From Doula to Midwife: Victoria Wilson on Honoring the Past and Changing Birth Care

EPISODE 23: From Doula to Midwife: Advocacy, Burnout, and Staying in the Fight — with Victoria

In this episode, I sat down with Victoria, a birth doula of more than ten years who’s now pursuing her path to becoming a certified nurse midwife. Our conversation was honest, reflective, and full of the real experiences that come with working in the birth world.

We covered:

• The emotional highs and lows of supporting families through birth

• Imposter syndrome and finding confidence in your calling

• Victoria’s moment catching a baby during a home birth and realizing midwifery was her path

• Why birth advocacy isn’t about fighting the system, but understanding it

• The importance of collaboration between doulas, nurses, and doctors

• Addressing systemic issues and disparities in maternity care

• How small conversations can lead to real changes in hospital policies

This conversation is a reminder that improving birth care isn’t about picking sides—it’s about staying teachable, staying connected, and continuing the work even when it feels hard.

 

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