Part 2 with My Doula + Birth Coach Nicole Lakin-Odusanya! I get her perspective on everything from birthing centers, waterbirths, placenta capsules + having sexytime while preggers! Nicole breaks down the design and hormonal process of vaginal birth and lactation, and highlights some of the health benefits of vaginal birth. She shares her tips for getting grounded before birth and surrendering to the transition of active labor. We also get real about what happens if there’s a medical emergency and how to create a backup plan with your midwife.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The difference between a doula and a midwife Nicole’s birthing center experience  How having sex near the end of your pregnancy can help induce labor  Confronting the fear of the unknown when it comes to childbirth  An overview of breathing techniques and how they can help during labor  Nicole’s favorite part of educating women about alternative childbirth options  PRODUCTS I LOVE: www.MySoulCBD.com Chill caps are my favorite for reducing anxiety!  www.Organifi.com/AngieLee My favorite focus drink, Pure!  RESOURCES: Ina May's Guide to Birth  Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding     CONNECT WITH NICOLE  Follow Nicole: @womanwwellness  Listen to her podcast, Woman  CONNECT WITH ANGIE Follow me: @angieleeshow  Visit my website: angielee.com  Shop Soul CBD: mysoulcbd.com  SHORT QUOTES Your doula is your labor support, that's going to be your girl who's with you while you're in labor. Your midwife usually doesn't come until you're gonna have a baby. - Nicole    When we leave birth as intended, and as few interventions as possible, that's going to lead to the beautiful natural birth that you want. - Nicole    Being at home, it can be more a flawless journey because you're already in your safest place. - Nicole    We deserve to feel every part of our birth. It's beautiful and might be a little uncomfortable and a little painful for some. But look at all the outcomes that it's actually going to create. - Nicole