Want to heal your pelvic floor & core and reverse leakage, prolpase heaviness, and pain with intimacy?FREE Pelvic Floor 101 Mini-Course: https://www.yourpostpartumpt.com/skoolcommunity-youtube Book a free inquiry call : https://www.yourpostpartumpt.com/calendar-youtube Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourpostpartumptOur virtual 1:1 Pelvic Floor & Core Restore program helps pregnant and postpartum moms eliminate leakage, prolapse symptoms, diastasis, and pain with intimacy—without needing to leave the house or guess what exercises are safe.We use our proven 4-phase method has helped over 650 moms rebuild their long-term strength from the inside out. It’s evidence-based, fully customized, and designed to fit into real mom lifeIn this episode, I sit down with doula and mom Angela Williamson to break down what doulas really do, why their support matters, and how they’re different from midwives, nurses, and even your partner. From reducing birth trauma and cesareans to empowering moms with emotional, physical, and informational support, this conversation reveals why doulas aren’t just for “natural births” but can make every birth experience safer, calmer, and more empowering.Connect with Angela: https://www.instagram.com/emergence_doula_collective/profilecard/?igsh=MTdrZ3g1NDR6amF0ZQ==Chapters:00:00 – What is a doula?02:05 – Three pillars of doula support04:03 – Angela’s journey into doula work08:05 – The power of presence in birth09:54 – Doulas vs. husbands12:01 – Evidence-based outcomes with doulas16:13 – Why doulas are like birth coaches17:17 – Advocacy and finding your voice22:08 – Myth: Doulas are only for natural births23:02 – Doulas vs. midwives vs. nurses24:11 – Angela’s favorite birth experiences27:29 – Educating yourself & knowing your options31:47 – Clearing up doula myths & fears