In this episode, we hear the beautiful story of Naid’s first birth — a calm, powerful homebirth where she welcomed her baby surrounded by familiarity, trust, and support.

With me by her side as her doula, Naid shares what it was like preparing for birth at home, navigating the waves of labour, and discovering her own strength along the way. We talk about the emotions, the unexpected moments, and the deep sense of empowerment that came from birthing in her own space.

This conversation is a gentle and honest reflection on first-time motherhood, trusting your body, and the magic that can unfold when birth is supported with care and continuity.

Whether you’re planning a homebirth, curious about birth outside the hospital system, or simply love hearing real birth stories, Naid’s experience is one that will stay with you.

We’re starting our new season of the Doulala Podcast with a topic extremely close to our hearts and something we think deserves exploring.

In this episode, we challenge the conventional idea of what a "positive birth" should look like. Often, society, the media and plenty of social media accounts paint a picture of the ideal birth experience looking, sounding, and feeling a particular way... but the truth is, a positive birth is deeply personal and can come in many forms. Whether it's a home birth, a hospital birth, or a planned caesarean, whether there is intervention and shifts in the birth plan or birth takes place without any medical involvement at all, what truly matters is how a birthing person feels empowered, respected, heard, and autonomous throughout the process.

We dive into the importance of redefining what positive birth means for each individual and explore how true empowerment comes from choice, support, and what YOU define as the reality. Tune in for our standard honest discussion where we chat about embracing the diverse realities of birth and how we can create a more inclusive understanding of what it means to have a positive birth experience.

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Come and learn all about the benefits of Placenta consumption and encapsulation.

Louise shares her expert knowledge with Leanne is this in depth chat detailing her passion for placentas and how her work truly benefits all!

We discuss the Process of Encapsulation, The benefits of consuming the placenta and different methods, The lack of evidence and funding, how the patriarchy has impacted postpartum support as well as the importance of prioritising your recovery and self care.

Meg and I both love all things placenta ans we hope this podcast helps you to learn more about how you can use it to help you in your postnatal recovery!

Don't forget to let us know your thoughts!

Get hold of Louise here:

https://mandalabirthing.com/

info@mandalabirthing.com

https://www.instagram.com/mandalabirthing_uk/

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