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Exie & Ciana are back together and catching up on all the things they've missed in each other's lives over the past several months. Trigger warning: Pet lossPoints of interest: Updates on our parenting journeys, work, home improvements, and moreTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please email us if you want to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be pregnant with twins? How about giving birth to or nursing twins? How about doing it all during a global pandemic with a toddler at home? In this episode, our first listener birth story is with Ashley Haupt, an aspiring doula, and mother of 3 boys. Join us as she recounts her journey of overcoming multiple challenges, twists, and turns to achieve her goal of a vaginal twin birth.⚠️Trigger Warning: Some of Ashley's birth story may be difficult for some listeners to hear. Please take care while listening. Ashley's book recommendation: When you're expecting Twins, Triplets and Quads by Dr. Barbara Luke, Tamara Eberlein, and Dr. Roger B. NewmanYou can talk to Ashley about your journey if you are pregnant with twins. Just use the links below.Contact or follow AshleyEmail: ash.haupt5@gmail.comInstagram: @runningonendorphinsGet your Free Birthing Checklist from Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessLearn more about Birth Services offered at Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Please email us if you would like to be a guest on Doula2Doula or have your birth story featured in an upcoming episode.Questions or Comments? Contact or Follow Exie Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.com Instagram: @massage_doula_cbe Facebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

MOVIE: AFTERSHOCK on Hulu (check for region availability) Click for TrailerThis movie follows the journey of families who have experienced the death of a new mother during or after childbirthWhy is the US such a dangerous place to have a baby?Why do black mothers in America die at a rate of 3-4 times higher than others?What can all women do to improve their feelings of safety, autonomy, and agency when giving birth?Join us as we reflect on this movie, how maternity care in America hurts and kills women, and how doulas on the ground level can make a difference.We want to hear from you and keep the discussion going: share your thoughts, stories, experiences, and opinions on this movie and our discussion. Send an email or DM on social media, Your comments may be shared in a follow-up episode. You may be contacted to be a guest.Email: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comInstagram: @massage_doula_cbeFacebook: Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessSpecial Guest and Co-host: Latonya Baldwin, PPDOwner of Doula Me, Lovewebsite: Doula Me, Love facebook: Doula Me, LoveLatonya's Book RecommendationsGranny Midwives & Black Women Writers by Valerie Lee -  Out of Print, available in libraries at many colleges and universitiesNatural Hospital Birth by Cynthia Gabriel - Buy it on AmazonPodcast RecommendationsDoula2Doula Ep 5: Postpartum Recovery is NOT about the BabyBeloved Holistics Radio - Hosted by Dr. Nathan Riley, OBGYN Episode 42: A Brief History of Midwifery w/Rebecca Dekker, PhDEpisode 44: Midwifery is Under AttackEpisode 46: Changing the Culture of Hospital-Based BirthEpisode 62: Trauma-Informed BirthkeepingDISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions expressed on Doula2Doula are those of the participants. They do not represent any organization or profession. This show is meant to be informative, educational, and entertaining. Nothing in any episode (past, present, or future) should be construed as medical advice or take the place of your medical professional. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.

Another school year of pandemic parenting is behind her and Ciana is sharing her reflections on how she and her kids successfully got through it. Both moms discuss some differences in their parenting journeys of school-aged children.Happy summer to all!!!

We're pulling the curtain back on what it's like to live a life on call.Join us for a candid conversation that reveals the not-so-glamours part of being birthworkers. From keeping our cars filled with gas to whether or not we will buy event tickets, there is a lot about being birth doulas that have to be considered when thinking of going on call. 

