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Birth and parenting deserve more than recycled advice and outdated expectations. This podcast exposes the hidden influences shaping modern birth and parenthood- unpacking hospital culture, trauma, identity shifts, and the stories we're rarely encouraged to tell out loud.
Each episode challenges assumptions, amplifies lived experiences, and offers evidence- backed conversations that help you reclaim your voice, your choices, and your narrative.
If you've ever felt like the mainstream version of birth and parenting doesn't fit- you're not alone, and you're in the right place.
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In this warm, honest, and deeply supportive episode of Doulas Unhinged, hosts Alex Shaw and Lacey Morgan speak directly to new families navigating the tender postpartum period — a time when protecting your energy, space, and recovery is essential. Alex and Lacey unpack the art of setting boundaries with visitors, from deciding when people can come over to how long they stay. They explore the importance of communicating expectations around helping with chores, hand-washing, kissing and touchi...
Emmalee opens up about the birth of her second child whom she chose to invite into the world via induction at 39 weeks. She shares how her long, protracted process was joyful, encouraging, surprising, and ultimately successful with some creative doula tricks which helped her step out of the standard approach and into her own storyline.
Induction of labor is one of the most common interventions in modern birth—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we break down why inductions are offered, what the process typically looks like, and how to navigate the conversation with your provider from an informed and empowered place. We discuss both the medical and non-medical reasons inductions may be recommended, including the growing trend of elective inductions at 39 weeks. We also dip our toe into why we don't...
At around 36–37 weeks, almost everyone is offered a Group B Strep (GBS) test — and for many parents, that’s the first time they’ve ever heard of it. Suddenly there’s talk of “positive results,” IV antibiotics, hospital policies, and fear-based statistics… without a lot of context. So what is GBS really? How risky is it actually? And what choices do you have? In this episode, we break it all down without the scare tactics. We cover: What Group B Strep actually is (and why it’s normal bacteri...
Labor isn’t just something that happens to you—it’s a dynamic process influenced by your body, your baby, your environment, and your mindset. In this episode, we break down how labor actually progresses and why it looks so different from one person to the next. We explore the often-overlooked factors that can either support or stall labor, starting with mindset and the messages we carry into birth—from our mothers, our culture, and the stories we’ve absorbed over time. We also talk about pra...
Today we hear from Chelsea Barbine, founder of Postpartum Better, a postpartum coaching program, host of the Postpartum Better Podcast and co-host of the Postpartum Better Expo. Hear her share about the difference between her typical first-time labor and her second birth in which her son arrived at 33 weeks. Jump in to hear how the unexpected can still be well supported and empowering.
In this episode, we unpack a client’s distressing induction experience that occurred at a local hospital—and use it as a springboard to discuss broader patterns of medical mismanagement we’ve repeatedly witnessed at this facility. We walk listeners through what went wrong, why it matters, and how these experiences are not isolated incidents, but part of a larger systemic problem rooted in routine interventions, poor communication, and a failure to respect informed consent. This conversation i...
When people think about hiring a doula, they often wonder, “But what about my partner?” In this episode, we flip that misconception on its head and explore how doulas don’t replace partners—they support them. We talk about how doulas enhance the partner’s experience, helping them feel confident, calm, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From understanding what’s normal in labor to knowing when and how to speak up, doulas help partners show up in the ways they want to—bu...
What is a doula anyway—and what do we actually do? In this episode, we break down the role of a doula in clear, honest terms. Whether you’ve heard the word before or are totally new to it, this conversation is designed to demystify what doulas do, who they’re for, and why their presence can be so impactful. We talk about how doulas are non-medical professionals who serve as educators and support people through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Doulas provide physical, emotional, ...
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