Lessons from 23 Years of Birth Work: A Conversation with Doula Bonnie Walker
Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin BubbleShow Notes
In this episode, I sit down with doula Bonnie Walker, who’s been supporting families for over 23 years. We dive into how birth has shifted over the decades. Bonnie brings a wealth of experience and shares what she’s learnt and why there truly isn’t one “right” way to give birth. It’s an inspiring, down-to-earth conversation about birth, the body, and the many beautiful and unpredictable paths people take to meet their babies. You can find out more about Bonnie and her work here.
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