The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast
Episodes
Episode 75 - Physiological Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode, I am giving you a quick run-through of the 5 Key Physiological Principles that make up the book The Art of Givi...
Episode 74 - Q and A Session with Sallyann - Pushing, Safety Word, Pets & Kids, Homebirth, Tearing and much much more...
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode of the podcast, I am answering a variety of questions about giving birth, with topics that include - What to...
Episode 73 - Caesarean Birth with Divina Johnson the C-Section Coach
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking about all things C-section with the C-section coach Divina Johnson. We talk in detail about Divina's...
Episode 72 - In Conversation with Dr. Nathan Riley - The Holistic OBGYN
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am chatting to Dr. Nathan Riley AKA The Holistic OBGYN. We have a really open and honest discussion about...
Episode 71 - Orgasmic Birth with Debra Pascali-Bonaro
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am chatting with Debra Pascali-Bonaro about Orgasmic Birth. Debra and I get into a wonderful conversation about what...
Episode 70 - Induction of Labour and The Arrive Trial with Dr Sarah J Murphy
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am chatting all things Induction with Dr. Murphy who has very bravely agreed to come on and share with us what the Ar...
Episode 69 - Midwife Lydia shares her experience of working as an NHS Continuity Midwife
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am enjoying a conversation with the lovely Lydia who is an NHS midwife in Birmingham. Lydia shares her ex...
Episode 68 - From Womb to World with Anna Verwaal
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am chatting with the incredible Anna Verwaal who shares her thoughts and feelings about the lasting imprints that liv...
Episode 67 - Pop That Mumma - Poppy's Birth Story
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPoppy Child from @popthatmumma shares her experience of giving birth in the NHS maternity system. Poppy's birth is inspirational - ...
Episode 66 - Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy Nutrition with Lily Nichols RDN
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I am chatting with Lily Nichols RDN who shares with us why it's useful to know more about the foods you eat and how...
Episode 65 - Birth Story - Planning a Home Birth with Your First Baby - Yazz's Story
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am chatting with new mum Yazz Salah, who shares her story of planning and achieving a homebirth with her ...
Episode 64 - Owning Your Birth - A Chat (and a rant) with Doula Daisy Dinwoodie
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode, I am chatting about all things birth with the lovely Daisy Dinwoodie, a fellow doula, and pregnancy yoga teache...
Episode 63 - Unwanted Induction of Labour with the Schoenberg Family
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHayley and Katja Schoenberg bravely share their story of conceiving using donor sperm, going through a pregnancy during covid times, and...
Episode 62 - Pregnancy, Periods and Self-Care with Herbalist and Midwife Rosemary Umolu
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Rosemary Umolu. Rosemary is a Midwife & Herbalist helping women ...
Episode 61 - Understanding All 3 Ways You Can Give Birth
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI am back with Season 3 of the podcast, and in this episode I am flying solo. I wanted to record this episode alone and share with you ...
Episode 60 - Q & A session with Sallyann - Physiological birth, Induction, Breastfeeding, Doulas and much more...
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the last episode of Season 2, I am answering some of the questions that were sent to me by my listeners. I am covering information on...
Episode 59 - In Conversation with Dr Jenna Brough - What is 'Normal' and how it relates to Childbirth and the Postpartum Period
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am chatting with Dr Jenna Brough who is a perinatal clinical psychologist. We get into a deep discussion ...
Episode 58 - Laura's story - Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Home Breech Birth during Covid
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am chatting with Laura Berkeley who shares with us her journey through two very different pregnancy and b...
Episode 57 - The Motherhood Journey with Aimee Strongman
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am talking to the lovely Aimee Strongman from Glow Yoga in Dorset. She shares with us her wisdom on the ...
Episode 56 - Maternity Services Past and Present - With Midwife Sheena Byrom
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am chatting to the lovely Sheena Byrom, as she shares her story of working in the maternity system, and what it has b...
Episode 55 - In Conversation with Human Rights Lawyer Hermine Hayes-Klein
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I had the privilege of chatting to the incredible human rights lawyer Hermine Hayes-Klein, who shares so mu...
Episode 54 - Vaginal Breech VBAC birth in an MLU - Louisa's story
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am chatting to Louisa, a mum of 3, who recently gave birth in a Midwife Led Unit to a breech baby. Louisa had a C-sec...
Episode 53 - Part 2 - How mindset and positivity can help you achieve the birth of your dreams
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, we catch up with Carmen, who shares the VBAC birth story of her 3rd baby after having 2 previous c- section...
Episode 52 - A Surrogate Pregnancy Journey - with Teresa Coote
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Teresa Coote shares her journey of supporting two families to become parents through surrogacy.Through her research, sh...
Episode 51 - In Conversation with US Midwife Blyss Young
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAt the end of 2021, I had the privilege of spending an hour with the wonderful Blyss Young, a licensed midwife who practices in Califo...
