Send us a textIn this week's episode Dr Jenna and I are discussing the importance of healing from birth trauma before having another baby. We talk through the reasons why this is useful for both you and your birth partner as well as a wider conversation about birth preparation and how to take ownership of the information you are exposed to, rather than just accepting any information you receive. Being curious about your options and exploring your own personality is essential to ensure you are...

Send us a textThis week is part two of Dhi's story - where he shares his version of each of the births of his 5 children. In this episode we pick up where we left off last week, with Dhi telling us his experience of discovering Leonie was pregnant with twins and how they went on to have a C-section due to pre-eclampsia. He candidly talks about the disappointment he felt when they needed to engage with maternity services and how he leaned into his spiritual side to help him as he dee...

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Leonie's husband Dhi shares his experience of becoming a father and how his philosophies of birth changed dramatically as he learned more about the process. He explains how confident he felt in the idea that Leonie was capable of giving birth without medical assistance, and how his understanding deepened as each of their children were born.Next week, he candidly shares his experience of how their 4th pregnancy was a completely different journey and how th...

Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am chatting with Leonie Rainbird Savin who is sharing her experience of wild pregnancy with her 4th child.She describes how different this pregnancy was in comparison to the other 3, and how as it progressed, she began to feel instinctively that she may end up needing medical intervention regarding the birth. In the end, Leonie became unwell and went into hospital to seek care and discovered that she was carrying two babies. This is a fascinat...

Send us a textIn this episode, I am chatting to Sarah Geraghty, a craniosacral therapist who treats pregnant women, newborn babies, postpartum women and their families as they grow. Sarah explains a little about how craniosacral therapy works and how it can support you. Sarah's website is http://sarahgeraghty.co.ukYou can find Sarah on instagram @sarahgeraghtycraniosacralIf you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sall...

Send us a textIn this week's episode, I wanted to honour Baby Loss Awareness Week by re-posting episode 30 with Amy from The Lily Mae Foundation, who shares her experience of discovering her baby had no heartbeat, and how she went through the process of birth. This episode also includes how Amy and her husband moved forward and how it felt for them to continue to grow their family. Recorded in 2021, she candidly describes what it feels like to support others who are going through th...

Send us a textIn this episode I am chatting to Chloe and Tony about their decision to free birth at home with their second child. After learning more about the birth process during her postpartum, Chloe discovered that during her first birth in hospital, she had experienced a few unnecessary interventions. Second time around, she decided to hire a doula, and as her pregnancy progressed she felt it was necessary to give birth at home without medical assistance.This is a fascinating ...

Send us a textIn this weeks episode I am sharing information with you about what to eat during labour and birth. It's always difficult to think about what to pack in your birth bag, and I have tried to give you ideas that you might not have thought of. I also speak about the role that your birth partner plays in feeding you during this time and why it is so important. If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://b...

Send us a textIn this weeks episode I am chatting with Heidi Oh, an experienced doula in the US who has recently come back to the birth world after training to be a sexologist. Heidi shares some fascinating insights into the role of being a professional birth partner, including a great explanation on the meaning of attunement. This is such an important skill and I encourage all women to share this episode with their partners to help them learn more about what it takes to be present ...

Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am speaking to Elizabeth. A mother of two children who went on a really deep journey after she became a mother. Finding her voice and stepping into her power helped her to evaluate what elements of her life she wanted to keep, and what she wanted to shed. Elizabeth now helps other women through all of her work as a lawyer and doula to ensure they have empowered birth and parenting journeys. You can find Elizabeth on Instagram @birth_with_eliza...

Send us a textIn the very first episode of Season 5 I am speaking to the Queen of Hormones - Dr Sarah Buckley. I have been so excited to bring this incredible conversation to you - as I recorded it way back in April. Sarah shares with us her knowledge about hormones in general, but in particular the role of Oxytocin. She has also gained lots of new information whilst doing her PHD - including some interesting findings on how synthetic oxytocin can actually support the body by doing ...

Send us a textIn this episode I am back by giving you a quick idea about what is to come next week when season 5 kicks off with my special guest Dr Sarah Buckley. I am excited to move forward this season with a deep dive into topics that will really support you when preparing for birth and parenting. Set your clocks - timers - watches and make sure you have subscribed to to podcast in order to get a notification of when the episode goes live - because it is a really incredible one!!...

