The Fearless Birth Podcast (Emma Armstrong aka The Naked Doula)

We are back with a super informative episode with Clare Bourne, a friend, specialist pelvic health physiotherapist and author of strong foundations.

Clare shares why loving your pelvic floor truly leads to a better birthing experience and why so many women miss it! We also delve into how society has taught us to disconnect from the pelvic floor and how we can reconnect with our bodies!

This podcast is sponsored by The Wave Comb for birth https://www.thewavecomb.co.uk and Her9 https://her9.co.uk Credits: Host: @thenakeddoulaofficial Guest: Clare Borne @clarebournephysio

www.clare-Bourne.com  Recorded at Mount Street Studios, Nottingham. Engineering - Matt Robinson Editing - Charlie Kirby-Cavell DOP/Colour - Jay Sanderson - @jaysndrsn

In this very first episode of the fearless birth podcast, me and my fellow birth nerd Laura delve into why we believe birth to be a sensual, sexual and pleasurable experience. We open up the conversation around how sex and birth are interlinked and how you can romanticise your birth and tap into having a powerful enjoyable experience. Laura Berkeley is a dear friend, antenatal educator, mother of 2 and breastfeeding counsellor. You can read more about Laura and her work here https://thelemontreebirth.co.uk/ and you may also want to drop into her “infant feeding drop in” events held in Oxted, Surrey. This podcast is sponsored by The Wave Comb for birth https://www.thewavecomb.co.uk and Her9 https://her9.co.uk Credits: Host: @thenakeddoulaofficial Guest: @laura_thelemontreebirth Recorded at Mount Street Studios, Nottingham. Engineering - Matt Robinson Editing - Charlie Kirby-Cavell DOP/Colour - Jay Sanderson - @jaysndrsn

In this episode we delve into out of birth guidelines, risk factors and why home birth is a safe option for many with independent midwife Sarah Fitzsimmons. Sarah has been working as a midwife for 16 years, starting off as an independent from 2 years from qualifying, then working within the NHS for 12 years specialising in physiological birth. Since 2022 Sarah has gone back to Independent work and continues to influence not only the women she supports but many other midwives too.

This podcast is sponsored by The Wave Comb for birth https://www.thewavecomb.co.uk and Her9 https://her9.co.uk

Credits: Host: @thenakeddoulaofficial Guest: @myindependentmidwifeltd Recorded at Mount Street Studios, Nottingham. Engineering - Matt Robinson Editing - Charlie Kirby-Cavell DOP/Colour - Jay Sanderson - @jaysndrsn

What an episode, I'm joined by the incredible Kemi Birthjoy Johnson, a retired midwife, mother, birth activist and birth keeper. This episode really unravels the darker side of the medical system and how we are facing lack of respect and consent when it comes to pregnancy and birth. We cover red flags to look out for, what body autonomy is and how to ensure you're making informed decisions and giving consent when it comes to your birth experience. Please note this episode comes with a trigger warning as we discuss sexual abuse. This podcast is sponsored by The Wave Comb for birth https://www.thewavecomb.co.uk and Her9 https://her9.co.uk Credits: Host: @thenakeddoulaofficial Guest: @kemibirthjoyjohnson -https://www.kemibirthjoyjohnson.com/ Recorded at Mount Street Studios, Nottingham. Engineering - Matt Robinson Editing - Charlie Kirby-Cavell DOP/Colour - Jay Sanderson - @jaysndrsn

In this touching episode I dive into Freebirth with my dear friend Fay. Fay decided to freebirth twice after her first birth and talks about how this effected her, why she chose to freebirth and the incredible connection and experiences she had with her first freebirth baby Forest. It's an emotional one so get the tissues ready!

This podcast is sponsored by The Wave Comb for birth https://www.thewavecomb.co.uk and Her9 https://her9.co.uk Credits: Host: @thenakeddoulaofficial Guest: Fay Recorded at Mount Street Studios, Nottingham. Engineering - Matt Robinson Editing - Charlie Kirby-Cavell DOP/Colour - Jay Sanderson - @jaysndrsn

This episode I'm joined by the gorgeous Chloe who takes us through her journey of baby loss, a baby after loss and her ongoing work within baby loss awareness and working with medical staff to ensure all families in this position are treated with empathy and consideration.

This podcast is sponsored by The Wave Comb for birth https://www.thewavecomb.co.uk and Her9 https://her9.co.uk Credits: Host: @thenakeddoulaofficial Guest: Chloe Curran Recorded at Mount Street Studios, Nottingham. Engineering - Matt Robinson Editing - Charlie Kirby-Cavell DOP/Colour - Jay Sanderson - @jaysndrsn

In this personal and inspiring episode im joined by Carmen Rocha, a quantum life and birth coach and doula. Together we delve into what self trust actually means, how our emotions and childhood trauma effect our pregnancy and birth and how you can build trust in yourself so that you can listen to your body and make informed intuitive decisions during pregnancy and birth. This podcast is sponsored by The Wave Comb for birth https://www.thewavecomb.co.uk and Her9 https://her9.co.uk Credits: Host: @thenakeddoulaofficial Guest: @quantumlifeandbirth - https://stan.store/quantumlifeandbirth Recorded at Mount Street Studios, Nottingham. Engineering - Matt Robinson Editing - Charlie Kirby-Cavell DOP/Colour - Jay Sanderson - @jaysndrsn