Episodes

  • 5. The Cervix in labour & the 2nd Stage of labour
    Jun 13 2023

    In this episode we talk through two of the cards in the pack and in the free course too:


    The Cervix - What is the cervix? And what role does it play exactly?

    The 2nd Phase (or 'stage') - This is where the baby is actually born. We talk about what this stage like and feels like and how the birth partner can best support here.

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    2 mins
  • 4. Active Labour - 1st Phase of Labour
    Oct 5 2022

    Active Labour - What is going on inside my body? What does it feel like? What does it look like? How can my partner support me here?

    In this episode we will answer all of these questions and so much more, including how to research and make your own plan for this stage of your birth!

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    24 mins
  • 3. The Latest Phase of Labour (Early Labour)
    Sep 28 2022

    Understanding the different stages of a typical physiological labour starting with talking about what the Latent phase is, what it typically looks and feels like and how best to enhance your hormonal chain at this early stage.

    In summary: 'Eat, Drink & Be Merry' -Molly Obrien

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    31 mins
  • 2. Hormones and birth - Oxytocin, Adrenaline, Endorphins and more...
    Sep 21 2022

    In this epidode we will talk about the main Hormones at play on the run up to and during birth, as well as why this hormone 'chain' is oh so important whether you are planning for a home birth, hospital birth, vaginal birth or caesarean birth!

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    30 mins
  • 1. Introduction to Me, Sarah Drawwater AKA The Nostalgic Doula
    Sep 21 2022

    In this first episode I give a little intro to me, Sarah Drawwater and what this birth preparation course in a podcast is all about.

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    18 mins