EP61 | Planning your positive homebirth space with Guest Janet from Birthplace

<p>In this episode, I have a chat with my dear friend Janet Purcell from Birthplace.</p> <p>Janet is a mother of two, Doula, RN and self-confessed birth nerd (she loooveees all things birth).&nbsp;</p> <p>And let me mention this powerhouse woman birthed an almost 5-kilo baby out of her vagina without any assistance!! (go mama).&nbsp;</p> <p>We talk about birth comforts in this episode and how you can make your homebirth space more comfortable (including pain management which we reframe into a more positive view).&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Here are some of the comfort measures we talk about in more detail:</strong></p> <p>Acupuncture</p> <p>Acupressure</p> <p>Aromatherapy</p> <p>Tens machine</p> <p>Exercise ball</p> <p>Movement</p> <p>Rebozo</p> <p>Water emersion/ shower</p> <p>Heat pack</p> <p>Food + drink</p> <p>Reassurance</p> <p>Affirmations/ music</p> <p>Distraction&nbsp;</p> <p>Birth comb</p> <p>You can find Janet on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybirthplace/" target="_blank"> Instagram here -&nbsp;</a></p> <p>And check out the many goodies talked about in this <a href="https://themotherhoodcircle.com.au/what-freebirth-supplies-are-needed/" target="_blank">episode and more in this blog here -&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Did you enjoy this episode? Leave me a rating.</p> <p>Have a topic you want me to cover? Email me and let me know!!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Enjoy this episode!</p> <p>Ashley x</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>More from Ashley:</strong></p> <p><strong>Get access to this free Homebirth </strong><a href="https://themotherhoodcircle.com.au/freebirth-workshop-2/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Workshop here!</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Find out more on how I can support you + you can have me as your guide + biggest supporter - </strong><a href="https://themotherhoodcircle.com.au/services/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Click here!</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Insta: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleylwinning/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><s