The Hypnobirthing Podcast

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Episode 103 - Freebirth with Samantha Gadsden Dec 16, 2024

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In today's episode I welcomed on freebirth doula Samantha Gadsden to chat all about freebirth. What is it? Is it safe? Why are people choosing it? Thanks so much to Samantha for taking the time to chat to me.

Follow Sam on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/samanthagadsdendoula/

Join Sam's Facebook Groups:

Home Birth Support Group UK

The Village

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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Episode 102 - Birth Story: Positive Birth After A 3rd Degree Tear Dec 02, 2024

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A big thank you to listener Kyra who shares her amazing home birth story. After suffering a 3rd degree tear during her first labour, Kyra was determined to not tear second time. Kyra also talks us through some of the wonderful products she makes with her skincare company Lavender Meadows. Thank you so much Kyra.

FOR 25% OFF LAVENDER MEADOWS PRODUCTS, USE CODE HYPNOBIRTHING25 AT THE CHECKOUT.

https://lavendermeadowsco.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMeadowsCo

https://www.instagram.com/lavendermeadowsco/

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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Episode 101 - Birth Story: A Positive Birth after Stillbirth Nov 18, 2024

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Trigger Warning: talk of stillbirth.

In today's episode I welcomed on listener Louise to talk about her incredibly positive birth after experiencing a late stillbirth a year earlier. This is such an important topic and Louise's courage and strength really comes through as she talks about both of her births. Thank you to Louise for sharing.

If you would like support or more information on stillbirth please visit https://www.sands.org.uk/

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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Episode 100 - 4 Lessons To Learn From Birth With Aly McClain Nov 05, 2024

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Thank you so much to today's guest, Aly McClain who came and chatted about the 4 lessons she learnt from her own birthing experiences.

Please don't forget to subscribe, review and share the podcast!

Follow Aly on Instagram here www.instagram.com/peacefulhomebirth

Find Aly's podcast The Peaceful Homebirth Podcast on all main podcast platforms

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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Episode 99 - Why Are Positive Birth Stories So Important? Oct 21, 2024

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Hello and welcome back to season 9 of The Hypnobirthing Podcast. I have missed you all!

In today's episode I am discussing why positive birth stories are so important. Join me as I explore why these stories matter, how they can influence your mindset, and how to find them in a sea of information.

If you are enjoying the podcast please do subscribe, review and share!

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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Episode 98 - VBACs with Ashley Winning Sep 02, 2024

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Today's episode is the final episode of this season, thank you so much to all my listeners and guests! The podcast will be taking a short break but will be back in October 2024.

Today's guest is VBAC Educator, Ashley Winning. We chatted about VBACs and HBACs and how they are a really great, safe option for many women wanting to give birth vaginally after having a caesarean.

Follow Ashley here https://www.instagram.com/ashleylwinning/

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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Episode 97 - Birth Story: A Positive VBAC Story Aug 19, 2024

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In today's episode I chatted to listener Jenna about her amazing VBAC! Jenna had a scheduled caesarean with her first baby due to unforeseen medical reasons, so second time around she really wanted to achieve a VBAC and spoiler - she did!

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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Episode 96 - Understanding Birth Trauma with Dr Jenna Aug 05, 2024

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This is such an important episode whether you have experience past birth trauma or are planning your birth and aiming to avoid it. Dr Jenna chatted to me about what birth trauma is, how can we help avoid it and what can we do if we experience it.

Follow Dr Jenna on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/dr.jenna.psychologist/

Find her website here https://www.drjennapsychologist.com/

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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Episode 95 - Birth Story: A First Baby Born at Home Jul 22, 2024

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Thank you so much to Olivia for sharing the story of her first baby born at home! I know these stories are so popular with you guys, so I hope you enjoy!

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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Episode 94 - The Importance of the Postnatal Period with Alex Burner Jul 08, 2024

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In today's episode I was delighted to welcome on Alex Burner, owner of The Original Birth Connection and my own doula mentor to talk about the importance of the postnatal period. Why don't we pay it much attention and why are boundaries so important during this time?

Alex has kindly gifted my listeners 10% off doula training courses with The Original Birth Connection. Visit https://www.theoriginalbirthconnection.co.uk and at the checkout mention PODCAST10 if paying in full or PODCAST5 if paying in instalments (you will receive 10% discount with both codes)

Thanks for the chat, Alex!

Find The Original Birth Connection on Instagram here www.instagram.com/the_original_birth-connection

🌸 Resources & Links
- 🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- 🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- 📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- 📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- 🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- 📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- 🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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