Here in the US people are very busy making plans for the winter holidays and if you're due during this season (or at any other holiday time) you may face the possibility of labor induction. What should you do? What if the induction doesn't work? What if it does? In this episode, Exie is covering some interesting facts and considerations for anyone with babies due near a holiday date. As a mom who has experienced an induction that happened to land on a holiday and a birth professional who has supported and educated hundreds of pregnant people over the course of her career, Exie understands what you might be facing.Also in this episode, Exie unveils 2 new classes she will begin teaching in 2022 and is offering you the chance to have one of these classes for FREE!✨Enter here to win a FREE private virtual class and get your exclusive FREE Gift✨

Well, here we are...mid-August with the new school year knocking on Ciana's door.  She's faced some tough decisions, as have many of you. Listen as she shares how she and her family are coping & planning for the new year.Also in this episode: Exie shares her 1st in-person doula support oopsieExciting news related to the work we love!Learn more about the Motherhood Expo coming to Detroit in October 2021 - tickets on sale nowAre you a Birth Pro in SEMI? Expo Sponsorship opportunities are still availableQuestions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's WellnessBirth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.

So, you graduated from your birth doula program...Congratulations!!!Certificate & Badge in HandPhone ChargedDoula Bag PackedFirst Client BookedYou get the call and it's go time!Oh, wait...there's more.....In this episode, we're talking about the things we have learned while attending births. You may think you know what to expect, but Doula Training Never Really Ends!Questions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.

What does Self-Care mean to you? Is it selfish to do acts of Self-Care? This episode is a short one because we know that in order to keep taking care of all the people in our lives we care about, we need to focus on ourselves sometimes.5 Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life - Verywellmind.comArticle Quote IG post - The Motherhood CenterQuestions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.

Sit back and settle in, the husbands have joined us to celebrate - and almost hijacked our episode with their shenanigans! Get the guys' perspective on what it's been like to be a birth partner and doula spouse as we look back on the first year of Doula2Doula.Questions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.

The Doula Consultation is usually the first time you will meet your potential birth doula. Just like a first date, this meeting will determine if your relationship might move to the next step.Here's a look at what we bring to the table and how you can make sure you get the most out of your 1st Doula Date.Questions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.

We're talking essential oils and aromatherapy with a Certified Aromatherapist (can you guess who it is?)How can you choose a quality oil?How can oils be used?Who can use essential oils?They're natural, so they're always safe, right?Can essential oils be used during pregnancy, childbirth, or babies?We're sharing some valuable information to help you decide if, when, and how you might decide to use all those essential oils you've been buying and not knowing what to do with.Questions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy to Parenting Littles GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.

It's time for a Revolution of Support for anyone connected to pregnancy or birth!Join us for this conversation and learn how you can join the Revolution and make a difference in this generation and generations to come. We are excited and determined to change the way pregnancy, birth, and new parenting are experienced.Learn more about Be Her VillageListen to the Be Her Village PodcastVote for Be Her Village to receive the Fedex Grant by 3/24/2021Send an email about Be Her Village: kaitlin@behervillage.com✋

So you've had a baby - now what? Your baby is finally in your arms. You are getting congratulations and want to be happy... everyone else is happy...you smile and say "thank you", but inside, you are wondering what is wrong with you because you don't feel happy. You might even be feeling detached from everyone, including your baby - what's going on here?People ask you to share your birth story, but you don't want to...it makes you feel uncomfortable, so you skim over the details and you hear "well, at least your baby is healthy".What causes a traumatic birth? How common is it? What can you do to help yourself or someone else who has experienced a birth that is traumatic?We want to hear from you - reach out and share your birth stories with us. Questions or Comments? Email us: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comYou are not alone. Help is available: Postpartum Support InternationalGet your Tip Sheet to Build Your Birth RoomLearn more about Birth Services offeredFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy thru Post-Birth Support GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.

So you're having a "pandemic baby" and find that mixed with the excitement and joy is a new level of concern about how pandemic policies might affect your birth experience. Perhaps you have heard stories even before 2020 that made you wonder if birth is destined to be difficult, scary, or traumatic. Now, you're really starting to feel like you need some guidance and support.Take a deep breath, press play, and get ready to feel so much better.Your Doula2Doula team is here to help you with some tips on things you can do now (hint: hire a doula

