The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... preparing for your birth! With me Meg, AKA The Dungaree Doula. I'm a doula, hypnobirthing teacher, and Hull gal - trust me, you'll get used to the accent. I'm a self confessed birth and parenting nerd, here to support you throughout pregnancy, birth and way beyond. In this podcast we'll delve deep into the nitty gritty topics you're desperate to know more about, I'll answer your burning questions and give you the unbiased facts on all things pregnancy, birth and parenting. Along the way we'll have guest speakers, interviews and a few positive birth stories to really boost your oxytocin too (more on that in the hormones episode!). New episodes drop every Friday at 7am, enjoy!
Episodes
S4 EP6: Is your birth prep causing you MORE fear?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 6! In this episode I'm talking to you about the ways that our birth prep can actually sometimes cause MORE fear rather than less, mainly on social media, and how over preparing isn't necessarily helping. This is your permission slip to have a break and enjoy your pregnancy a little bit more. I also chat
S4 EP5: An episode to prepare your birth PARTNER
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 5! This is a very special episode just for the birth partners, this episode is an overview of your role during pregnancy and birth to help you know what to expect and to how best support your partner as she prepares to/and does give birth. I hope this is incredibly helpful for you!Further resources to check out:
S4 EP4: The final most unhelpful thing people say to pregnant women
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 4! In today's episode I'm talking about one of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women, why context really matters and how to flip societies narrative of birth being an awful ordeal on its head. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass*Plea
S4 EP3: Another of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To Preparing For Your Birth Podcast, season 4 episode 3! In today's episode I'm talking about one of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women, and how to utilise this phrase as a conversation starter to get the most out of your pregnancy care. This episode talks A LOT about your birth rights so I get a lil passionate. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTE
S4 EP2: One of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 4 episode 2! In today's episode I'm talking about one of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women, and how to reframe this so that you don't bring other people's negativity in to your postpartum experience. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass*Please note this po
S4 EP1: My third positive home birth story - our baby boy is here!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 4! I am so excited to share with you the birth story of our third little baby, our first boy, born at home just like his big sister. *FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass*I haven't recorded in ages and I have chronic baby brain so I hope this episode makes sense lol.**Please note this podc
S3 EP13: BIRTH MYTHS: Are inductions risk free? BALLOON CATHETER
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 13. Today I wanted to chat to you about something that I'm hearing people being told often - that inductions are risk free, or "not very risky". I wanted to break this down into different methods so this episode focuses on the balloon catheter and the risks associated with this form of induction.*FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MAST
S3 EP13: A lil chat - I'm pregnant!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 13. Today I'm giving you a little update on why there's been a podcast pause - I'm pregnant with baby number 3! I chat about how we decided on having another baby, things I've been doing during this pregnancy and my plans for the future. I hope you enjoy listening.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned in this ep
S3 EP12: BIRTH MYTHS - Are inductions risk free? PESSARY
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 12. Today I wanted to chat to you about something that I'm hearing people being told often - that inductions are risk free, or "not very risky". I wanted to break this down into different methods so this episode focuses on the pessary and the risks associated with this form of induction.*FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:
S3 EP11: BIRTH MYTHS - Will you be judged for doing hypnobirthing?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 11. Today I wanted to chat to you about some common myths I hear all the time around using hypnobirthing tools and techniques. So often people have a fear of being judged for wanting to change their birth environment, or they worry about being called naive for planning an unmedicated birth for example. I address these common anxietie
S3 EP10: BIRTH MYTHS - "All that matters is a healthy baby"
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 10. Today I wanted to chat to you all about the phrase "all that matters is a healthy baby" and why I fundamentally disagree. We talk about sensitive topics such as birth trauma, postpartum mental wellbeing, unhealthy and sick babies, unnecessary interventions etc. If this may be too tough a listen right now then you can al
S3 EP9: BIRTH MYTHS - Will your midwife appointments prepare you for birth?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 9. This is the ninth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that your midwife appointments (in the UK) will prepare you for birth. This is something I hear so commonly from clients and followers - that they thought they would receive birth preparation in their midwife apts, so I
S3 EP8: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you need vaginal exams to track labour progress?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 8. This is the sixth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you need vaginal exams throughout your labour to track your progress. I discuss how your labour will progress, the things which help it to progress and how to understand whether or not a VE is the right decisio
S3 EP7: BIRTH MYTHS - Do you need coaching to push your baby out?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 7. This is the fifth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you need coaching to push your baby out. We discuss spontaneous vs coached pushing, what research and guidelines say, and how to enjoy a smooth second stage of labour.
