making informed choices when selecting a doula.

Find Her: https://www.instagram.com/chye.love/

Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/lovekarchye/doula?month=2024-09

Takeaways

• A doula provides informational, emotional, and physical support to mothers during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

• Full-spectrum doulas are trained in fertility, birthing, and postpartum support.

• Tracking your cycle and understanding fertility signs can empower women to have the experience they want and identify potential infertility issues.

• Open communication and education are key in preparing young girls for their first period.

• Using your brain (benefits, risks, alternatives, intuition, and saying no) is essential when selecting a doula and making informed choices.

Keywords: doula, birthing mothers, full-spectrum doula, fertility, cycle tracking, stress, early puberty, period talk, postpartum support, mental health, birth plan, communication, boundaries, informed choice