Doula Training and Prenatal Bodywork: Jennie Bingham

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Treatment Room Secrets Podcast, where our host, Dani Marks, delves into the heartwarming world of childbirth and postpartum care with our guest, Jennie Bingham, a seasoned Doula with years of experience.

🤱 About This Episode:
In this conversation, Dani and Jennie explore the profound role of a Doula in supporting expecting mothers and families through the journey of childbirth and beyond. Jennie shares her extensive knowledge and personal experiences, offering invaluable insights into the physical, emotional, and psychological support that Doulas provide.

🔍 Key Topics Discussed:

The role and importance of a Doula in the birthing process.
How Doulas provide support differently from medical professionals.
The impact of emotional and psychological support during and after childbirth.
Personal stories and experiences from Jennie's career as a Doula.
Answering common questions and misconceptions about Doula services.

📖 For Our Listeners:
Whether you're an expecting parent, considering a career as a Doula, or simply curious about this essential yet often underrated profession, this episode is a treasure trove of information and heartwarming stories.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:30 Understanding the Role of a Doula
03:49 Growth and Popularity of Doula Services
05:34 Support During Labor and Birth
06:34 Addressing the Fear of Childbirth
07:38 Perception of Pain in Childbirth
09:36 Role of a Doula in Normalizing Pain
11:50 Ideal Birthing Environments
13:08 Options for Birth Locations
16:08 Early Experience and Career Beginnings
18:44 Education and Certification
20:13 Pregnancy Trimesters and Positioning
21:22 Birth Process and Techniques
24:34 Cesarean Birth and Effects on Infants
26:41 Long-Term Effects of Birth
28:09 Hospital Practices and Medication
30:21 Steering the Baby's Position
33:40 Exercise During Pregnancy
35:26 Exercising During Pregnancy
36:25 Overstretching Joints and Physical Activity
38:07 Role of the Placenta
38:52 Physiological vs. Managed Third Stage Labor
40:43 Advocating for Unmanaged Third Stage Labor
42:03 Cultural Practices and Beliefs About the Placenta
44:15 Delaying Umbilical Cord Clamping
45:13 Superstitions and Cultural Practices
47:28 Massage and Body Work for Pregnant Women
50:45 Effects of Previous Pregnancy on Subsequent Births
53:54 Home Births and Water Births
55:44 Postpartum Connection
58:05 Postpartum Care and Recovery
1:00:52 Preparation for Birth
1:03:59 Changing Perspectives
1:06:08 Personal Birth Story
1:09:01 Shift and Rotation