To kick off this first episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the natural hormonal dance that occurs between a mother and baby and the importance of not disturbing this magical event.

Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through:

The difference between natural oxytocin hormones versus synthetic hormones
The incredible role that oxytocin plays in opening our minds and bodies and helping us connect to our babies
How adrenaline and anxiety can hamper early labour
The importance of “tuning in” rather than following a clock
The difference between early labour and established labour

Today’s episode is episode 1 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about the importance of the oxytocin hormone, the role of adrenaline and endorphins in late stage labour, why we need to start reframing the stories about labour pain, the issues within the current birth culture, crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse.

We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process.