Send us a text “PUSHHHHH! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…” Sound familiar? That’s coached pushing - when you’re told how and when to push during labour. Sometimes it’s helpful… sometimes it’s not… and sometimes, it’s just a hospital trying to beat the clock 🕒 In this episode, I’m breaking down: 👉 What coached pushing actually is 👉 When it can be a game-changer (hello, avoiding forceps 🙌) 👉 When it can backfire — and disconnect you from your body 👉 What to do instead if it doesn’...
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Send us a text “PUSHHHHH! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…” Sound familiar? That’s coached pushing - when you’re told how and when to push during labour. Sometimes it’s helpful… sometimes it’s not… and sometimes, it’s just a hospital trying to beat the clock 🕒 In this episode, I’m breaking down: 👉 What coached pushing actually is 👉 When it can be a game-changer (hello, avoiding forceps 🙌) 👉 When it can backfire — and disconnect you from your body 👉 What to do instead if it doesn’...
Episode 27: "Do I *Really* Need a Doula If...(Insert Situation)?"
Guardian Doula’s Diary
46 minutes
5 months ago
Episode 27: "Do I *Really* Need a Doula If...(Insert Situation)?"
Send us a text "Do I really need a doula if… (insert your situation here)?" This is a common question I get as a doula - and in this episode, I’m walking you through the honest, evidence-backed answer. Because you might have wondered, "do I *really* need a doula if...": 👉 If I've got a supportive partner…? 👉 Or if I'm having a home-birth…? 👉 Or if I'm in the MGP…? 👉 Or if I've given birth before…? 👉 Or if my pregnancy is low risk (or high risk!)…? 👉 Or if I don't...
Guardian Doula’s Diary
Send us a text “PUSHHHHH! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…” Sound familiar? That’s coached pushing - when you’re told how and when to push during labour. Sometimes it’s helpful… sometimes it’s not… and sometimes, it’s just a hospital trying to beat the clock 🕒 In this episode, I’m breaking down: 👉 What coached pushing actually is 👉 When it can be a game-changer (hello, avoiding forceps 🙌) 👉 When it can backfire — and disconnect you from your body 👉 What to do instead if it doesn’...
