Community Doula Support Provides Education, Empowerment, and Love | SisterWeb

Learn how community doula support provides education, empowerment, and love for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Marlee-I Mystic and Alli Cuentos of SisterWeb share what doulas actually do, how they help you advocate for yourself, and why real support goes far beyond your birth plan.

🔗 Resources & Links
Full Show Notes
https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/community-doula-support-sisterweb/

🤝 Connect with SisterWeb
Website: https://www.sisterweb.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterwebdoulas/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sisterwebdoulas/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sisterwebdoulatv

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🧰 Helpful Resources for Parents
HelloGaia Parenting Copilot: https://hellogaia.ai/
FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan:
https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/ultimate-birth-plan-template-part-1/
FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan:
https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/enjoy-the-fourth-trimester/
Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection:
https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/recipes/soups-and-stews/
Postpartum Support Collection:
https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/

📚 Recommended Books
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
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Related episodes:
Seven Factors That Influence The First Forty Days
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⏱️ Full Show Notes
(00:42) Why Birth Support Matters
(13:21) What A Doula Really Does
(16:36) Speaking Up During Birth
(19:35) Beyond The Birth Plan
(22:19) Community Doula Support In Action
(46:29) You Are Not Meant To Do This Alone

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Fourth Trimester is a top parenting podcast that prepares you for a healthy and positive experience during the first few months with a new baby. We are passionate about helping new parents and their supporting communities. It’s hosted by Sarah Trott, a new mom dedicated to finding and sharing the best resources that empower parents to take care of themselves and their families, and by Esther Gallagher, a long-time doula and postpartum expert.

This episode is for informational purposes only. Please check with your medical provider on what is best for you and your family.

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