The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth

The Dungaree Doula
Država Združeno kraljestvo
Jezik EN-US
Epizode 79
Zadnja 14.08.2026

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!

Epizode

  • S4 EP5: An episode to prepare your birth PARTNER 14.08.2026 32min
    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:-Polyvagal theory-Hiring a doula-Further episodes of my podcast: S1 EP2 (polyvagal theory),S1 EP3 (the stages of labour), S1 EP7 (creating a birth plan, listen to this one with your partner), S1 EP11 (birth rights), S2 EP1 (birth partner attributes)*FREE HYPNOBIRTHING MASTERCLASS!:* ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass⁠⁠⁠*Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with more information to help you make informed decisions that feel right for you*Links mentioned in this episode:Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠@thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠ on insta
  • S4 EP4: The final most unhelpful thing people say to pregnant women 07.08.2026 26min
    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*Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with more information to help you make informed decisions that feel right for you*Links mentioned in this episode:Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula@gmail.com⁠⁠@thedungareedoula⁠⁠ on insta
  • S4 EP3: Another of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women 31.07.2026 25min
    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 MASTERCLASS!:* https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass*Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with more information to help you make informed decisions that feel right for you*Links mentioned in this episode:Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula@gmail.com@thedungareedoula on insta
  • S4 EP2: One of the most unhelpful things people say to pregnant women 08.03.2026 19min
    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 podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with more information to help you make informed decisions that feel right for you*Links mentioned in this episode:Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • S4 EP1: My third positive home birth story - our baby boy is here! 19.02.2026 45min
    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 podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with more information to help you make informed decisions that feel right for you*Links mentioned in this episode:Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • S3 EP13: BIRTH MYTHS: Are inductions risk free? BALLOON CATHETER 01.08.2025 38min
    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 MASTERCLASS!:* ⁠https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass⁠*Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with more information to help you make informed decisions that feel right for you*Links mentioned in this episode:A snapshot of women’s and clinicians’ perceptions of the double balloon catheter for induction of labor: click hereWomenʼs reflections on induction of labour and birthing interventions and what they would do differently next time: click herePatient satisfaction with the cervical ripening balloon as a method for induction of labour: a randomised controlled trial: click hereRisk of maternal, fetal and neonatal complications associated with the use of the transcervical balloon catheter in induction of labour: click herePatient information leaflet: click hereReddit thread "Foley Balloon Induction Experiences": click hereClick here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my mailing list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ substack.com/@meganmarybirthmotherLove the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Power Hour:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/meganmarybirthmother
  • S3 EP13: A lil chat - I'm pregnant! 19.07.2025 40min
    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 episode:Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse (Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!)Join the homebirth workshop: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-homebirth-workshop-tickets-1431878229329Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my mailing list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@meganmarybirthmotherLove the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Power Hour: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • S3 EP12: BIRTH MYTHS - Are inductions risk free? PESSARY 18.04.2025 50min
    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!:* ⁠https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/free-masterclass⁠*Please note this podcast is not medical advice (also please note there is a lot of swearing in this episode! It is a very frustrating topic and I seemingly didn't hold back)Links mentioned in this episode:Guy's and St Thomas' Inducing Labour article - click hereNICE guidelines for inducing labour - click hereAIMS article "Waterbirth and Induction of Labour" - click herePropess patient information leaflet - click hereClick here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my mailing list:⁠⁠⁠⁠substack.com/@thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Power Hour:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • S3 EP11: BIRTH MYTHS - Will you be judged for doing hypnobirthing? 07.03.2025 33min
    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 anxieties in this episode and share some tips for getting people on board with your birth plans too. ❤*Please note this podcast is not medical advice (also please note there is a lot of swearing in this episode! It is a very frustrating topic and I seemingly didn't hold back)Links mentioned in this episode:Birth Trauma Inquiry Report - ⁠click here⁠Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠Join my mailing list:⁠⁠⁠substack.com/@thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Power Hour:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • S3 EP10: BIRTH MYTHS - "All that matters is a healthy baby" 28.02.2025 42min
    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 always skip and come back another day ❤*Please note this podcast is not medical advice (also please note there is a lot of swearing in this episode! It is a very frustrating topic and I seemingly didn't hold back)Links mentioned in this episode:Birth Trauma Inquiry Report - click hereClick here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠Join my mailing list:⁠⁠substack.com/@thedungareedoula⁠⁠Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Power Hour:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • S3 EP9: BIRTH MYTHS - Will your midwife appointments prepare you for birth? 21.02.2025 31min
    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 thought I would talk today about what you can expect and where to go for good, thorough birth prep.*Please note this podcast is not medical adviceLinks mentioned in this episode:Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:⁠ click here⁠Join my mailing list:⁠substack.com/@thedungareedoula⁠Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Power Hour:⁠⁠⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • S3 EP8: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you need vaginal exams to track labour progress? 14.02.2025 26min
