Chatty Doulas
Chatty Doulas is where Emily, Soly, and Kristin get real about pregnancy, postpartum, periods, perimenopause, and everything in between. Three doulas in different seasons of life, sharing honest conversations and wisdom.
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Move Through Birth: Pregnancy Fitness and Functional Strength with Raia (opens the original)
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In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Raia Davis, a doula and movement specialist, to discuss exercise during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Raia explains how strength training, mobility, and alignment improve labor endurance, open up pelvic space, and support recovery after baby arrives. We talk about core movement patterns, finding the balance between challenging your body and overexerting, and practical positions to optimize space in early labor, including techniques for pelv
Birth Trends Worth Talking About (opens the original)
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In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we dive deep into the internet's wild world of pregnancy and birth trends. From viral social media dances and sea moss to "belly-only" pregnancy myths, we separate helpful, grounded practices from pure clickbait. Have questions about a birth trend you saw online or want us to cover a specific topic in an upcoming episode? Reach out to us via Instagram @chattydoulas—our DMs are open! If you enjoyed this conversation, please rate, review, and subscribe to help sup
Everything you need to know: Epidurals (opens the original)
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In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we break down everything you need to know about getting an epidural. Whether it is your Plan A or a game-time decision for much-needed rest, we unpack how to use an epidural as an effective tool rather than viewing it as a complete "off switch." From understanding sensory expectations to navigating hospital culture, this conversation gives expectant parents an empowering, honest guide to advocating for their birthing preferences. If you enjoyed this episode, ple
Carrying for Another: A Surrogacy Journey with Dacia Celis (opens the original)
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What is it really like to carry a baby for another family? In this episode of Chatty Doulas we sit down with Dacia Celis—a Denver-based doula, childbirth educator, and placenta encapsulator with Intuitive Birth—to unpack the complex, heartwarming, and eye-opening reality of gestational surrogacy. Dacia shares her personal story of stepping into surrogacy: from initial psychological evaluations and agency matching to navigating legal contracts and intense hormone cycles. Together, they discuss: T
Surviving the First Trimester (opens the original)
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The secret is out! On this episode of Chatty Doulas, we are celebrating a very special announcement—our very own Emily is pregnant and navigating her first trimester! Join the doulas for a real, unfiltered conversation on how to actually survive those early weeks of pregnancy. We dive deep into: The Sharing Dilemma: Deciding when, how, and who to tell about your pregnancy (and why telling complete strangers at Walmart is totally valid). Early Signs & Symptoms: Managing extreme fatigue, electrica
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