The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth

The Dungaree Doula
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The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... preparing for your birth! With me Meg, AKA The Dungaree Doula. I'm a doula, hypnobirthing teacher, and Hull gal - trust me, you'll get used to the accent. I'm a self confessed birth and parenting nerd, here to support you throughout pregnancy, birth and way beyond. In this podcast we'll delve deep into the nitty gritty topics you're desperate to know more about, I'll answer your burning questions and give you the unbiased facts on all things pregnancy, birth and parenting. Along the way we'll have guest speakers, interviews and a few positive birth stories to really boost your oxytocin too (more on that in the hormones episode!). New episodes drop every Friday at 7am, enjoy! Sign up for my online birth prep & hypnobirthing course, 20% off with code 'PODCAST': thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse Love the podcast? Leave me a tip here - https://ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula Wanna connect? Come say hi... thedungareedoula.co.uk & @thedungareedoula Music by DayFox from Pixabay

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    S3 EP9: BIRTH MYTHS - Will your midwife appointments prepare you for birth?

    Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 9. This is the ninth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that your midwife appointments (in the UK) will prepare you for birth. This is something I hear so commonly from clients and followers - that they thought they would receive birth preparation in their midwife apts, so I thought I would talk today about what you can expect and where to go for good, thorough birth prep. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned in this episode: Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:⁠ click here⁠ Join my mailing list:⁠substack.com/@thedungareedoula⁠ Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a Power Hour:⁠⁠⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠⁠

    32 min

  2. FEB 14

    S3 EP8: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you need vaginal exams to track labour progress?

    Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 8. This is the sixth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you need vaginal exams throughout your labour to track your progress. I discuss how your labour will progress, the things which help it to progress and how to understand whether or not a VE is the right decision for you. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned in this episode: Season 2 Episode 6 of this podcast:Vaginal Exams During Labour - why, how, alternatives and more Click here to find out more about mydigital hypnobirthing courses:⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠⁠ Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:click here Join my mailing list:substack.com/@thedungareedoula Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠ Book a Power Hour:⁠⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠⁠

    27 min

  3. FEB 7

    S3 EP7: BIRTH MYTHS - Do you need coaching to push your baby out?

    Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 7. This is the fifth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you need coaching to push your baby out. We discuss spontaneous vs coached pushing, what research and guidelines say, and how to enjoy a smooth second stage of labour. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned in this episode: A randomized trial of coached versus uncoached maternal pushing during the second stage of labor: click here Best practices in second stage labor care: maternal bearing down and positioning: click here A randomized trial of the effects of coached vs uncoached maternal pushing during the second stage of labor on postpartum pelvic floor structure and function: click here Intrapartum care: care for healthy women and babies. NICE guideline: short version: click here Maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage: click here Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠⁠ Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Sign up for my FREE hypnobirthing masterclasses: click here Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠ Book a Power Hour: ⁠⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠⁠ If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: ⁠⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠⁠ ⁠⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠⁠

    35 min

  4. JAN 30

    S3 EP6: BIRTH MYTHS: Do your waters break at the start of labour?

    Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 6. This is the fourth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that your waters will break at the start of labour, we also cover the myth that if they do, you'll have to be induced to start your contractions. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned in this episode: In Defence of the Amniotic Sac: click here Pre-labour Rupture of Membranes: impatience and risk: click here Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠ Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠ Book a Power Hour: ⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠ If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: ⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠ ⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠

    31 min

  5. JAN 26 · BONUS

    S3 EP5: ANNOUCEMENT: I've released a mini album of relaxation tracks for pregnancy and birth

    Hello! Just a quick exciting announcement today - I've released a mini album of guided pregnancy relaxation tracks for you to use throughout your pregnancy and birth. These tracks will help you relax, regulate, bond with your baby and prepare for birth. Simply search for "The Dungaree Doula" wherever you listen to music, the album is called "Guided Relaxations for Pregnancy & Birth" Links mentioned in this episode: Listen to relaxation tracks on Spotify: click here Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: ⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse⁠ Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ⁠ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula⁠ Book a Power Hour: ⁠calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02⁠ If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: ⁠thedungareedoula.co.uk⁠ ⁠instagram.com/thedungareedoula⁠

    4 min
  6. S3 EP4: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you have to give birth on your back?

