Deepening Connection and Partnership Through the Birth Ceremony with Haize Hawke

By: Care Messer | Dads, Podcast, Sex & Intimacy | February 6, 2025


We are starting season 3! In this episode, we kick off February with Haize Hawke.  As doulas and educators we see a lot of relationship dynamics between couples. Today we are focusing on a similarity that happens with most of our hetero couples.

Understanding where men are coming from BEFORE they come into our birth space is a critical piece of information. Our expectations of who and how they should be is sometimes enormously advanced for where we are in birth and in society. Men have only been allowed into the birth space for a relatively short time and there is really no healthy model for how that should look. As we get more educated in connection and vulnerability we can consciously prepare WITH our partners to set attainable expectations that flow moment by moment.

Our discussion delves deep into the roles of both partners. Haizes shares strategies for fostering open, loving communication and building a strong, supportive partnership through the transformative journey of childbirth into parenting. The episode highlights the importance of shedding old selves, practicing healthy communication and maintaining a beginner’s mind to navigate this profound life experience.

You can find Haize for a consultation or Virtual Birth Coaching at HaizeHawke.com. Her practice is in the Los Angeles area and you can DM her on IG or Facebook @IAmHaizeHawke.

Let’s connect: Have questions or comments for this episode?

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About the author:
Care is the founder of the Birth Education Center, San Diego HypnoBirthing and Cuddle Sanctuary San Diego. She is a Birth Educator, Hypnotherapist, Birth and Postpartum Doula, INNATE Care Provider, Erotic Blueprint Coach and also professional Cuddler. She specializes in connection work between people and increasing self boundaries for a more balanced life together.

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