Episode 58: Supporting Teen Pregnancy

When it comes to supporting teens through pregnancy and birth, there is a lot of nuances involved.

Society often looks down upon teen pregnancy, and much shame and judgment can be directed their way. For many teens, the doula can be viewed as just another adult who is trying to direct their life. Or their birth experience.

The key to supporting teens is to meet them where they are at. You also need to build a relationship based on genuine connection to provide effective support.

In this episode, we discuss how to approach supporting teen pregnancy.

From how to conduct prenatal meetings. How to navigate the involvement of other adults, authority figures, or parents who will be present. Supporting the partner if they are present. How to help our teen clients plan for their birth, and most importantly how to let them lead the process.