Episode 50 - Part 2 of Becoming Trauma Informed - with Sheryl Wynne
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the second of two episodes, Sheryl Wynne shares with us what it means to become trauma-informed and what it is like in her experience...
Episode 49 - Part 1 of Becoming Trauma Informed - Sheryl's birth stories
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the first of two episodes, Sheryl Wynne shares with us her two very different birth experiences. Sheryl honestly and openly describ...
Episode 48 - Why I HATE contraction apps - an unnecessary intervention!
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I give my top 3 reasons why I hate contraction apps.I have a good old rant about this seemingly innocent gadget, that i...
Episode 47 - Physiological birth V Managed birth - an insight into the difference between the two.
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am sharing my views on the differences between physiological birth and a medically managed birth with interventions.I...
Episode 46 - In conversation with Dr Rachel Reed - Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am excited to be in conversation with the amazing midwife Dr Rachel Reed. Rachel is most commonly known for her blog ...
Episode 45 - Postnatal Support and 'Covid Babies' with Professor Amy Brown
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of chatting to the very lovely Professor Amy Brown. Amy is a professor...
Episode 44 - In conversation with 'Dr Stu' - Obstetrician Stuart Fischbein and I chat all things birth
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with community based obstetrician Dr Stuart Fischbein, about many of the issues that pr...
Episode 43 - 5 reasons why you might decide NOT to learn hypnobirthing!
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you been wondering if hypnobirthing is for you? Have you looked at the pro's but not considered the con's?This episode wi...
Episode 42 - Placenta Encapsulation and Remedies - Is this right for you?
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode I am chatting to Carly Lewis who is a placenta remedies specialist. Carly runs Prism placenta training and also ...
Episode 41 - Rob's story - Father of 3 shares his experiences of becoming a dad!
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am chatting with Rob Geraghty who candidly shares his experiences of being a birth partner, and becoming ...
Episode 40 - Human rights in childbirth - with birth activist Emma Ashworth
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode, I am chatting with birth rights activist Emma Ashworth about the need to understand your rights in pregnancy an...
Episode 39 - Freebirth - Giving birth without medical assistance - Leonie's story
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode, I am speaking to Leonie Rainbird-Savin who candidly shares her experience of giving birth 3 times with only her...
Episode 38 - Part One - How mindset and positivity can help with conception, pregnancy, birth and life
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am speaking to Carmen who is expecting her 3rd child. Her journey so far, through 2 C-sections and 1 devastating misc...
Episode 37 - Hospital and Home VBAC after 2 C-sections with Michelle Quashie
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am chatting with birth activist Michelle Quashie about the very different birth experiences she had with her 4 childr...
Episode 36 - Male Midwife James shares his story of supporting physiological birth
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am speaking to James, a male midwife who is a true inspiration to so many birth keepers.James has a real passion to s...
Episode 35 - Precipitous birth - Aimee and Tom share their birth and postnatal experiences
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Aimee and Tom talk candidly about their journey through the very fast birth experience of their first child, and the su...
Episode 34 - Molly O'Brien talks about body imbalance and biomechanics for labour and birth
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking to the very knowledgeable midwife Molly O'Brien about imbalances in the body that can affect the labo...
Episode 33 - Midwife Becky Reed talks about the Albany practice and their continuity of carer model
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, inspirational midwife and author Becky Reed share's with us the story behind establishing the well-known Albany ca...
Episode 32 - Prodromal labour - When labour starts and stops before active labour begins
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to the podcast after the summer break. In this episode, I am talking to the wonderful Alex Burner, who is sharing with us ...
Bonus Episode - Mama Designs - Ideas for what to buy for when your baby arrives
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDuring the summer break, I thought it might be nice to release a bonus episode.I was so happy to be able to talk to the lovely Keira, fr...
Episode 30 - Stillbirth - The devastating loss of a baby and gaining support as you move forward
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to Amy from the Lily Mae Foundation - a charity which works tirelessly to provide support to anyone who experien...
Episode 29 - Paternal Mental Health - Support for fathers who experience birth trauma
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking to Scott Mair about Paternal Mental Health!!We get into a discussion about why it is important that all pr...
Episode 28 - Emma AKA The Naked Doula - On Life, Death and becoming a Visual Educator
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking with Emma - AKA @thenakeddoula, who shares with us her very raw and painful story of the loss of her mothe...
Episode 27 - Birth story of an Induction V Homebirth with Megan Rossiter
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is the first episode of my birth story series.I am so excited to be talking with the lovely Megan Rossiter, who shares her journey ...
Episode 26 - A frank conversation with NHS midwife Cara - AKA @the_insta_midwife
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking with Cara, an NHS community midwife who talks about her journey to becoming a popular Instagram midwife, a...
