Pregnancy Podcast – Why You Need a Backup Plan The Podcast Yep, it’s the Pregnancy Podcast again! And, why not? Episodes of thirty minutes or less covering pretty much any subject you can think of on pregnancy, birth and the postpartum, evidence-based and laid out in an easy to follow way. What’s not to love??!… Continue reading What’s Your Birth Plan…… B?
Category: Birth
Home Birth Is Now A Real Option In Stockholm
Home Birth Is Now A Real Option In Stockholm Many of us in the birth community, as well as expectant parents, have been wondering why home birth has not been a common choice, or even much of an option, here in Sweden. The great news is that now, at least in Stockholm, it is! Karolinska… Continue reading Home Birth Is Now A Real Option In Stockholm
Due Date…….or Guess Date?
Pregnancy Podcast: Due Date The Podcast I make no apologies for returning to this podcast again and again. If you are looking for short, easy to digest episodes on everything about pregnancy, birth and the postpartum, this one’s for you. The host, Vanessa Merten, does all the research so you don’t have to and then shares… Continue reading Due Date…….or Guess Date?
Why a Doula is a Must for Birthing Abroad
A while ago I was honoured to be asked to write a guest blog post for the amazing Knocked Up Abroad. Whilst this post is not podcast related, I thought it was about time that I featured it here. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! Why a Doula is… Continue reading Why a Doula is a Must for Birthing Abroad
Hypnobirthing: The Lowdown
Doing It At Home – Hypnobirthing: Using The Power of The Mind To Influence Your Body The podcast The Doing It At Home podcast is hosted by married couple and health and fitness enthusiasts Matthew and Sarah. Using a mix of birth stories, guest experts and episodes with Sarah and Matthew holding the floor, it’s a dynamic podcast… Continue reading Hypnobirthing: The Lowdown
The Evidence on Doulas
Evidence Based Birth – Doula Why this podcast? The Evidence Based Birth website is a go-to website for me and many other doulas. It’s somewhere I know I can get an overview of the scientific research and that it’s a great resource to direct clients to as well. The fact that there is also a… Continue reading The Evidence on Doulas
Are You Using Your BRAIN?
The Pregnancy Podcast – Using Your BRAIN: 5 Questions You Should Be Asking Why this podcast? The Pregnancy Podcast features regularly on this blog and needs no long introduction. This podcast provides evidence-based information in easy to listen to episodes of thirty minutes or less and covers everything you need to know about pregnancy, birth and the… Continue reading Are You Using Your BRAIN?
5 Birth Mantras That Work
The Birthful Podcast – 5 Physiological Birth Mantras That Work Why this podcast? With around two hundred and fifty episodes covering a huge range of pregnancy, birth and postpartum topics, this podcast is one I return to again and again. Hosted by the mighty Adriana Lozada, each episode is packed with great info and Adriana’s enthusiasm and… Continue reading 5 Birth Mantras That Work
VBAC and Uterine Rupture: What are the Facts?
The VBAC Link – Uterine Rupture Facts & Perspective Why this podcast? The VBAC Link is an absolute must if you are planning a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). With over a hundred episodes of birth stories and evidence-based information, this has become a firm favourite of mine. The VBAC Link is also so much… Continue reading VBAC and Uterine Rupture: What are the Facts?
Informed Consent
Pregnancy Podcast – Q&A: Informed Consent Why this episode? I was not intending to feature the amazing Pregnancy Podcast again quite so soon but when I found this episode I knew I had to. I cannot emphasise enough how important, vital even, informed consent is to having a birth experience which you view as both positive and empowering.… Continue reading Informed Consent