The Breathe to Birth Podcast

S2: Ep02 - A Deep Body Scan for Calm and Connection

In this special episode of the Breathe to Birth Podcast, Chloe guides you through a deep body scan meditation designed to help you settle into your body, release tension, and create a sense of calm and ease. This gentle, grounding practice supports you to slow down, soften areas of holding, and reconnect with your breath, helping you feel more centred and at ease in both body and mind. This is a meditation Chloe has shared with her community before and is now making available here for podcast listeners. Whether you’re pregnant, preparing for birth, or simply in need of a moment to pause, this meditation offers a supportive space to breathe, relax, and reset.   Music Music: “Full Moon” by Hannah Rose   Connect with Chloe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth [https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth [https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth] Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas [https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas] Email: chloe@chloesena.com   Work with Chloe Explore Breathe to Birth Yoga, The 3Cs Birth Method, or enquire about bespoke 1:1 birth preparation support via email or by sending Chloe a message on Instagram.   Disclaimer This meditation is intended for relaxation and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please listen in a safe, comfortable space. Do not listen while driving, operating machinery, or doing anything that requires your full attention. You are responsible for your own wellbeing before, during, and after the meditation. If at any point you feel uncomfortable, dizzy, or distressed, please stop the meditation and return your awareness to your surroundings.

S2: Ep01 - Rethinking Birth Plans & Preferences

In this episode of the Breathe to Birth Podcast, Chloe explores why birth plans and preferences matter. Not as rigid checklists or guarantees, but as a way to feel informed, involved and supported in your birth. Chloe shares why birth plans aren’t about controlling how birth unfolds, but about understanding your options, communicating what matters to you, and feeling able to take an active role in decision-making as labour progresses. She reflects on how preparation, clarity, and flexibility can change how birth feels, even when things don’t go exactly as expected. This episode is an invitation to rethink birth plans as a tool for confidence and self-trust, rather than something that can “fail” if birth takes a different path.   In this episode, you’ll hear about: * Why birth plans are often misunderstood * The difference between a rigid plan and meaningful preferences * How birth plans can support calm and confidence in labour * Practical tips for writing birth preferences that feel realistic and supportive * How knowing your options can help you feel more involved in your birth   If this episode resonated with you, please like, follow, or subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes of Breathe to Birth.   Connect with Chloe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth [https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth [https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth] Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas [https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas] Email: chloe@chloesena.com   Work with Chloe: Explore Breathe to Birth Yoga, The 3Cs Birth Method, or enquire about bespoke 1:1 birth preparation support via email or by sending Chloe a message on Instagram.   Disclaimer: The views shared in this podcast are personal experiences and are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your midwife or healthcare team about anything related to your own pregnancy, labour, or birth.

S1: Ep09 - Where It All Began: Chloe & Lucas’s Christmas Birth Story

In this final episode of Season One, Chloe shares the birth story of her first baby, Lucas - her Christmas babe, who turns 16 this week! Chloe reflects on her home birth experience, the preparation that supported her, and the moments that made it feel positive and empowering. She shares why understanding her body, trusting herself, and feeling supported played such an important role and how this birth shaped the work she does today. This episode marks the end of Season One and a return to where it all began, it's a reflection on how preparation, trust, and support can shape our experience of birth.   In this episode, you’ll hear about: * Preparing for a home birth * Trusting the body during labour * What contributed to this birth feeling positive * The emotional layers of giving birth at Christmas * How this experience influenced Chloe’s work supporting women through birth If you’ve enjoyed this season, please like, follow, or subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the start of Season Two.   Connect with Chloe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth [https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth [https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth] Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas [https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas] Email: chloe@chloesena.com   Work with Chloe: Explore The 3Cs Birth Method or enquire about bespoke 1:1 birth preparation support via email or drop Chloe a message on Instagram.   Disclaimer: The views shared in this podcast are personal experiences and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your midwife or healthcare team about anything related to your own pregnancy, labour, or birth.

S1: Ep08 - Jess & Dilly's Birth Story - A Fast & Empowering First Birth

In this episode, Chloe is joined by Jess, who shares the story of her first birth with baby Dilly. A powerful, fast labour that unfolded very differently from what she had imagined… yet was still a positive experience. Jess talks openly about how she prepared, the mindset work that grounded her during pregnancy, and how self-trust helped her navigate a birth that moved quickly and far outside the lines of her original plan. She also reflects on the tools and understanding that made the biggest difference and why positive birth isn’t about everything going “to plan,” but about feeling involved, informed, and connected to yourself and your body as things unfold.   In this episode, you’ll hear: * How Jess prepared for her first birth * The mindset shifts that shaped her confidence * What helped her stay centred during an unexpectedly fast labour * Why her birth felt positive, even when it didn’t look like the plan * The role self-trust and simple tools played in her experience   Connect with Chloe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth [https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth [https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth] Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas [https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas] Email: chloe@chloesena.com   Work with Chloe: Explore The 3Cs Birth Method or enquire about bespoke 1:1 birth preparation support via email or drop Chloe a message on Instagram.   Disclaimer: The views shared in this podcast are personal experiences and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your midwife or healthcare team about anything related to your own pregnancy, labour, or birth.

S1: Ep07 - Laura & Luke's Birth Story - A Positive Induction

In this episode, Laura shares the birth story of her son, Luke - a powerful and uplifting example of how an induction can be a positive experience when you feel informed, supported, and actively involved in your choices. After spending quite a bit of time in and out of hospital during the last few weeks, Laura navigated a lot of uncertainty leading up to birth. When induction became the recommended option, she drew on her preparation, her understanding of her choices, and the tools she’d learned to stay grounded and connected to herself throughout the process. Although her labour involved moments of intensity and shifting plans, Laura’s ability to advocate for what felt right for her is what shaped her experience as positive. You’ll hear about: • How Laura managed the uncertainty of repeated hospital visits • What helped her trust herself when plans changed • How she advocated for her needs during her induction • The tools that supported her through intense moments • Why, in her words, feeling involved made all the difference   This is such a reassuring and empowering listen, especially if induction is part of your birth journey or something you’re exploring.   Connect with Chloe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/breathetobirth Facebook: www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth Calm Connected Mamas Community: www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas Email: chloe@chloesena.com   Work with Chloe: Explore The 3Cs Birth Method or enquire about bespoke 1:1 birth preparation support via email or drop Chloe a message on Instagram.   Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and perspectives. It is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or personalised care.