The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast

In this weeks episode of the podcast, I am chatting with Emily Carson from @emilyandruby who is a somatic practitioner, acupuncturist and craniosacral therapist. She talks us through her knowledge about the body and helps us to think about preparing for birth and postpartum.  In particular, Emily shares the importance of regulating your nervous system and supporting the tissues in your pelvis. She...

In this weeks episode, Daniella shares her story of  an incredibly traumatic c-section with her first child, the two miscarriages that followed and then her reasons behind deciding to have a home VBAC when she became pregnant again.   This heartwarming story is one that so many of you may relate to. Daniella tells of how the work she did to learn as much as she could in preparation for this recent...

In this week's episode, I am chatting to Hannah Whittaker who is a Pregnancy and Paediatric Dietician from Bump2Baby Nutrition about being pregnant when you are vegan or eat a plant-based diet.  We also had an opportuinty to talk about  what happens and what to do if you suspect or discover that your child has a milk allergy.  Whilst these two topics are completly unrelated, I wanted to pick...

In this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Quantum Birth Coach and Doula Carmen Rocha.  We get into a discussion about how important it is to not only tap into the subconscious, but also the body in preparation for birth. Carmen shares that when you tune in ask yourself what you are really feeling, you can identify what is going on within you and make the relevant changes that need to happe...

In this weeks episode of the podcast I welcome back Daisy Dinwoodie for a powerful chat about Sovereignty. We get to the bottom of what it means to have a sovereign birth and share our own experiences of supporting clients on their journey through pregnancy - to help them come to this realisation.  I also share throughout this wonderful conversation why I love the word sovereign and how it felt to...

In this very special 100th episode, I am delighted to be chatting with fellow doula, author and antenatal educator Natalie Meddings.  I was thrilled that she agreed to join me for a deep dive into the role of being a doula and educator, and we got into a discussion about how the maternity system has changed over the past two decades. We voiced our concerns about how the medical model is so incredi...

In this week's episode, I am chatting with Rhea Dempsey who is an Australian doula, author, and birth educator.  We had a great chat about our thoughts and beliefs on giving birth in the modern-day maternity system, and how 'thank goodness births' can usually be unravelled to reveal the cause - which Rhea shares is typically because of  'the fu*#!ing epidural'.  This is su...

In this episode I am chatting to Magdalena for part two of our conversation, and this time we are discussing her experience of giving birth in a foreign country - despite it being her home for many years. She  shares with us what that felt like for her, what she needed to do in order to feel well supported by her partner, and also offers tips and suggestions to others who are in the same situation...

In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Magdalena Finn about the journey she went on when planning to give birth to her son.  She candidly shares how she was able to break the generational trauma that her mother and grandmother experienced, which allowed her to have such a positive birth for both her and her son.  In addition, we talked about how surprised she felt as her son grew, and she found...

In this episode of the podcast I am chatting with Charlotte Mindel who is a conscious birth coach. We hear Charlotte talk about birth embodiment and all that goes with it, including birth confidence, birth empowerment, birth choices - and preparation for birth in general.  Charlotte's own birth story is an eyeopener with regards to how she feels so differently now she can look back at the way...

In this week's episode I am chatting with the inspirational Shellie Poulter, about how birth partners and doulas can support you alongside your care providers. She explains how to take into consideration your nervous system, and what might be going on inside you, as well as trying to make sense of care providers and their trauma responses. Shellie's perspective is enlightening, and she o...

In this week's episode, I am chatting with Sapna who is a knowledgeable homeopath specialising in infertility and conception, as well as pregnancy, birth and postpartum care for the whole family. Our discussion takes us on a journey through the options available in homeopathy with such a wide range of remedies to choose from, and Sapna shares why engaging with a homeopath is so useful to ensu...

In this week's episode of the podcast, I am chatting with the amazing Kimberly Ann Johnson.  We chat about a wide variety of topics, but Kimberly takes us on a deep dive into the nervous system and its effects on the body. This valuable information will help you understand more about your nervous system and in particular your own responses.  Enjoy  X You can visit Kimberly's website here...

