Dou-la-la the Birthy Podcast

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We're Leanne and Meg, 2 Doulas in conversation giving you a deep dive into all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Join us as we chat in a relaxed and informal space, bringing you knowledge, experience and tips, in a way that supports you whether you are pregnant, a parent, a birth worker or a birth nerd like us! Come and give us a follow on our socials: Leanne @birthhooduk Meg @birth.evolution

Mar 12

Badass Homebirth Story with Naid

In this episode, we hear the beautiful story of Naid’s first birth — a calm, powerful homebirth where she welcomed her baby surrounded by familiarity, trust, and support. With me by her side as her doula, Naid shares what it was like preparing for birth at home, navigating the waves of labour, and discovering her own strength along the way. We talk about the emotions, the unexpected moments, and the deep sense of empowerment that came from birthing in her own space. This conversation is a gentle and honest reflection on first-time motherhood, trusting your body, and the magic that can unfold when birth is supported with care and continuity. Whether you’re planning a homebirth, curious about birth outside the hospital system, or simply love hearing real birth stories, Naid’s experience is one that will stay with you.

38 min
03/11/2025

Does a positive birth actual exist?

We’re starting our new season of the Doulala Podcast with a topic extremely close to our hearts and something we think deserves exploring. In this episode, we challenge the conventional idea of what a "positive birth" should look like. Often, society, the media and plenty of social media accounts paint a picture of the ideal birth experience looking, sounding, and feeling a particular way... but the truth is, a positive birth is deeply personal and can come in many forms. Whether it's a home birth, a hospital birth, or a planned caesarean, whether there is intervention and shifts in the birth plan or birth takes place without any medical involvement at all, what truly matters is how a birthing person feels empowered, respected, heard, and autonomous throughout the process. We dive into the importance of redefining what positive birth means for each individual and explore how true empowerment comes from choice, support, and what YOU define as the reality. Tune in for our standard honest discussion where we chat about embracing the diverse realities of birth and how we can create a more inclusive understanding of what it means to have a positive birth experience. #positivebirth #doulalapodcast #homebirth #hospital #doulapodcast #birthpodcast #doula

31 min
08/21/2024

All about placentas with Louise!

Come and learn all about the benefits of Placenta consumption and encapsulation. Louise shares her expert knowledge with Leanne is this in depth chat detailing her passion for placentas and how her work truly benefits all! We discuss the Process of Encapsulation, The benefits of consuming the placenta and different methods, The lack of evidence and funding, how the patriarchy has impacted postpartum support as well as the importance of prioritising your recovery and self care. Meg and I both love all things placenta ans we hope this podcast helps you to learn more about how you can use it to help you in your postnatal recovery! Don't forget to let us know your thoughts! Get hold of Louise here: https://mandalabirthing.com/ info@mandalabirthing.com https://www.instagram.com/mandalabirthing_uk/ #doulala #doulalapodcast #placentaremedies #doulapodcast #birthypodcast #placentaencapsulation

44 min
07/01/2024

Active Labour Unplugged

You might have already heard our podcast episode on early labour and what that’s all about...well now it’s time for what comes next and all things ‘active labour’! This is the point when things get really established, sensations intensify and your uterus works hard to get your body (and baby) ready for birth... But how do you know when you’re in active labour? We’ll dispel all the myths about what active labour is supposed to look/feel/sound like and give the reality of all the variations of normal. As always we’re also here for top tips to support your body throughout this phase. This is definitely an episode for birth partners to get their ears in on (much like ALL of them to be fair!) so they know what to expect from labour too. #doula #doulapodcast #doulala #doulalapodcast #birthpodcast #activelabour #establishedlabour #labour #thisshitjustgotreal