It's the end of December in the year of the Pandemic and we are all so ready for it to be over! But, as we reflected on the last 12 months and planned for our final episode of our very first season, we discovered some gifts we unexpectedly received. We also found ourselves looking forward to the new year with hopes to build on some of the good things 2020 gave us.Email us and share your unexpected gifts from 2020 and what you're hoping to see happen in 2021. It might just get shared in a future episode: doula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comThanks for listening to our show!Click the links below to:Explore and Purchase from The Eggroll Diva Follow the Eggroll Diva on IGLike the Eggroll Diva on FacebookOrder Your Seafood Meal from Curt Got CrabsFollow Curt Got Crabs on IGLike Curt Got Crabs on FacebookLearn more about Childbirth InternationalThis 1st season of Doula2Doula is lovingly dedicated to the cherished memory of Exie's big sister - Lisa Hodaei (6/23/1972-9/27/2018)Love Shouldn't Hurt If you or someone you love is living with family/domestic violence, please contact the National Domestic Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or OnlineSponsored by Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellnessdoula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy thru Post-Birth Support GroupInstagramTranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared for and confident about birth.

Our very first guest!!!! Listen to this episode and enjoy a special offer just for you!On this episode, Exie is talking with Elise Bowerman, owner of Sweet Momma Yoga specializing in prenatal and postnatal yoga. Since 2009, Elise has been teaching yoga in Southeast Michigan and established Sweet Momma Yoga in 2014. She has a passion for working with birth-givers to help them gain increased self-awareness and peace during pregnancy in preparation for meeting their babies, as well as helping them adjust to the transition of the postpartum time.Elise has built a loving community within yoga studios which includes training other yoga instructors to become affiliate teachers so that even more people can enjoy the support and benefits of Sweet Momma Yoga practices and philosophy.Special Offer for listeners of Doula2Doula: 50% off a monthly subscription to Sweet Momma Yoga on demand videos for as long as you remain an active member.or go to www.SweetMommaYoga.com >VideosUse PROMO CODE: D2D2020 by March 31, 2021Offer available to listeners anywhere in the world :)Contact Elise with any questions you have about Sweet Momma Yoga at elise@sweetmommayoga.comJoin the Sweet Momma Moms Facebook GroupConnect with Elise on Facebook and InstagramSponsored by Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellnessdoula2doula@tranquiltouchforwomen.comFacebook - Request to join our Pregnancy thru Post-Birth Support GroupInstagram

Have you ever wondered:How does a birth-giver really know labor is starting? What if it's (the dreaded) "False Labor"??"Why isn't my body doing what it's supposed to do?"Is there something wrong when labor doesn't seem to start the way birth class explained it?Everybody talks about the physical aspects of active labor. Birth-givers and their families are often waiting for and focused on 2 signs: either water breaking or contractions.But what if contractions do come...and then stop...and then start again...and on and on? What does it mean? Is there something wrong? What should a birth-giver do?We're talking about what can cause prodromal (aka "false") labor and what a birth-giver can do if it happens.Also in this episode: Exie recently unveiled her new lovely logo and business name. Go check it out on her new Landing Page when you have a chance

Uggghhhh...Pandemic Fatigue...The struggle is real people!We are venting - like many of you, after 7 months of dealing with this pandemic, we are suffering from the fatigue and needed to get it out. While we are grateful that our immediate families have stayed healthy, the mental stress and anxiety of adjusting to how things are now...and the struggle to maintain hope for the future is getting to us.Ciana shares how virtual schooling has been going and the changes that her kids' school is implementing.Exie shares how she is doing as a business owner - specifically handling the massage side of her business in a world where masks and physical distancing are strongly recommended for safety.Join us as we try to laugh and find the bright side of the Pandemic world in which we all doing our best to endure.

