Agile Family

Alexander Munro | Alanna Munro | Jacquie Munro

I am Alex Munro, host of Agile Family, a podcast about pregnancy, birth, and becoming parents. Alanna and I share our journey as a growing family practicing respectful parenting, trust, communication and active participation in baby Jamie’s life. We are joined by my Mum, Jacquie Munro, Doula and childbirth educator of 30 years, who shares with us her experience as we tackle big issues that come up for new mums, dads, and families.

Episodes

  1. 2015-12-01

    No.3 It's Okay To Not Like Things

    This week we start off by focusing on partner communication, which as anyone in a long term relationship will know is key to a happy and healthy couple. These strategies will come in handy whether you're a new couple laying the foundation of your relationship and planning for the future, or a veteran parent who is looking for new ways to approach communication, conflict and recognition.

  2. 2015-11-25

    No.2 Home Birth Is (Not Just) For Hippies

    You can join the discussion and share your own birth stories at www.slowbirth.com/agilefamily via email at theagilefamily@gmail.com or on twitter @agilefamily. Once again, I’m joined by my mum Jacquie Munro, Doula and childbirth educator of 30 years experience, and my wife Alanna Munro, freelance communication designer, typographer, and the mother of our baby James. Thinking about the options for where to give birth to your child is one of the first major decisions you will come to as parents. You will feel the weight of this decision, as it’s not just about making a decision for yourself, you also have an obligation to your child, and it may have great implications for their well being. It’s an intense introduction to parenthood. How you go about forming your decision will likely lay the foundation for your future decision making process. Early on, you have a lot of time to think and consider many different influences; from family and changes in roles of responsibility, to societal expectations, past experiences with healthcare, your own personal health, as well as best evidence. Who knew babies were such a research project. We hope this episode will spark in you a broader dialogue of birth experience amongst those close to you as well as your caregivers. Knowing that you have thought clearly and carefully through all the possibilities and being open to as many options as possible will set your family up for the best success. One of our favourite responses to the question “Where are you planning on having your baby?” has always been; wherever our baby chooses. Jacquie also has this to say: “Ultimately it is your baby and your body that makes that final decision and it might be midway through labour when you discover where you are having your baby.”

  3. 2015-11-17

    No.1 Birth Stories

    This week we focus on helping you get to know us better by sharing our birth story. You’ll also get to hear Jacquie talk a little bit about the power of sharing birth stories. “Telling our unique birth stories helps us to process and integrate the experience, and over time it also helps us to understand ourselves. After attending births for almost 30 years, I can really say that every birth story is different. Some births may look the same on paper, but each story will be told differently. What you call your birth story is a reflection of your perspective of life… at that point in time. So it’s important to reflect on your own experience. What stands out for you can be very revealing and life changing. Our stories may also change as we change. Even the most challenging circumstances in birth and life might be framed positively. Listening to and being exposed to all perspectives can help influence your own perception in an empowering way.” - Jacquie Munro We hope that by sharing the perspective of birth being a normal part of life, we will have a positive impact on how you perceive your own birth story. As an Agile Family, we believe in evidence based, informed decision making. Our goal in creating this podcast is to spark positive dialogue and critical thinking, and to support a community of engaged parents and caregivers.

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About

I am Alex Munro, host of Agile Family, a podcast about pregnancy, birth, and becoming parents. Alanna and I share our journey as a growing family practicing respectful parenting, trust, communication and active participation in baby Jamie’s life. We are joined by my Mum, Jacquie Munro, Doula and childbirth educator of 30 years, who shares with us her experience as we tackle big issues that come up for new mums, dads, and families.

Information

  • Creator
    Alexander Munro | Alanna Munro | Jacquie Munro
  • Years Active
    2015
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Agile Family