The Doula Dispensary - Episode #26: A dilemma about staying on in a postnatal job, what do we do when we're unwell and funny things from meetings with clients

Episode #26: A dilemma about staying on in a postnatal job, what do we do when we're unwell and funny things from meetings with clients

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02/20/20 • 51 min

The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses what to do if you're asked to stay on in a postnatal job but have been struggling to find things to do. There's a question from a doula about what to do if we're unwell, have a cold or a cough. The Doula Dose this week is all about funny and weird things that has happened to Siobhan and Kicki during initial meetings with potential clients. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard

Previous Episode

Episode #25: A dilemma about offering reduced prices and discussion about boundaries and running a business

The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses offering a reduced price as a new doula. There's a question from a doula about clients cancelling last minute. The Doula Dose this week is about what to do in your business when you're not doulaing. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard

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Episode #27: A dilemma about what to charge when supporting twin parents and question about water births

The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy listening to familiar issues as a working doula, woman and mother.
This week's doula dilemma discusses what to charge when you're supporting parents with twins. There's a question from a doula about using water for pain management. The Doula Dose this week is all about policies and guidelines and what is what. There is, of course, also a lot of general chit-chat about life.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media -
@siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kickihansard