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Last year in the UK only 52% of women went into spontaneous labour. An even smaller number ended up having the physiological birth the vast majority of women want and expect when it comes to meeting their babies. In a highly technological era, what does physiological birth look like for the modern woman? And how does this fit in to the current maternity system?

This week I am joined by the incredibly inspiring Sheena Byrom OBE; Independent Midwifery Consultant, Midwife of over 35 years, Author & Speaker; to unpick all of this! Sheena works tirelessly across the world, transforming maternity systems with a focus on supporting physiological birth. 

Regardless of what kind of birth you are planning, expecting or hoping for, this episode delves into how normal physiological processes in pregnancy, birth and postnatally can be supported in all environments, for all women and babies.
 
 
 All 4 Maternity: Resources for Healthcare Professionals
 https://www.all4maternity.com/

All 4 Birth: Resources for parents

https://www.all4birth.com/home/
 
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Around 1 in 25 women will face decisions around how to give birth to their bottom first babies! But did you know the options are more than simply 'have a caesarean'? From helping your baby to turn head down, to physiological/vaginal breech birth, these little discussed alternatives are explained in this episode.

Joining me this week is Dr Shawn Walker, founder of The Breech Birth Network and Midwife Emma Spillane. Both heading up breech teams at large trusts, they bring some real expert insight into the topic of breech birth. The pair bring the perfect balance of the intellectual understanding of the risks and benefits of each choice, whilst providing a nurturing and women centred approach to the episode.

With a real focus on informed choice, you will feel equipped to open up conversations with your providers about your own birth experience if you find yourself needing to make decisions around breech birth. 

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https://breechbirth.org.uk/

Access The Breech Birth UK Group on facebook
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Seeing men in the birth room is a relatively recent occurrence, but something that the vast majority of women have come to expect if they have a male partner. Interestingly, the male hormonal responses to birth can be very different to that of a women. And in this episode we take a look at why that is, and what men can do to make sure they feel calm and confident as they support a women to meet their baby.

This week I am chatting to a very special guest, midwife of over 20 years, Mark Harris. 

Personally, having spent much of the past decade working alongside women, supporting women, and studying the physiology of the female body- this has been an eye opening conversation into what goes on for a man during one of the most transformational moments of his life. 

This is an episode to listen to with your partner if you can, or send over once you’ve finished! And even if you’re not pregnant, your understanding of how each others’ minds work is about to increase exponentially! It's practically couples' therapy in a podcast.

Please note, we are incredibly inclusive and supportive of ALL birth partners of any gender- whether parents, grandparents, friends, family, doulas or none at all- and are very aware that not all women will go into birth supported by a male (or any) partner. This episode in particular focuses a lot on the specifics of male physiology and the differences that may appear between them and a birthing woman. We look forward to bringing you an episode all about ‘birth partners’ soon!

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Birthing 4 Blokes course

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Men, Love & Birth

By Mark Harris

If Sex was like Birth Video

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When you begin to understand what labour truly feels like; what it really takes from both a physical and emotional perspective; then you'll stop asking the question 'what does a doula do?'

In this episode I chat with Doula, Active Birth Yoga Teacher, Author, Mother & all round inspiring lady, Natalie Meddings about the role of a doula. What started as an episode about doulas, quickly morphed into one of the most inspiring and informative conversations I've ever had about birth. Bringing you a deeper understanding of what labour truly means.

If you are currently pregnant, you absolute MUST listen to the very wise words Natalie shares with us in this week's episode. Thinking about labour and birth in a whole new light, this is info you definitely don't get from a standard antenatal class! I have no doubt this episode will leave you feeling confident, inspired and excited about giving birth!

http://www.tellmeagoodbirthstory.com/
Books:
How to Have a Baby
Why Homebirth Matters
Both by Natalie Meddings

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