Birth Work Is Soul Work

04/26/23 • 52 min

After a busy week and a much-needed break, Sarah and I discuss the emotional labour we do as Birth Workers, how that can impact our mental health/wellness, Doula burnout, and how to set healthy boundaries and expectations with our clients and other folks we work with! Included in his conversation:

How our training brings up our trauma
Do you need to be emotionally “healed” or trauma free before working with clients?
Working with clients – The unexpected load of holding space
Signs and symptoms of burnout
Strategies for managing emotional labour and stress – Putting your own mask on first

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

How our training brings up our trauma
Do you need to be emotionally “healed” or trauma free before working with clients?
Working with clients – The unexpected load of holding space
Signs and symptoms of burnout
Strategies for managing emotional labour and stress – Putting your own mask on first

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

Previous Episode

Think Outside the Birth Space

In today's episode, Sarah and I discuss all the innovative, and creative ways we can serve our clients besides the typical services that come to mind when you think about Doula support! We want to highlight how to reach and connect with your ideal clients and serve them in unique ways that are not only practical but directly speak to their pain points.

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company

Next Episode

Solicited Advice

Some of you may be aware of the wildfires currently burning throughout Alberta. Our hearts are with family, friends, and all our Birth Pals affected by that AND with the first responders working hard to keep people and their homes safe! Before we get started today, we wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you, our listeners, for over 200 downloads! It means a lot to Sarah and I that you take the time to tune in with us weekly!

Today's episode is titled “Solicited Advice”! Sarah and I are going to discuss the top dos and don’ts of getting started in the world of Birth Work (in our experience and opinions). We want to highlight some of the common mistakes made by budding birth babes and what to do instead! This discussion isn’t limited to just business practices but also applies to the practical, hands-on elements of Birth Work!

A common post we see in Doula business groups goes like this “Hey all! I’m a brand new (birth/postpartum/fertility) Doula and am so excited to launch my practice! Any seasoned Doulas want to share anything I should know/do/avoid? Any advice, tips or tricks are welcome!”..... First of all, how would you respond to this post?

Unclear or missing contracts and agreements
Trying to market to EVERYONE
Arriving too early
Check your ego

Thanks for listening!
Contact us:
Website: www.thebirthworkcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thebirthworkco
Facebook: The Birth Work Company