Episode 15: Doula Support – The Partner’s Perspective

As doulas supporting the partner is as important as supporting the birthing person. We often hear lots of feedback from the birthing person about how the doula helped them through the process, but we hear from partners with far less frequency.

In this episode, we explore the partner’s perspective with a fan of the podcast and one of our own Tucson Doulas’ clients.

Join us as Jo Jo shares and what he thought a doula was. What lead Jo Jo and his partner to hire a doula. How they found a doula to interview local to them. Why it’s important for doulas to be responsive to inquiries and return calls and emails and schedule timely consultations.

Also, learn about what Jo Jo’s large family thought about them choosing to use a doula. Hint: Kardashians were involved! Listen to the benefits of having extended family who will be present at the birth at prenatal visits. And hear how as doulas we support the entire family present for the labor and birth.

If you have ever wondered how to reach partners and help them see the value of hiring a doula for support through pregnancy and birth, this is the episode for you!