Doula Tips and Tits with Kaely Harrod
Doula Tips and Tits is a podcast to answer your most pressing questions about all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Kaely shares juicy tips and insight…No TMI here! It's all game.
Is Breastfeeding (or chestfeeding) innate and natural from the start?
Will I need help breastfeeding or will it come naturally? How do I know what kind of assistance I’ll need! Listen to today’s episode to hear more about this!
Bonus Episode!!! Advice from a Doula’s Kid
Tune in to hear an interview with my 8 yr old budding birth expert, artist, and mom's buddy. I am excited for you to hear her tips and doula advice!
How do I keep oxytocin high in labor?
Oxytocin is the hormone that causes contractions to start, grow intense, and ultimately birth your baby! It makes sense then to really focus on increasing this hormone in any possible manner! Hi, I’m Kaely. I’m a Doula and Childbirth Educator and I’ve guided 100s of families through the twists and turns of labor. This podcast aims to answer one question at a time about pregnancy, birth postpartum and lactation.
What is each phase of labor like emotionally?
Ever wonder how you'll feel in the various phases of labor? Or what kind of emotional support you may need throughout the process? Then this episode is the right one for you! Hi, I’m Kaely. I’m a Doula and Childbirth Educator and I’ve guided 100s of families through the twists and turns of labor. This podcast aims to answer one question at a time about pregnancy, birth postpartum and lactation.
What is each phase of labor like physically?
What are the various parts of labor and how can you tell when you're in which phase? This episode dives into that! How are the phases of labor different physically? This is part 1 of a 2 part series about these phases. So keep an eye out for the next episode on the emotional distinctions between these phases.
What is Informed Consent in Labor and Birth?
What does it look like to advocate for yourself in labor? How can you prepare for that in advance? This episode dives into that!
How do I know if my baby’s getting enough milk?
How can I tell if my baby’s getting enough milk when I’m breast/chestfeeding? Listen to this episode to find out how to gauge input by output!
What should I eat in Labor?
Fasting is labor is NOT required for all labors. Listen today to what is good to eat and when it’s safe or not safe to do so!
How do I pick a provider in Pregnancy?
What’s the difference between an OBGYN and a Midwife and how do you know which one to pick for your pregnancy and birth??
How long will my labor last?
Ever wondered how you'll know if you'll have a short or long labor?!? Or what a short or long labor even is?? Spoiler alert: no one knows for sure if your labor will be long or short until you're in labor, but you can listen now to hear some things to watch for!
When should I head to the hospital (or other birth location?)
#1 question for pregnant people: What do I head into the hospital (or birth center?)?? Listen now to hear what to consider and how to know it’s time.
What is a contraction?
You’ve heard of contractions, but what are they? How do they feel? What should you know about them? This episode is all about contractions!
Can I have Sexy Time During Pregnancy?
Can you have [whatever form of] sexy time you usually have while you’re pregnant?? If you have been googling this question then listen to this episode!!!
What is Morning Sickness and what can you do about it?
If you’ve dealt with “Morning” Sickness you know that it can last all day or crop up at night, etc. Listen to hear why you have it and learn some tips to help!
What is the Golden Hour and why is it so important?
The Golden Hour is the first hour after a baby is born. Ideally that hour is spent skin-to-skin with birthing parent. Listen now to hear the benefits of this time!
Can I spoil my baby?
Is it possible to spoil a baby? Spoiler alert (ha! see what I did there?!?): NOPE. Babies are not fruit, they don’t spoil. Listen now to hear more info!
How do I know labor is imminent?
Lost your mucous plug? Baby dropped? So when is labor happening?!?! If you’re wondering these things listen to hear the nuance on them and when, if ever, you can know labor is about to start!
Do I need Childbirth Education?
Childbirth Education is one of the most important parts of preparing for giving birth! Listen now to hear why it’s important and what kind of best for you!
Do I need a birth plan??
So you’re pregnant and wondering if you need a birth plan?? Well you do! But not just any birth plan. One that is customized and specific to you! Listen to learn more!
What is a Doula and who needs one?
What is a birth doula? What do they do? Who needs one at their birth? Why are they important to have? This episode answers these questions!