Слушать позже

  • In this episode of the Changing Birth Podcast, we explore how to prepare your partner to be the best support during labor and birth. We discuss the importance of open communication, addressing their fears, understanding the birth plan, and playing to their strengths. Practical advice includes watching birth videos together, practicing massage techniques and comfort measures for labour and more! This episode aims to provide actionable steps to ensure your partner is calm and confident when it comes to your birth!

    This episode is brought to you by Coast Yoga. Coast Yoga is located in Glenelg, South Australia and offer combined prenatal yoga and birth education sessions. Each class includes yoga and pilates, pelvic floor strengthening and awareness, and breathing and relaxation exercises. One of the things I love most about Coast Yoga and their prenatal class is the community and connection - starting to build your village and making meaningful connections with other women in pregnancy is so beneficial. I am always so grateful to have attended the prenatal classes at Coast Yoga during my pregnancy, and highly recommend to any pregnant mamas! Coast Yoga have kindly given us a code which enables you to receive 20% off your First Pass Purchase - just click here to learn more and remember to enter the code HELD2024 to receive your exclusive discount.

    Timestamps for today's episode...

    00:16 The Importance of Partner Support

    02:08 Open Communication Strategies

    03:45 Addressing Partner's Fears and Worries

    07:50 Understanding the Birth Plan

    11:43 Playing to Partner's Strengths

    14:21 Watching Birth Videos Together

    16:45 Practicing Techniques

    I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.

    Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor.