Doula Well Podcast

About Doula Well Podcast

Listen & learn from trusted doulas & professionals in the field! We'll talk our way through systematic seasons designed to enhance your practice and build your skills.

Publisher

Victoria Wilson CD(DONA)

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2023

Latest episode

20 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Feb 2026

   Introduction to Tissues

   TISSUES Epithelial Cells # of Layers Simple Stratified (multilayered) Shape Squamous Cubodial Columnar Connective tissue Cells Blasts = 'baby', immature cells Cytes = mature Fiber Collagen Elastic reticular Ground substances Fluid, salts Proper Connective Tissue Loose Areolar Adipose Reticular Dense Regular Irregular Elastic Cartilage Hyaline Elastic Fibro cartilage

2. 

   12 Feb 2026

   Essential Parts of a Cell

   Endomembrane System Plasma membrane - barrier (made up of phospholipids with hydrophilic head, hydrophobic tail - middle part being 'scared of water' keeps water out) Cytoplasm - fluid water based (primarily water, gel-like substance called cytosol) Cytosol - watery part of the cytoplasm, water-fluid part of cytoplasm; also dissolved in sugars, proteins and other solutes Inclusions - some of our cells have storage containers of chemicals; glycogen stored glucose in liver and skeletal cells Organelles - mini-machines that do the work of the cell: produce cell energy, create proteins, and help cell function Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum - membraneous system enclosing the cistern, coiling through cytoplasm, studded with ribosomes, proteins are bound in vesicles for transport to Golgi apparatus and other sites. Eternal face synthesizes phospholipids Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum - membranous system of sacs and tubules; no ribosomes so it is smooth. Site of lipid and cholesterol synthesis, lipid metabolism, drug detoxification, and calcium storage Ribosomes - dense particles consisting of two subunits, made of rRNA, free or attached to RER; synthesize proteins Mitochondria - rodlike, double membrane structures, inner membrane folded into cristae; site of ATP synthesis; POWERHOUSE OF CELL Golgi apparatus (Golgi body) - a stack of flattened membranes  and associated vesicles close to nucleus; packages, modifies, and segregates proteins for secretion from the cell, inclusion in lysosomes, and incorporation into the plasma membrane, modifies carbohydrates on proteins; the UPS of the cell Centrioles - paired cylindrical bodies, composed of 9 triplets of microtubules, organize microtubule network; forms spindles and asters during mitosis Nucleus - command and control center, contains master code of how the cell functions, separate from cytoplasm Nuclear membrane (nuclear envelope) - holds the nucleus in place Nucleic acid: DNA and some RNA Nucleolus (organelle) - creates ribosomes (modeled by red dots or beads) that create proteins, contains DNA and some RNA Nuclear pores - Nuclear membrane is picker than the cell membrane; uses nuclear pores to select what comes in and out, a protector of the cell Chromatin - threads weaving through nucleoplasm, carries and packages our DNA around histones

3. 

   22 Jan 2026

   Organ Systems & Functions

   Integumentary (outer layer of body) Forms external body covering (Skin, hair, nails, and glands), protects deeper tissues from injury, synthesizes Vitamin D, houses cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc.) receptors, and sweat and oil glands. Dermis, Epidermis, hypodermis, Sweat Glands, Sebaceous Gland, hair Skeletal Protects and supports body organs, and provides a framework muscles use to cause movement. Blood cells are formed within bones. Bones store minerals. Bones, ligament, cartilage Muscular Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression. Maintains posture, and produces heat. Muscles, tendons Nervous Fast acting control system of the body, responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands. Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves Endocrine Secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells Pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, testes, ovary Cardiovascular Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. The heart pumps blood. Heart, aorta, arteries, veins Lymphatic (closely associated with lymphatic) Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood. Disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream. Houses white blood cells (lymphocytes) involved in immunity. Immune system attacks foreign substances in body. Tonsils, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels Respiratory Keeps blood supplied with oxygen, removes carbon dioxide, this exchange occurs through the walls of the air sacs of the lungs. Larynx, trachea, lungs, bronchi Digestive Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. Indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces. Teeth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, small intestine, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, appending Urinary Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance of the blood. Bladder, Ureter, kidneys, urethra Reproductive Produces offspring. Testes produce sperm and male sex hormones, male ducts and glands aid in delivery of sperm to female reproductive tract. Ovaries produce eggs and female sex hormones. Remaining female structures fertilize and develop a fetus. Mammary glands produce milk to nourish young. (female) uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tube, ovary (male) penis, testes, scrotum, prostate

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5.0 / 5

14 ratings

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5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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