From bystander to anchor | what real birth partner support looks like in labour

From bystander to anchor | what real birth partner support looks like in labour

From bystander to anchor | what real birth partner support looks like in labourJilly Clarke
Published on: 04/12/2025

Most birth partners plan to “just be there” — but labour needs more than presence. Discover what active, grounded support looks like, how your calm shapes labour hormones, and the practical skills that turn you from bystander to anchor in the birth room.

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The silent partner problem: why birth partners need to step up — and how preparation changes everything

The silent partner problem: why birth partners need to step up — and how preparation changes everything

The silent partner problem: why birth partners need to step up — and how preparation changes everythingJilly Clarke
Published on: 27/10/2025

Too many birth partners are told to “just be there”, and it shows. We'll discuss how unprepared support shapes the birth experience, why attitude matters, and how real preparation transforms confidence, safety and connection for everyone in the room.

Antenatal and Birth educationBirth Partner
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