The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast

During this episode, I speak with Carmelle Gentle, a midwife who is amongst many things, a feeding and lactation expert who specialises in babies with tongue-tie.

Carmelle, who truly does live up to her name - Gentle by name, Gentle by nature - gave up some of her very busy time to share with us exactly what you might need to look out for when spotting a tongue tie in both a breast and bottle-fed baby. 

She can not only assess babies for tongue tie but is also qualified to divide them, and helps families as they move forward, to navigate the decisions and potential issues that this diagnosis brings. 

You can find Carmelle here - https://gentlebirthsandbeyond.co.uk

Instagram @gentlebirthsandbeyond

If you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:-

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

Or purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthability

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 guest, based on her own experiences as a midwife and lactation consultant.  Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all women so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  

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If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

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In this episode, I am talking with Gordon from Mantenatal.  An antenatal company providing educational information to prepare dads-to-be for birth and fatherhood. 

https://www.mantenatal.co.uk

Instagram - @mantenatal 

If you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:-

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

Or purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthability

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 guest.  Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all men, so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  

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If you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesford

If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

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In this episode, I am talking with fellow pregnancy yoga teacher Daisy Dinwoodie. We met in the physiological birth club on Clubhouse, discussing and sharing our very similar philosophies about pregnancy and childbirth. 

Daisy shares her knowledge of pregnancy yoga and the many benefits from her classes, which are run by a local charity in Edinburgh. She talks about working with the breath,  body autonomy, helping to develop a deep understanding around birth options, and includes great tips for birth partners.   

Daisy Dinwoodie -  https://www.mamadouladaisy.com

If you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:-

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

Or purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthability

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 guest, based on her own experiences as a doula and pregnancy yoga teacher.  Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all women so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  

Send me a message

If you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesford

If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...

During this episode, I am speaking with the incredible Kemi Johnson, a fully trained midwife, and birth keeper, who dedicates her time to calling out bad practice within the NHS maternity system, and speaking up for pregnant women and birthing people to help them to discover the benefits of physiological birth. Kemi is currently in Dara Salaam in Tanzania, so the sound quality reflects this.  

Like many of us, her aim is to ensure that not only are new parents having positive birth experiences but their babies are not forced to come before they are ready and pumped with unnecessary medications to combat the overuse of interventions. 

Physiological birth is to give birth in the way that nature intended and is the default mode of birth for humans and all other mammals. 

Kemi can be found at @kemibirthjoyjohnson on Instagram

Her Linktree is - https://linktr.ee/KemiBirthjoyJohnson which has all her links to the power zooms, 1-2-1 sessions, and virtual midwifery. 

If you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner — https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

Or purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthability

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 guest, based on her own experiences as a midwife.  Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all women so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  

Send me a message

If you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesford

If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...

• National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212.
• Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300 330 5453.
• La Leche League: 0345 120 2918.
• National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300 330 0700.
• The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300 456 2421.

• Keep your baby fed
• Keep your milk flowing
• Keep your baby close
• Keep your breastfeeding helper on speed dial

Send me a message

If you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesford

If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...

In this week's episode, I am chatting to the lovely Zare de Candole who is a birth and postnatal doula amongst many other things.  She shares her great wisdom of what is required when preparing for the baby's arrival during pregnancy. She makes many recommendations about using a planning journal to ensure that anyone expecting a baby considers the wide variety of issues that may arise in the early days with a newborn, and how to ensure that you are all cared for and the new mother and baby are nurtured  to facilitate bonding.   

You can find Zara on her website - https://doulabud.co.uk/

A Poem from Zara
Support is unconditional. It is listening…not judging, not telling your own story

We are here to help women discover what they are feeling…not to make the feelings go away

We are here to help a woman identify her options…not to tell her what options to choose.

We are here to discuss steps with a woman…not to take the steps for her.

We are here to help a woman discover her own strength…not to rescue her and leave her still vulnerable.

We are here to help a woman discover she can help herself…not to take that responsibility for her.

