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Supporting physiological birth with Dr Claire Feeley
A new episode of the Better Birth podcast is LIVE! In this episode I chat to midwife and researcher Dr Claire Feeley about her new book...

erinbetterbirth
Feb 6, 20231 min read
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The Better Birth podcast is up for an award!
Yesterday I woke up to the fantastic news that the podcast has made it to the finals of the Glomama Awards! A huge thank you to everyone...

erinbetterbirth
Jan 3, 20231 min read
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Chanel’s positive birth story
Chanel joined my group course in September 2022 and has kindly shared her badass birth story below! Hiya Erin Just finally had a minute...

erinbetterbirth
Jan 2, 20234 min read
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Positive birth story: Hayley’s birth
Hayley and Jon did a 3 hour essentials course with me to prepare for the birth of their daughter. She's kindly shared her story with us!...

erinbetterbirth
Nov 16, 20223 min read
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Positive birth story: Sarah’s twin birth
Sarah and David attended my online group hypnobirthing course in May to prepare for the birth of their twins. Below Sarah shares her...

erinbetterbirth
Nov 3, 20225 min read
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Myth: Meconium is always a sign of fetal distress
What is meconium? Meconium is baby's very first poo. It's made up of skin cells, amniotic fluid and languo (the fine hair that baby is...

erinbetterbirth
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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Tia’s positive birth story
Amazing, empowering and loads of new knowledge. Erin is a fantastic and super knowledgeable teacher, as well as an amazing and genuine...

erinbetterbirth
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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The Better Birth podcast: Maternal assisted caesareans with Dr Elphinstone
In this episode I talk to obstetrician Dr Natalie Elphinstone. Dr Elphinstone is an Obstetrician working on the south coast of...

erinbetterbirth
Oct 18, 202227 min read
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"My doctor says I can't record my appointment"
What do you do if your consultant or midwife won't let you record your appointment? Yesterday morning I had messages from a client who...

erinbetterbirth
Oct 15, 20223 min read
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Lucy's birth story
So at around 10pm in the evening I got a few tightenings, they were 8 mins apart so I tried to get some sleep. 10 minutes later I woke up...

erinbetterbirth
Oct 12, 20223 min read
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The Better Birth podcast: Gestational diabetes nutrition
In this latest episode of the Better Birth podcast, I chat with dietician Leslee Flannery, talking about gestational diabetes and diet....

erinbetterbirth
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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The Better Birth podcast: Fetal monitoring in labour with Dr Kirsten Small
A new episode of the Better Birth podcast is now available to download. In this episode I chat to Dr Kirsten Small @birthsmalltalk , a...

erinbetterbirth
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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The Better Birth podcast: Vaginal examinations in labour
Another episode of the Better Birth podcast is LIVE! In this episode I chat to deputy consultant midwife Kelly Sawyer about vaginal...

erinbetterbirth
Sep 26, 20221 min read
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The Better Birth podcast: Obstetric violence, and the maternity crisis with Amity Reed
Season 6 of the Better Birth podcast is LIVE! In this episode I chat to journalist, author, midwife and mother Amity Reed about her...

erinbetterbirth
Sep 14, 20221 min read
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Donna’s 44 week home birth
Donna did an antenatal and hypnobirthing course with me in preparation for the birth of her first baby, and had continued support from...

erinbetterbirth
Sep 1, 202211 min read
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Worried about the global epidural shortage? Here's the alternatives
Are you aware that there is currently a global shortage of epidural kits? Manufacturers have been unable to supply their usual number of...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 12, 20224 min read
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Louise’s positive birth story
We’d like to introduce you to little Sebastian! I didn’t quite get my full home birth, although it was a really really...

erinbetterbirth
Jul 26, 20223 min read
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Carmen’s positive birth story
Carmen took my complete hypnobirthing course with me as part of her doula package with Matt The Male Doula. Her pregnancy was classed as...

erinbetterbirth
Jun 12, 20222 min read
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Big babies, small babies, induction and grow charts - what’s the deal?
Have you been told that your baby is measuring big and they recommend inducing early? Or perhaps they suspect baby is small and needs to...

erinbetterbirth
Jun 10, 20224 min read
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But what if there's an emergency? An analysis of home birth transfer rates
Home birth is a little chosen birth place option, often considered a risky choice. Societal beliefs that birth is inherently risky...

erinbetterbirth
Jun 3, 20224 min read
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