Join your host Annette Perel, a doula for over 17 years, for The Clearbirth Podcast! This podcast is all about demystifying all things pregnancy, birth, and beyond so that women know they have a choice and agency when it comes to their care and raising their children. In this episode, your host will give you concrete tips on the importance of hiring a doula. You will understand the role your doula has in your labor, delivery, and beyond. Items Mentioned: Doula Care Saves Lives, Improves Equity, And Empowers Mothers. : https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/doula-care-saves-lives-improves-equity-and-empowers-mothers-state-medicaid-programs Impact of doula on healthy birth: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3647727/ The Importance of hiring a doula: https://www.motherlove.com/blogs/all/the-importance-of-having-a-doula Where to find a doula: www.doulamatch.com www.freeandlowcostdoulas.com www.dona.org www.clearbirth.nyc This is also a platform for listeners to voice their questions and tell their stories. Find the show host on Facebook (@annetteperelclearbirth) Instagram (@annetteladoula) Tiktok (annetteladoula) or send an email to clearbirthpodcast@gmail.com Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe, and gracias/thanks for listening! We would appreciate it if you would rate this podcast 5 stars. It helps other people find the podcast This podcast is hosted and produced by Annette Perel and edited and managed by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions.