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.
The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast
Episode 173 - Specialist Midwife Lara - The Postpartum Period
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In this episode, I’m joined by specialist postpartum midwife Lara for a thoughtful and honest conversation about what really happens after birth.
Recorded last summer, this discussion explores the often-overlooked realities of the postpartum period — not just physically, but emotionally, relationally and hormonally.
Together, we unpack:
- Why the fourth trimester deserves as much preparation as labour itself
- The importance of debriefing your birth experience
- The embodied transition women move through after birth
- The evolving role of the birth partner once the baby has arrived
- Why personalised, relational postpartum care matters
- How intentional postpartum planning can reduce tension and misunderstanding
- Understanding Matrescence — the developmental transition into motherhood.
Postpartum Planning is something I teach extensively and have dedicated the final chapter to in my book:
Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - UK
Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - US
You can find Lara here - The Specialist Midwife
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Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/Labouroflove
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Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable fo...