What Do Doulas Really Do? Interview with Doula & Birth Advocate Tintawi Kaigziabiher | Ceres ChillIn this powerful episode of Chillin’ with Ceres Chill, we sit down with certified doula and birth justice advocate Tintawi Kaigziabiher to explore the essential role of doulas in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Whether you're expecting, a partner, or simply passionate about maternal health, this interview covers everything you need to know about doula support and inclusive birth work.🔹 What is a doula and how do they support birthing people?🔹 The difference between doulas, midwives, and doctors🔹 How to become a doula and what training is needed🔹 The importance of postpartum doula support for new parents🔹 Supporting partners and families after birth🔹 Advocacy in medical settings & navigating obstetric violence🔹 Doulas for Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ parents🔹 How to hire a doula + options for affordable doula care🔹 Doula services, insurance, and financial accessibility🔹 How doulas promote birth equity and reproductive justice✨ Tintawi brings wisdom, compassion, and deep experience to this conversation. If you're looking to hire a doula, become one, or understand the impact of birth workers in marginalized communities—this is the episode for you.💬 Drop your questions in the comments and don’t forget to subscribe for more interviews on maternal health, postpartum care, and birth advocacy.📲 Learn more about Tintawi and her doula services: Our Earth Full Spectrum CBPA Training Program (https://ourearthcbpa.com/)#DoulaInterview #WhatIsADoula #PostpartumSupport #PregnancySupport #DoulaTraining #BirthJustice #ReproductiveHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #LGBTQBirth #InclusiveBirthCare #DoulaSupport #CeresChill #ChillinWithCeresChillTimestamps:00:44 - Intro02:32 - Can you explain what a doula is and how their role differs from medical providers like doctors or midwives? 04:34 - How can someone become a doula, and what training is required?08:23 - How do postpartum doulas support families after birth?10:54 - How do you pick a doula?13:05 - How do doulas help during pregnancy and birth?18:18 - How do doulas help partners or other family members navigate the postpartum period?20:54 - How do doulas advocate for birthing parents in medical settings, especially in cases of obstetric violence or bias?24:10 - What role do doulas play in supporting marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ parents?27:34 - Is doula support covered by insurance, and what are the options for families with financial constraints?34:34 - What’s one thing you wish more people knew about doulas?35:35 - How can people connect with you or learn more about doula services?*Edit: Tintawi has so graciously let me know that the word Comadrona was pronounced incorrectly as one of the names doulas go by. Please let this serve as a correction for that.