Episode 173 - How to give great birth support

This episode is for your birth support people, your partner, doula, mum, friend… whoever you’ve chosen to be with you for your birth. Mel explains the role of a great support person clearly to give practical tips to your support people about how they can prepare to be the best support person ever!

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This episode has been generously sponsored by Poppy Child from @popthatmumma. She is offering great birth rebellion listeners 25% off the Birth box which includes the oxytocin bubble tracks. The perfect preparation for your birth! Use the code Melanie at the check out to claim your discount.

Related episodes

• Episode 170 - Managing labour without pain medication
• Episode 160 - Keeping yourself safe from obstetric violence
• Episode 158 - What is a Doula and Why Should I get One?
• Episode 155 - Optimising the function of your body during labour
• Episode 154 - How to curate a great birth
• Episode 151 - What is it like to be in labour?
• Episode 149 - Increase your chance of vaginal birth in hospital with these strategies
• Episode 143 - Declining medical recommendations

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