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In the last episode of 2024 - I am bringing you another solo episode where I pull up my big girl pants, and bravely admit that earlier this year I had a complaint made against me.
 
I am so passionate about my work and the support I offer, that I wanted to share a little bit about this experience, and highlight some essential steps you can take, if you are considering hiring a doula. My wish is that on the back of this episode - no confusion about the relationship between client and doula, will take place for anyone else.
 
As awareness about doulas becomes more widespread, there is no doubt that medical professionals are quick to blame women who hire them, for any negative outcomes that may arise - even though anyone can experience physical complications, give birth to a poorly baby or experience a loss.
 
So, if you decide that you would like to accept care from the NHS or similar, and you know the benefits of hiring a doula - then consider these 5 additional recommendations that may go a long way to ensuring that you have the support you want - not only from your doula, but your family and friends, and care providers.
 
Please share this episode widely so that others can benefit from knowing more about the role of doulas.


EpisodeEpisode 138 -  55 - Human Rights Lawyer Hermine Hayes-Klein
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In this episode of the podcast, we begin exactly where we left off last week, with Hayley and Katja sharing the details of their healing home birth. Baby Isabelle was born safely after a previous traumatic birth, but Hayley knew instinctively that she needed some support. After a wonderful golden hour, everyone began to notice that Hayley wasn't herself, and was showing signs of deterioration.

Find out what happened next, in this wonderful episode. Their story goes a long way to show that traumatic situations do not always cause birth trauma. During this experience, where Hayley felt supported, empowered, and respected, she felt in control of all decisions that were made about her care, making the birth and postpartum incredibly positive overall.

You can follow them on Instagram @theschoenbergfamily and Hayley's hypnobirthing company is @thebadassbirthcompany

Episode 63 - Unwanted Induction of Labour https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ultimate-guide-to-being-a-birth-partner/id1541228817?i=1000582029431

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Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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In this episode, I am chatting with Hayley and Katja Schoenberg about their healing homebirth story. In part one, they candidly share their decisions regarding having another baby, and how important it was to Hayley for them both to do a lot of preparation to ensure that they had the best chance of achieving their dream birth.

Tune in next week to pick up where we left off and learn more about the postpartum journey and what happened after Isabelle was born.

You can follow them on Instagram @theschoenbergfamily and Hayley's hypnobirthing compnay is @thebadassbirthcompany

You can listen to their previous birth experience here on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ultimate-birth-partner-podcast/id1541228817?i=1000582029431

And here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/13FZ0G7jR2W6n73URcChy8?si=eJMbP8P9SXm238I4vUEe-g

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Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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This week I am sharing with you how Journalling can support you to prepare for birth by 'Doing the work'. This involves asking yourself questions and being open and honest about how you feel about giving birth and also how to share your thoughts and feelings with your birth partner.

You can either use your own notebook and answer some of the questions that I share with you, or you can purchase one of my journals on Amazon or another online book seller.

Here are the links:-

The Art of Giving Birth Journal - Black and White Version

The Art of Giving Birth Journal - Colour Version

Purchase one of my other journals with a variety of different covers - Amazon UK

If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesford

If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-

Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
- Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmO

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPF

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In this episode, I am chatting to Sheryl Wynne who kindly talks us through her Healing Birth Hierarchy of Needs tool that she uses to help prepare couples for their dream birth.

This conversation will allow you to identify ways that you can support yourself on your journey to achieving the birth that you want. It aims to help you understand why it is so important to reach for the stars, and not settle for less during your birth experience, and to understand that if you don't try, then you are unlikely to succeed.

Sheryl brilliantly outlines why you should take care of your physiological and safety needs, and how important it is to recognise what makes you feel safe. So, take notes and also be sure to send this episode to your partner to help them understand the importance of how each rung of the ladder supports you to get closer to your dream birth.

You can follow Sheryl @simply_natal_healing_birth

Her website is simplynatal.co.uk

Trauma Talk Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6p8nstr8R59SZ9DswjSQ2D?si=FWdz5m_pSfqZDHE7919wTQ

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Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
- Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmO

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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In this week's episode Dr Jenna and I are discussing the importance of healing from birth trauma before having another baby.

We talk through the reasons why this is useful for both you and your birth partner as well as a wider conversation about birth preparation and how to take ownership of the information you are exposed to, rather than just accepting any information you receive. Being curious about your options and exploring your own personality is essential to ensure you are well prepared. 

If you haven't listened to the other episodes I have recorded with Jenna, you can find them here

Episode 59 - What is 'Normal" and how it relates to childbirth and postpartum https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ultimate-guide-to-being-a-birth-partner/id1541228817?i=1000554599203

Episode 84 - Setting boundaries for birth https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ultimate-guide-to-being-a-birth-partner/id1541228817?i=1000604801865

You can follow Jenna on Instagram @dr.jenna.psychologist

Find her website - www.drjennapsychologist.com

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If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-

Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
- Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmO

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPF

You can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk

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This week is part two of Dhi's story - where he shares his version of each of the births of his 5 children. 

In this episode we pick up where we left off last week, with Dhi telling us his experience of discovering Leonie was pregnant with twins and how they went on to have a C-section due to pre-eclampsia. 

He candidly talks about the disappointment he felt when they needed to engage with maternity services and how he leaned into his spiritual side to help him as he deepened his trust in Leonie's instincts - and surrendered to the fact that she genuinely needed medical help. 

This is a fabulous story of how important it is to have an advocate with you during your birth and how Dhi was able to offer support to Leonie when it was needed. 

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If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-

Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

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Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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In this week's episode, Leonie's husband Dhi shares his experience of becoming a father and how his philosophies of birth changed dramatically as he learned more about the process.

He explains how confident he felt in the idea that Leonie was capable of giving birth without medical assistance, and how his understanding deepened as each of their children were born.

Next week, he candidly shares his experience of how their 4th pregnancy was a completely different journey and how that made him feel.

Apologies for the background noise - they had builders in the house next door 😊

You can listen to Leonie's version of the first 3 births here -

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ultimate-guide-to-being-a-birth-partner/id1541228817?i=1000539514419

You can follow Leonie on Instagram @birthwise.withleonie

If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesford

If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-

Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
- Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmO

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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In this week's episode, I am chatting with Leonie Rainbird Savin who is sharing her experience of wild pregnancy with her 4th child.

She describes how different this pregnancy was in comparison to the other 3, and how as it progressed, she began to feel instinctively that she may end up needing medical intervention regarding the birth. 

In the end, Leonie became unwell and went into hospital to seek care and discovered that she was carrying two babies. 

This is a fascinating story of surrender with Leonie accepting a C-section after 3 homebirths - and what that was like for her and her husband Dhi. 

You can follow Leonie on Instagram @birthwise.withleonie

Listen to her Podcast - Normal Boring Freebirth on all platforms 

If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesford

If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-

Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
- Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmO

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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In this episode, I am chatting to Sarah Geraghty, a craniosacral therapist who treats pregnant women, newborn babies, postpartum women and their families as they grow.

Sarah explains a little about how craniosacral therapy works and how it can support you.

Sarah's website is http://sarahgeraghty.co.uk

You can find Sarah on instagram @sarahgeraghtycraniosacral

If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesford

If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-

Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
- Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmO

Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'
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You can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner

Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford

Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...