Episode 46: Mandy Irby, The Birth Nurse, on Nurse and Doula Culture Change

Episode Summary

Mandy Irby joins us to talk about nurses and doulas working together for culture change inside hospital birth. Mandy has built her career on bridging those two worlds, and her work is full of practical examples that hold up under pressure.

We break down what actually needs to change about hospital birth, the small daily moments where nurses and doulas can either reinforce or interrupt the dynamics that hurt families, and Mandy’s own career pivot into online teaching for nurses. The dream team framing is earned, not aspirational.

Useful for labor and delivery nurses, doulas working in hospitals, and anyone interested in coalition work across roles.

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Mandy Irby, The Birth Nurse

Nurse and doula collaboration for culture change