*Please note this podcast is not medical a
S3 EP6: BIRTH MYTHS: Do your waters break at the start of labour?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 6. This is the fourth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that your waters will break at the start of labour, we also cover the myth that if they do, you'll have to be induced to start your contractions.
*Please note this podcast is not medical advice
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S3 EP5: ANNOUCEMENT: I've released a mini album of relaxation tracks for pregnancy and birth
Hello! Just a quick exciting announcement today - I've released a mini album of guided pregnancy relaxation tracks for you to use throughout your pregnancy and birth. These tracks will help you relax, regulate, bond with your baby and prepare for birth. Simply search for "The Dungaree Doula" wherever you listen to music, the album is called "Guided Relaxations for Pregnancy &
S3 EP4: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you have to give birth on your back?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 4. This is the third episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you have to give birth on your back. I discuss how we came to believe this is the best position to birth in, what your alternative options are and the benefits and risks of both.*Please note this podcast is not med
S3 EP3: BIRTH MYTHS: Can you do hypnobirthing if you want an epidural/induction/cesarean?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 3. This is the second episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you can't do hypnobirthing if you want an epidural, induction or cesarean, I bust this myth and talk about why I think it's super valuable for EVERYONE regardless of the birth you are planning.*Please note this po
S3 EP2: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you have to give birth by 42 weeks pregnant?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 2. This is the first episode in a series all about common birth myths. TW this episode revolves around the 'risks of prolonged pregnancy' as outlined by the NICE guidelines which is predominantly the risk of stillbirth. We discuss the risk of stillbirth by gestation and your options for going to, or beyond, 42 weeks gestation. *Please no
S3 EP1: Happy new year & welcome to season 3!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 1! This episode is just a little chat about a few things, first of all I reveal the theme for season 3 of the podcast, then I introduce you to my new E-book you can download for free below, and finally I talk about the best way to prepare for birth if you're due this year. It feels good to be back!*Please note this podcast is not medical
S2 EP31: What would I do if I was pregnant right now? Last ep of season 2!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 31. This is the final episode of season 2 of the podcast and I thought I'd round it out with a lovely big chat all about what I'd personally do if I was pregnant right now and how I'd embrace, prepare and surrender to the pregnancy. I hope you enjoy listening, this episode is just for fun and completely hypothetical but it may just give
S2 EP30: Positive Affirmations for Pregnancy (Relaxation track)
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 30, the penultimate episode of season 2. Today we're doing something a little different and I've recorded a relaxation track for you to enjoy, this one isn't your typical guided relaxation but instead an affirmation track filled with lovely positive affirmations for pregnancy and birth, I hope this makes you feel empowered, encouraged an
S2 EP29: Pregnancy connections with Lou @Thebirthmotherhoodcollective
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 29. Today I'm talking to the incredible Lou of The Birth Motherhood Collective all about making connections in pregnancy, this is a lengthy episode but it's so worth a listen as we cover SO much. Listen to us chat about the importance of connecting to your mind and body, how to make connections with your partner and a wider support netwo
S2 EP28: How and why to learn to RELAX during pregnancy
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 28. Today I'm talking about why we all need to learn to relax during pregnancy, but like seriously relax - deep nourishing rest, for the benefit or ourselves, our babies and for the sake of our births. We deep dive in to the autonomic nervous system, improving our vagal tone, what on earth kindfulness is, and so much more. Come and liste
S2 EP27: The importance of the environment you give birth in
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 27. Today I'm talking about the profound impact the environment you give birth in can have on the course of your labour. We chat all about the hormones which need to thrive in your body and how your birth space can impact these, how to mitigate disturbances to the birth environment and yourself and how to create a birth environment which
S2 EP26: HBAC - all about giving birth at home after a cesarean
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 26, everything you need to know about giving birth at home after a cesarean. Well not quite everything, this is a bigggg topic but we cover the reasons why you might want a HBAC/FBAC, if it is safe, what the risks and benefits are and how to prepare.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownLinks mentioned i
S2 EP25: 3 ways to feel well nourished in the initial postpartum period
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 25. A lovely little chat this week with some ideas for your initial postpartum period to help ease into parenthood feeling supported, held and nourished.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownLinks mentioned in this episode:Meal train ideas: click hereThe lost art of postnatal wrapping by Sophie Messager:
