Birth Stories
Shakira Akabusi’s Positive Birth Story
Who is Shakira Akabusi's husband? Meet Tom Martin and their four children, her dad Kriss Akabusi - and the birth story behind Strong Like Mum.
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Birth Prep
Interview with Giuditta Tornetta, doula and author of Painless Childbirth
Alexia chats to the doula and author of Painless Childbirth, Guiditta Tornetta about painless childbirth, conscious birthing and the importance of preparing for birth.
Mindset
30 reasons why I love being pregnant
Pregnancy talk skews scary – here are 30 real reasons women love being pregnant, from the magical to the mundane. A fear-balancing read.
Birth Stories
A Conscious Mama’s Birth Story
Alexia invites Laura to share her conscious mama's birth story. Laura shares how she used her pregnancy journey to prepare for birth and motherhood.
Mindset
How to enjoy a conscious pregnancy, with Julie-Anne Mullan
Alexia explores the idea of a conscious pregnancy with Julie-Anne Mullan as a choice that women might choose to adopt to help them prepare for a fear free…
Podcast
Interview with Nicola Goodall, Doula and Birthkeeper
Alexia speaks to Nicola Goodall, Doula and Birthkeeper about her work as a doula in supporting women during their pregnancy journey and throughout their birth.
Birth Stories
Pregnancy Meditation, with Toni Fraser-Brennand
Today I chat to Pregnancy Meditation teacher Toni Fraser Brennand about how meditation helped her to prepare for her positive birth experience and motherhood.
Birth Stories
Emily’s Positive Birth Story
Today Emily shares her pregnancy journey and positive birth story, which includes a diagnosis for gestational diabetes, how her work in conflict sones helped with her birth planning,…
Dads
Birthing for blokes, interview with Mark Harris, midwife
Midwife Mark Harris on how men can be brilliant birth partners – what to do, what to say, and why dads matter in the birth room.
Birth Prep
Conscious Birthing Doula, Interview with Lisa-Jane
Hiring a doula for your birth increases your chances of having a positve birth experience. Today Alexia chats to Conscious Birthing Doula, Lisa-Jane about how she supports women…