Dismantling Birth Care Stereotypes | Teddy The Doula on Empowering New Moms AND Dads

Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)

Have you ever wondered about the true value that a doula brings to pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond? We're joined by Timothy Gant Jr., also known as "Teddy The Doula," a trailblazing male doula from Houston, Texas. Timothy shares his journey into the traditionally female-dominated field, the unique challenges and joys of his practice, and the vital role of educating and empowering dads-to-be.

Episode 108 of Modern Dadhood opens with the guys swapping stories about their evenings, with Marc venting about being emotionally beaten down by his kids, and Adam enjoying some beach time and booking a dream guest. The guys transition the conversation to the topic of doulas, and introduce Timothy Gant Jr., known professionally as Teddy The Doula, into the conversation. Teddy shares openly about his full-spectrum doula practice, and how being a man in a female-dominated industry awards him some unique opportunities. Topics discussed include:
• What unique challenges come with being a male doula?
• Why did Timothy pursue his passion in the face of adversity?
• What are the unique benefits of having a male doula?
• The importance of education around pregnancy and childbirth for both partners.
• The various ways that a doula can support and advocate for the new parents
• And more!
LINKS
Teddy The Doula (Instagram)
Teddy (the documentary)
Caspar Babypants
Spencer Albee
Modern Dadhood (website)
AdamFlaherty.tv
Stuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)
MD (Instagram)
MD (Facebook)
MD (YouTube)
MD (TikTok)

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