Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Doula, From a Doula with Francie Webb

Today we are diving into a topic near and dear to my heart: doulas. Tune in as we explore how to find a doula who best fits you and your unique needs!

Joining me today on Yoga | Birth | Babies for this conversation is Francie Webb. Francie  is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and founder of Go Milk Yourself. She is a mom of 3, author and former middle school teacher. She’s worked with 1600+ parents and provided training to 2000+ professionals. Additionally, she has trained 40+ doulas and trained 40+ lactation professionals in her Go Milk Yourself Lactation Training.

In this episode, we discuss why identifying your priorities is crucial when selecting the right doula for you. We’ll cover key questions to ask potential doulas based on your priorities, and red flags to watch out for in interviews. Additionally, we go over where to find a doula, what to expect in terms of cost and on-call availability, and so much more. Enjoy this episode!

In this episode, you will learn: 

• About Francie and what led her to birth work

• What questions the pregnant person should start with, prior to interviewing potential doulas

• The general cost of a doula

• Ways to determine if the doula is a good fit

• Other questions a pregnant person should have prepared to ask at the interview

• Red flags you should keep your eyes out for when interviewing

• What parents should expect in terms of the doula being available and on call/having a back up doula

• What parents should expect from the partnership with the doula, after the doula has been picked and the contract signed

• One final tip or piece of advice Francie would like to offer new and expectant parents

• Where you can find her work

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About Francie:

Francie is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and founder of Go Milk Yourself. She is a mom of 3, author and former middle school teacher. She’s worked with 1600+ parents and provided training to 2000+ professionals. Additionally, she has trained 40+ doulas and trained 40+ lactation professionals in her Go Milk Yourself Lactation Training

Her work has been featured in The Cut, Elle.com, Mashable, and The View.

Connect with Francie:

IG: @go_milkyourself

IG: @go_trainyourself

Website: https://go-milkyourself.com/

Book: Go Milk Yourself: You Have Power. Express It!

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