• End of The Year/Beginning of the Year Tips for Doulas

  • Jan 28 2024
  • Length: 33 mins
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End of The Year/Beginning of the Year Tips for Doulas

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  • Summary

    • Backup doula coverage during holiday season. 0:04
    • Be ready for the end of the year with induction times, weather considerations, and illness preparation.
    • Choose a backup doula early and get their commitment in writing to ensure peace of mind during emergency situations.
    • Prepare the family for potential switch from in-person to virtual support if needed, and activate the backup doula as a last resort.
    • Ravae Sinclair advises preparing families for potential illnesses and discussing backup doula coverage during the season.
    • Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of having a plan for inductions and clear communication with providers to avoid unwanted interventions.
    • End-of-year prep for doulas, including email management and self-care. 6:21
    • Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss end-of-year tasks, including inventory management, tax preparation, and email cleaning.
    • Organize emails by archiving older ones and creating a "23" folder for searchability.
    • Ravae Sinclair suggests using an out-of-office message to set expectations and provide a link to a birth doula service, while also including a personal touch to show professionalism.
    • Ravae and Denise Bolds discuss the benefits of taking a nap during the day, including recalibrating energy levels and feeling cozy and relaxed.
    • A viral video of a mother dancing provocatively at a party. 12:41
    • Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss a viral video of a man dancing with a woman at a formal event, with the woman's back turned and her hips gyrating in a provocative manner.
    • The hosts analyze the video, finding it enjoyable and impressive, but also noting that it could be seen as inappropriate or disrespectful due to the woman's lack of consent.
    • Ravae Sinclair observes a son's reaction to his mother's provocative dancing, finding it heartbreaking and noting the lack of attention given to his emotions.
    • Denise Bolds shares her thoughts on the situation, agreeing with Ravae's assessment and finding it sad that no one addressed the son's hurt.
    • Blending personal and professional life in birth work. 17:10
    • Denise Bolds shares her experience as a black single mom raising her son Jordan, highlighting the societal pressure on black men to become the man of the house.
    • Denise and Ravae Sinclair discuss the importance of maintaining boundaries and being a good role model for their children, with Denise emphasizing the need to be a responsible and present mother.
    • Ravae Sinclair discusses the blending of personal and professional online, highlighting the importance of maintaining a consistent brand image for businesses in the birth work industry.
    • Sinclair suggests that birth workers may need to elevate and make shifts in their online presence to provide consistency and predictability for clients, while also maintaining a personal connection.
    • Ravae Sinclair advises business owners to be mindful of their online presence, as a lack of privacy settings and personal content can repel potential customers.
    • Sinclair suggests creating separate personal and business social media accounts to maintain privacy and professionalism.
    • Social media consistency for business owners. 25:06
    • Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss the importance of maintaining a professional image on social media, with Denise sharing her approach of only posting business-related content and Ravae agreeing that she only posts minimal personal content.
    • Denise and Ravae suggest considering a separate page for personal and business content, and reflecting on how they want to show up privately versus publicly.
    • Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the importance of consistency in social media for businesses, highlighting the "know, like, trust" factor...
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