This is well overdue, here we are, I am so excited to share that I was featured on The Birth Geeks podcast with Dr. Hillary Melchiors, which I had the privilege to meet and chat in Lille at the European Doula Network Conference, in Oct '24.
We had a brilliant chat about my journey as a doula, from my roots in Madeira, Portugal, to my work here in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
In the episode, we dive into:
- How I first discovered the world of birth work (hint: it started with supporting my sister!).
- The unique cultural landscape of birth and postnatal care in Northern Ireland.
- My involvement with Doula UK and the European Doula Network (EDN).
- How being multilingual shapes my work with diverse families.
- And even a fun conversation about Portuguese breakfasts!
This episode is a mix of a Doula insights and personal stories, perfect for doulas, parents, and anyone curious about doula work and moiself.
You can listen the full episode here https://thebirthgeeks.libsyn.com/ania-freitas-on-doulas-cultural-differences-and-postnatal-care-in-northern-ireland
Let me know what you think—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Ânia 🧡
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