Birth

June 3, 2025

#86: Why Every Mama Needs a Birth Doula with Ciarra Morgan

This week, we're talking all about birth doulas—what they do, how they support moms, and why they’re a powerful part of the birth team. I sit down to answer common questions like: Are doulas medical professionals? Do they only attend home births? And can they really make a difference in the experience for both mom and her partner? We also explore how doulas provide support during pregnancy and postpartum, plus how to find one and whether they’re covered by insurance.

About this episode

What you'll learn

  1. What a birth doula is and how their role differs from medical providers
  2. How doulas support moms during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum
  3. The benefits of having a doula for both mom and her partner
  4. Common myths about doulas, including the idea that they’re only for home births
  5. How to find and fund a doula—and whether insurance might cover it

About Ciarra

Ciarra Morgan is the owner of Empowered Beginnings in Austin, Texas. She is also the creator and co-host of the Birth, Baby! Podcast and the co-founder of Birth, Baby! Academy, a birth doula training program. She is a certified birth doula, HypnoBirthing educator, and pediatric sleep consultant with a passion for supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Shownotes

Connect with Ciarra HERE

Listen to the Birth Baby Podcast HERE

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