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On today’s episode I’m chatting with a doula. Lori Lynn Tucker is a labor and postpartum doula and she also does placenta encapsulation. Her doula practice is in Northwest Arkansas. Lori Lynn is a delight to chat with and she shares what it is a postpartum doula does for new moms as well as what led her to be a doula in the first place.
So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about the difference between help and informed support, bringing back the village, and the nitty gritty of eating your placenta.
Show Notes:
Introduction
4:51 LoriLynn’s 1st postpartum story
- placenta encapsulation
- prenatal depression
- Enlyte prescription vitamin
- milk oversupply
- attachment parenting
16:17 Becoming a doula
- it’s not about the doula
- training
19:45 Her 2nd birth
- surprise!
- home birth
- easier baby
- challenging postpartum
- autoimmune issues
- reacted to placenta
- going back to work
33:14 Being a doula
- My #1 priority is to dispel fear and instill strength.
- My goal is a healthy mind and for people to feel supported
- emotional support, physical support, light housekeeping, laundry, dishes, meal prep
- I leave biases and judgment at the door
45:17 What she wants Moms to know about doulas
47:20 Placenta Encapsulation
- Anna’s experience
- What’s the point?
- her method
- safety
- Little Sycamore
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