The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast
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The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast
Everything a pregnant woman and her partner need to know to support them in preparation for labour, birth, and the early days with a new baby. This podcast gives both you and your partner the confidence and knowledge about the role they play throughout your birth, so they don't undermine or ruin the...
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Episode 158 - The Four Tendencies in Birth: How Knowing Yourself Shapes Your Experience
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The Four Tendencies in Birth: How Knowing Yourself Shapes Your Experience
In this episode of The Ultimate Birth Partner Pod...
Episode 157 - Beyond the Headlines: Paracetamol in Pregnancy and Early Childhood
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In this episode, I’m speaking openly about the ongoing debate around paracetamol (Tylenol), especially its use during pregnancy a...
Episode 156 - The Wobble – How to Feel Supported in Labour if You Say 'I Can’t Do This Anymore'
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Every birth has a moment that feels impossible. For many women, it comes right before the pushing stage — a sudden rush of overwh...
Episode 155 - Are Doulas Guardians or Gatekeepers?
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In light of the recent NMC and Doula UK video, I decided to record this special episode as I felt it relates this this season's t...
Episode 154 - Expectations vs. Reality — The Untold Elements of Poppy’s 2nd Birth Story
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In this episode of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast, I’m joined by Poppy Child from Pop That Mumma, who shares parts of her sec...
Episode - 153 - The Romanticism of Birth – Beyond the Picture-Perfect Vision
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Season Six - The Reality of Birth Today
Welcome to a brand-new series of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast
In this f...
Episode 152 - Dr Rachel Reed - Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid: variation or complication?
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It's the season finale, and I’m delighted to wrap up with a powerful and thought-provoking conversation featuring the incredible...
Episode 151 - Amelia's Story - MLU Birth with High BMI and Gestational Diabetes
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In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Amelia, who shares her powerful birth stories - welcoming both of her daughters in a Mid...
Episode 150 - Why I Left the NHS - Midwife Insights with Rosemary
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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by former NHS midwife Rosemary, who bravely opens up about her time working within the UK’s...
Episode 149 - Postpartum Prolapse - And Why We Need to be Talking About It!
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In this essential episode, I open up a conversation with Hayley Schoenberg and Dr Margo, where they explain, that far too many wo...
Episode 148 - Why a Physiological Birth in 2025 Requires More Than Just a Birth Plan
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In today’s episode, I explore one of the most profound truths about birth - the fact that you are the creator of life. I dive int...
Episode 147 - The First Moments of Life – How Your Body Supports Your Baby’s Transition to the World
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In today’s episode, I am sharing the incredible biological design of birth and how your body naturally prepares your baby for lif...
Episode 146 - Doulas Can’t Protect You from the System, But They Can Help Protect You from Yourself
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In this powerful episode of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast, we dive into a topic that may challenge how you think about birth...
Episode 145 - The Power of a Full Body Yes - How to Make Decisions with Confidence and Clarity
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In this episode, I explore the concept of the 'Full-Body Yes' and its profound impact on decision-making, particularly in the con...
Episode 144 - Why Long Contractions are Not Necessarily a Sign of Progress in Labour
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In this episode of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast, I am diving into the idea that intense, long contractions don't necessaril...
Episode 143 - What is the Privacy Instinct - And Why it Matters for Neurodiverse Women
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In this episode, I explore the 'privacy instinct' and its profound significance for neurodiverse women during childbirth. I delve...
Episode 142 - Why You Need to Interview Your Hospital or MLU
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In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of thoroughly researching and interviewing your chosen place of birth. Many women...
Episode 141 - Simple Strategies For a Calm and Empowered Labour
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In this episode, we are diving into two game-changing strategies for labour: STOP and FLOP. These simple, yet powerful tools can...
Episode 140 - 8 Quotes That Will Change the Way You Think About Birth
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In this episode, I’m sharing 8 powerful quotes that I have written about, and taught over the past couple of decades while suppor...
