In this special Father's Day episode, I’m joined by her husband, Jonathan Welton. We’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like for dads to walk through pregnancy, labor, and birth—especially outside the hospital system.From initial hesitations about home birth to fully showing up with unwavering presence, Jonathan shares the fears, surprises, and transformations he experienced through our three unmedicated births. Whether your partner is nervous, unsure of his role, or simply wants to be a great support person, this honest conversation offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement from a dad who’s been there.Tune in to hear:How to support your partner during a natural or home birthWhy your presence matters more than your knowledgeHow birth transformed Jonathan as a fatherAdvocating in the hospital vs. trusting the birth processBreaking through fear, control, and cultural conditioningHow to be your partner’s hero in the birth roomWhat faith, midwives, and ancient wisdom taught him about fatherhoodUse code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HEREGrab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE CONNECT WITH KAREN:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in

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