900 Births as a Doula: What Every Mama Needs to Know Before Hiring Support | 242

Trish sits down with one of her favorite doulas - Sarah Osborne, doula, doula mentor, mama of three, and the real-deal with 17 years and over 900 births attended. Sarah went from a thriving solo practice to building a doula collective in the Pacific Northwest, and she’s spilling all the tea on what actually matters when you’re hiring support for your birth.

You’re going to hear why the “Google checklist” of doula questions is kinda useless, how to spot the vibe you really want (yes, you should feel like you could be friends with her - and not care if she sees you naked and pooping), and why Sarah says you can’t say “never” in birth. She shares her own three very different birth stories, one of her favorite births she’s attended, and the powerful reminder that interventions have their place - and sometimes they’re exactly what you need. This conversation is packed with wisdom, zero judgment, and the kind of real talk that leaves you feeling empowered instead of overwhelmed.

Whether you’re a pregnant mama trying to build your birth team or a birth worker who wants to do this work with integrity, hit play. You’re going to walk away smarter, calmer, and even more fired up about birth.

More from Sarah Osborne, CD(DONA):

Checkout https://theexpertdoula.com/skills-lab

Connect with Sarah on Instagram: @the.expert.doula + @thebirthcollectivepnw

Visit TheExpertDoula.com

Visit TheBirthCollectivePNW.com

Helpful Timestamps:

1. 00:00 Welcome Sarah
2. 00:36 Sarah's Doula Journey
3. 02:09 Sarah's Birth Stories
4. 05:16 Choosing the Right Doula
5. 12:31 Memorable Birth Experiences
6. 15:06 The Role of Positioning in Pregnancy
7. 17:26 The Importance of Medical Interventions
8. 23:11 Respecting Personal Choices in Birth
9. 27:04 Doula Mentorship and Community

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