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The Ordinary Doula Podcast

Welcome to The Ordinary Doula Podcast with Angie Rosier, hosted by Birth Learning. We help folks prepare for labor and birth with expertise coming from 20 years of experience in a busy doula practice, helping thousands of people prepare for labor, providing essential knowledge and tools for positive and empowering birth experiences.

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32:32

E105: Complete Childbirth Prep vs Scrolling with...

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2026/01/02

Send us a text The internet gives you a million opinions on birth; we give you a map. Angie sits down with veteran childbirth educator and doula Andrea Lythgoe to unpack how a thoughtful class can transform uncertainty into confidence, whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth or want to be epidural-ready. We explore what a local class adds that videos can’t: real-world insight into your birthplace, equipment practice, and the language to navigate risks, benefits, and alternatives with you...

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39:48

E104: From Birth Center Plans To NICU Reality

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/12/26

Send us a text What happens when a carefully planned birth center delivery is suddenly rerouted by preeclampsia, a hospital admission, and a 34-week induction? We sit down with Andrea and Joakim to tell the full story of Magnus’s early arrival: the shock of a one-day pivot, the seven-week NICU marathon, and the quiet work of rebuilding trust in themselves as new parents. We walk through the real logistics and the raw feelings. Twice-daily drives to the hospital. Care times every three hours....

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E103: A Series of 19 Unmedicated Births

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Send us a text Nineteen cousins, all born without medication, and not a single birth story was copy-pasted. Angie opens up about how a simple desire for unmedicated labor grew into a family pattern shaped by childbirth education, midwifery care, and steady partner support. What started as a personal preference became a repeatable approach: learn the physiology, choose a team aligned with your goals, and keep the plan flexible enough to adapt in real time. We walk through three sisters-in-law...

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E102: Sacred Birth International with Anna Lundqvist

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Send us a text What if birth is a rite of passage, not a procedure? Angie sits down with Swedish mentor and former midwife Anna Lundqvist to explore how intuition, preparation, and grounded advocacy can transform pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Anna traces her path from Australia’s home birth culture in Byron Bay—where physiological birth and birth centers were the norm—to the painful decision to leave hospital practice after witnessing obstetric violence. When her Australian credential was...

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E101: Babies Scheduled My Week

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Send us a text The calendar looks like dropped spaghetti, but every twist tells a story. We walk you through two real weeks of on-call life as a doula and lactation consultant—spontaneous labors that stall and surge, VBAC momentum at 3 a.m., and the quiet, steady work of helping a four-day-old learn to feed. It’s part logistics, part heart, and fully devoted to helping families feel informed, supported, and seen. We start with a long Monday labor that resets midstream, the kind of day where ...

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43:19

E100: A Conversation with My Four Daughters

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/11/28

Send us a text A hundred episodes felt like the right moment to gather around the kitchen table and pull back the curtain on what it’s like to grow up with a doula mom. Angie sits down with her four daughters for an honest, funny, and moving conversation about family culture, witnessing a home water birth, and how open dialogue turned birth from something to fear into something to understand. If you’ve ever wondered how advocacy actually plays out in labor, or what kids absorb when birth is n...

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E99: Embrace The Wabi-Sabi Of Birth

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Send us a text Birth rarely reads the script we write for it—and that can be a source of strength rather than stress. We dig into the wabi-sabi mindset, a Japanese aesthetic that celebrates imperfection and impermanence, and translate it into a practical philosophy for labor, delivery, and the tender days that follow. With two decades of doula experience, we share grounded stories and simple tools that help you hold your plan with care while staying responsive when the path turns. You’ll hea...

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E98: Fueling A Healthy Pregnancy

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Send us a text Building a baby is the most intense construction project your body will ever take on, and it runs twenty-four seven. Angie shares a practical, judgment-free roadmap for fueling that work with simple foods, steady hydration, and small habits that add up—so you feel better now, support efficient labor, and heal faster afterward. We break down realistic protein goals and easy ways to reach them without relying only on meat—think eggs, beans, Greek yogurt, tofu, edamame, nuts, and...

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18:37

E97: 23 Lessons From 23 Years Of Birth Work

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Send us a text Birth rarely follows a script, but patterns emerge when you’ve walked alongside thousands of families. Angie marks her 23rd year as a doula by distilling 23 honest lessons about labor, from the mental game that steadies you through transition to the quiet power of movement, nutrition, and a supportive team. This isn’t glossy advice—it’s grounded insight on what actually helps in the room: how partners can turn knowledge into comfort, why birthplace culture affects your options,...

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E96: Postpartum, For Real

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Send us a text We reset the cultural script on early postpartum, naming the gap between glossy images and real recovery and offering practical ways to rest, plan, and get help. Joy and struggle can sit side by side, and that truth makes room for healing, teamwork, and steady confidence. • normalizing messy, exhausting early postpartum • myth of the perfect new mother and why it hurts • when birth plans change and grief shows up • physical recovery needs and sleep deprivation • feeding realit...