Episode 139 - Discover Your North Star - A course for Autonomous and Intentional Women
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In this episode, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my course Discover Your North Star! This isn’t your typical antenatal cou...
Episode 138 - 5 Essential Steps to Consider When Hiring a Doula for Your Birth
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In the last episode of 2024 - I am bringing you another solo episode where I pull up my big girl pants, and bravely admit that ea...
Episode 137 - Part Two - Postpartum Journey with The Schoenberg Family
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In this episode of the podcast, we begin exactly where we left off last week, with Hayley and Katja sharing the details of their...
Episode 136 - Part One - A Healing Homebirth with the Schoenberg Family
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In this episode, I am chatting with Hayley and Katja Schoenberg about their healing homebirth story. In part one, they candidly s...
Episode 135 - Journalling - An Effective Tool For Birth Preparation
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This week I am sharing with you how Journalling can support you to prepare for birth by 'Doing the work'. This involves asking yo...
Episode 134 - Healing Birth Hierarchy of Needs with Sheryl Wynne
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In this episode, I am chatting to Sheryl Wynne who kindly talks us through her Healing Birth Hierarchy of Needs tool that she use...
Episode 133 - Healing From Birth Trauma - With Dr Jenna Brough
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In this week's episode Dr Jenna and I are discussing the importance of healing from birth trauma before having another baby.
Episode 132 - Part Two - Dhi's Story (Father of 5) - Birth from a Father's Perspective
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This week is part two of Dhi's story - where he shares his version of each of the births of his 5 children.
In this...
Episode 131 - Part One - Dhi's Story (Father of 5) - Birth from a Father's Perspective
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In this week's episode, Leonie's husband Dhi shares his experience of becoming a father and how his philosophies of birth changed...
Episode 130 - A Wild Pregnancy Leading to Surprise Twins with Leonie Rainbird Savin
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In this week's episode, I am chatting with Leonie Rainbird Savin who is sharing her experience of wild pregnancy with her 4th chi...
Episode 129 - Craniosacral Therapy and How it Supports Pregnancy and Postpartum
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In this episode, I am chatting to Sarah Geraghty, a craniosacral therapist who treats pregnant women, newborn babies, postpartum...
Episode 128 - Baby Loss Awareness Week - Amy Shares her Experience of Stillbirth
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In this week's episode, I wanted to honour Baby Loss Awareness Week by re-posting episode 30 with Amy from The Lily Mae Foundatio...
Episode 127 - Choosing to Freebirth with Chloe and Tony
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In this episode I am chatting to Chloe and Tony about their decision to free birth at home with their second child.
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Episode 126 - What to Eat During Labour and Birth
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In this weeks episode I am sharing information with you about what to eat during labour and birth.
It's always diff...
Episode 125 - Doula Support and Attunement with Heidi Oh
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In this weeks episode I am chatting with Heidi Oh, an experienced doula in the US who has recently come back to the birth world a...
Episode 124 - Discovering Your Own Power When Becoming a Parent.
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In this week's episode, I am speaking to Elizabeth. A mother of two children who went on a really deep journey after she became a...
Episode 123 - Dr Sarah Buckley - The Beneficial Role of Oxytocin
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In the very first episode of Season 5 I am speaking to the Queen of Hormones - Dr Sarah Buckley.
I have been so exc...
Episode 122 - Season 5 is here!!
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In this episode I am back by giving you a quick idea about what is to come next week when season 5 kicks off with my special gues...
Episode 121 - FREE Somatic Guided Relaxation - Helps Calm Your Nervous System
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This week, to mark the end of season 4, I am giving you a bonus free relaxation track. You can play this track whenever you feel...
Episode 120 - Rose's Sovereign Birth Experience at Home
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In this week's episode, I am chatting to Rose, a young mum who knew what she wanted for her dream birth, and did everything in he...
Episode 119 - Q and A with Sallyann - Birth Tools, Red Flags, Doulas, Homebirth, Breastfeeding, Postpartum and Much More
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In this weeks episode, I answer many of the questions that were sent to me.
These are:-
What do you t...