Doula Dang Thing

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BUm BUm BUm!! Just kidding. With Natasha's tips, it'll be a breeze! She shares some seriously helpful tips for traveling with a baby that'll make your trip so much easier. Tune in and take some notes. supportedseason.com Instagram @supported_season Did you hear Supported Season is now free?! Yep. Totally and absolutely free. Check it out at the link above. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/douladangthing/support

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Cat Gieser is a yoga/mat pilates instructor, certified postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and mama of two. Listen in to hear all of her amazing tips for getting your pelvic floor in shape before, during, and after birth. This episode is chock full of great info. Listen with a notepad close by! @catgieser (Instagram + tiktok) Head to mamaflowstudio.com for a FREE 7-day trial! AND... Get 50% off your first month with code SUPPORTEDSEASON --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

First off, we had some issues with this audio. Sometimes it sounds weird. Sorry! Keep listening because we give some great nuggets and tips about postpartum in this one. Natasha gets real. Like really really real. Just the way we like it! supportedseason.com Instagram @supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

This week on Doula Dang Thing, I spoke to Ashley Brown. Author of The Routine-Building Handbook and creator of Routine And Things. Ashley Brown is a mom of two, author of the Routine Building Handbook, and owner of Routine and Things, which serves to help women get organized and into routine so they enjoy the heck out of life. Ashley knows when women feel good, the world is better for it. She's on a mission to see as many women as possible organize their life one routine at a time! Free Routine Assessment: https://routineandthings.com/assessment Anything specific you want to hear? Let us know! Instagram @supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Here's some quick tips for unmedicated births! This is not meant to take the place of a birth class. If you want a good experience, you gotta put in the work. You got this! supportedseason.com Instagram @supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Thanks for joining us on Doula Dang Thing. This week we're talking about Natasha's experience with her hospital stay after birth. What she learned, what tips she has for you, and how you can best prepare for this experience. If you need some more help preparing for birth, check out Supported Season. It's the most complete and most affordable birth education membership. Walk into your birth feeling prepared and confident. Eliminate fear and know your stuff so you can roll with the punches like a pro. What you'll learn: How to birth (no matter what you choose) Postpartum Baby care basics Sleep Infant Development Sex & Intimacy Support from your doula Ashley Nutrition Fitness And more! www.supportedseason.com Instagram @supported_season Like, share, comment, subscribe. It really helps us know if we're on the right track. Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest? We'd love to hear from you! Let us know. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

We're Baaaack!!! Your Doula Ashley and my sister Natasha are so happy to kick off the new season with an unbelievably incredible birth story. Natasha has been in baby bliss for the past few months and we're ready to give you all the juicy details. If you're familiar with what Doula Dang Thing is all about, you know that we don't leave anything to the imagination and just lay it all out there as much as possible. This next season will be no different. Stay tuned for new episodes every Wednesday where we'll dig deep into what it's really like to have a baby. Find us! www.supportedseason.com Instagram @supported_season Have something cool you want to share or want us to talk about something on the podcast? Let us know! We love hearing from you. We also love when you write comments and share with friends. It lets us know how we're doing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

You guys! We had some weird glitches in this recording, but stick with it. I promise you it's worth it. We spoke to Tiffany, a veterinarian and mom to twins and a toddler. Her birth story is super cool because it's pretty rare for twins and she gets real about coping with the surprise of 3 under 3 overnight. She's also breaking down how to keep your baby safe from your pets and how to make your pets still feel special after baby. SO many great tips! We also go on a really special tangent about mom mental health and how it affects all of us and what we can do do help. Hint: be nicer to yourself. Does that perfect mom we're all striving to be even exist? Tune in to find out! If you have way more questions about pregnancy and birth, join Supported Season. An affordable monthly membership that helps take the spookiness out of birth and parenting. You're not alone. Let's figure it out together! ANNOUNCEMENT!!! This is the last podcast of the season as we prepare for Natasha's big day! Can't wait to see you all again after the new year! Happy holidays! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

We had so much fun talking to Robin Hopkins (actor, comedian, writer of If These Ovaries Could Talk, podcaster, the list goes on and on). We got real about her experience creating her family and all the extra hoops she and her wife had to jump through. It was very eye-opening, but she's also hilarious, so we had so much fun! She's really good at that. Talking about heavy things in a fun way. Check out her new podcast "Well...Adjusting." A comedic self help chat show where Robin shares lessons from her crappy childhood to help when creditors are calling, relationships are crumbling, and you're stuck in that dead-end job. Raise your hand if you've been there!

