Guardian Doula’s Diary
An honest collection of the stories & experiences of birthing women, and the professionals that support them, to empower, equip, & inspire us all.
Guardian Doula’s Diary
Latest Episodes
Episode 31: Coached Pushing: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
“PUSHHHHH! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…”Sound familiar? That’s coached pushing - when you’re told how and when to push during labour. Sometimes it’s helpful… sometimes it’s not… and sometimes, it’s just a hospital trying to be...
Episode 30: The Crucial Mental Game Nobody Talks About | Waiting for Labour
The end of your pregnancy is here, finally. The last stretch!You’ve done all the prep. You’re informed, empowered, and ready for your unmedicated birth. But...There’s one vital piece that often gets overlooked – and it...
Episode 29: The Truth About The "I Can't Do This" Moment | Transition Myth Busted
Have you heard this myth before?👉 “When you feel like you can’t do it anymore, it means you’re in transition – and baby’s almost here!”Me too. More times than I count!And sometimes tha...
Episode 28: What I actually DO as a doula | Practical insight into what doula support looks like
If you’ve ever wondered what specific, practical things I actually DO as a doula, and thought “do doulas just help with breathing?!”... Then this episode is for you! 👇In today’s chat, I walk you through what I actually