43 min
06/24/2024

Free your birth

So what is freebirth anyway?! Maybe you’ve heard about it, maybe you haven’t, maybe you think you know why people choose it as an option, maybe you can’t understand it at all. This Dou-la-la episode is for all of you! Freebirth is on the rise in the UK and often any discussion about it in the media is pure clickbait and overflowing with misinformation. We are thrilled to be joined by one of our favourites, Samantha Gadsden, to set the record straight and explore all things freebirth. Why do people opt for it?Why are more people choosing it for their birth experience?How would you prepare for it? What are the legalities? And so much more! This episode isn’t just about freebirth. It’s about the current state of the maternity system and why that is influencing people’s desire to step away and do things their way. Valuable conversations for everyone to be having! If you’d like to know more about freebirth, or are looking for information and support then follow @samanthagadsdendoula or check out Freebirth and Emergency Childbirth Support Group UK on Facebook. You can also join The Village or Home Birth Support Group UK on Facebook. #freebirth #freeyourbirth #wildpregnancy #allbirth #homebirth #yourbirth #doula #doulapodcast #birthpodcast #birthypodcast #doulala #doulalapodcast #birthoptions #birthchoices

57 min
06/14/2024

Sweep my what?!

It’s highly unlikely you’ll make it through pregnancy without being offered a sweep (AKA stretch and sweep, or membrane sweep). Don’t worry, no brooms involved. Many people have heard of them but in our experience most people have very little knowledge about what is involved, whether they are actually effective and what the risks may be. That’s where your favourite friendly, unfiltered doulas come in! In this episode we explore everything you want to know about sweeps so you feel more confident in having the conversation should it come up (it probably will) and when making the decision about whether to decline or consent to one. As always, it’s 100% your choice.So, what do you want to know? Do sweeps work? Do they hurt? Should I have one? Will it mean I don’t need an induction? Are there any downsides to having a sweep? Are sweeps safe? We’ll answer all these questions and more, as well as share our own experiences...You won’t want to miss it! #sweep #stretchandsweep #membranesweep #inductionoflabour #naturalinduction #induction #Doula #doulapodcast #doulala #doulalapodcast #birthpodcast

46 min
05/23/2024

Breastfeeding with Bea

Are you planning to breastfeed? Do you want to know more about how to get things off to a good start? Are you looking for top tips for the early days? You do not want to miss this awesome episode of the Dou-La-La podcast with Meg and our guest, Bea from @beasbirthandboobs Bea explains things in such a simple way, putting you and your baby at the heart of everything. This episode will bring nuggets of wisdom and reassurance if you’re a few days or weeks in, and valuable knowledge if you’re looking ahead to when you start breastfeeding. We chat about the different kinds of feeding support, including some amazing people you can find on social media with so much free information. This is just a few of many you might want to follow: @lucywebberfeedingsupport_ibclc@olivia_lactation_consultant@emmapickettibclc@themilkrebel@prof_amybrown@kathrynstaggibclc The information and experiences shared are appropriate for all who are, or plan to, breastfeed or chestfeed. Throughout the podcast episode we refer predominantly to ‘breastfeeding’ as Bea and myself identify as breastfeeding mothers. We acknowledge that this is not the preferred vocabulary for everyone. #doulala #doulalapodcast #birthypodcast #birthpodcast #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #breastfeed #chestfeed #feedingsupport

1h 7m
05/08/2024

Ripe and ready? The basics of induction...

Induction. One of the most discussed areas of birth, something that generates much debate, and for many, something you are statistically quite likely to experience.But what even is it?!In this episode we talk about the basics that you need to know. From the what's and whys, to the can I decides?....... it is a great starting point for anyone, regardless of whether induction has been mentioned to you yet or not (and we really do mean yet not if!) Expect our usual chilled out chat, getting into some evidence and stats, balancing the benefits and the risks, and more. Oh, and you should know by now that we will always metaphorically tie your cape so we’ll be reminding you of your options with tips to staying in the driving seat! #birthpodcast #birthypodcast #doulala #doulalapodcast #birth #induction #induced #inducedlabour #inducedbirth #highrisk Head here for more evidence based information: @drsarawickham @aimsuk @dr.rachel.reed

1h 2m

We're Leanne and Meg, 2 Doulas in conversation giving you a deep dive into all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Join us as we chat in a relaxed and informal space, bringing you knowledge, experience and tips, in a way that supports you whether you are pregnant, a parent, a birth worker or a birth nerd like us! Come and give us a follow on our socials: Leanne @birthhooduk Meg @birth.evolution

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Dou-La-La
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

21
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Clean
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