PODCAST: Andrea Kapitánová: Doula and hypnobirthing instructor

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In the naBOSo mluVÍ podcast, Andrea Kapitánová shares her experience of supporting women through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, and explains the role of a doula in this process.

Today’s guest is Andrea Kapitánová, a doula and hypnobirthing instructor, and also mum to six-year-old Matteo and two-year-old Ariana, both of whom she gave birth to safely at home. Her first pregnancy and birth inspired her to pursue this profession. Today, she supports women and couples throughout pregnancy, helps them prepare for birth, and is there for them during labour so that this intimate moment can become a beautiful experience. Andrea also works with aromatherapy, herbal steam baths, rebozo scarf techniques and placenta encapsulation.

In this podcast, you’ll find out how Andrea became a doula, what hypnobirthing is, what makes home birth unique, and how maternity care in the Czech Republic is evolving. We’ll also look at what a doula’s work involves, what their role is during birth, and the difference between a doula and a midwife. Join us and listen to this inspiring podcast with Andrea Kapitánová.

In today’s episode, you’ll also learn:

2:07 Why did Andrea become a doula?
6:11 What is hypnobirthing?
7:45 What does a doula do, and how can they help you?
12:25 Is there such a thing as an ideal birth?
15:08 How is maternity care in the Czech Republic developing, and which are the best maternity hospitals in Prague and elsewhere?
22:10 What qualifications and education do you need to work as a doula?
23:12 What does a doula’s work involve?
29:22 What is a woman entitled to during birth?
35:52 What’s the difference between a doula and a midwife?
40:36 What makes home birth unique?
44:45 What does a doula’s postnatal care look like?
47:07 What was Andrea’s most powerful birth experience?