Waterbirth Podcast by Birth Pool in a Box

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Waterbirth Podcast by Birth Pool in a Box brings you practical, evidence-aware guidance for natural birth and home birth. Learn how to use a birth pool for comfort and pain relief in labour, create an oxytocin-friendly birth environment, prepare your body and mind, make informed decisions with your care team, plan a VBAC, and support baby’s microbiome from day one. Each episode features midwives, doulas and educators sharing step-by-step tips you can use at home or in hospital—covering hypnobirthing, positions, hydrotherapy, partner support, trauma-informed care and more.

  1. JAN 29

    Lisa Marie Oxenham — Complications During Natural Birth

    Plans change; you still have a voice. Lisa Marie explains how to recognise red flags early, pause to choose next steps, and navigate transfer/escalation while staying involved. Stay empowered and informed even when birth takes unexpected turns, with strategies for maintaining agency during complications. We discuss: Early signs that warrant a change of plan How to pause, ask questions and choose confidently Escalation and transfer without losing your say Debrief and recovery after a tough birth Understanding medical terminology quickly Maintaining connection during intervention Processing disappointment while celebrating birth Finding positives in plan changes Prepare for all possibilities with Birth Pool in a Box. Visit https://www.birthpoolinabox.co.uk for flexible birth solutions that adapt to changing circumstances.

    40 min

  2. JAN 22

    Stacey Turner - How to Make Informed Decisions During Natural Birth

    Decision-making in contractions is a skill. Stacey gives you short, repeatable frameworks and power questions that work under pressure—so you can choose with clarity and calm. Master the art of making informed choices during labour with practical tools that work in the intensity of birth. We discuss: A simple pause-and-ask framework you can memorise The few questions that unlock better options fast Using preferences to guide real-time decisions Partner roles in facilitating calm choices The BRAIN acronym for decisions Time-buying strategies Consent vs compliance Building decision confidence prenatally Make informed choices about water birth with Birth Pool in a Box. Visit https://www.birthpoolinabox.co.uk for evidence-based birth solutions you can trust.

    36 min

  3. JAN 15

    Bridget Supple - Baby Health and the Infant Microbiome

    How birth choices and early care shape your baby's gut microbiome and immune priming—and gentle ways to support it from day one. Understand the crucial connection between birth method, early practices, and your baby's lifelong health. We discuss: Microbiome basics in plain English Skin-to-skin and early feeding priorities Antibiotics and "seeding": practical considerations Easy day-one habits that support gut health The vaginal microbiome and birth Delayed cord clamping benefits First foods and microbiome development Supporting microbiome after intervention Water birth supports optimal microbiome transfer. Visit https://www.birthpoolinabox.co.uk for natural birth solutions that benefit your baby's health.

    40 min

  4. JAN 8

    Dr. Victoria Flores -Twins and Natural Birth

    When twin vaginal birth is appropriate, how teams prepare and what to ask at home or in hospital. Practical, safety-first insights without fear. Explore the possibilities and considerations for natural twin birth with expert medical guidance. We discuss: Eligibility and positioning (including second twin) Monitoring and staffing considerations When water helps—and when it doesn't Planning scenarios so everyone's aligned Twin birth statistics and evidence Team preparation for twin birth Birth spacing between twins Special considerations for identical vs fraternal Explore gentle birth options at Birth Pool in a Box. Visit https://www.birthpoolinabox.co.uk for birth solutions suitable for various birth scenarios.

    45 min

  5. JAN 1

    Karly Nuttall - Natural Birth After C-Section (VBAC)

    Evidence, planning and safety for VBAC. Karly explains eligibility, policy vs personalised care, monitoring choices and the mindset that helps you go into labour confident and ready. Navigate your VBAC journey with evidence-based information and practical strategies for success. We discuss: VBAC eligibility and key questions to ask What's policy and what's negotiable Setting/monitoring considerations for VBAC Physical and mindset prep that pays off Understanding VBAC statistics Building your VBAC team Scar healing and preparation Emotional processing of previous birth Many VBAC families choose water birth with Birth Pool in a Box. Visit https://www.birthpoolinabox.co.uk for gentle birth options perfect for VBAC.

    38 min

  6. 12/25/2025

    Sallyann Beresford - Birth Partners and Natural Birth

    What great support looks like in real time: reading cues, offering the right kind of touch and words, advocating kindly and managing the room so the birthing person can focus. Transform from anxious observer to confident birth partner with practical skills and clear guidance. We discuss: Reading non-verbal cues in labour Comfort measures partners can lead with confidence Advocacy phrases that open options (not conflict) Environment management 101 The partner's emotional journey When to step in vs step back Supporting without taking over Self-care for birth partners Support your partner's water birth with Birth Pool in a Box. Visit https://www.birthpoolinabox.co.uk for birth pools that make partner support easier and more effective.

    42 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Melanie Keeton — Natural Birth for Survivors of Prior Trauma

    A trauma-aware pathway to labour. Melanie shares grounding skills, ways to brief your team about triggers, and language/touch preferences that support safety and autonomy. Create a birth experience that honors your journey and supports healing through trauma-informed care and preparation. We discuss: Grounding techniques for early and active labour How to brief your team about triggers and needs Choices that keep you safe and seen When to pause, reassess and reset Building safety in the birth space Consent and communication protocols Working with body memories Post-birth integration support Create a safe birth space with Birth Pool in a Box. Visit https://www.birthpoolinabox.co.uk for gentle water birth options that support autonomy and comfort.

    45 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    Kirstie Perez - Recording Your Birth: Top Tips for Success

    Capture the moment without disrupting it. Kirstie walks through consent, angles, lighting and presence—so your photos and video support the story you're living. Create beautiful birth memories while maintaining the sanctity and privacy of your birth space. We discuss: Kind, clear consent and boundary-setting Discreet angles and lighting that respect privacy A minimal gear list for partners/pros When to put the camera down and be present Birth photography ethics Protecting the birth atmosphere Capturing emotion vs documentation Sharing and storage considerations Document your water birth journey with Birth Pool in a Box. Visit https://www.birthpoolinabox.co.uk for photogenic birth pools that create beautiful birth spaces.

    49 min
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Waterbirth Podcast by Birth Pool in a Box brings you practical, evidence-aware guidance for natural birth and home birth. Learn how to use a birth pool for comfort and pain relief in labour, create an oxytocin-friendly birth environment, prepare your body and mind, make informed decisions with your care team, plan a VBAC, and support baby’s microbiome from day one. Each episode features midwives, doulas and educators sharing step-by-step tips you can use at home or in hospital—covering hypnobirthing, positions, hydrotherapy, partner support, trauma-informed care and more.

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