The Hypnobirthing Podcast

Episode 136 - Georgia's Positive HBAC

In this episode, listener Georgia shares her birth experience and how hypnobirthing helped her feel calm, informed, and in control as she planned her HBAC. We chat about preparation, support, and the importance of following your instincts during labour. A really grounding and reassuring birth story. Resources & Links o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List [https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e2ad919d?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/034901955X?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzclairefu-21&creativeASIN=034901955X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3JYMD018828E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin] o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here [https://www.birthtime.world/a/2147503089/WoUN24YQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest [https://www.instagram.com/the_nurture_nest/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer [https://go.referralcandy.com/share/JKHGBJ3?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here [http://babycaretens.com/?afmc=46&utm_source=chatgpt.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 135 - Fear, Conditioning & the Nervous System in Birth

In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I explore the powerful connection between fear, conditioning, and the nervous system in birth. I share how fear can affect labour hormones and physiology, why so many of us are unconsciously conditioned to fear birth, and how the stories we hear can shape how birth feels and unfolds. I also talk about simple, practical mindset shifts you can start using now to support your nervous system and feel calmer and more confident as you prepare for birth. This episode is especially supportive if you’re feeling anxious about birth, have been affected by negative stories, or want to better understand how to work with your body rather than against it. In this episode, I cover: * How the nervous system influences labour and birth * The fear–tension–pain cycle * Why fear around birth is learned, not innate * The impact of birth stories and conditioning * Simple tools to create safety and calm before and during labour Access the Family Sustainability Hub here [https://familysustainabilityhub.com/] 🌸 Resources & Links o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List [https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e2ad919d?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/034901955X?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzclairefu-21&creativeASIN=034901955X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3JYMD018828E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin] o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here [https://www.birthtime.world/a/2147503089/WoUN24YQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest [https://www.instagram.com/the_nurture_nest/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer [https://go.referralcandy.com/share/JKHGBJ3?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here [http://babycaretens.com/?afmc=46&utm_source=chatgpt.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 134 - Two Births, Two Mindsets: Eliza’s Hypnobirthing Journey

In this episode, I chat with Eliza, who shares her two very different birth experiences. Her first birth was straightforward but left her feeling shocked and overwhelmed. Determined to feel more in control second time around, she discovered hypnobirthing, and it completely changed everything. Eliza talks about: * Why her “good on paper” first birth didn’t feel good * How hypnobirthing shifted her mindset * A calm, instinctive early labour at home * The incredibly fast birth that almost happened in triage * How understanding her body made all the difference * A powerful episode for anyone preparing for birth or looking for confidence after a difficult first experience. 🌸 Resources & Links o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List [https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e2ad919d?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/034901955X?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzclairefu-21&creativeASIN=034901955X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3JYMD018828E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin] o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here [https://www.birthtime.world/a/2147503089/WoUN24YQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest [https://www.instagram.com/the_nurture_nest/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer [https://go.referralcandy.com/share/JKHGBJ3?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here [http://babycaretens.com/?afmc=46&utm_source=chatgpt.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 133 - What Hypnobirthing Really Is (and Isn’t)

In this episode, I’m setting the scene for the season by gently unpacking what hypnobirthing really is, and what it isn’t. So many parents come to hypnobirthing feeling pressure to do it “right,” to stay calm, or to have a certain kind of birth, and I want to take that pressure away. Hypnobirthing isn’t about control or perfection. It’s about understanding your body, feeling safe, and having choices. I talk about the nervous system, why safety matters in birth, and what a positive birth truly means; regardless of how your birth unfolds. If you’re pregnant and looking for more support, I share details of my hypnobirthing courses and doula support in the below. And if this episode helped, I’d love you to follow the podcast or leave a review. Thank you for being here 🤍 🌸 Resources & Links o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List [https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e2ad919d?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/034901955X?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzclairefu-21&creativeASIN=034901955X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3JYMD018828E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin] o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here [https://www.birthtime.world/a/2147503089/WoUN24YQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest [https://www.instagram.com/the_nurture_nest/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer [https://go.referralcandy.com/share/JKHGBJ3?utm_source=chatgpt.com] o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here [http://babycaretens.com/?afmc=46&utm_source=chatgpt.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 132 - From Home Birth to Healing: Emilie's Powerful Hypnobirthing Story

In this episode, I chat with Emilie, a mum of two who shares her honest, uplifting, and deeply relatable story of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Emilie planned a home birth for her second baby after a fast first labour; and her instinct proved right. She talks us through her surprisingly quick home birth, how hypnobirthing techniques helped her stay calm and in control, and the vital role her partner played throughout the experience. 🌸 Resources & Links * 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses [https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List [https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e2ad919d?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/034901955X?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzclairefu-21&creativeASIN=034901955X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3JYMD018828E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin] * 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here [https://www.birthtime.world/a/2147503089/WoUN24YQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest [https://www.instagram.com/the_nurture_nest/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer [https://go.referralcandy.com/share/JKHGBJ3?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here [http://babycaretens.com?afmc=46&utm_source=chatgpt.com]   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.