S3 Ep4: Let's talk about Induction with Erin Fung from Better Birth

S3 Ep7: BIRTH STORY Part Two Lucy's Homebirth after IVF

Following Alan's story last week here is Lucy's. She shares her pregnancy experience and why choosing a homebirth with doula support was so important to her.
This episode was recorded first.

S3 Ep6: MALE FERTILITY, IVF & HOMEBIRTH: MY JOURNEY TO FATHERHOOD Part One Alan‘s Story

Clare and Clair listen to Alan's honest and open story about his struggles with infertility and his journey to becoming a father. He shares this in the hope that he might help others going through a difficult time and what learnings he has taken away. He discusses his conversion from a homebirth sceptic to supportive Birth Partner and his life as a new Father. This episode is a companion to Lucy's Birth Story where she shares her perspective in the next episode.
Find out more about Clare's LushTums Preparing for Birth and Baby Course
https://www.lushtums.co.uk/antenatal-education
OR find a LushTums Teacher near you!
https://www.lushtums.co.uk/all-locations
The fertility clinic that helped Alan and Lucy
https://agoraclinic.co.uk/

S3 Ep5: BIRTH STORY - Katie's Homebirth

Clare and Clair are joined by Clare's student Katie who tells us about her pregnancy and birth journey and why she decided to have a homebirth.

S3 Ep4: Let's talk about Induction with Erin Fung from Better Birth

Clare Maddalena is joined by Erin Fung from Better Birth to discuss Induction. (Sorry my microphone was misbehaving!- Clair McGill). Erin shares her own induction story and how it affected her and ultimately lead her to her work as an Antenatal Educator and Hypnobirthing instructor. Why is there so little information given about the risks of induction? We talk about what should be discussed if you are being offered an induction, the benefits and the risks as well as the alternatives. From sweeps to pessaries to syntocinon drip we discuss the methods used and what you can expect. Erin shares her top 5 tips for a positive birth if you make the informed choice to be induced.
If you don’t know much about induction and are indifferent or have a “what will be, will be” attitude - you need to listen to this!
https://www.better-birth.co.uk/
Check out Erin's incredible Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/betterbirthuk
https://doula.org.uk/
Doulas are not just for the wealthy, if you are struggling financially you can apply to Doula UK and they may still be able to support you.
If you need support after a difficult birth or perinatal experience please get in touch
https://www.lushtums.co.uk/birth-fear-birth-trauma
Erin's Favourite Instagram recommendations
https://www.instagram.com/kemibirthjoyjohnson (check out our episode with Kemi s3.3)
https://www.instagram.com/samanthagadsdendoula/
https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmidwifelisa
https://www.instagram.com/thegreenmidwife
https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula

S3 Ep3: Say "No" to the Medicalisation of Your Birth with Kemi Johnson

1. Birth is not a medical event, have your baby at home
2. Prepare your body for birth with the right nutrition
3. Prepare your body with the right movement - stay active 
4. Antenatal care - is it "antenatal grooming” setting the scene for pathologising birth
5. Be Empowered and supported by your Partner/Mother/Loved ones