S4 Ep 11 - the importance of the birth partner with Sally Ann Beresford

In this episode I chat to doula, antenatal teacher and author Sally Ann Beresford about the importance of the birth partner. Birth partners so often feel sidelined, a spare part during labour, or ill-prepared to support the person giving birth, and they actually have a crucial role to play. We discuss the positive effects a supportive partner can have, why the birth partner isn’t just dad or the other parent but everyone around the pregnant person, and tips on how to get educated and ready for birth and beyond. You can find out more about Sally Ann at www.birthability.co.uk, and buy a copy of her book at https://bit.ly/Labouroflove. She also hosts a podcast https://bit.ly/Birthpartner. The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk as well as on instagram and Facebook @betterbirthuk.