In this episode I chat to new Mum Eliza and share part 1 of her amazing birth story. This story had me nodding along with a giant smile on my face the whole time. I just know that there will be so many pearls of wisdom in there for anyone preparing to welcome their baby and so I’m excited for you to listen. Themes include: Intentional preparation for birth Mindset shifts Making peace with pain Open communication with your partner Hiring a doula and building your support team Positive postpartum Resource links: Birthing with Confidence: Savvy Choices for Normal Birth by Rhea Dempsey Listen to Australian Birth Stories Sophie Walker’s Birth Class This episode is sponsored by PowerBirth, my online birth preparation course. Powerbirth is a collection of the knowledge and skills I wish ALL parents had before embarking on the journey of labour.  The course steps you through the process of labour and birth, helps you understand the role of your key birth hormones, how to work with them, how to work with your body in labour… we talk about strategies for working with pain and also look at how you can support the process of birth. Students have life-time access to the course from the time of purchase, including to any course updates meaning you can even refresh your memory down the track if you choose to grow your family. To learn more and sign up visit www.powerbirthcourse.com.au