The Birth Partner Episode Everyone Needs To Hear with Gordon from MANtenatal

What role does a birth partner REALLY play during labour?In this episode, I’m joined by Gordon from MANtenatal to talk about advocacy, oxytocin, men’s mental health and why birth partners can completely change a woman’s birth experience when they feel informed, confident and prepared.We unpack:- Why birth isn’t a “spectator sport”- How birth partners can advocate calmly in labour- The BRAIN tool for making informed decisions- Protecting oxytocin during birth- Practical ways to support women through contractions- Men’s mental health in the postpartum period- Why better birth education for dads is SO neededThis is such a powerful conversation and honestly one I’d really recommend listening to WITH your birth partner A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠⁠pregnancy blends⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the ⁠⁠Calming Anchor⁠⁠!!) Follow MANtenatal:Instagram: @mantenatalWebsite: www.mantenatal.comFollow Poppy on Instagram: @popthatmumma