To kick off this sixth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing inductions and vaginal examinations. 

Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss:

• The rationale behind these interventions
• Why you don’t need throw out all your amazing birth skills if you are induced
• The power, passage and passenger analogy that helps midwives assess how labour is progressing
• The pros and cons of these interventions 

Whilst today’s episode is the final one for this series, we also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this fifth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing C-section birth preferences.

Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss:

• The role of the midwife in a C-section birth
• Preferences to consider to make it a beautiful and welcoming environment
• Importance of early skin to skin if possible
• Why it’s OK to ask your birth team to stop chatting and keep noise to a minimum!

Today’s episode is episode 5 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.

We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this fourth episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing post-partum support planning.

Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss:

• The value of antenatal breastfeeding education
• The importance of expressing colostrum before birth
• How to support yourself at home if discharged from hospital early 
• Practical tools to support you after birth 
• Why nappies and cute kids clothing isn’t always the most helpful present!

Today’s episode is episode 4 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn more about C-section preferences, navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.

We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this third episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing how to navigate respectful conversations with your birth team, asking questions and managing interventions that may be presented to you. 

Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss:

• Asking questions respectfully so you and your birth team can work together rather than feeling like it’s an us versus them situation
• Verbal scripts to help you navigate these conversations and gain true informed consent
• How to manage the reality of multiple care providers
• How to be an active participant in a staff handover
• The importance of language in birth 

Today’s episode is episode 3 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about postpartum support planning, C-section preferences, navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.

We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this second episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing the best ways to create a beautiful birth environment once you arrive at hospital. 

Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss:

• The realities of “bed flow” in a hospital system
• Why presenting in very early labour may put you on “the clock”
• Tips to create a beautiful birth environment in the hospital room
• Importance of educating partners on the birth process

Today’s episode is episode 2 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about managing interventions in hospital, asking great questions to your birth team to make sure you are fully informed, postpartum support planning, C-section preferences, navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.

We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this first episode in the Ask the Midwife series we are discussing the importance of labouring at home and stimulating the love and labour hormone, oxytocin. 

Beth Ryan, our midwife and childbirth educator will discuss:

• The benefits of being at home for early labour
• Why 0-4cm of dilation is often the longest part of labour
• The importance of resting and “ignoring it until you can’t” in early labour
• Tips for the car ride to the hospital 

Today’s episode is episode 1 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about managing interventions in hospital, asking great questions to your birth team to make sure you are fully informed, postpartum support planning, C-section preferences, navigating inductions and vaginal examinations and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.

We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Beth talks us through the top 3 hospital bag items you should have, how to get your partner to support you best during birth, managing posterior labour and the low down on epidurals.

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Beth you can find her @birthwithbeth_.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this bonus 6th episode in the Matrescence series we are sharing the live Q & A I did recently with Nikki.

Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: 

• Practicing self-compassion after birth
• Practical journalling prompts to help you reflect and be kind to yourself
• Reinvigorating your relationship
• Whether matrescence is a one-off transition or continues through each pregnancy and birth
• Hormones after birth

Today’s episode is episode 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about re-defining yourself after birth, practical tools and tips to cushion the transition into motherhood and removing the stigma around “bouncing back” after birth then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. 

We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth. 

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this fifth episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing how to manage the mental load of motherhood. 

Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: 

• How to mentally prepare for motherhood before birth
• Why self connection is so important
• Why you need to find what truly lights you up, not just what you think you “should” do for self care
• Best tips to manage hormonal dips and heightened emotions
• Advice for women who don’t feel overly “maternal” or an instant connection to their baby 

Today’s episode is episode 5 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. 

We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth. 

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

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To kick off this fourth episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing the current societal expectations around “bouncing back” for mothers and why this culture needs to change. 

Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: 

• Why women should not be expected to return to “normal”
• Why the current “bounce back” culture is dangerous
• Different cultural practices for nourishing yourself postpartum and how they all have a common thread of rest, nourishing food and village support
• Why asking for help is not a weakness

Today’s episode is episode 4 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. 

We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth. 

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this third episode in the Matrescence series we are discussing the best ways you can help to prepare yourself for the post-partum period. 

Nikki McCahon, our matrescence educator will discuss: 

• Why planning for birth is not enough
• The importance of understanding what support you might need in the postpartum period
• Why it’s important to set up structures before birth to help cushion the transition to motherhood
• Asking for help and creating a village of support
• Leaning into your feminine energy

Today’s episode is episode 3 of 5 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about removing the stigma around “bouncing back” after birth and managing the mental load of motherhood then this entire podcast series is now live up inside my online membership program the Pregnancy Posse. 

We also have a bonus 6th episode exclusive only to Posse members where Nikki talks us through managing stress and anxiety, leaning into our feminine energy and navigating changes in relationship with our partner after birth. 

You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

If you’d like to learn more from Nikki you can find her @dearmamaproject

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.