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 birth for you. Throughout these episodes, my guests and I will share with you our experience of being a birth keeper and advocate for women across the globe. This podcast is inclusive and invites guests from all backgrounds to enable you to hear a wide range of experiences.
Podcasting since 2020 • 166 episodes
The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 165 - The Baby I Dreamed Of — And the Feelings I Didn’t Expect
In this final episode of the year, I’m talking about something I see all the time in my work — but something women rarely feel able to admit out loud: that the desperate longing for a baby doesn’t always match how they feel once they are actual...
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Season 6
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Episode 165
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Episode 164 - Beyond the BRAIN Acronym – Rethinking Communication in the Birth Room
In this episode, we dive deep into communication in the birth room — going beyond the widely taught BRAIN acronym. While BRAIN (Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, Nothing) can be a helpful tool, waiting until labour to rely on it often m...
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Season 6
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Episode 164
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22:05
Episode 163 - Why Early Labour Matters More Than You Think with Jen Culley
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow birth worker Jen Culley to talk about the reality that early labour is often overlooked in modern birth preparation.We explore how early labour is represented on social medi...
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Season 6
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Episode 163
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1:09:38
Episode 162 - Is My Lived Experience More Important Than Your Future One?
In this episode, I explore one of the most delicate and important questions in birth work: Is my lived experience more important than your future one?So many women feel torn between wanting to share their birth story — whether i...
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Season 6
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Episode 162
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24:55
Episode 161 - The Waiting Game – Why Patience in Late Pregnancy Matters More Than Ever
In this episode, I talk about one of the most emotionally testing times in pregnancy — the waiting game.When your due date is approaching, or has come and gone, it can feel as though the world is on pause while everyone keeps as...
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Season 6
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Episode 161
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45:47