Support for Birth Partners
This is my husband, Dhi.
Father and home-educator to our 5 children.
Incredible birth partner through 3 freebirths
and an unplanned caesarean with surprise twins.
Birth Partner
Protector of his family, wife and children; protector of the environment; bridge between home and the outside world. Advocate and space holder.
Home Educator
Taking full responsibility for the education and wellbeing of our children; we both do, as their parents.
Often, in conversations with couples preparing for birth, it emerges that their partner/birth partner is feeling a bit apprehensive, nervous, or simply has some questions of their own. Most of the time is taken by supporting the pregnant woman (as it should be!) but the voice of the birth partners is SO important, and you need to be heard too.
Chatting with someone who has been through it too, can be really helpful. You can book time to chat with Dhi, and ask any questions that you may feel you don't have much space for in your usual conversations.
Father of 5
Teaching and guiding our children, through everyday life - with its joys and challenges. It's a 24/7 role.
Carpenter
Making beautiful and useful things from wood, in our handmade workshop at home! The kids love to spend time in Papa's workshop too.
Podcasts featuring Dhi
Normal Boring Freebirth for Normal Boring People
Top tips from birth partners - Dave and Dhi share freebirth from the perspective of our husbands/birth partners.
The Ultimate Birth Partner - part 1
Dhi talks with Sallyann Beresford, sharing the stories of our first three freebirths.
The Ultimate Birth Partner - part 2
Dhi joins Sallyann for part 2, where he goes in to the birth of our surprise twins and shares more about his/our faith.