Pregnancy for dads
Pregnancy for dads is not something you come across a lot because dads are often neglected when it comes to the information that is out there about pregnancy. Well I hope to change that right now by bringing together all of my podcasts and blogs that are ideal for dads to help them support their partner through her pregnancy, and then prepare for the birth.
Some of these include information specifically on pregnancy for dads, while others are a bit more general but that include information that dads would find useful during pregancy and birth.
How partners can support women during pregnancy & birth, with Souvereign
The one idea that inspired and motivated me when I started working in the birth and pregnancy space was this: the birth moment is a sacred one that has ripple effects that impacts so many people. The moment of birth creates a ripple that affects many Birth doesn't...
Preparing your mindset for birth
Getting into the right mindset for birth is something that is often talked about. We're often hearing people say "Birth is mind over matter" and that's because it's true! So I wanted to dig a bit deeper into understanding what a great mindset for birth was and I've a...
Home birth; bravery has NOTHING to do with it!
Childbirth is often compared to running a marathon and for good reason. The physical and emotional demands are not dissimilar. A recent study showed that childbirth put an equivalent level of stress and trauma on the body as running a marathon. So I thought I’d take...
Preparing for Parenthood, with Elly Taylor
Preparing for parenthood is not always at the top of the list when preparing for birth. When it comes to fears that can crop up around childbirth, there’s one aspect that isn’t always obvious and is often overlooked. I say “overlooked” because I’m referring to a lot...
Coping with a miscarriage, With Susie Gower
[spp-player optin="off" ctabuttons="off" url=“youraudio.mp3"] Today’s episode is inspired by a listener Amanda. Amanda started listening to the podcast right at the beginning of her pregnancy and she emailed me to let me know how much she was enjoying listening to it....
How to prepare dads for childbirth, with Rachel Gardner
When it comes to birth, dads are often left out in the cold. I mean this metaphorically and in reality. During pregnancy, a lot of the focus is on the mum. Dad is often neglected from appointments during pregnancy and a lot of the communications directed towards...
Birthing for blokes, interview with Mark Harris, midwife
Today's podcast is not just for pregnant mammas; it's for the dads-to-be too! Well, let's not forget that dads have fears too and if we are to prepare for a fear free birth, then we need to help dads to clear their fears too. If dad can be well prepared and fear free...
5 reasons why your baby wants a natural birth
We often hear why we should be considering natural birth, but usually this is positioned as something to consider from the mother's perspective. But that's not what I want to talk about here. Instead, I'd like to offer up reasons why we should be thinking about a...