Birth is quickly approaching for Natasha, so we are talking about ways to prepare for birth! So exciting! We are also going over what we talked about in our pre-birth doula meeting. Whether you have a doula or not, you'll learn about how to feel supported and loved during your birth. Birth doesn't have to be scary! The more you know about birth, the more confident you'll feel. Check out Supported Season. We make learning about birth easy and practical. I know you're an actual human being and not a statistic and I want you to have the best birth possible! Supported Season is a monthly membership that offers education, support, and community. You're not alone and we're here to help! Instagram@supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

This week we're talking with a postpartum nurse and IBCLC and the tips she gave are LIFE CHANGING! Tune in to find out: How to help the dreaded pee sting after birth How to increase your milk supply What you need to know about rusty pipes How to make the most out of your hospital stay You don't want to miss this! If you need more than just a few tips to understand what's going on with birth and parenting, check out Supported Season! It's an affordable membership that makes all this stuff easier. Education, support, and everything you need to learn to give birth and become a parent with confidence. We love hearing from you! Let us know what you want to hear about. Instagram @supported_season Leaving a positive review helps us grow and gives us some much-needed encouragement. Please consider leaving us one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Between mommy groups, brain fog, baby names, and oh yeah...BIRTH! Natasha goes into how it feels to be 34 weeks pregnant. How has pregnancy changed since the first trimester? Tune in to find out! If you have way more questions than answers when it comes to pregnancy and birth, or if you are relying on Google, and just totally freaking yourself out, check out Supported Season. The affordable monthly membership that makes becoming a parent a little easier. Find support and education you need in a way that makes sense of it all. Feel confident going into birth. Feel prepared to care for your new baby. Learn how to love yourself while busy loving your baby. Contact us here. We love hearing from you. Please leave a review on our podcast. It helps us grow. Follow us on Instagram! @supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Self Care is a very popular term right now. What does it really mean? Are we putting too much pressure on ourselves to engage in fancy and indulgent self care? What is everyone else really doing? How do we make self care easier on us instead of yet another thing to add to our list? Join us as we talk about all that and give some tips to make it all a little easier and remove the pressure of taking good care of yourself. That movie we were talking about is called Long Story Short on Netflix. It was cute. We liked it. If you want more tips and in-depth confidence on this whole becoming a parent thing, join Supported Season. It's an affordable monthly membership that prepares you for becoming a parent. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Have you ever seen a word on a package of something you just bought for your baby that made you feel warm and cozy inside, but you really didn't know what it meant? We're going through some of the hot buzz words in baby gear right now to let you in on some industry secrets. Because guess what? Natasha is in Marketing for the baby industry! Surprise! We answer questions like: How important is buying organic? What does "natural" really mean? What are all those seals on the box all about? Tune in to become an educated consumer for you and your family. Here are some links to things we talk about in this episode: The website for parents from the AAP CPSC's website Reporting or finding an unsafe product JPMA AAP's website If you want or need more support during your pregnancy, and want to have the best experience possible with Ashley as your guide, check out Supported Season! An affordable monthly membership that guides you through this journey into parenthood. Don't just survive, THRIVE! Instagram: @supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

We are in a maternal health CRISIS here in America. That means, no matter who you are or where you live, this affects you in ways that can mean life or death. Please listen to what's going on so you don't become another statistic. This information is crucial for everyone to hear, but especially you. We sat down with Courtney Williams from Emagine Solutions Technology and her and her team are revolutionizing the way we care for pregnant people, not only here in America, but all over the world! She's amazing, Ashley was fangirling, and we learned a lot about how to help improve outcomes for all. If you want improved outcomes for all too, check out all the links below! The Journey Pregnancy app: Umm...Download this immediately. Seriously. It's incredible. Get it here. Learn more about what they're doing here. Instagram: @emaginestech Linkedin Get involved and make a difference with HRD Corps! If your care provider doesn't have an ultrasound available to you, share this with them! If you don't feel knowledgable enough to advocate for yourself to make sure you're receiving the best care possible and creating the best memories of your birth, check out Supported Season. It's an affordable monthly membership that teaches and supports you through it all. Together, we won't just survive parenthood, we'll thrive! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Welcome to Doula Dang Thing! In this episode we go through some common things people say and how to distinguish if it's advice you should take or not. It can be really confusing when one person is telling you something, while another is telling you something else. Or your friend is having great success with things that are not considered safe. Things like: "Give your baby a bottle right away. It worked great for me." "Don't bother with your relationship for the first few months. It's too hard." "I loved the (insert product here)!" "My baby slept great (insert creative sleeping arrangement)." Ashley goes on a few tangents but it's all helpful info. Have another one you're struggling with? Let us know! www.supportedseason.com/contact Instagram@supported_season Want to get ready for baby in an affordable way that actually helps set you up for success and thrive in parenthood? Join Supported Season! A monthly membership for only $19 that supports you every step of the way on your journey into parenthood. Together we won't just survive, we'll thrive! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

