The Birth Partner Episode Everyone Needs To Hear with Gordon from MANtenatal
From Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble by Pop That Mumma
May 29, 2026 · 21 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the crucial role of birth partners during labor and how they can positively impact the birth experience.
What role does a birth partner REALLY play during labour? In this episode, I’m joined by Gordon from MANtenatal to talk about advocacy, oxytocin, men’s mental health and why birth partners can completely change a woman’s birth experience when they feel informed, confident and prepared. We unpack: - Why birth isn’t a “spectator sport” - How birth partners can advocate calmly in labour - The BRAIN tool for making informed decisions - Protecting oxytocin during birth - Practical ways to support women through contractions - Men’s mental health in the postpartum period - Why better birth education for dads is SO needed This is such a powerful conversation and honestly one I’d really recommend listening to WITH your birth partner A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of pregnancy blends and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the Calming Anchor !!) Follow MANtenatal: Instagram: @mantenatal Website: www.mantenatal.com Follow Poppy on Instagram: @popthatmumma
People in this episode
Host: Poppy
Guest: Gordon
Topics covered
- birth partner
- advocacy
- men's mental health
- oxytocin
- birth education
- support during labor
Keywords
- birth partner
- labour support
- men's mental health
- oxytocin
- BRAIN tool
- postpartum
- birth education
Sponsors
Take Five Aromatherapy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MANtenatal
Products: Calming Anchor
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