S2 EP24: Do you need your waters artificially broken during labour?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 24. In this episode I'm talking about amniotomy, AKA having your waters broken artificially. Now hear me out on this one, you might think it's not relevant to you because you're not planning on being induced, but this is happening more and more frequently in spontaneous labours as well as induced labours and it could serve you really wel
S2 EP23: Babywearing - why I LOVE it and how to get started!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 23. In this episode I'm talking about babywearing, one of my fave topics everrrrrr. I talk about why babywearing is such a magical parenting tool, how to get started, choosing a sling, safe babywearing and so much more. I hope you love listening.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownLinks mentioned in th
S2 EP22: Navigating other peoples birth stories
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 22. In this episode I'm talking about navigating other peoples birth stories - the good and the bad, where to find the good, how to deal with people giving you sh*t for wanting something better, what we can learn from the bad and more.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownLinks mentioned in this episode:
S2 EP21: Things I loved during my pregnancy that you might enjoy too
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 21. In this episode I'm talking about some of the different things I used and enjoyed during my pregnancies to relax and to prepare for birth and parenthood.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownLinks mentioned in this episode:Well With Hels yoga - click hereHarmonics - click hereMy fave books - click he
S2 EP20: Train to be a hypnobirthing teacher with me!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 20. In this episode I'm telling you all about a brand new offering I've just launched, a chance to train to be a hypnobirthing teacher with me! I'm so excited to be running such an incredible programme, a chance to completely change up or revamp your career culminating in a nourishing holistic retreat style training weekend. Learn, share
S2 EP19: Stretch and Sweep - Do you need one? Will it bring on labour? Is it a form of induction?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 19. In this episode I'm talking about stretch and sweeps, otherwise known as a membrane sweep, a procedure done at the end of pregnancy to bring on labour. We'll discuss if they work, the benefits and risks, what the research suggests and more.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownClick here to find out
S2 EP18: Doulas - what do we actually do and why might you want to hire one?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 18. In this episode I'm finally chatting about what the hell a doula actually does, why you might want to hire one, how to find one. and why you might NOT want one!*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownResources mentioned in the episode:The Effect of Doulas on Maternal and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Revie
S2 EP17: The importance of prioritising skin to skin contact on your birth plan
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 17. In this episode I'm talking a topic I absolutely LOVE - skin to skin contact and the importance of prioritising this in that magical golden hour after birth and throughout the newborn period and beyond.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownResources mentioned in the episode:Click here to find out mor
S2 EP16: Questions to ask if you're offered an induction of labour
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 16. In this episode I'm talking about induction, such a monumental topic, I wanted to hone in on the questions to be asking if you're offered and induction and some things to consider.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownResources mentioned in the episode:Click here to find out more about my brand new p
S2 EP15: A big chat about newborn baby sleep
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 15. In this episode I'm talking about newborn baby sleep and how to meet your babies needs through the night, attachment parenting, and how to best support yourself as a new, sleep deprived mum. Also a lot about why I don't personally agree with sleep training and cry it out.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions a
S2 EP14: Discussing my postpartum mental health
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 14, ok strap yourself in cause this is a very personal episode talking about how I journeyed through the f*ckery of some very bad postpartum mental health. This isn't medical advice or information about things to look out, it's very much just a chat about what I went through and how I navigated it and how it feels to be out of the other
S2 EP13: Navigating high risk pregnancy
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 13. In this episode I'm talking about high risk labels in pregnancy and how they might affect your pregnancy and birth, navigating the different tests and procedures recommended and my top tips for decision making when faced with big decisions.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownResources mentioned in
S2 EP12: What do babies actually need? Your absolute ESSENTIALS list
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 21. In this episode I'm talking you through my list of baby essentials, the absolute bare minimum of what you really need and how to avoid the clutter of what people tell you to buy. I also give some top tips for sourcing everything and avoiding unnecessary gifts!Resources mentioned in the episode:Click here to find out more about my bra
S2 EP11: Breaking down the NHS maternity statistics for 2022-23 (use this to get a better birth!)
