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The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
The Dungaree Doula
78 episodes
4 days ago

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

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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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The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S3 EP13: BIRTH MYTHS: Are inductions risk free? BALLOON CATHETER

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 13. Today I wanted to chat to you about something that I'm hearing people being told often - that inductions are risk free, or "not very risky". I wanted to break this down into different methods so this episode focuses on the balloon catheter and the risks associated with this form of induction.

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with more information to help you make informed decisions that feel right for you*


Links mentioned in this episode:

A snapshot of women’s and clinicians’ perceptions of the double balloon catheter for induction of labor: click here

Womenʼs reflections on induction of labour and birthing interventions and what they would do differently next time: click here

Patient satisfaction with the cervical ripening balloon as a method for induction of labour: a randomised controlled trial: click here

Risk of maternal, fetal and neonatal complications associated with the use of the transcervical balloon catheter in induction of labour: click here

Patient information leaflet: click here

Reddit thread "Foley Balloon Induction Experiences": 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 myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Join my mailing list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ substack.com/@meganmarybirthmother

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/meganmarybirthmother


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3 months ago
38 minutes 35 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S3 EP13: A lil chat - I'm pregnant!

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 13. Today I'm giving you a little update on why there's been a podcast pause - I'm pregnant with baby number 3! I chat about how we decided on having another baby, things I've been doing during this pregnancy and my plans for the future. I hope you enjoy listening.

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice


Links mentioned in this episode:

  • Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: https://www.thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse (Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses!)
  • Join the homebirth workshop: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-homebirth-workshop-tickets-1431878229329


  • Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • Join my mailing list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@meganmarybirthmother
  • 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


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3 months ago
40 minutes 43 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S3 EP12: BIRTH MYTHS - Are inductions risk free? PESSARY

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 12. Today I wanted to chat to you about something that I'm hearing people being told often - that inductions are risk free, or "not very risky". I wanted to break this down into different methods so this episode focuses on the pessary and the risks associated with this form of induction.

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice (also please note there is a lot of swearing in this episode! It is a very frustrating topic and I seemingly didn't hold back)


Links mentioned in this episode:

Guy's and St Thomas' Inducing Labour article - click here

NICE guidelines for inducing labour - click here

AIMS article "Waterbirth and Induction of Labour" - click here

Propess patient information leaflet - 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 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


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6 months ago
50 minutes 2 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S3 EP11: BIRTH MYTHS - Will you be judged for doing hypnobirthing?

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 11. Today I wanted to chat to you about some common myths I hear all the time around using hypnobirthing tools and techniques. So often people have a fear of being judged for wanting to change their birth environment, or they worry about being called naive for planning an unmedicated birth for example. I address these common anxieties in this episode and share some tips for getting people on board with your birth plans too. ❤

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice (also please note there is a lot of swearing in this episode! It is a very frustrating topic and I seemingly didn't hold back)


Links mentioned in this episode:

Birth Trauma Inquiry Report - ⁠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 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


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8 months ago
33 minutes 19 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S3 EP10: BIRTH MYTHS - "All that matters is a healthy baby"

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 10. Today I wanted to chat to you all about the phrase "all that matters is a healthy baby" and why I fundamentally disagree. We talk about sensitive topics such as birth trauma, postpartum mental wellbeing, unhealthy and sick babies, unnecessary interventions etc. If this may be too tough a listen right now then you can always skip and come back another day ❤

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice (also please note there is a lot of swearing in this episode! It is a very frustrating topic and I seemingly didn't hold back)


Links mentioned in this episode:

Birth Trauma Inquiry Report - 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 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


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8 months ago
42 minutes 49 seconds

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


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8 months ago
31 minutes 42 seconds

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


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8 months ago
26 minutes 51 seconds

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


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8 months ago
35 minutes 27 seconds

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


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9 months ago
30 minutes 46 seconds

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


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9 months ago
3 minutes 53 seconds

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

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9 months ago
32 minutes 23 seconds

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

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9 months ago
35 minutes 7 seconds

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

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9 months ago
37 minutes 58 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S3 EP1: Happy new year & welcome to season 3!

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 1! This episode is just a little chat about a few things, first of all I reveal the theme for season 3 of the podcast, then I introduce you to my new E-book you can download for free below, and finally I talk about the best way to prepare for birth if you're due this year. It feels good to be back!

