The Ordinary Doula Podcast
Welcome to The Ordinary Doula Podcast with Angie Rosier, hosted by Birth Learning. We help folks prepare for labor and birth with expertise coming from 20 years of experience in a busy doula practice, helping thousands of people prepare for labor, providing essential knowledge and tools for positive and empowering birth experiences.
Podcasting since 2023 • 97 episodes
The Ordinary Doula Podcast
Latest Episodes
E94: The Confident Birth Partner: Simple Ways to Show Up and Steady the Room
We share how non‑doula support—partners, friends, and family—can steady the room, shorten labor, and raise confidence through simple, human tools. Presence beats perfection as we lay out physical comfort, emotional grounding, and clean advocacy...
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Episode 94
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25:44
E93: Understanding Preeclampsia: Warning Signs, Risks, and Real Stories
Preeclampsia can appear without warning and reshape a birth plan overnight. We explain the signs, risks, and care decisions with real stories from the hospital and straightforward steps to lower risk and catch problems early.• what pree...
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Episode 93
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20:47
E92: Role of an OB on a Birth Team
We dive deep into the often-misunderstood role of obstetricians during labor and birth, revealing why they're typically not present throughout the entire process despite their crucial medical expertise. Understanding the true role of each birth...
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Episode 92
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23:21
E91: Utah's Journey of Birth Laws with Guest Holly Richardson
Twenty years ago, having a baby at home in Utah could land your midwife in jail with felony charges. Today, Utah boasts the most flexible midwifery laws in the nation. What happened in between is a remarkable story of determination, political s...
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Episode 91
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28:35