Birth Tips for Partners

Motherhood Alliance Podcast

A birth partner is a person chosen by a pregnant women to give support during the birthing process. But what should that support look like? Oftentimes, birth partners aren't sure how to help, leaving them feeling useless and "in the way". We're flipping the script! Listen in to hear today's guests, Katie, and Aubrey, give tips on how birth partners can turn labor and delivery from a cold, lonely-feeling event into an empowering and beautiful experience!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why a birth partner/support person DOES have a critical role during labor
• Katie's #1 tip for birth partners
• What to discuss during pregnancy so the birth partner feels prepared to step into their role during labor
• How transformative and empowering the birth experience can be for partners who feel valued and involved in the birth space
• How men/partners can be supportive during the postpartum period
• How to think outside the box when choosing birth partners

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Alba Birth Center. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: Midwifery: Its Historical Significance and Role in Empowering Birth Options
• Part 2: The Ancestral Wisdom of Birth
• Part 3: The Cascade of Interventions: What You Need to Know
• Part 4: Birth Tips for Partners

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