    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 decision for you.*Please note this podcast is not medical adviceLinks mentioned in this episode:Season 2 Episode 6 of this podcast:Vaginal Exams During Labour - why, how, alternatives and moreClick here to find out more about mydigital hypnobirthing courses:⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:click hereJoin my mailing list:substack.com/@thedungareedoulaLove the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠Book a Power Hour:⁠⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠
  • S3 EP7: BIRTH MYTHS - Do you need coaching to push your baby out? 07.02.2025 35min
    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 advice Links mentioned in this episode: A randomized trial of coached versus uncoached maternal pushing during the second stage of labor: click here Best practices in second stage labor care: maternal bearing down and positioning: click here A randomized trial of the effects of coached vs uncoached maternal pushing during the second stage of labor on postpartum pelvic floor structure and function: click here Intrapartum care: care for healthy women and babies. NICE guideline: short version: click here Maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage: click here Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠ Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Sign up for my FREE hypnobirthing masterclasses: click here Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠ Book a Power Hour: ⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠ If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: ⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠ ⁠⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠
  • S3 EP6: BIRTH MYTHS: Do your waters break at the start of labour? 30.01.2025 30min
    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 Links mentioned in this episode: In Defence of the Amniotic Sac: click here Pre-labour Rupture of Membranes: impatience and risk: click here Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠ Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠ Book a Power Hour: ⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠ If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: ⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠ ⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠
  • S3 EP5: ANNOUCEMENT: I've released a mini album of relaxation tracks for pregnancy and birth 26.01.2025 3min
    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 & Birth" Links mentioned in this episode: Listen to relaxation tracks on Spotify: click here Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠ Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠ Book a Power Hour: ⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠ If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: ⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠ ⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠
  • S3 EP4: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you have to give birth on your back? 24.01.2025 32min
    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 medical adviceLinks mentioned in this episode:Healthy Birth Practice #5: Avoid Giving Birth on Your Back and Follow Your Body’s Urge to Push: click hereSecond stage of labor and epidural use: a larger effect than previously suggested: click hereA review and comparison of common maternal positions during the second-stage of labor: click hereFind out more about my hypnobirthing offerings: thedungareedoula.co.uk/hypnobirthingClick here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourseUse code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thedungareedoulaBook a Power Hour: calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:thedungareedoula.co.ukinstagram.com/thedungareedoula
  • S3 EP3: BIRTH MYTHS: Can you do hypnobirthing if you want an epidural/induction/cesarean? 17.01.2025 35min
    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 podcast is not medical adviceLinks mentioned in this episode:Find out more about my hypnobirthing offerings: thedungareedoula.co.uk/hypnobirthingClick here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourseUse code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thedungareedoulaBook a Power Hour: calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:thedungareedoula.co.ukinstagram.com/thedungareedoula
  • S3 EP2: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you have to give birth by 42 weeks pregnant? 10.01.2025 37min
    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 note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my own, please make your own decisions based on the information within this and all episodes of The Doulas Guide To... podcastLinks mentioned in this episode:Inducing labour NICE guideline [NG207]: click hereSaving Babies’ Lives 2024: Progress Report Summary: click herePATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Syntocinon: click hereRisks of stillbirth and neonatal death with advancing gestation at term: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies of 15 million pregnancies: click herePregnancy and ethnic factors influencing births and infant mortality: 2013: click hereNHS Maternity Statistics 2023: click here44 week birth story: click here44 Week Home Birth: click hereRachel's "Year Long Pregnancy" (42 weeks) and 60 Hour Freebirth: click hereClick here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded online courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourseUse code 'PODCAST' for 20% off!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thedungareedoulaBook a Power Hour: calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:thedungareedoula.co.ukinstagram.com/thedungareedoula
  • S3 EP1: Happy new year & welcome to season 3! 03.01.2025 23min
    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 advice, all opinions are my ownLinks mentioned in this episode:Download my FREE E-Book '10 things to do if you're due in 2025' here: click hereClick here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded online courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourseUse code 'PODCAST' for 20% off!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thedungareedoulaBook a Power Hour: calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02NEW! Join my mailing list here - thedungareedoula.substack.comIf you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:thedungareedoula.co.ukinstagram.com/thedungareedoulafacebook.com/thedungareedoula
  • S2 EP31: What would I do if I was pregnant right now? Last ep of season 2! 08.11.2024 47min
    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 you some nice things to consider or to get clued up on.*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my ownLinks mentioned in this episode:Lily Nichols info: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/Basic info on birth blessings - https://www.thebump.com/a/mothers-blessing-wayClick here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded online courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourseUse code 'PODCAST' for 20% off!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thedungareedoulaBook a Power Hour: calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02NEW! Join my mailing list here - thedungareedoula.substack.comIf you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out!New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:thedungareedoula.co.ukinstagram.com/thedungareedoulafacebook.com/thedungareedoula

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