What the F is Hypnobirthing?

Latest Episodes:

Day Forty- Life update Oct 05, 2019

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For those interested, here is a life update! Mainly me explaining why I have missed a couple of days of podcasting (I know, I am sorry!) and some other semi-hypnobirthing related chat...

Day Thirty-Nine- Mother's Promises Oct 05, 2019

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After a few podcasts about our (awesome!) birth companions, let's take it back to mothers and the promises we can make to our unborn babies. This is a beautiful exercise to get you connected and share your love with your baby!

Day Thirty-Eight- Partner's Affirmation for Birth Oct 02, 2019

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Still on the subject of our (awesome!) birth companions, tonight I am discussing birth affirmations that they can write, say and/or listen to. I will provide you with lots of examples and explain how it is not only important for US to recall them but can be a great technique of support for our birth companions to listen to them too.

Referenced link: http://www.millbank.me.uk/Assets/documents/Baby%20Coach_HB%20Parent%20Manual_v2.pdf

Day Thirty-Seven- Daddy's Promise Sep 30, 2019

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A beautiful activity for your birth companion to do during pregnancy is to write a set of promises to the unborn baby and recite them out loud. It is a loving way to make the baby feel welcome... and is really flipping cute! If your partner (like mine) is not that soppy/creative then they can use the set of promises I recite and refer to in this podcast.

Day Thirty-Six- Scripts for your birth companion Sep 29, 2019

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Tonight I am talking further about bringing you birth companion into the birthing room; remember they are a vital part of the pregnancy and labour and can be your main source of support.Your birth companion can support you during labour by reading a series of scripts at different stages of your labour- tonight I will talk you through these.

Link discussed: http://www.millbank.me.uk/Assets/documents/Baby%20Coach_HB%20Parent%20Manual_v2.pdf

Another useful site: https://www.hypnobirthing-online.com/script.html

Day Thirty-Five- The role of the birthing companion Sep 28, 2019

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One of the things I LOVE about Hypnobirthing (Okay I love lots of things, but this in particularly!) is that practising Hypnobirthing fully involves the birthing companion; also bringing them into the labour room with an integral role to play in the birth. This podcast explores the responsibilities your birth partner has....and is a great one for them to listen to aswell!

Day Thirty-Four- Nutrition Sep 28, 2019

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Today I am providing you with a pretty ill-informed, probably misguided and, rather blabby, guide to nutrition from a novice. One thing this definitely is, is honest, as I share my experiences of attempting to stay super healthy whilst pregnant... easier said than done, I think we will all agree!

Day Thirty-Three- More on place of birth Sep 26, 2019

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Today is a short podcast about your place of birth options; basically because I rattled on a bit too much about home birth yesterday I wanted to feel I was giving you information on all your options! Remember whether you birth is at home, in hospital or in a birthing unit it can still be a Hypnobirthing birth! It is about informed decision & a positive birth which you can all make part of your birth story.

Day Thirty-Two- Homebirth Sep 26, 2019

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Tonight I am going to talk to you about having a home birth and not because it is where you should have your birth. You should have your birth wherever you feel most safe! But, I am talking about it as an option and an option that I am choosing- listen to the reasons why.

Day Thirty-one- Birth Breathing Sep 25, 2019

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Tonight I am teaching you the third and final breathing technique that you need to know... and need to practice. Luckily, the practise of this one is easy to fit into your everyday life!

link to mentioned clip below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbAx5GgYL2Y