Divya, a seasoned doula and founder of the Doula Collective in India, discusses her journey into birth work, emphasizing the need for support and traditional wisdom. She highlights the importance of emotional and mental preparation for mothers, the impact of hospital births on babies, and the role of doulas in providing holistic support. Divya stresses the significance of trauma-informed care and the need for resilience and resources. She also touches on the intergenerational transmission of trauma and the role of the Doula Collective in fostering community and support. Website: https://www.thedoulacollective.in/Timestamps0:01:00 Introduction and Divya's journey into birth work0:02:00 Challenges and traditional knowledge in birth work0:06:00 Emotional and mental preparation for pregnancy00:10:00 Impact of hospital births on mothers and babies00:14:00 Intergenerational trauma and resilience00:18:00 Trauma-informed care in birth work00:21:00 Role of doulas in holistic support00:25:00 Inspiration behind the Doula Collective00:28:00 Community and membership in the Doula Collective00:30:00 Postpartum support and listening circles00:34:00 Amalgamation of traditional and modern practices

In this podcast episode, Abinaya KC—trauma-informed psychotherapist, author, and lactation counsellor—shares her childbirth experience, discusses unexpected challenges she faced, and offers insights on how others can better prepare for these pivotal life moments.

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