Category: Preparing for Birth

Cord Blood Banking

The Pregnancy Podcast – Cord Blood Banking Why this podcast? Well, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The host, Vanessa Merten, brings you well-researched, evidence-based information on a huge range of subjects in easy to digest episodes of thirty minutes or less. It’s no wonder this podcast features here so regularly! Why… Continue reading Cord Blood Banking

Virtual Doulas: What They Do and How They Can Help

The Embodied and Well Mom Show – Virtual Doulas: What They Do and How They Can Help Why this podcast? In short, because they have an episode on virtual doulas and as I have recently launched my own Virtual Doula services, I was curious to hear a discussion featuring this topic. The Embodied and Well Mom… Continue reading Virtual Doulas: What They Do and How They Can Help

What Role Should Men Play In Birth?

Evidence Based Birth – What role should men play in birth? Why this podcast? I refer people to the Evidence-Based Birth website all the time and am so happy that there is now a podcast too. All of the articles are, as the name suggests, evidence-based, meaning you have access to solid information on which to base your… Continue reading What Role Should Men Play In Birth?

Top 5 Breastfeeding Worries

All Things Breastfeeding – Top 5 Breastfeeding Concerns Why this podcast? Not only is this podcast a fantastic resource in and of itself but it is part of a website called The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor* which has everything you could wish for relating to breastfeeding. The podcast is hosted by Barbara Robertson, an IBCLC (International… Continue reading Top 5 Breastfeeding Worries

Back Labour and How to Handle It

Preggie Pals – Managing Back Labor Why this podcast? I re-discovered this podcast while I was exploring the Parents On Demand network. Each episode features a group of women who are mothers, pregnant or both as well as experts who provide sound information. There’s a fun, chatty atmosphere and it’s really easy to listen to. With episodes covering trying to… Continue reading Back Labour and How to Handle It

12 Wishes For Your Birth

Birthful – 12 Days of Birth Why this podcast? The Birthful podcast is a wonderful one for birth workers and families alike. Hosted by doula, author and postpartum educator, Adriana Lozada, Birthful provides birth stories as well as interviews with birth and postpartum experts. Adriana is so enthusiastic and down to earth that listening to an episode… Continue reading 12 Wishes For Your Birth

Choosing Your Baby’s Name – The Only Rule You Need

Pregnancy Podcast – Baby Names Why this podcast? The Pregnancy Podcast has featured many times before because I love it! It’s fun and easy to listen to whilst providing clear, evidence-based information for all your pregnancy, birth and postpartum questions. As it’s coming up to Christmas, I decided to feature a fun episode on choosing… Continue reading Choosing Your Baby’s Name – The Only Rule You Need

Intrusive Thoughts

Mom & Mind – Postpartum OCD. Why am I having these thoughts?!?! Why this podcast? Yep, you’ve guessed it, Mom & Mind is another podcast from the Parents on Demand Network. Mom & Mind is hosted by Psychologist and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, Dr Kat and is – “Dedicated to understanding the mental health of pregnant,… Continue reading Intrusive Thoughts