Send us a Text Message.This week, to mark the end of season 4, I am giving you a bonus free relaxation track. You can play this track whenever you feel like you want to take time out and calm your nervous system down. This track is NOT pregnancy-related, and can be used by everyone - including your partner and children. The music is my own and copyrighted to me. Please feel free to share the link to the podcast episode - so that others can benefit from this excellent resource. The track...

Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, I am chatting to Rose, a young mum who knew what she wanted for her dream birth, and did everything in her power to achieve it.  She always knew she wanted to give birth at home, which was backed up by her role in supporting families who have experienced medical negligence. Rose felt that the safest place for her baby to be born was away from unnecessary intervention but had to convince her loved ones to feel the same.  In the end, her hard...

In this weeks episode, I answer many of the questions that were sent to me. These are:-  What do you think is the most important thing to bring with you on your pregnancy journey? What is your top care provider red flag. My doula was not what I hoped they would be and I am pregnant again. Should I hire a different doula to support me this time or not? What do I do if the midwives don’t come to my homebirth - my husbands fears keep rising up and I don't know how to reassure him.  My...

In this episode, I am chatting to Yas who shares her views and experience about her life as a student midwife. This is a fascinating conversation where Yas goes into detail about her role, how she works alongside midwives and how her additional training as a doula has supported her knowledge about the 'softer skills' required to be a great midwife.  I loved chatting to Yas who has such fabulous insights that I believe will support you on your journey to giving birth.  Follow Yas on...

In this episode, my client Esther bravely shares her experience of planning and preparing for a homebirth against medical advice.   Despite ticking many 'risk factor' boxes, which included having a previous c-section and fibroids, Esther was keen to give birth at home.  She had done alot of research and preparation, and was confident that her decision was safer for her and her baby than a repeat C-section.  Even after discovering at 38 weeks that the baby was now in a breech position,...

After an incredible birth with her first baby, Georgie knew she wanted to help others discover more about themselves in order to have a similar experience. She decided that Positive Psychology was the exact coaching method that would support her, to make a difference to women who want to achieve the birth of their dreams. This exceptional tool focuses on the positive traits you already have, and is an incredibly encouraging way to highlight what areas you can work on, in order to reframe...

In this episode, I am chatting to Laila,  a first-time mum who struggled to accept her unplanned pregnancy. She candidly shares with us how difficult it was to come to terms with a positive pregnancy test, and how she handled sharing the news with her close family and friends. Despite suffering from antenatal depression, Laila went on to make it the best experience of her life so far. After the birth of her daughter she was able to truly see the gift she had been given, and her mission now...

In the second of my replay episodes I have chosen this incredibly informative conversation I had from Season 2 with Dr Rachel Reed.  We talk about everything birth and cover topics that relate to pregnancy, birth partners, midwives, student midwives, and doulas.  I find it really helps to re-listen to the information that is shared with experienced birth professionals to help consolidate your knowledge and develop your own philosophies of birth.  Enjoy  Sx If you would like to buy a copy...

In this weeks episode I am sharing an old episode I made in season 1 with Amanda Burleigh, who has  helped to change maternity services by campaigning for not just delayed cord clamping, but optimal.  This is where ALL the baby's blood transfers into their body, and they receive their full blood compliment.  I have to say that this is a particular favourite of mine, because Amanda's story is so important to the future health of our children, and her inspirational journey has been life...

In this episode, I am chatting to Tara - who is the inventor of the Christian Hypnobirthing App.  When looking for tools to prepare herself for birth, Tara was introduced to Hypnobirthing. She soon realised there was nothing that supported her faith, and so decided that she wanted to fill that gap.  The Christian hypnobirthing app has now reached over 100,000 people worldwide and has expanded to include antenatal faith-filled education.  This conversation is so interesting as we listen to...

In this weeks episode, I am delighted to welcome Helen's husband Mike, who talks candidly about his experience of being a birth partner.  He explains in detail the stark difference between their first birth and their second one. In addition, he shares what he did to improve his knowledge when preparing for their home birth, to ensure he was a confident birth partner who had the ability to support Helen during her physiological birth.  This episode is packed with wisdom and knowledge that...

In this week's episode, I am chatting again with Helen Totton who shares her experience of giving birth to her second child at home after a traumatic first birth. Helen describes the journey she went on to heal herself and prepare for birth in an optimal way. This is such an inspirational story of how Helen worked so hard to ensure her second birth was completely different to her first, despite moments of doubt and uncertainty. You can follow Helen on Instagram @tottemhealing Check out...