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 11. In this episode I'm discussing the recently released NHS maternity statistics 2022-23 and whilst they seem pretty bleak on the surface, this is crucial information if you're planing on giving birth within the system. I discuss my top tips for navigating this and end with a pep talk! *Please note, there will be a part 2 podcast talkin
S2 EP10: Happy New Year! Answering your questions and how we can work together in 2024
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 10. HAPPY NEW YEAR, eeee very exciting episode reflecting on 2023 and looking forward to 2024, I answer you questions about induction, freebirthing, becoming a birthworker and my interests. I also chat about how we can work together in 2024 if you're preparing to meet your babe in the new year.Links mentioned in the episode:Click here to
S2 EP9: The first few days of breastfeeding w/ Bea from BeasBirthandBoobs
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 9. In this episode I'm chatting with Bea of Beas Birth and Boobs all about those very first few days of breastfeeding a newborn, what to expect, normal infant behaviour, signs things are going well and where we can seek help if things aren’t going so great. Bea gives her top tips for getting breastfeeding off to the best start, how not t
S2 EP8: All about estimated due dates
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 7. In this episode we’re going to talk about due dates, the origins of them, if they mean anything at all, and why I think we should instead focus on a due period!Resources mentioned in the episode:Estimated Date of Delivery article - click here44 week birth story - click hereClick here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded onl
S2 EP7: Vitamin K for newborns - everything you need to know
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 7. In this episode I'm talking about vitamin K, what it is, why it's a routine part of maternity care, vitamin k deficiency bleeding, is it safe, why people accept and why people decline.Resources mentioned in the episode:Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding in Infancy - click herePatient Information Leaflet - click hereVitamin K information le
S2 EP6: Vaginal exams during labour - why, how, alternatives & more
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 5. In this episode I'm talking about vaginal exams, why they are offered, what are the risks and benefits, what are the alternatives and do you really need them?Links mentioned in the episode:Cochrane review: Routine vaginal examinations in labour - click hereReliability of ultrasound versus digital vaginal examination in detecting cervi
S2 EP5: Should you do these things for an easier labour? Raspberry leaf, dates, sex, spicy food & more!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 5. In this episode I'm talking about all of those things people tell you to do at the end of pregnancy, from drinking raspberry leaf tea, to having sex to eating spicy food. I'm demystifying why we do these things, if there is any evidence that they can help and how/when.Links mentioned in the episode: Raspberry leaf-should it be recomme
S2 EP4: Joys positive HBA2C story (home birth after 2 cesareans) @birth2beyond
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 3. In this episode I'm chatting to the wonderful Joy AKA @birth2beyond who kindly shared her redemptive second home birth after 2 previous cesareans birth story. It's an incredible listen with lot's to take in, Joy gives background to her first 3 births before sharing how she prepared differently for her fourth birth and how it set her u
S2 EP3: Waterbirth - who can have one, why you might want one, how to have one!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 3. In this episode I'm chatting all about waterbirth! I wanted to get stuck straight back in to the birth prep episodes and thought I'd share some love for the humble waterbirth. Catch me discussing why you might want to birth in water and the heap of benefits that come with it, what to do if you're told you're not allowed one and contin
S2 EP1: The most important attributes of a boss birth partner (in my humble opinion)
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 1 - we're back babes! In this episode I'm chatting all about what I think makes an incredible birth partner, none of the practical stuff (but don't worry, there's an episode on that coming in a few weeks) but more so what I reckon are the key things a birth partner needs to do/feel/think so that they can best support you. Give it a liste
S1 EP 31: Reframing how we think about contractions, pain and the sensations of labour
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1 episode 31 all about reframing how we think about contractions, pain and the sensations of labour. So many of us enter pregnancy and birth feeling absolutely terrified of what labour will feel like, and I get it - complete fear of the unknown, so let's chat about how we can lessen that fear by understanding what is happening and how we can make
S1 EP 30: The Doula's Guide To... Preparing For Your Birth (exciting announcement!)