    JAN 24

    S3 EP4: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you have to give birth on your back?

    Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 4. This is the third episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you have to give birth on your back. I discuss how we came to believe this is the best position to birth in, what your alternative options are and the benefits and risks of both. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned in this episode: Healthy Birth Practice #5: Avoid Giving Birth on Your Back and Follow Your Body’s Urge to Push: click here Second stage of labor and epidural use: a larger effect than previously suggested: click here A review and comparison of common maternal positions during the second-stage of labor: click here Find out more about my hypnobirthing offerings: thedungareedoula.co.uk/hypnobirthing Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula Book a Power Hour: calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02 If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: thedungareedoula.co.uk instagram.com/thedungareedoula

    32 min
  7. S3 EP3: BIRTH MYTHS: Can you do hypnobirthing if you want an epidural/induction/cesarean?

    JAN 17

    S3 EP3: BIRTH MYTHS: Can you do hypnobirthing if you want an epidural/induction/cesarean?

    Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 3. This is the second episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you can't do hypnobirthing if you want an epidural, induction or cesarean, I bust this myth and talk about why I think it's super valuable for EVERYONE regardless of the birth you are planning. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned in this episode: Find out more about my hypnobirthing offerings: thedungareedoula.co.uk/hypnobirthing Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula Book a Power Hour: calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02 If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: thedungareedoula.co.uk instagram.com/thedungareedoula

    35 min
  8. S3 EP2: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you have to give birth by 42 weeks pregnant?

    JAN 10

    S3 EP2: BIRTH MYTHS: Do you have to give birth by 42 weeks pregnant?

    Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 2. This is the first episode in a series all about common birth myths. TW this episode revolves around the 'risks of prolonged pregnancy' as outlined by the NICE guidelines which is predominantly the risk of stillbirth. We discuss the risk of stillbirth by gestation and your options for going to, or beyond, 42 weeks gestation. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my own, please make your own decisions based on the information within this and all episodes of The Doulas Guide To... podcast Links mentioned in this episode: Inducing labour NICE guideline [NG207]: click here Saving Babies’ Lives 2024: Progress Report Summary: click here PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Syntocinon: click here Risks of stillbirth and neonatal death with advancing gestation at term: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies of 15 million pregnancies: click here Pregnancy and ethnic factors influencing births and infant mortality: 2013: click here NHS Maternity Statistics 2023: click here 44 week birth story: click here 44 Week Home Birth: click here Rachel's "Year Long Pregnancy" (42 weeks) and 60 Hour Freebirth: click here Click here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded online courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off! Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula Book a Power Hour: calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02 If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: thedungareedoula.co.uk instagram.com/thedungareedoula

    38 min
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Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... preparing for your birth! With me Meg, AKA The Dungaree Doula. I'm a doula, hypnobirthing teacher, and Hull gal - trust me, you'll get used to the accent. I'm a self confessed birth and parenting nerd, here to support you throughout pregnancy, birth and way beyond. In this podcast we'll delve deep into the nitty gritty topics you're desperate to know more about, I'll answer your burning questions and give you the unbiased facts on all things pregnancy, birth and parenting. Along the way we'll have guest speakers, interviews and a few positive birth stories to really boost your oxytocin too (more on that in the hormones episode!). New episodes drop every Friday at 7am, enjoy! Sign up for my online birth prep & hypnobirthing course, 20% off with code 'PODCAST': thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse Love the podcast? Leave me a tip here - https://ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula Wanna connect? Come say hi... thedungareedoula.co.uk & @thedungareedoula Music by DayFox from Pixabay

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