# Baby Bonus: What Makes a Positive Birth Experience? Martha’s Story

An episode of [The Family Tribe](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1670488764), 8 Oct 2026, 47 min.

Audio: https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/3836/baby_tribe_3_d_ea0c1e32_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=423923&aw_0_1st.collectionid=3836

What happens when Anne’s lifelong best friend joins the podcast? Afif discovers just how much history he has missed, and a birth story somehow involves an offer to do the midwives’ hair. In this bonus episode, we welcome Martha Galvin, hairdresser, business owner, mother of three boys and honorary fifth Doherty sister. Martha shares the stories of her first son’s arrival and the later birth of her twins. She reflects on preparing for labour, discussing her preferences with her maternity team, choosing pain relief and understanding what might happen if plans needed to change. At the heart of her experience was feeling heard, supported and involved in the decisions being made. Martha also introduces her planned podcast, The Invisible Bag, exploring the unseen experiences and worries people carry through life. An affectionate, candid conversation about birth, friendship and the people who help us feel supported. Every birth is different, and Martha’s story reflects the choices and circumstances that were right for her. Put the kettle on, join us, and share this episode with someone who loves a good birth story.

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