The Hypnobirthing Podcast

Episode 176 - She knew it wasn’t time yet: Lucy’s story of trusting her body

Today I’m joined by Lucy to hear the story of her first birth; from her waters unexpectedly breaking to navigating pressure to be induced when she knew it wasn’t right fo

Episode 175 - Emma's 3 positive hypnobirths

In today's episode, I welcomed on listener Emma to share all three of her birth stories. I first met Emma on social media after I shared one of her birth reels! It was so

Episode 174 - Is birth really as painful as people say?

In today's solo episode, I explore some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding labour pain. I look at why labour is experienced differently from person

Episode 173 - A positive, spontaneous birth at 34 weeks

In today's episode I chat to Kallie about her spontaneous birth at 34 weeks. Despite being far from her plan, Kallie managed to create a positive experience for herself,

Episode 172 - Rachel's Positive Birth at 42+4

In today's episode I spoke to Rachel about her birth at over 42 weeks. This is a great episode for anyone in those final weeks. Thank you Rachel! Resources & Links o  🤰

Episode 171 - How visualisation can transform your labour

In today's solo episode I talk about the powerful tool visualisation and how it can help transform your labour experience. Resources & Links o  🤰Join my Patreon for exc

Episode 170 - Alice's Accidental Freebirth

Hello and welcome back to Season 14 of The Hypnobirthing Podcast - thank you for your continued support! In today's episode I spoke to Alice about the accidental freebir

Episode 169 - Laura's Positive Unplanned Caesarean

In today's episode I chatted to Laura about her unplanned caesarean. This wasn't the birth that Laura had been planning, but when things changed, she listened to her inst

Episode 168 - When home birth doesn't go to plan: Georgie's positive first birth story

In this episode, Georgie joins me to share her first birth story. Although Georgie had planned a home birth, circumstances meant she chose to transfer into hospital duri

Episode 167 - 13 years between babies: Chantelle's second birth story

I was so delighted to chat to Chantelle all about the birth of her second baby, 13 years after the birth of her first. We discussed how she found hypnobirthing and how it

Episode 166 - Should all women have continuity of care?

In today's solo episode i discuss the continuity of care midwifery model and discuss its benefits as well as its limitations. Would love to hear your thoughts over on my

Episode 165 - Emily's two positive hospital births

I was delighted to welcome on listener Emily to share her two positive birth stories. Both times Emily gave birth in the hospital and had two really great experiences. Th

Episode 164 - All about Polyhydramnios

Have you ever heard the term polyhydramnios? Have you been told you have it? What even is it and what does it mean for you pregnancy and birth? This episodes explores all

Episode 163 - From Everest to childbirth: Which was the bigger challenge? Bonita Norris shares her stories

I was so excited to speak to Bonita, not only about her experience of summitting Everest, but also about how she related it to giving birth. Which was harder? And what sk

Episode 162 - CTG monitoring in labour: What it is, what it shows and what you need to know

In today's solo episode, I discuss CTG monitoring. Its fast becoming a regular occurrence in labour, but is it necessary? What are the benefits and the risks? Scroll for

Episode 161 - Danielle's Redemptive Second Birth at Home

In today's episode I welcome on listener Danielle to share her second birth story, which turned out to be incredibly redemptive after a not so positive first birth. A big

Episode 160 - Bobbie's Dream First Birth in Austria

A big thank you to Bobbie for sharing her very straightforward 'dream' first birth for today's episode! Giving birth in a different country meant Bobbie wanted to feel as

Episode 159 - Imogen's Textbook First Birth at Home

In today's episode, I welcomed on Imogen who shared the story of her first birth. Imogen explains why she chose a home birth and talks us through her very textbook, very

Episode 158 - Meconium in the waters - what does it mean?

In today's solo episode I am chatting about meconium. What it is, why it happens and what your options are if it is present during birth. Please like and subscribe if yo

Episode 157 - "How positive birth stories helped me prepare for labour" - Sinead's Story

In today's episode I chatted to listener Sinead about her positive home birth. Sinead talks about the prep she did and how listening to positive birth stories had such a