In this episode of the Active Atlanta podcast, Doc Jake sits down with Jessica Pratt, a doula who holds a master's degree in public health and has made the transition to being a full-time doula. Jessica is the founder of Nurture Birth and Postpartum Services and also works with the company Two Doulas and You.Doc Jake shares his personal experience of his wife's birth process and highlights moments where doula support could have made a significant difference, such as advocating for the timing of induction or clarifying hospital discharge benchmarks. Jessica also delves into the additional support doulas can provide, including lactation assistance and postpartum care, such as breastfeeding guidance, interpreting baby cues, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.The conversation further explores the unique challenges and needs of first-time mothers versus experienced ones, with Jessica emphasizing the importance of individualized care for each birth. Both Jake and Jessica agree that doulas can help mothers set short-term goals to navigate the labor process and distinguish between pain and suffering.Reach out to Jessica:Via Website: https://www.jessicaprattdoula.com/ & https://www.twodoulasandyou.com/ Via Instagram: @jessicaprattdoula