Episode 25 - Tongue Tie for both breast and bottle feeding families with Carmelle Gentle
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDuring this episode, I speak with Carmelle Gentle, a midwife who is amongst many things, a feeding and lactation expert who specialises ...
Episode 24 - Mantenatal - Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting for Men
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking with Gordon from Mantenatal. An antenatal company providing educational information to prepare dads-to-b...
Episode 23 - Pregnancy Yoga - discussing the benefits for the body and mind during pregnancy
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking with fellow pregnancy yoga teacher Daisy Dinwoodie. We met in the physiological birth club on Clubhouse, d...
Episode 22 - Physiological birth and top tips to achieving one - with Birth Keeper Kemi Johnson
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDuring this episode, I am speaking with the incredible Kemi Johnson, a fully trained midwife, and birth keeper, who dedicates her time t...
Episode 21 - Breastfeeding - Essential information for supporting a new parent with Maddie McMahon
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday I am talking to Maddie McMahon, a breastfeeding councillor with a passion to travel the country and provide breastfeeding support ...
Episode 20 - Postnatal Planning - Essential Preparation in Pregnancy
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, I am chatting to the lovely Zare de Candole who is a birth and postnatal doula amongst many other things. ...
Episode 19 - Hypnobirthing - skills for labour, skills for parenthood, skills for life.
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am really happy to be introducing you to my wonderful friend Victoria Heath. Victoria is a Hypnotherapist who offers ...
Episode 18 - Understanding Birth Trauma - Causes and Solutions with Midwife Catherine Cooper
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I have an in-depth conversation about birth trauma with Midwife Catherine Cooper. We discuss why birth trauma happens...
Episode 17 - Giving birth in a Midwife led Unit (MLU) - with Midwife Eleanor
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn 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 w...
Episode 16 - Home Birth, Free Birth and Birth Autonomy - With Samantha Gadsden
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am joined by doula and birth activist Samantha Gadsden, who runs the popular Facebook group Homebirth Support Group U...
Episode 15 - Understanding Optimal v Delayed Cord Clamping with Midwife Amanda Burleigh
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week, in a continuation of the discussion about the birth process, I am incredibly privileged to have been joined by Midwife Amanda...
Episode 14 - Microbiome - the seeding of a baby's gut during birth and early life, to build a healthy immune system
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I was delighted to be joined by the very knowledgeable Bridget Supple from My Baby’s Biome. Bridget is an experienced...
Episode 13 - IVF Pregnancy - The journey through each trimester and plans for birth
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am taking to Alyson Hewitt, a mother of two girls who conceived using IVF - In Vitro Fertilisation. We get into a ...
Episode 12 - A Male Doula's perspective on supporting a woman through labour and birth
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking to the very lovely Matthew Clarke, Otherwise known as The Male Doula. Matt is a Bowen therapist who spec...
Episode 11 - Talking plus sized pregnancy with my guest Michelle from Fat and Pregnant
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking to my very first guest - Michelle Mayefske, otherwise known as The Limerick Doula. Michelle is the mothe...
Episode 10 - Birth Plans and Preferences to support the decision making process
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking about birth plans. An essential tool for all birth partners to have to hand during the labour. The real po...
Episode 9 - Breathing and Relaxation skills for labour and birth
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking about breathing and relaxation skills for labour and birth. I also cover the types of sounds you can expec...
Episode 8 - The reality of being a birth partner and supporting labour and birth
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode covers the nitty gritty of what it entails to be a birth partner. There is more to come in the future, but for me, discussi...
Episode 7 - Positions to maximise space in the pelvis during labour and birth
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDuring labour and birth, the baby passes through it’s mothers pelvis on the way out. The positions that a woman adopts during this tim...
Episode 6 - Understanding and making the most of the pushing stage of labour.
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I am talking about the 2nd stage of labour - the pushing stage. This is a really important time which can easily go wro...
Episode 5 - Using a safety word to ensure a positive birth experience.
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I wanted to share a top tip with you that I use with my birth clients. I like to recommend that a pregnant woman chooses...
Episode 4 - The first stage of labour and the role of the birth partner during dilation.
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I am talking about the first stage of labour - where the woman experiences contractions to help her cervix dilate to app...
Episode 3 - Hormones and their role in pregnancy, labour and birth.
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode focuses on two very important hormones that a birth partner should know and understand in depth - Oxytocin and Adrenaline. ...
Episode 2 - How can you help with planning the dream birth experience!
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the second episode, I talk about how to help support a woman when she is making decisions about her dream birth. I will share with yo...
Episode 1 - My top 5 tips to support a pregnant woman through labour and birth
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this very first episode, I will share with you my views on what it takes to be a birth partner. I will also give you my 5 top tips th...
Trailer - Everything a birth partner needs to know about pregnancy, labour and birth
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe ultimate guide to being a birth partner is the podcast for anyone who is supporting a woman through pregnancy, labour, birth and the...