The Doula Dispensary
The Doula Dispensary is your monthly doula podcast, prescribing a regular dose of birthy chat, postnatal realities, real-life dilemmas, and behind-the-scenes talk from two experienced doulas.
Siobhan and Kicki are back with honest conversations about life as a working doula, woman, and mother, a bit like popping round to your mates for a cuppa and a proper chat.
You can follow Siobhan and Kicki on social media: @siobhan_thebirthdoula
@kicki.hansard @birthblissacademy
Find a doula www.thedouladirectory.com
Become a doula www.birthblissdoulacourses.co.uk
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode #1S5: When Doulas Turn on Each Other Online: Kindness, Criticism & Speaking Up
The Doula Dispensary is your monthly doula podcast, prescribing a regular dose of birthy chat, postnatal realities, real-life dilemmas, and behind-the-scenes talk from two experienced doulas.
Siobhan …
Episode #4S4: A dilemma about client birthing outside of guidelines and the current NHS Stats
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So p…
Episode #3S4: A dilemma about birth plan being overlooked and a tribute to Penny Simkin
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So p…
Episode #2S4: A dilemma about volunteering and a question about backup and shared care
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So p…
Episode #1S4: A dilemma about an anxious client and a question about the doula value
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So p…
Episode #6S3: A dilemma about postnatal doula challenges and a dose about advocacy
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So …
Episode #5S3: Interview with Nathan Riley OB-GYN *Trigger Warning - baby loss*
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So …
Episode #4S3: A dilemma about vaginal seeding and dose about supporting caesarean births
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So …
Episode #3S3: A dilemma about client's partner not being 'on-board' and a dose about social media
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So …
Episode #2S3: A dilemma about breastfeeding support and a HEAVY dose about doula regulation
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So …
Episode #1S3: A dilemma about midwife shift changes and a dose about picking your battles
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all thing’s doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So …
Episode #5S2: A dilemma about being out of pocket and a dose about being invisible
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So p…
Episode #4S2: A dilemma about content copying and the top item in our doula bag
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So p…
Episode #1S3: A dilemma about needing to make money, a peculiar device and language when dealing with clients
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So p…
Episode #2S2: A dilemma about PN cancellations and dose about being qualified
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So p…
Episode #1S2: A dilemma about accompanying clients and current state of perinatal services
The Doula Dispensary is a monthly podcast, prescribing a monthly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So p…
Episode #46: A dilemma about boundaries and charging expenses to your clients
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put…
Episode #45: A dilemma about health professionals not introducing themselves and the one birth partner rule
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put…
Episode #44: A dilemma about strict routines and MVPs during COVID-19
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put…
Episode #43: Emiliana and Sophie return to complete their surrogacy journey.
The Doula Dispensary is a weekly podcast, prescribing a weekly dose of all things doula. Siobhan and Kicki bring you a show which is a bit like sitting down with your mates for a cup of tea... So put…