In this episode of Doula Dang Thing, we unpack what should be in your hospital bag. Should you bring a pillow? Do you need to bring a gown? Do you need to bring diapers? Let's chat about how to pack the most efficient and helpful hospital bag for you. www.supportedseason.com/contact Instagram @supported_season Carseat checker from cars.com Join the membership that helps you become the best parent you can be. Feel supported, no matter what life throws at you. With Supported Season, together we won't just survive, we'll thrive! Like, subscribe, review, and share. You help us grow! We can't do it without you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

This week, we had an incredibly informative chat with pre/postnatal fitness extraordinaire Jenni Diamond. She is incredible. Do a squat every time we compliment her for a great workout!

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Disclaimer: The movie we went on and on about was Showgirls, not Striptease!

This week on Doula Dang Thing, we're talking about stretch marks. How to prevent them, improve them, and how we feel about them. How do you feel about them? Listen in to find out some simple tips and tricks. Contact us at supported season.com/contact or on Instagram@supported_season to let us know. Like, subscribe, comment, & share. It helps us grow and know we're helping people navigate through this exciting journey! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Got a trip planned? Don't miss this episode! Traveling while pregnant can be super uncomfortable and potentially risky. We go through all the tips we can think of to make your next vacay amazing. Did we forget something? Let us know! Instagram@supported_season www.supportedseason.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Don't make these mistakes when picking your hospital outfits! Ashley gives tips to make your birth clothing comfy instead of constricting. When you're comfortable during birth, everything feels easier. We want you to have the easiest birth possible! Subscribing, liking, sharing and reviewing episodes helps us grow. If you value what we do here, please support us in that way. We really appreciate your support! Get in touch with us! www.supportedseason.com/contact Instagram @supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Overwhelmed by the amount of strollers out there? You're not alone! It's a wild jungle out there in the stroller game and we're here to help. Natasha talks about picking out her stroller and we both give tips that make finding the right stroller a little easier. buybuybaby.com www.supportedseason.com/contact Instagram@supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Our first guest here on Doula Dang Thing is very near and dear to our hearts. Ashley's husband! We pick his brain a bit to get inside the male psyche when pregnancy and birth is involved. Listen in to hear what he really thought about Ashley's cravings. www.supportedseason.com/contact Instagram@supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

This week we're talking about some common expectations and issues that come up during pregnancy. As always, let us know what you think. Write a review, subscribe or like the episode. Your feedback is so important. We do this for you, so we really want to know what you think! Instagram @supported_season www.supportedsason.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Come hang with us as we talk about all the stuff that happens during pregnancy that we're calling surprising, not gross, because we're cool like that. Get all your embarrassing questions answered as we get real about pregnancy and birth so you can Doula Dang Thing. Do us a favor and subscribe, like and share. We'd love to hear from you! Instagram @supported_season www.supporetdseason.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

This week on Doula Dang Thing, we're checking in with Natasha after finding out she's pregnant. What's it been like? How do you make sure you're doing the right things? How is she feeling? All that good stuff. Tune in to keep in touch with what's up. Instagram @supported_season #douladangthing www.supportedseason.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

This episode has a big surprise you don't want to miss. Hear Ashley's actual reaction. She was just as surprised as you're about to be! Instagram @supported_season www.supportedseason.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Ashley talks through what she wished she would have known back when she was breastfeeding that she knows now as a breastfeeding counselor. Tune in to learn from her mistakes so you don't have to make them! Instagram @supporterd_season www.supportedseason.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Learn all about Ashley's experience with fostering and adoption. It's not all rainbows and sunshine and she gets really honest about it. instagram @supported_season www.supporteedseason.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Ashley shares her second birth experience. Warning: this one wasn't good either. Could be a trigger, so listen at your own discretion. She'll share what she wished she would've known back then and how to take positivity out of a negative situation. We'd love your feedback! Contact on Instagram @supportred_season or www.supportedseason.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