In this week's episode of the podcast - I am giving you an overview of what is to come in season 4.  I know how much you have missed listening to such a wide range of amazing guests, so I wanted to let you in on the theme for these upcoming episodes - which is about stepping into your power and achieving a sovereign birth. You deserve to have the birth that you want - and I hope this season w...

In this bonus episode - recorded in 2022 - I am chatting to Kat Clive who invented the wave comb. This comb has been specifically designed to be placed in your hand as a birth management tool which can be used safely in labour.  Throughout this episode, Kat talks us through her own birth experiences, and shares why she decided to use a comb in her second birth.  She also explains the Gate Control...

In the very last episode of season 3, I am chatting with one of my very special birth clients Emma,  who had two very different experiences with each of her children. Emma shares how she felt as a Muslim woman, having an unplanned c-section with her first baby, and then how she was clear that she wanted a  natural birth next time around.  Despite being given a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes, sh...

In the penultimate episode of season 3, I am flying solo.  After identifying that my most popular episode is the one on breathing and relaxation skills, I wanted to support you further.  So, I have chosen to look deeper into the practice and help you identify ways to not only make the techniques easier but also more effective.  These 5 tips are useful to anyone who is looking to use breathing and...

In this weeks episode I am chatting with midwife Lisa Goulbourn about her role as a midwife working within the NHS. We discuss a wide range of information relating to the topic of your body, your birth, your choice - including homebirth, induction of labour, midwife appointments and much more.  @mindfulmidwifelisa Linktree -  https://linktr.ee/mindfulmidwife?fbclid=PAAaZYunQYI1ncZhwwER50vJ8KAMlSUr...

In this episode I have a candid conversation with Dr Natalie Elphinstone about her work as a private and public Obstetrician in Australia.  Her amazing instagram account has shown the world countless incredible videos of the clients she supports who choose to have a maternal assisted caesarean aswell as other birth experiences.  Natalie shares information about her training, her own birth choices...

In this week's episode, I am chatting to Georgie who gives us a full and frank account of her preparation for birth and the journey she went on when deciding how and where to have her baby. She also explains why she felt it was so important to prepare her partner.  Georgie describes the way she discovered she had low PAPP A and how she was able to advocate for herself when choosing to decline...

In this week's episode, I am chatting with Jennie Harrison about the energetics of birth from the baby's perspective.  It is important for us to acknowledge how a baby can be affected by the feelings their mother has during pregnancy, and also how they are impacted by the birth experience overall.  It also helps to understand how we carry trauma in our DNA through the generations, which...

In this week's episode, I am chatting with Dr. Jenna Brough about the importance of setting boundaries for your birth.  Jenna explains what boundaries are, and why they are essential for your pregnancy preparation. We also discuss why it is so easy to struggle with asserting ourselves in labour, and how we often feel the need to please our care providers and put their wishes over our own.  Th...

In this week's episode, I am delighted to be chatting with Betty from The Birth Partner Academy. We get into a wonderful conversation about how Betty became interested in offering support to birth partners and what we both feel birth partners need to know and why.  This episode is jam-packed with tips and solutions to help you understand more about the birth partner role, how to ensure that y...

In this week's episode, Claire Fulton and I are discussing Hypnobirthing. Claire, from the Nurture Nest, hosts a popular Hypnobirthing Podcast where she shares tips, and positive birth stories as well as speaking to occasional guests who share knowledge and information on how to have a positive birth experience.  I was excited to chat to Claire about this topic, as it is a really useful tool...

In this episode, I am chatting with award-winning chiropractor and doula Dr Elliot Berlin about his role in supporting women through a healthy conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Dr. Berlin shares his wisdom and offers tips and information to support you in achieving the same.   We chat about his journey to becoming a chiropractor and how he came to specialise in pregnancy. His own person...