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my own

Links mentioned in this episode:

Download my FREE E-Book '10 things to do if you're due in 2025' here: 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

NEW! Join my mailing list here - thedungareedoula.substack.com

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

facebook.com/thedungareedoula

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10 months ago
23 minutes 27 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S2 EP31: What would I do if I was pregnant right now? Last ep of season 2!

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 31. This is the final episode of season 2 of the podcast and I thought I'd round it out with a lovely big chat all about what I'd personally do if I was pregnant right now and how I'd embrace, prepare and surrender to the pregnancy. I hope you enjoy listening, this episode is just for fun and completely hypothetical but it may just give you some nice things to consider or to get clued up on.

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my own

Links mentioned in this episode:

Lily Nichols info: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/

Basic info on birth blessings - https://www.thebump.com/a/mothers-blessing-way

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

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12 months ago
47 minutes 2 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S2 EP30: Positive Affirmations for Pregnancy (Relaxation track)

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 30, the penultimate episode of season 2. Today we're doing something a little different and I've recorded a relaxation track for you to enjoy, this one isn't your typical guided relaxation but instead an affirmation track filled with lovely positive affirmations for pregnancy and birth, I hope this makes you feel empowered, encouraged and well rested. Enjoy!

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1 year ago
14 minutes 49 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S2 EP29: Pregnancy connections with Lou @Thebirthmotherhoodcollective

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 29. Today I'm talking to the incredible Lou of The Birth Motherhood Collective all about making connections in pregnancy, this is a lengthy episode but it's so worth a listen as we cover SO much. Listen to us chat about the importance of connecting to your mind and body, how to make connections with your partner and a wider support network and the loveliness of connecting with your baby in the womb. It's a joyful episode that I really thoroughly enjoyed recording and I hope you all love listening in.

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my own

Links mentioned in this episode:

Lou's instagram: instagram.com/@thebirthmotherhoodcollective

Lou's website: https://www.thebirthandmotherhoodcollective.co.uk/

Missing your bump post on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBRKJPcNWQH/?igsh=MWt0MThxMTV6dXl0Mg==

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1 year ago
1 hour 27 minutes 6 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S2 EP28: How and why to learn to RELAX during pregnancy

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 28. Today I'm talking about why we all need to learn to relax during pregnancy, but like seriously relax - deep nourishing rest, for the benefit or ourselves, our babies and for the sake of our births. We deep dive in to the autonomic nervous system, improving our vagal tone, what on earth kindfulness is, and so much more. Come and listen and find out how to learning to properly relax can improve your full body health and help you experience your very best birth.

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my own

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1 year ago
49 minutes 11 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S2 EP27: The importance of the environment you give birth in

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 27. Today I'm talking about the profound impact the environment you give birth in can have on the course of your labour. We chat all about the hormones which need to thrive in your body and how your birth space can impact these, how to mitigate disturbances to the birth environment and yourself and how to create a birth environment which meets your specific needs.

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my own

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1 year ago
32 minutes 33 seconds

The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth
S2 EP26: HBAC - all about giving birth at home after a cesarean

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 2 episode 26, everything you need to know about giving birth at home after a cesarean. Well not quite everything, this is a bigggg topic but we cover the reasons why you might want a HBAC/FBAC, if it is safe, what the risks and benefits are and how to prepare.

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice, all opinions are my own

Links mentioned in this episode:

Perinatal outcomes of planned home birth after cesarean and planned hospital vaginal birth after cesarean at term gestation - click here

Women’s reasons for, and experiences of, choosing a homebirth following a caesarean section - click here

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean in German Out-of-Hospital Settings: Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of Women With Their Second Child - click here ***(please see note below)

Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes in Women Planning Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) at Home in England: Secondary Analysis of the Birthplace National Prospective Cohort Study - click here

VBAC Facts: The Real Truth About VBAC - click here

Homebirth after cesarean - click here

VBAC/HBAC The Ultimate And Comprehensive Q & A - click here

Unleash your VBAC power - click here

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***I have since re-visited the research I mentioned about the German study and I have misquoted in the episode, please click the link above to read the statistics

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1 year ago
40 minutes 52 seconds

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!

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