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If you love pregnancy, birth, parenthood and everything in between, join us on our journey. We are 2 doulas who love to talk about birth, motherhood and life in general. In addition to being a licensed and certified massage therapist and sole owner of Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness, Exie is an experienced doula and childbirth educator of almost 20 years and over 120 births. Ciana is rising in her journey as a birth professional. Join us for conversations about support, growth, and h ...
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Time - how does it get away from us so easily, and how have we come so far without even realizing it? In this episode, Ciana and I review how Doula2Doula has grown since its birth in 2020 and how we have been doing since our last episode (a mere 6 months ago 🫣) See my YouTube for video updates, including my home office transformation We mention som…
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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 loss Points of interest: Updates on our parenting journeys, work, home improvements, and more Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helping clients feel supported, cared fo…
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Improving Your Pregnancy with Functional Maternity Care
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🎉It's 2023 and we're kicking the year off with an interview that can help you improve your pregnancy health. Sarah Thompson is a Functional Maternity Practitioner and author. She is sharing what she has learned during her decades of experience working alongside physicians to help improve the pregnancy care expectant parents are receiving. From prec…
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Vaginal Twin Birth? Our First Listener Birth Story is a "Two-fer"
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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…
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#28: Aftershock - Movie Review by 2 BIPOC Doulas
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MOVIE: AFTERSHOCK on Hulu (check for region availability) Click for Trailer This movie follows the journey of families who have experienced the death of a new mother during or after childbirth Why 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 …
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Passed! - Another Pandemic Parenting Schoolyear in the Books
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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!!! 😎🌞 🤷♀️ Confused about your options and how to plan for your baby's grand entrance? Schedule …
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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. …
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🎉It's World Doula Week and we are together again!!! 👩🏽🤝👩🏿🥰 In this episode, Exie & Ciana are celebrating doulas everywhere for World Doula Week, March 22-28, 2022. Recently there has been an increase in public appreciation for the work of doulas and the positive impact we can have on people during different life-changing events. We discuss some w…
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Books & Birthwork - Good Reads in a "So-So" Year
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🎶 "All by myself..." 🎶 In this final episode of the mediocre year that was 2021, Exie shares her love of reading and some of the gems that helped her get through the last 11 months. If you are always on the lookout for good book recommendations, this might be the episode you've been waiting for. Exie will give a brief description of the books that …
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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 …
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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 oopsie Exciting news related to the work we love! Learn more ab…
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So, you graduated from your birth doula program...Congratulations!!! Certificate & Badge in Hand Phone Charged Doula Bag Packed First Client Booked You 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 T…
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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.com Article Quote IG post - The Motherhood Cente…
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The Husbands & Our 1st Podcast-iversary
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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.com Get your Tip Sheet…
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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: doula2dou…
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This Oil's for You - Safe Use of Essential Oils
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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 he…
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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 Villa…
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Birth Partners are the MVPs of your Birth Bubble
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🥰 We're talking about our love for Birth Partners & how we work with them to create and maintain your Birth Bubble 💗 Are you expecting a baby and wondering how to introduce your birth partner to the idea of a birth doula? Are you a birth partner who wants to be involved, but are feeling a little bit unsure about how you will be able to give effecti…
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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…
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Pandemic Birth = Traumatic Birth? How a Doula Can Make the Difference
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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…
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High Points & High Hopes - Gifts from the Pandemic Year
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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 thin…
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Yoga for The Rites of Passage with Sweet Momma Yoga
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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 wi…
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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 fa…
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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 stru…
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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 oth…
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Parenting School-Aged Children During The Pandemic
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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 su…
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Postpartum Recovery is Not About the Baby
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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 m…
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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…
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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 ma…
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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 an…
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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 …
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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 mom…
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