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1 episode 30 all about my brand new prerecorded online course! I hope you absolutely love it, this is a full antenatal education covering all bases, to ensure you head in to birth feeling confident, well supported and prepared for your dream birth.A mixture of video content, audios, downloadable fact sheets, journalling prompts and visual imagery
S1 EP 29: Packing your birth bag - what to pack and how if you're heading into hospital/MLU
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1 episode 29 all about packing your birth bag. This is another solo episode I thought might be a handy little reminder of everything you need to take with you if you're choosing to birth in the hospital or the midwife led unit, I give you some handy tips for packing and then talk you through what I recommend taking and why.Love the podcast? suppor
S1 EP 28: Placentas - how to birth your placenta & what to do with it
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1 episode 28 all about placentas - another one of my fave topics. This is another solo episode so enjoy me blabbering on about how to give birth to your placenta, your options, how to help it along and then what to do with it once it's out!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: click hereSign up for my FREE hypnobirthing
S1 EP 27: Homebirth - who can give birth at home, safety, considerations, what do you need?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1 episode 27 all about homebirth - one of my fave topics. This is another solo episode chatting about giving birth at home, I cover how safe it is to give birth at home, who can have a home birth, how to decide whether it's right for you or not, what you need, what happens and how to ensure you're attended too!Love the podcast? support me by leavi
S1 EP 26: Big babies, fundal height measurement and third trimester growth scans
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1 episode 26 all about big babies, fundal height measurement and third trimester growth scans. This is another solo episode chatting about the big baby dilemma, a topic I'm incredibly passionate about because I see day in day out clients, friends and followers being told their baby is "too big" despite us not really being able to tell whether a ba
S1 EP 25: Preparing to Breastfeed
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1 episode 25 all about preparing to breastfeed. This is a solo episode which is for you if you're currently pregnant or in those hazy newborn days still figuring everything out. If you're planning on breastfeeding or haven't yet decided then hopefully this will help you feel a little more confident about what's to come. I'll give you a whistle sto
S1 EP 24: Decluttering the mental load of parenthood with Fi - The Family Organiser
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... podcast, season 1, episode 24 with my incredible guest - Fi AKA The Family Organiser. We’re talking about easing the pressures of parenthood by decluttering your mental load (and physical space too). Fi gives us some top tips so get started and really validates how many of us feel in those overwhelming and chaotic parts of parenthood. I hope you enjoy listening a
S1 EP 23: Postpartum food for healing and nourishment with Alice - The Suffolk Doula
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... podcast, season 1, episode 23 with my incredible guest - Alice AKA The Suffolk Doula. We’re talking about the incredible healing and nourishing properties of food in the postpartum period and where to get it. We discuss what you should be eating immediately after giving birth to ease the transition into motherhood and encourage rest, replenishment and recovery wh
S1 EP 22: Revolutionise your parenting with Life Coaching with Torie Louise Coaching
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... podcast, season 1, episode 22 with my incredible guest - Torie of Torie Louise Coaching. We’re talking the benefits life coaching can have on the way we parent, and the wider ripples which bring peace, clarity and space to our lives. In the episode we discuss societal issues with parenting which perpetuate shame and guilt and how life coaching tools can help us t
S1 EP 21: Releasing fear during pregnancy - why & how? An ongoing exercise to practice and a guided relaxation
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1 episode 21, all about releasing fear during pregnancy. We'll chat about why this is important, touch on how you can do it and then I'll guide you through how to do a fear release exercise which you can practice throughout your pregnancy. We'll end with another absolutely delicious guided relaxation entitled "Release for Birth Confidence and Calm
S1 EP 20: My top 5 things to do whilst you're pregnant
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 20 with me, myself and I. No guest this week just me chatting about my top 5 things I think all pregnant people should do, from birth prep (obvs) to sustainability - give it a listen and let me know if you agree!Click here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded online courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourseUse code 'PODCAS
S1 EP 19: The Doula's Guide To... free workshops and upcoming masterclasses
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 19 - just a midweek quickie before our regular scheduled programming recommences as expected on Friday. I just wanted to quickly let you know about a free workshop I'm running this week and a couple of fab masterclasses I have coming up in May - see links below.Links mentioned in the episode:FREE preparing to breastfeed workshop - click
S1 EP 18: Megan's positive birth story - Freebirth with a doula
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 18 with my incredible guest - Megan of Southsea Birthing. We’re talking about her positive birth last August where she freebirthed her second daughter Rosemary alongside her partner Ben and doula Sophy, I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did!Links mentioned in the episode:What is freebirth: click hereSouthsea Birthing wesbite: clic
S1 EP 17: Menstural Cycle Awareness with Nikki - Your Red Tent
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 17 with my incredible guest - Nikki of Your Red Tent. We’re talking all about menstrual cycle awareness - what are the benefits, how you can get started, living cyclically when you're not menstruating, menarche and so much more. Links mentioned in the episode:Nikkis Menstrual Cycle Awareness chart: click hereBlood Rites, The Spiritual P
BONUS: Guided relaxation for prenatal bonding with your baby
