Support People Need Support Too During my sister Hilary's second birth (you can listen to us chat about it in episode 267) I understood just how challenging the role of birth support person is. Obviously the birthing mother is doing all the hard work to bring her baby into the world but for loved ones observing and comforting her, it's an emotionally demanding experience. Watching her in pain as she navigates the depths of labour can be really confronting. However, it's much easier to normalise her pain and to remain present and grounded if you understand the process of labour. It's for this reason that birth education is essential for partners and it's why my new book contains countless pages written specifically for support people. When it comes to postpartum, your partner will need support too. Establishing your village / support network in pregnancy is one of the best things you can do to set the foundation for a smooth and restful postpartum for your little family. If you're not sure what postpartum will look like or how to plan for it, now is the best time to start the conversation with your partner. *Tag them in this post* then head to australianbirthstories.com/postpartum for information and advice. Words @australianbirthstories 📷@greenvillebirthphotographer