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Send us Fan Mail “PUSHHHHH! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…” Sound familiar? That’s coached pushing - when you’re told how and when to push during labour. Sometimes it’s helpful… sometimes it’s not… and sometimes, it’s just a hospital trying to beat the clock 🕒 In this episode, I’m breaking down: 👉 What coached pushing actually is 👉 When it can be a game-changer (hello, avoiding forceps 🙌) 👉 When it can backfire — and disconnect you from your body 👉 What to do instead if it does...
Send us Fan Mail The end of your pregnancy is here, finally. The last stretch! You’ve done all the prep. You’re informed, empowered, and ready for your unmedicated birth. But... There’s one vital piece that often gets overlooked – and it’s not about your pain threshold or the perfect birth playlist. In this episode, I’m diving into the mental game that matters most in the final weeks of pregnancy – the one that can either set you up for a spontaneous, physiological birth… or lead to int...
Send us Fan Mail Have you heard this myth before? 👉 “When you feel like you can’t do it anymore, it means you’re in transition – and baby’s almost here!” Me too. More times than I count! And sometimes that’s true… But - other times, you still have a while to go. And when the labour isn’t nearly over yet, that belief can really mess with your head. So in today’s new podcast episode, I’m busting this common myth wide open. We’ll talk about: 👉 What the “I can’t do this” moment actuall...
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered what specific, practical things I actually DO as a doula, and thought “do doulas just help with breathing?!”... Then this episode is for you! 👇 In today’s chat, I walk you through what I actually do for my clients during pregnancy, birth and postpartum – and how it makes a very real, evidence-backed difference. Including: What my support actually looks like throughout your pregnancy + during your birth Real stories from real births (li...
Send us Fan Mail "Do I really need a doula if… (insert your situation here)?" This is a common question I get as a doula - and in this episode, I’m walking you through the honest, evidence-backed answer. Because you might have wondered, "do I *really* need a doula if...": 👉 If I've got a supportive partner…? 👉 Or if I'm having a home-birth…? 👉 Or if I'm in the MGP…? 👉 Or if I've given birth before…? 👉 Or if my pregnancy is low risk (or high risk!)…? 👉 Or if I don...
Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk about something LOTS of women are nervous about, but few women talk about enough… perineal tearing. How common is it? Can you actually prevent it? What really causes it — and what doesn’t? Tearing is something I VERY often find my clients feel nervous about going into birth. But it doesn't have to be scary! So in this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about tearing in birth: the myths, the evidence, and the very practical things you can do during pre...
Send us Fan Mail Are doulas really worth their weight in gold? In this episode, we dive into the research that proves just how powerful doula support can be in labour. From shorter labours to lower rates of intervention, the evidence is clear — the doula difference is real. Let's explore exactly what the research proves! 4o Where to find me: 👉 If you're in Sydney and are looking for in-person birth doula support, view my packages via my website www.guardian...
Send us Fan Mail The first VIDEO episode of the podcast is here, yay! 🎉 And if you've ever wondered, "how will I handle the pain of labour!?" - then this episode is for you. You’re not weak for worrying about it. You’re smart for wanting to prepare. In this episode, I’m giving you everything you need to tackle birth pain head-on: ⚡ Why pain in birth is different and how to work with it ⚡ Mindset shifts that will change everything ⚡ Techniques I’ve used in my own 4 births and...
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