In this episode, It's just Ashley since Natasha is out of town. Ashley gets personal by sharing her experience of her first birth when her daughter was born at 26 weeks. She's turning it into a positive thing by using it to educate you on the warning signs for preterm labor. Hear her story, get to know the warning signs, and learn what you should do if that happens to you. We'd love to hear from you! Instagram @supported_season www.supportedseason.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

This week we're talking about what you really need when baby comes home. We also dive into products that may or may not be helpful. There are too many to discuss in one episode so subscribe so you don't miss when we talk about more products in the future. Let us know if there are any products you're curious about or have found to be really helpful or really dangerous. Instagram @supported_season or www.supportedseason.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

This week, join us as we give some get-ready-quick tips to feel like yourself when you're a busy new mom. If you have any tips, we'd love to hear them. Share them on instagram @supported_season. We'd love to her what you want to hear. Let us know what you're curious about. We'd love to talk about it on the podcast. Head to supported season.com/contact or DM us on Instagram. If you want more information to make sure your birthing experience is the best it can be, head to www.supportedseason.com to join Bump Up Birth. A birthing method that makes sense. Kindred bravely link for comfy maternity and postpartum wear: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1318797&u=3165881&m=86157&urllink=&afftrack= This is an affiliate link and we receive a commission if used. We only recommend products and services we believe in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

If you're curious about inductions or augmentation of labor, listen in as Natasha asks all her questions about it. If you have a lot of questions about giving birth and becoming a parent, visit www.supportedseason.com/services to join the Bump Up Birth Method. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

This episode, we have some fun talking about baby showers. Since Natasha used to be an events planner, she gives some tips to have a great experience and we talk about what we love and hate about baby showers. Let us know what you think too! Instagram: @supported_season www.supportedseason.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Join us as we discuss the shortcomings in postpartum care in America. There's a lot to be desired. How do we fill the gaps between what we need and what we get? Tips to help you navigate this difficult topic. If you are more curious about birth, check out Bump Up Birth. A virtual birthing course that gives lots if info, in an easy way. https://www.supportedseason.com Instagram: @supported_season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Join us as we discuss what birth shaming means, how to prevent it, and why it happens. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Join the conversation on Instagram @supported_season Want more information about giving birth and becoming a parent all in one easy place? Join the birthing method that makes birth easier, Bump Up Birth at www.supportedseason.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Join us as we discuss what types of breastfeeding issues that can come up after a complicated birth. Thanks to a listener's suggestion, we do a deep dive into breastfeeding solutions and mental shifts that can help a troublesome breastfeeding experience. If you want more information about becoming a parent, join the birthing method that makes it easier, Bump Up Birth. www.supportedseason.com/services If you have any suggestions or questions, reach out! Instagram @supported_season TIKTOK @yourdoulaashley We are so grateful to have you here! Give us a rating to let us know how we're doing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

What's a birthing center? Listen in to find out! Natasha asks her questions about what it's like to give birth in a birthing center. If you have lots more questions about giving birth and becoming a parent, visit www.supportedseason.com/services to join the Bump Up Birth Method. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Today we're talking all about the pain of labor! What it's like, how to deal, and what to do about it. Listen in as Natasha asks all her questions about labor pains and gets answers from a certified Birth coach. Listen in every Wednesday as we deep dive into birth and becoming a parent. Join the birthing method that makes becoming a parent easier, Bump Up Birth. Head to www.supportedseason.com to learn more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Today, we're talking about how being pregnant and giving birth affects how we view our bodies. Join us as we dig in and share super embarrassing info. If you are feeling overwhelmed about becoming a parent, visit Supportedseason.com to join the birthing method that makes it easier, Bump Up Birth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Home birth is gaining in popularity. Is it for you? Join us as we discuss what may happen during a home birth and how it works. If you have more questions about giving birth and becoming a parent, visit www.supportedseason.com/services --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

In this episode, we're talking about sex after birth! What happens to your body, what it might feel like, how you may feel about it, and all that good stuff. There's no way to know exactly what it will be like for you, but we explore some possibilities. Join us! If you need more answers or help with sex after birth, take a look at Bump Up Intimacy. The method of making sex and intimacy after birth easier. www.supportedseason.com/services --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Listen in as Natasha asks a bunch of questions about giving birth in a hospital. Ashley gives a run-down of what might go down and Natasha gets a sense of what it's like to give birth in a hospital. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support

Get ready for some candid conversations about pregnancy, birth, and parenting as Natasha asks Ashley the doula all her questions about what's next! Coming soon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/douladangthing/support