Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (15)
Since Sep 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Transitioning to parenthood is confusing as hell! If you are overwhelmed with all the conflicting advice on the internet, you'll enjoy Eleanor and Alexandra giving you straight talk on topics like pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

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S6E1 Twerking is resistance

Feb 19, 2026 40m

Send a textHey babes, Remember us? I know, we missed y'all too! Here's a quick update on us, the pod, and some big things we sort of didn't get a chance to tell you about. Connect with us! …

S5E7 How to prep for an induction

Sep 11, 2024 38m

Send a textSo, you're being induced. Regardless of the reason, it does not need to be scary or full of the unknown! This week Eleanor and Alex discuss ways to prepare yourself and your partner for…

S5E6 Hurricane Preparedness with babies

Jul 17, 2024 45m

Send a textFresh outta hurricane Beryl, Eleanor and Alex are leaning into the fresh trauma and going through items you'll need to help prepare for any extreme weather events. Whether you're pregnant,…

S5E5 Ok, maybe buy these - Postpartum Edition

Jun 26, 2024 1h 3m

Send a textLast week we focused on the things our clients voted as their "biggest wastes of money" - this week we flipped the script and cover the items we really like and recommend. For you!Hotmilk…

S5E4 Don't buy that! - Postpartum Edition

Jun 12, 2024 30m

Send a textThere are so many things recommended when you are prepping for baby. Buy this boob thing, this crib, this rocker, this breast pump. No not that one, this one! And with all the money spent…

S5E3 Advocating for yourself in triage

Jun 05, 2024 47m

Send a textYou've taken the birth class, practiced your breathing, and done a practice drive to the hospital, but what happens when you step into those doors? This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the…

S5E2 Evelyn's birth story - Eleanor shares her experience birthing her 2nd baby

May 09, 2024 1h 10m

Send a textTRIGGER WARNING: Mentions PTSD, hospital transfer, and Obstetric violence/forced cervical exam, PPD, anxiety, and OCD.   **Please care for yourself and if this is a trigger for you please…

S5E1 We're back babes! New year, new name!

Mar 08, 2024 43m

Send a textIt was time for a revamp! Thanks for sticking with us while we worked out our kinks and our semi - new direction for the pod. Who knew it would take as long as it did? Not us!Eleanor and…

S4E5 Mother's Day

May 14, 2023 37m

Send a textAre you team Mother's Day or do you avoid this holiday at all costs? This week Eleanor and Alex dissect the holiday and how they wish it could be improved. Or at least made more…

S4E4 The Low Down on Cervical Scars with Rowan Twosisters, CPM, LM - Midwife/Aware Practitioner/STREAM Pelvic Specialist

May 05, 2023 59m

Send a textRowan Twosisters, CPM, LM  is a Midwife, Aware Practitioner, and STREAM Pelvic Specialist. Twosisters joined us for an amazing interview to talk all about Cervical Scarring.If you’re…

S4E3 BONUS: KPFT Radio Interview on Maternal Mortality and The Role of a Doula

Apr 27, 2023 16m Bonus

Send a textEleanor was on the radio! Check out this short bonus episode where Eleanor appeared on Houston radio KPFT 90.1 to talk about maternal mortality, racism, and the role of a doula as people…

S4E2 Emerson's story with Dr. Kim Tran

Apr 07, 2023 59m

Send a textParents of littles who have allergies and sensitivities know that it's not always solved with a simple cream or 1 trip to the doctor. This week Dr. Kim Tran from Integrated Chiro and…

S4E1 When the epidural doesn't work.....

Mar 15, 2023 48m

Send a textIf you elect to use an epidural as a form of pain relief we WANT it to work for you. But in the event you're one of the unlucky 10% of people who do not have the full pain free experience.…

S3E12 End of year recap - LOL it's March!

Mar 07, 2023 34m

Send a textGoodbye 2022! You were a year of growth and expansion whether we meant it to be one or not. Eleanor and Alex discuss their years as well as what they want to do better next year. Join us…

S3E11 Personalize your birth space!

Dec 17, 2022 40m

Send a textAre you birthing at home or heading to the hospital to have your baby? You don't have to just accept the hospital will be a cold sterile place! There is so much that can be done to help…

S3E10 Provider Red Flags

Oct 15, 2022 1h 2m

Send a textIt can be a challenge to find the perfect OBGYN or Midwife when you're crunched to chose someone for prenatal care and birth. Do you just chose who your insurance has on the list? Someone…

S3E9 Adding a 3rd wheel to your relationship - managing connection after baby arrives

Sep 07, 2022 42m

Send a textPlanning for baby is naturally very baby centric. We need to get this for baby or go here to learn how to do this when baby is born. But how can we manage your connection with your partner…

S3E8 What's the deal with sleep regressions?

Aug 24, 2022 31m

Send a textHas the 4 month sleep regression got you stressin? Did you totally skip over the one your friends all moaned and groaned about but now you're worried about the next one? What is the whole…

S3E7 An Accidental Homebirth - Doula Angel's Story Of Her Fast And Powerful Hypnobirth

Jul 27, 2022 1h 11m

Send a textBirths don't always go how we plan! This is our dear friend and colleague's birth story where she planned a birth center birth but her baby had other plans! Angel shares with us how she…

S3E6 Optimal Fetal Positioning AKA The Key To Faster, Smoother Labors

Jul 13, 2022 31m

Send a textThis week Eleanor and Alex discuss ways to help shorten the initial stage of labor and avoid the dreaded 'back labor" you've been warned about from everyone and their mama. Websites we…

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How many episodes does Doula Diaries have?

Doula Diaries has published 53 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is Doula Diaries still active?

Doula Diaries is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.

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