The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast

Everything a pregnant woman and her partner need to know to support them in preparation for labour, birth, and the early days with a new baby. This podcast gives both you and your partner the confidence and knowledge about the role they play throughout your birth, so they don't undermine or ruin the birth for you. Throughout these episodes, my guests and I will share with you our experience of being a birth keeper and advocate for women across the globe. This podcast is inclusive and invites guests from all backgrounds to enable you to hear a wide range of experiences.

The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Sallyann Beresford, with 181 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sallyann Beresford hosts The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast, a education show with 181 episodes published.

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  Episode #180

  Episode 180 - It’s Not Just About the Destination – It’s About the Journey as Well

  Apr 26, 202628 minS6

  <p>In this final episode of the season, I’m bringing together many of the themes we’ve explored over recent weeks and looking at one central idea: birth is not just about the destination — it’s about the journey as well.</p><p>So often, birth conversations are reduced to outcomes. Was the baby healthy? Did everything go okay? Was everyone safe? And while those things absolutely matter, they are not the full story.</p><p>In this episode, I explore what gets lost when birth is viewed only as a medical event. When the focus stays solely on monitori...

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  Episode #179

  Episode 179 - The Truth About Breathing and Relaxation for Birth

  Apr 19, 202646 minS6

  <p>In this episode, I take a deeper look at breathing and relaxation in preparation for labour — going beyond the simple advice to “just breathe” or “try to relax.” These are not magic fixes, but skills that reflect how your nervous system responds to stress, intensity, and the sensations of labour.</p><p>I talk about how the modern world keeps our bodies in a constant state of alert. Our bodies are always scanning for threat, and for many of us, a slight state of tension has become normal. This affects how we experience birth, because labour is a deeply mammalian...

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  Episode #178

  Episode 178 - The Survival Response in Birth: Fawning and Cognitive Dissonance Explained

  Apr 12, 202637 minS6

  <p>Why do so many women leave their birth experience wondering, “Why did I agree to that?”</p><p>In this episode, we explore a rarely discussed but deeply important aspect of childbirth — the body’s survival response, and how it can shape decision-making in labour in ways we don’t always recognise at the time.</p><p>Through a powerful listener story, this conversation gently unpacks what can happen when a woman is in a highly vulnerable, hormonally driven state, and how her nervous system may respond to pressure, authority, or perceived threat. We explore the concept of <b>fawning</b...

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  Episode #177

  Episode 177 - Breastfeeding - Essential information for supporting a new parent with Maddie McMahon (Replay)

  Apr 5, 20261h 5mS6

  <p>I’m taking a little break over the Easter holidays, but I didn’t want you to miss this episode, because it’s the <b>final one in our postpartum series</b>, part of this season on The Reality of Birth. </p><p>Across this series, we’ve explored what life is really like after birth—the joys, the challenges, the surprises, and all the moments in between. We’ve talked about sleep, emotional shifts, body changes, identity, and the real realities of those first few weeks with a newborn.</p><p>For this final episode, I’m revisiting a conversation...

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  Episode #176

  Episode 176 - Becoming a Mother: Understanding Matrescence

  Mar 29, 202643 minS6

  <p>Motherhood is more than a role—it’s a profound transformation. In this episode, I explore matrescence, the process of becoming a mother, and what it really means for your body, your relationships, and your sense of self.</p><p>I talk openly about reconnecting with your postpartum body, navigating intimacy and sex after birth, and adjusting to the new dynamics in your relationship. I share reflections on shifting priorities, managing guilt when taking time for yourself, and learning to let go of control while trusting others with your baby. I also explore the delicate and personal decisions around havi...

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