What About Mom?

38. Informed Birth Prep: Partners, Doulas, & Inductions


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Birth is unpredictable, but feeling informed changes everything. In this episode, Dr. Jessica London speaks with birth doula and childbirth educator Alice Turner shares how asking questions, understanding your options, and involving your partner can help you feel more confident and in control of your birth experience.


Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:53 – Why is it important to involve partners early in pregnancy and birth prep?
04:56 – How can partners get more involved and where should couples start?
08:00 – How important is it for partners to understand what’s happening in the mom’s body?
10:29 – How is your childbirth education different from hospital classes?
17:04 – What’s the difference between a doula and a partner’s support during birth?
21:23 –  What should moms really know about inductions and when are they necessary?
30:07 – What would you say to a mom struggling with leaks to show her healing is possible?
36:48 –Where can people find you and work with you?

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What About Mom?By Jessica London