Collaborations
I’m always looking to share my “Dad Stuff” with my fellow birth workers in whatever way best supports the good work they are all already doing. Check out some of my more recent collaborations here below.
Interested in having me speak with your practice, your clients, or your podcast audience? Please feel free to contact me directly and we can start the conversation today.
Masterclass appearances
Men's Secret Fears
Supporting Dad’s Journey Through Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum
Learn what Dads are thinking and feeling during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. What secret fears do they tell other guys? What are their expectations? What do they most need? How does birth differ from what they thought? What do they wish someone had told them?
To become great partners and fathers, men need our understanding and support. Join us as David Arrell, the author of Welcome to Fatherhood, reveals the life-changing journey that men take from pregnancy to parenthood.
Podcast Appearances
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Doula Road Trip – Jarriel Campbell
Jarriel asks me some great questions geared towards helping the Doulas out there better connect to their Dad clients and better support them through pregnancy and childbirth. A must listen for anybody curious about Doulas and Dads working together to help Mama through pregnancy and childbirth.
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The Postpartum Coach Podcast – Lizzie
Lizzie and I get into the need and relevance for giving Dads some space and grace in their own postpartum journey as they officially enter fatherhood. Beyond just being there for Mama, men need support and understanding too. Listen in to find out more.
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My Doulas – Emily and Lindsey
We start with mint chip ice cream but then pivot to discussing the Dad/Partner experience during the birth journey. I share some practical tips and tricks for connection and specific ways you can be a helpful and supportive partner during pregnancy, postpartum, and everything in-between.
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My Essential Birth w/ Stephanie and Michael
I get a chance here to chat with a wife and husband team of Stephanie and Michael and we get into the journey of becoming a dad, the invisible roles of assisting the mother during the journey, the benefits of using professional help, like a doula, and some tips to reducing the stress and managing your energy during pregnancy.
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Dad So Hard w/Vinnie
Come listen in as Vinnie and I talk Dad-to-Dad about how you guys can avoid the glitches he and I encountered trying to be “helpful and supportive” to our partners through pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Lots of laughs here as we share some fun stories of how we bumbled our way through it, and some shining moments too.
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Gold Coast Doulas
Kristin talks with David Arrell about why he wrote the book then gets into some great tips for Dads and how to best support Mom!
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VBAC Link Podcast (#179)
Dads are constantly flooded with messages to be helpful and supportive to their birthing partner, but where are those specific tips on how to do just that? Cue David Arrell. With his very specific dad tips as well as big ideas.
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The Birth Story Podcast
David Arrell on pregnancy and birth story from his perspective. When both partners learn to be a strong team during pregnancy, their bond during labor and throughout parenting will thrive even more.
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Doing It At Home
How can fathers be prepared and support mothers during the pregnancy and birth experiences? Different roles for a birth partner, how to come together as a team, how to educate birth partners, and how fathers can be prepared for what lies ahead.
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The PUSH Revolution
Expert advice, interviews, and information on postpartum, delivery, and pregnancy. Our mission is to make it easy for new parents to learn while listening so they can have the most supportive and healthy pregnancy and postpartum period possible.
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Dr. Nicole Rankins
Ep 101: Coaching Dads Through the “WTF” Moments of Fatherhood with David Arrell includes these topics: How to use code words to ask for or offer support during pregnancy. Why hiring a doula can be helpful for both partners during birth.
Blog Appearances
Metropolitan Doulas
Find great Father’s Day gifts. Every year a whole new batch of guys have moved out of the Dude Zone and into the Dad Zone and are celebrating this day of recognition for the very first time.
Mamaglow
Many new Dads find themselves a bit overwhelmed during the fourth-trimester postpartum period. Here's how to support you AND your new family.
Home Sweet Homebirth
Guys, you have a great opportunity to meaningfully show up in a HUGE way for your partner and earn some super easy Dad Card points. It is so easy to run into challenges when trying to figure out what being a helpful and supportive parent exactly looks like on any given day. Read this blog post to find out some specific ways to go from dude to dad.
Birth Link
This post goes over one simple idea that can make a huge difference to your partner. Recognizing that your partner is a MOM the second that pregnancy test reads positive is one of the best ways for you to be “helpful and supportive.”