Episode - 153 - The Romanticism of Birth – Beyond the Picture-Perfect Vision

Season Six - The Reality of Birth Today Welcome to a brand-new series of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast In this first episode, I am exploring the romanticised idea of birth that we can sometimes hold. I share Where the romantic image of birth comes from Why relying only on a partner can be overwhelming How the 'bubble' can burst in labour and postpartum Practical preparation tips for birth partners A listener’s question on intimacy vs. support Reflection prompts to help you prepare realistically Whether you’re planning a freebirth, a homebirth, a midwife-led birth, or a hospital birth, this series will guide you through the truth of birth today — so you can prepare with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Resources & Links: Follow Sallyann on Instagram: @theultimatebirthpartner Learn more about Sallyann’s courses and resources: https://sallyannberesford.co.uk Submit your questions for future episodes: hello@sallyannberesford.co.uk Send me a message If you want to access any of my free resources click here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star- If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesford If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:- Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:- https://bit.ly/Labouroflove The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmO Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPF You can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...