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

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

Author: The Dungaree Doula Language: English Episodes: 79
Meg, known as The Dungaree Doula, brings her distinctive Hull accent and a wealth of hands-on experience to every episode of The Doula's Guide to... Preparing For Your Birth. As a practicing doula and hypnobirthing teacher, she’s a self-confessed nerd for all things related to birth and parenting, offering support that extends from pregnancy through birth and far into the journey beyond. This podcast is built for those who crave moving past surface-level advice and into the practical, often unspoken details that truly matter. You’ll find Meg tackling the nitty-gritty topics that generate the most curiosity and anxiety, providing clear, grounded answers to your most pressing questions. The conversations here are designed to empower and inform, stripping away jargon and focusing on what you actually want to know. Whether you're seeking clarity on hypnobirthing techniques, understanding your options, or simply wanting to feel more prepared and less alone, this space is for you. Each episode feels like a chat with a knowledgeable, down-to-earth friend who’s genuinely invested in your experience. Tune in to build confidence and gather practical insights for one of life’s most significant transitions.
Episodes
S1 EP 08: Breathing techniques for birth (and beyond!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:51
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 8 chatting all things breathing! In this episode we'll be talking about the 2 main breathing techniques you can use during the first and second stage of labou…
Bonus ep: Giving birth in a midwifery crisis. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:15
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast bonus episode all about giving birth during a midwifery crisis. In this episode I just wanted to share my top 3 tips for preparing to give birth in the current climate, I know t…
S1 EP 06: Pain relief and coping mechanisms for labour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:05
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 6 pharmacological and non pharmacological pain relief and coping mechanisms for labour! In this episode we'll be talking about the different things you may be…
S1 EP 05: My positive home birth story - baby Juniper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:58
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast. In this bonus episode I share my positive home birth story of my daughter Juniper. To celebrate the return of The Doula's Guide to... I wanted to drop a lil extra episode this…
S1 EP 02: Building up a positive birth mindset - why and how? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:33
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 2 all about building up a positive birth mindset! In this episode we'll be talking about why our mindset around birth is a little skewed, why it's important t…
S1 EP 01: Hypnobirthing! Wtf is it and how can you get started? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:06
Welcome to The Doula's Guide to Podcast, season 1, episode 1 all about Hypnobirthing! In this episode we'll be talking about what Hypnobirthing is, the different ways you can practice, and i'll give you some top tips to…

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