The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... podcast, season 4 episode 10. This week we're talking about 3 super simple ways to practice hypnobirthing every single day! *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... podcast, season 4 episode 9. This episode focuses on synthetic oxytocin inductions AKA "the drip" and looks at what the research suggests about using this form of induction on both mother and baby. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass⁠⁠⁠ *Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not mean...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... podcast, season 4 episode 8. Today I'm finishing off a mini series I started last season - busting the myth that inductions are risk free or "not very risky". I wanted to break this down into different methods so this episode focuses on synthetic oxytocin inductions AKA "the drip" and the risks associated. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLA...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 7! In this episode I'm talking about my personal experience of birth and the 3 things I've declined in each of my births which are totally against the norm, I delve in to why I chose to decline these things and how I came to make these decisions. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thedun...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 6! In this episode I'm talking to you about the ways that our birth prep can actually sometimes cause MORE fear rather than less, mainly on social media, and how over preparing isn't necessarily helping. This is your permission slip to have a break and enjoy your pregnancy a little bit more. I also chat...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 5! This is a very special episode just for the birth partners, this episode is an overview of your role during pregnancy and birth to help you know what to expect and to how best support your partner as she prepares to/and does give birth. I hope this is incredibly helpful for you! Further resources to check out...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 4! In today's episode I'm talking about one of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women, why context really matters and how to flip societies narrative of birth being an awful ordeal on its head. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* ⁠⁠https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass⁠⁠ *Ple...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 3! In today's episode I'm talking about one of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women, and how to utilise this phrase as a conversation starter to get the most out of your pregnancy care. This episode talks A LOT about your birth rights so I get a lil passionate. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTE...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 4 episode 2! In today's episode I'm talking about one of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women, and how to reframe this so that you don't bring other people's negativity in to your postpartum experience. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 4! I am so excited to share with you the birth story of our third little baby, our first boy, born at home just like his big sister. *I haven't recorded in ages and I have chronic baby brain so I hope this episode makes sense lol, I also can't currently access my emails as I am having trouble with my host site which I'm hoping to s...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 13. Today I wanted to chat to you about something that I'm hearing people being told often - that inductions are risk free, or "not very risky". I wanted to break this down into different methods so this episode focuses on the balloon catheter and the risks associated with this form of induction. *Please note this podca...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 13. Today I'm giving you a little update on why there's been a podcast pause - I'm pregnant with baby number 3! I chat about how we decided on having another baby, things I've been doing during this pregnancy and my plans for the future. I hope you enjoy listening. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned in this e...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 12. Today I wanted to chat to you about something that I'm hearing people being told often - that inductions are risk free, or "not very risky". I wanted to break this down into different methods so this episode focuses on the pessary and the risks associated with this form of induction. *Please note this podcast is not...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 11. Today I wanted to chat to you about some common myths I hear all the time around using hypnobirthing tools and techniques. So often people have a fear of being judged for wanting to change their birth environment, or they worry about being called naive for planning an unmedicated birth for example. I address these common anxietie...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 10. Today I wanted to chat to you all about the phrase "all that matters is a healthy baby" and why I fundamentally disagree. We talk about sensitive topics such as birth trauma, postpartum mental wellbeing, unhealthy and sick babies, unnecessary interventions etc. If this may be too tough a listen right now then you can al...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 9. This is the ninth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that your midwife appointments (in the UK) will prepare you for birth. This is something I hear so commonly from clients and followers - that they thought they would receive birth preparation in their midwife apts, so I...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 8. This is the sixth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you need vaginal exams throughout your labour to track your progress. I discuss how your labour will progress, the things which help it to progress and how to understand whether or not a VE is the right decisio...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 7. This is the fifth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you need coaching to push your baby out. We discuss spontaneous vs coached pushing, what research and guidelines say, and how to enjoy a smooth second stage of labour. *Please note this podcast is not medical a...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 6. This is the fourth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that your waters will break at the start of labour, we also cover the myth that if they do, you'll have to be induced to start your contractions. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned...

Hello! Just a quick exciting announcement today - I've released a mini album of guided pregnancy relaxation tracks for you to use throughout your pregnancy and birth. These tracks will help you relax, regulate, bond with your baby and prepare for birth. Simply search for "The Dungaree Doula" wherever you listen to music, the album is called "Guided Relaxations for Pregnancy &amp...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 4. This is the third episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you have to give birth on your back. I discuss how we came to believe this is the best position to birth in, what your alternative options are and the benefits and risks of both. *Please note this podcast is not me...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 3. This is the second episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you can't do hypnobirthing if you want an epidural, induction or cesarean, I bust this myth and talk about why I think it's super valuable for EVERYONE regardless of the birth you are planning. *Please note this p...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 2. This is the first episode in a series all about common birth myths. TW this episode revolves around the 'risks of prolonged pregnancy' as outlined by the NICE guidelines which is predominantly the risk of stillbirth. We discuss the risk of stillbirth by gestation and your options for going to, or beyond, 42 weeks gestation. *Please no...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 1! This episode is just a little chat about a few things, first of all I reveal the theme for season 3 of the podcast, then I introduce you to my new E-book you can download for free below, and finally I talk about the best way to prepare for birth if you're due this year. It feels good to be back! *Please note this podcast is not medica...

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 31. This is the final episode of season 2 of the podcast and I thought I'd round it out with a lovely big chat all about what I'd personally do if I was pregnant right now and how I'd embrace, prepare and surrender to the pregnancy. I hope you enjoy listening, this episode is just for fun and completely hypothetical but it may just give...