Episode Details

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!

Get Mel's ‘Guide to giving birth without pain medication’ here. (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/birth-without-pain-medication)

This episode has been generously sponsored by Poppy Child from @popthatmumma (https://www.instagram.com/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. (https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox)

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