E70: Bridging Two Worlds: Doula and Nurse Perspectives

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Angie welcomes doula and nursing student Dani Reed to explore the complementary roles and challenges of nurses and doulas in the birth room, sharing insights from her unique perspective of having worked in both worlds.

• Dani's journey from birth doula of eight years to nursing student pursuing certification as a midwife and women's health nurse practitioner
• The heavy workload nurses carry including documentation, checklists, and physician communication that often remains invisible to patients and doulas
• How patient autonomy requests can disrupt hospital routines and create difficult situations for nurses who must follow doctor's orders
• Nurses act as advocates between patients and physicians but face political challenges when pushing back against hospital systems
• Doulas and nurses view birth from different perspectives – medical safety versus holistic experience
• Creating collaborative relationships by acknowledging each other's humanity and complementary strengths
• Building trust between doulas and nurses through transparency, communication and mutual respect
• The importance of maintaining compassion while developing professional resilience in birth work

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Show Credits

Host: Angie Rosier 
Music: Michael Hicks 
Photographer: Toni Walker
Episode Artwork: Nick Greenwood 
Producer: Gillian Rosier Frampton
Voiceover: Ryan Parker