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1 bonus episode, an absolutely delicious guided relaxation for you to relax, connect and bond with your baby as you prepare to meet them Earthside. This guided relaxation is suitable for any stage of pregnancy and can be built in to your weekly routine as you journey through pregnancy. I really hope you enjoy, if you enjoy this and would like to h
S1 EP 16: Using reusable nappies and finding joy with Eve founder of Baba & Boo
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 16 with my incredible guest - Eve, founder of reusable brand Baba & Boo. We’re talking all about the joy of reusable nappies, and touching on reusable wipes, breast pads and cloth sanitary products too, listen to us dispel the common misconceptions, chat on how to get started and how they're more than just a nappy!Links mentioned in
S1 EP15: Optimal Foetal Positioning AKA your babies position in the womb
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 15 all about optimal foetal positioning AKA the optimal position for your baby to be in at the beginning of your birth experience. Let's chat about the different ways your baby might be positioned within your womb and easy activities you can be doing daily throughout pregnancy to help them wriggle into an optimal position.Links mentione
S1 EP 14: Tearing during childbirth, stitches, healing and prevention
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 14 all about tearing, stitches and healing. In this episode I'm chatting about just how common tearing during childbirth is - but how it's really nothing to fear (yes you read that right!). We'll also discuss caring for tears, stitches and preventing tearing.Links mentioned in the episode:Podcast ep "The Evidence on Prenatal Perineal Ma
S1 EP 13: The golden hour - what happens immediately after giving birth?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 13 all about the golden hour. In this episode I'm chatting about what happens immediately after giving birth - from cord clamping to placenta birth, vitamin K to initiating feeding we cover those initial considerations you want to be planing for once your babe is Earthside.**Huge apologies for the blunt ending of this episode - the file
S1 EP 12: How hypnobirthing helped when the system meddled with my first birth
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 12. In this episode I'm talking through my first birth story from almost 5 years ago. I prepared with hypnobirthing and used it to get me through what turned out to be an incredibly frustrating birth experience. On paper it looked positive but the way the system continuously meddled left me with a lot to handle - come find out how hypno
S1 EP 11: Birth rights, decision making tools & finding up to date, reputable research!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 11, the first podcast of 2023! ahhh exciting, it feels good to be back. In this episode I'm chatting about birth rights, we discuss your rights in pregnancy and birth, how to make decisions and navigate advocating for those decisions, how to find reputable up to date research and loads more. It's a juicy episode full of truth bombs that
S1 EP 10: Merry Christmas chat, the best festive non alcoholic booze, listener Q&A and more!
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 10, the final podcast of 2023! ahhh. I'm chatting about all sorts in this episode, it starts with a little chat about Christmas whilst preggo, the best non alcoholic booze for the festive season as recommended by my followers on Insta, there's also a lil listener Q&A which includes questions on inductions, attending births, balancin
S1 EP 08: Breathing techniques for birth (and beyond!)
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 8 chatting all things breathing! In this episode we'll be talking about the 2 main breathing techniques you can use during the first and second stage of labour to deal with the sensations, distract your mind and release tension. Enjoy!Click here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded online courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlin
S1 EP 07: Creating a birth plan (w free downloadable birth plan template)
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 7 all about creating a birth plan! In this episode I'll be guiding you through creating a birth plan that suits YOU, make sure you download the free birth plan template linked below to get started. I'll talk you through everything I recommend including and how to find the information you might need to make informed decisions around how
Bonus ep: Giving birth in a midwifery crisis.
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast bonus episode all about giving birth during a midwifery crisis. In this episode I just wanted to share my top 3 tips for preparing to give birth in the current climate, I know there's a lot of noise in the media about the crisis so hopefully this episode can put your mind at ease a little bit.Some of my favourite resources for getting informed:https://www
S1 EP 06: Pain relief and coping mechanisms for labour
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 6 pharmacological and non pharmacological pain relief and coping mechanisms for labour! In this episode we'll be talking about the different things you may be offered to help deal with the sensations of labour as well as the things you can try to help you cope with your contractions. From epidurals to aromatherapy, we cover it all and d
S1 EP 05: My positive home birth story - baby Juniper
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast. In this bonus episode I share my positive home birth story of my daughter Juniper. To celebrate the return of The Doula's Guide to... I wanted to drop a lil extra episode this week and inject some oxytocin boosting positivity with my personal experience of giving birth at home at the end of the 2021 lockdowns, I hope you enjoy listening and please do get
S1 EP 04: Choosing where to give birth - home / hospital / midwife led unit?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 4 all about choosing where to give birth and optimising the environment! In this episode we'll be talking about your options when it comes to deciding where to give birth, the pros and cons of each choice and how to decide which one suits you best, I'll also be giving you my top tips for different scenarios or circumstances you may be f
S1 EP 03: The stages of labour - how you might experience birth & my top tips
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 3 all about the stages of labour! In this episode we'll be talking about what is actually going on when we give birth, how you might experience it and some top tips for each stage. Obviously everybody experiences labour in a unique way but this is a nice introductory general overview.Click here to find out more about my brand new prerec
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