We are here to help a woman learn to choose…not to make it unnecessary for her to make difficult choices.

~ Anonymous

Here are some links that Zara has recommended for you -
https://courses.abm.support/courses/course_category/partner-module/
https://www.maddiesmiracle.org.uk/
https://traumaticbirthrecovery.com/what-is-the-3-step-treatment/
https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2012/11/04/the-fourth-trimester-aka-why-your-newborn-baby-is-only-happy-in-your-arms/
https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/

If you would like to buy a copy of the book - Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - that accompanies this podcast - click here:-
https://bit.ly/Labouroflove

Or you can purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthability

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 guest, based on her own experiences as a postnatal doula.  Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all families, so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  

Send me a message

If you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesford

If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...

In this episode, I am really happy to be introducing you to my wonderful friend Victoria Heath. Victoria is a Hypnotherapist who offers a wide range of services including Hypnobirthing, Life Coaching, and EMDR. I was delighted that she agreed to come and share her wisdom with you all so that you can learn lots of information about hypnobirthing and tips for supporting birth in general.  This conversation is bursting with wonderful tips for all, and I hope you enjoy it.

If you would like to work with Victoria, please visit her website

https://www.hypnobirthworks.co.uk

http://www.victoriaheath.org 

If you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:-

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

Or purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthability

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 guest, based on her own experiences as a mum and hypnobirthing instructor.  Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all women so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  

Send me a message

If you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesford

If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...

In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation about birth trauma with Midwife Catherine Cooper.  We discuss why birth trauma happens and what you can do if you suspect you have experienced trauma at your birth or a birth you attended. 

Catherine uses a process called the 3 step rewind which she talks about in detail. This episode is essential listening for anyone who is planning to have a baby, currently pregnant or has had a child in the past, where the experience may have left them feeling traumatised. 

Catherine's website https://trustbirth.co.uk
https://linktr.ee/trustbirth
Instagram - @catherine_trustbirth/

Please share and leave a review so that others can benefit from hearing that there is support available. 

If you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:-

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

Visit my website - www.birthability.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthability

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 guest, based on her own experiences as a midwife and birth trauma specialist. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all women so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  

Send me a message

If you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesford

If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...

In this episode, I am pleased to welcome NHS Midwife Eleanor Copp. Eleanor is talking to us about working in a Midwife Led Unit or MLU which is a really great option to give birth in for many couples, offering a home from home style birth facility that is a step down from high-level medical care. This more natural setting gives pregnant women and birthing people the opportunity to achieve a birth with little or no interventions - simply because of the environment and the philosophy of Midwife Led Care.  

As well as being an exceptional person-centered midwife, Eleanor is a trained hypnotherapist and Bowen practitioner, and she writes an empowered birth column for Juno magazine. 

Eleanor also works privately to support families during pregnancy and in the postnatal period. If you would like help to evaluate your birth, to reduce any stress anxiety or trauma following a recent or previous birth, contact her - [email protected]

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hypnobirthing-my-brilliant-birth/id938742802

This podcast will be incredibly helpful to others who are expecting a baby, so please share and leave a review.  

If you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:-

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

Or purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthability

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 guest, based on her own experiences as a midwife.  Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all women so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  

Send me a message

If you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesford

If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...

In this episode, I am joined by doula and birth activist Samantha Gadsden, who runs the popular Facebook group Homebirth Support Group UK-  amongst others. 

Our discussion takes us on a journey through the layers of what it is like to give birth in modern times with issues that pregnant people and their birth partners face all the time. Since Covid 19 and the start of lockdowns, birth at home was either banned or became more popular, often with couples choosing to give birth without medical support. Sam brings home the message to any pregnant person, that whatever the situation, it is their body and their choice. 

You can find Samantha Gadsden here:- https://caerphillydoula.co.uk 

Her website has links to all of her groups, classes, courses and personalised services including her online shop. 

If you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:-

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

Visit my website - www.birthability.co.uk

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthability

Send me a message

If you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesford

If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-

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

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

Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...