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The Educate & Empower Podcast
Where women are guided, grounded, and gracefully reminded that every season of life deserves care.
Welcome to The Educate & Empower Podcast , a space where clinical wisdom meets soulful conversation. Hosted by Rebecca East, Nurse Practitioner, CEO & and Founder of The Holistic Care Collective, this podcast is your companion through The Seasons of Her, from puberty to pre-pregnancy, postpartum to perimenopause, and every chapter in between.
Each episode invites you to explore the connection between body, mind, and purpose, blending evidence-based women’s health, honest storytelling, and heartfelt empowerment. Whether you’re navigating hormonal changes, rediscovering your identity, or learning how to truly care for yourself, you’ll find insight, compassion, and community here.
Through real conversations with health experts, thought leaders, and women just like you, Bec brings education to light and empowerment to life, so you can move through every season feeling informed, confident, and deeply supported.
✨ Because when women are educated and empowered, everything changes.
The Educate & Empower Podcast
35. Preparing for Labour and Birth with Jane McLeish
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This episode is hosted by Jane, Registered Nurse and Midwife, to explore how to prepare for labour and birth. Drawing on her clinical experience supporting women through pregnancy and delivery, Jane shares practical insights into what to expect during labour and how individuals can prepare both physically and mentally for the birth experience.
Jane covers common questions many expectant parents have — from understanding the stages of labour to preparing the body, managing expectations, and building confidence ahead of birth. Jane also discusses the importance of education, support, and feeling informed when approaching labour and delivery.
This episode offers evidence-informed guidance and reassurance for anyone preparing for birth or wanting to better understand the labour process.
