What Partners Get Wrong (and Right) About Supporting Birth with Yiska Obadia

About this episode

This episode discusses how partners can effectively support each other during pregnancy and birth, emphasizing communication and preparation.

Partners are often told to “be supportive” during pregnancy and birth- but what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, we explore how partners can move beyond simply being present to becoming truly engaged, attuned, and collaborative throughout the journey. Joined by doula and perinatal bodyworker Yiska Obadia, we unpack some of the most common misunderstandings partners have about their role, and why preparation as a team can make all the difference. Yiska shares how communication, self-awareness, and shared learning can help couples navigate labor with more connection and confidence-while also honoring that support looks different for every birthing person. This conversation offers a thoughtful, compassionate look at how partners can show up in ways that feel grounding rather than overwhelming, and how couples can have the important (and often overlooked) conversations before labor begins. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE If you love…

People in this episode

Guest: Yiska Obadia

Topics covered

• support during pregnancy
• partner roles in birth
• communication in labor
• preparation for birth

Keywords

• doula
• perinatal bodyworker
• labor support
• couples communication

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains

Books & works: Yoga | Birth | Babies

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