Birth-ed Podcast

Discover how to use birth stories as a way of deepening your understanding of birth, building your confidence & helping you to make choices for your own experience. Consider the clarity, processing & freedom sharing your birth story can bring you.

In this episode we in detail about birth plans.. let's explore together- Can you really plan for birth? Why bother? What to include? How to write one? What to do with it?

It's a solo episode from me this week, talking in detail about pain in birth.. let's explore together- What causes pain in labour? What does birth feel like? What is the purpose of pain in birth? Why most conversations about pain relief have got totally the wrong angle! Which elements of this are within our control?

In today's episode, we discuss all things postnatal mental health. Whether you are currently pregnant and getting prepared for what to expect postnatally, or you're in the depths of the early days of motherhood, there's heartwarming chat, practical tools and tons of helpful info to takeaway from this conversation.

In today's episode, we share a little insight into the practice of Osteopathy. Something you may have heard recommended for pregnancy or for your baby. Listen up to hear more about pelvic pain, reflux, body tension & more…

Pregnancy Sickness is often a welcome and exciting sign of early pregnancy. But knowing what is 'normal' and what's NOT can be hard to navigate. Having had HG twice myself, this is an episode close to my heart!

Having a baby is one of the most transformative moments in anyone's lives, and this can go on to have a huge impact on our relationships, especially romantic relationships! So how do we navigate this?

Vaginal Examinations, par for the course of giving birth.. or something you have a choice over? In todays episode we explore: What are vaginal examinations? What helpful information do they give us? What risks do they have? What are your rights when it comes to declining them? How do you decline them?

Matresence is the period of growth and transition in the early years in becoming a mother. Whilst turmoil and identity shifts are expected in 'adolescence', it's only recently that such shifts have been recognised and validated in our becoming of a mother too. Let’s explore together…

If you're pregnant after a previous caesarean birth, you might be starting to explore your options for birth this time around. In this episode we focus on the option of vaginal birth after caesarean- the risks, benefits, emotions & practicalities.

We talk a lot about decision making for birth- Where might you choose to birth your baby? Do you want an epidural? Should you have an induction? etc etc.. but the decision making (and the impact of those decisions) actually starts MUCH earlier on in pregnancy.

What is hypnobirthing? How can it support you in your pregnancy, your birth and beyond? How does it work? What does it involve? Listen up for some myth busting, take away tools and tips and the next steps to feeling more confident and prepared ahead of your baby's birth.

Sara and I explore the landscape of the maternity system, the rising rates of induction and give you some really practical tips and advice on how to navigate decisions around induction of labour (a decision which the majority of us will inevitably face!).

Advocating for yourself (or other people) or knowing how to make decisions can be really difficult when it comes to maternity care. In this episode we discuss how we can ensure we are advocated for throughout the perinatal period.

Did you know 1 in 7 babies will access care in NICU when they are born and 60% of those are born at full term. So why don't we ever talk about what it's like to have a baby in the NICU? Well, we do here!

A way of approaching birth that you might not yet have considered. Taking a look how you can prepare yourself emotionally, spiritually and physically for birth; and how the three things are more closely interconnected than you first realise.

When journeying through pregnancy we tend to just hand ourselves over to our care providers, on whom we rely to tell us if we are healthy and well and what we should do to bring our babies into the world safely. But is this really the best way to be navigating pregnancy, birth and parenthood?

Around 1/3 births in the UK happen by caesarean, so it's certainly something you might like to learn about during pregnancy. The prospect of major abdominal surgery whilst awake can be quite daunting for many of us, so in this episode we talk through exactly what you can expect from a caesarean birth.

So much of pregnancy is taken up researching prams and cots and car seats and preparing the nursery.. Or considering birth plans and pregnancy complications and baby names.. It's not often that anyone actually consciously considers parenting until they are in it. Let’s chat about how…

Intrusive thoughts affect around half of new mums. These thoughts of harm can feel quite terrifying, but are they anything to worry about? What can you do to manage them or where can you seek support?

Ever heard of a back to back baby? When is a long labour TOO long? Do we have influence over the unfolding of our births? In this episode we discuss 'Biomechanics for Birth', the process of your baby fitting through the bones of your pelvis. How do they do that & how can you help them?

Does Tongue Tie just affect breastfeeding? Can a baby actually have a tongue that that DOESN'T affect feeding? Is there a link between Folic Acid and Tongue Tie? The answers to these questions and more in this week’s episode.

How do second labours differ from firsts? How do you prepare older children? How do you prepare after both a wonderful or a difficult birth first time? Find out this and more by listening to this episode.

From booking to after your birth, your midwife is there to support you throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond. But what can you expect from midwifery led care?

And in a single moment, your entire life changes. Your baby who has spent the last 9 months curled up inside, is earth-side. WHAT NOW? In this episode we discuss what to expect in those first 24 hours after birth. Both physically and emotionally, for both mum and baby.

In this episode, Independent Midwife Kemi Johnson and I discuss all thing Home Birth. The benefits, what if’s, practicalities, everything you may want to know about having your baby at home.

Does the way you exercise need to change because you fall pregnant? What about if you've never exercised before? Is now a good time to start? Find out in this episode

Have you been told you 'have' to give birth in a certain way? That you're 'not allowed' to do something, like have an elective caesarean, give birth at home or in water? Not sure what to do next? Listen to this!