It's October and the kids are still in school (virtually) with Ciana crushing the new routine! Exie faced the 2 year mark of her sister's death and made some new discoveries about herself and what happened. This episode, we are opening up about trauma and what we are hoping to bring awareness to this month. Join us as we open our hearts to each other and share with you.Learn more aboutDr Gabor MateDr Lissa RankinLinks to resources for supportPregnancy and Infant Loss and SIDSNow I Lay Me Down to SleepPregnancy After Loss Support (PALS)Postpartum Support International - Loss & Grief in Pregnancy & PostpartumDomestic ViolenceNational Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence Awareness ProjectNational Domestic Violence HotlineStand Up SurvivorFind Exie on Social MediaFacebookInstagramTwitterCiana's BlogBecoming a Family of Three

We held off for a week so that Ciana could get her kids started on the new school year and have some nuggets to share with you and things she has already learned about this strange, pandemic school year. She has some fantastic tips and tricks that we both hope will help make your kids' school year as easy on you as possible. Together, we can all support each other and help the kids have what they need for success.Resources mentioned in this episode:Stress in Children and Teens - Michigan MedicineRecognizing and Treating Child Traumatic StressThe National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkAdditional links:Ciana's BlogTranquil Touch Therapeutic Massage For Women

So you had a baby...now what?It's been a rough week for Exie and as you will hear immediately, it will be for a while. You can read more about why on her Facebook post and Instagram Fortunately, Ciana knew just what to say to cheer Exie up and together we had a good time talking about postpartum recovery.That being said, show notes will be made more complete with links to some of the things we talk about very soon. So please save this episode and check back in a few days.Join us as we discuss postpartum recovery including:Mesh panties and disposable underwearPostpartum Recovery kitsDermaplastPerinatal Mood and Anxiety DisordersPartner DepressionTraumaSetting up your support system before baby arrivesNo, it's not all rainbows and roses... but we hope you find some valuable nuggets in this episode

In this episode we are sharing the stories of our 2nd babies' births. Both began as inductions...One took an unexpected turn...Both left us feeling empowered...and when we look back on them, we can see how information and good support contributed to us both feeling really happy with our experiences. Join us as we talk about our 2nd births and maybe gain a different perspective on inductions.For more information about Exie's birth services click here

In this episode we are discussing both natural and pharmaceutical induction methods. Everyone knows someone, or is that someone, who has been induced or tried to naturally induce themselves. Maybe you are pregnant and wondering if induction is the right choice for you and your baby. We explore some of those options and the reasons why inductions may be chosen, as well as some caution when induction is being considered.Referenced in this episode: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/?s=natural+induction https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/resources/health-care/maternity/listening-to-mothers-iii-pregnancy-and-birth-2013.pdfhttps://www.acog.org/en/Clinical/Clinical%20Guidance/Committee%20Opinion/Articles/2013/11/Definition%20of%20Term%20PregnancyTo learn more about Exie's Private Childbirth Classes and Birth Doula Support: https://www.tranquiltouchforwomen.com/birth-services/

In this episode, we recount the events surrounding the births of our first children, Exie's in 1995 and Ciana's in 2010.Join us on a walk down memory lane that includes a spontaneous breaking of water, a humorous warning about the effects of castor oil, and how access to information impacted our babies' births.We have a good laugh at ourselves and discuss how our own experiences affect how we approach birth now as doulas.

Welcome back for our first full-length episode of Doula2Doula.Have you ever wondered what a doula is and if you would want to have one, or even become one?Today, we answer the question: What is a Doula? We will touch on the roles and responsibilities of a doula and how having a doula can really make a difference, both in the birthing room and in a virtual way, as well as after birth. You will also get a brief peek into both Ciana and Exie's birth stories which will be the topic of conversations in the very near future.To learn more about Exie's birth services, including virtual birth support and childbirth classes visit https://tranquiltouchforwomen.com

We are so glad you found our introduction to our new Doula2Doula show! Exie is an experienced labor and birth doula and childbirth educator who has helped welcome over 100 babies into their families. Ciana is a doula in training and is looking forward to having you join her on her journey to become a certified labor and birth doula.We are both moms who love to talk about all things birth-related and, since our husbands are tired of hearing us talk about it, we decided that we would take our conversations to the podcast world. We are excited to have you join us at the "birth" of our podcast!Episodes will be released every 3 weeks (as mothering and doula-ing allow)Exie is owner of Tranquil Touch Therapeutic Massage For Women in Farmington, MI https://tranquiltouchforwomen.com