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23:34

E95: Burnout, Boundaries, and The Birth Worker

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Send us a text We explore burnout and boundaries in birth work with candor and care, from compassion fatigue to practical systems that protect energy and improve outcomes. We share tools for communication, caseload limits, backup plans, debriefing, rest, and reconnecting with joy. • symptoms of burnout in doulas and caregivers • compassion fatigue and emotional load • on-call life, identity and fear of letting clients down • culture of hustle versus balance • communication windows and phone ...

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E94: The Confident Birth Partner: Simple Ways to Show...

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Send us a text We share how non‑doula support—partners, friends, and family—can steady the room, shorten labor, and raise confidence through simple, human tools. Presence beats perfection as we lay out physical comfort, emotional grounding, and clean advocacy in plain language. • why continuous support changes labor outcomes • roles any trusted person can play at birth • physical tools such as counterpressure, knee press, position changes • small resets including sips of cold water and cool ...

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E93: Understanding Preeclampsia: Warning Signs,...

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/10/03

Send us a text Preeclampsia can appear without warning and reshape a birth plan overnight. We explain the signs, risks, and care decisions with real stories from the hospital and straightforward steps to lower risk and catch problems early. • what preeclampsia is and why it matters • common and less obvious warning signs • who is at higher risk and why risk shifts • how diagnosis works in real prenatal care • dangers for mother and baby if untreated • treatment options, induction and cesarea...

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E92: Role of an OB on a Birth Team

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Send us a text We dive deep into the often-misunderstood role of obstetricians during labor and birth, revealing why they're typically not present throughout the entire process despite their crucial medical expertise. Understanding the true role of each birth team member helps set realistic expectations and creates space for better collaboration. • OBs are medical doctors with extensive training who specialize in pregnancy, birth, and reproductive health • During labor, OBs monitor from afar...

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E91: Utah's Journey of Birth Laws with Guest Holly...

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Send us a text Twenty years ago, having a baby at home in Utah could land your midwife in jail with felony charges. Today, Utah boasts the most flexible midwifery laws in the nation. What happened in between is a remarkable story of determination, political savvy, and grassroots organizing that forever changed how families experience birth in the state. Holly Richardson, now known for her political commentary and radio show "Inside Sources" on KSL, joins us to share her firsthand account of ...

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E90: Shoulder Dystocia

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Send us a text Shoulder dystocia is a rare but significant birth complication where the baby's head is delivered but a shoulder gets stuck behind the mother's pubic bone, similar to moving furniture through a doorway. • Occurs in only 0.5-1% of births • Risk factors include large babies, maternal diabetes, prior shoulder dystocia, and short maternal stature • Providers look for the "turtle sign" where the baby's head retracts slightly after emerging • Birth rooms typically have stools ...

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E89: Doula Do's & Doula Don'ts

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Send us a text Angie Rosier shares insights on doula guidelines at hospitals, exploring the delicate balance between supporting clients and collaborating with medical staff. • Hospitals will sometimes provide doula guidelines that outline appropriate roles and boundaries • Doulas are welcome additions who provide emotional support, comfort measures, and improved communication • Doulas should not perform clinical tasks like checking vital signs, doing vaginal exams, or administering medicatio...

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E88: Lights, Camera...Panic! How Media Shapes Our...

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Send us a text Media portrayals of childbirth shape our cultural beliefs and personal expectations, often presenting inaccurate, dramatic versions that instill fear rather than confidence. Our perceptions about birth are influenced by family, education, and especially the entertainment industry which frequently misrepresents what labor and delivery truly entail. • Common birth myths in media include the dramatic water-breaking scene, screaming women who've lost control, useless panicked part...

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E87: Flange Fitting Fundamentals

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Send us a text A well-fitted breast pump flange is crucial for comfort, breast tissue protection, and maximum milk supply. The flange—the part of the pump that covers the areola and nipple—should be sized to match your exact nipple diameter measurement, not 2-4mm larger as previously recommended. • Pumps don't actually pump milk; they create suction that pulls milk from the nipple • Most pumps come with standard 24-28mm flanges, but many women need much smaller sizes (16-18mm range) • Measur...

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E86: Corporate Calls: Who's Checking On You?

The Ordinary Doula Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Send us a text Making personal connections with new parents is vital, especially in the clinical healthcare environment where postpartum families often feel lost in the system. • Phone calls to postpartum patients create essential connection points during a vulnerable time • Initial skepticism from parents receiving hospital calls quickly transforms to appreciation • These calls serve as a lifeline for those struggling with postpartum recovery or depression • Checking in weeks after birth is...

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