Conversations with Dr. Cowan & Friends | Ep 95: Eyla Cuenca

In this eye-opening conversation, Tom speaks with birth and postpartum doula Eyla Cuenca about the hidden crisis in modern birth culture—what happens after the baby is born.

Together, they explore:

• What a doula really does (and how it differs from midwifery)
• Why postpartum care is missing from conventional models
• How birth trauma, tech culture, and convenience parenting disconnect women from their babies
• The rise of postpartum depression and its real root causes
• How to support mothers in restoring their intuition, confidence, and bond with their child
• The importance of inner healing for doulas and mothers alike
• Why well-baby visits, milestone charts, and feeding schedules may do more harm than good

Eyla also shares details about her postpartum doula training program, which is as much a journey of self-reflection as it is a practical course in mother and baby care.


Train with Eyla Cuenca
Eyla’s online certifications combine ancestral wisdom, trauma-informed care, and hands-on skills to help you build a meaningful career in birth work. 

• The Sacred Postpartum Doula Training (Autumn 2026) – Join the waitlist
• Uncovering Birth Doula Training (March 2026) – Enrollment open
• Certified Birth Educator Training (Spring 2026) – Join the waitlist

Save 10% on any program with code: TOM