30 episodes
Hypno-WHAT?! Modern Hypnobirthing with Claire. Claire Smith - Doula & Hypnobirthing Teacher
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5.0 • 26 Ratings
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Welcome to the Hypno-WHAT podcast! I'm Claire, a doula & hypnobirthing teacher from Edinburgh. I'm here to debunk a lot of the nonsense that surrounds Hypnobirthing for you because, let's be honest, it sounds like crap.
But what if I told you it was actually like Sports Psychology for birth... would you think it was a bit less weird? Hypnobirthing simply acknowledges the impact that your brain has on the unfolding of birth.
It's less vagina-whispering and more learning how your body works; helping you to really believe in yourself and the amazing capabilities of your pregnant body.
The aim of my work is to help you to feel informed & in control; prepared for whatever route your birth may take; confident in your decision-making; setting you up for a really positive post-natal period with your new plus-one.
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S3E1 How to have a Hypnobirth
Today we're exploring the idea of 'having a hypnobirth'; what the stereotypical idea of a hypnobirth is and how useful I think that is! Spoiler - I don't think a hypnobirth is a thing.
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If you are enjoying the soothing sound of Scotland in your ears as your relax during pregnancy, you can now buy more of my hypnobirthing mp3s on my online shop. They are a bargain £4 each and cover topics such as anxiety, confidence building, fear release & preparing to breastfeed. Check it out here!
The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hypno-what-modern-hypnobirthing-with-claire/donations
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SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 6: Three Distractions for Labour
Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.
Episode 6 in the series explores three different distractions for labour: TENS machines, cold flannels & physical touch.
The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.
Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hypno-what-modern-hypnobirthing-with-claire/donations
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SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 5: How Does Labour Start?
Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.
Episode 5 in the series looks at the different ways your labour might begin.
The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.
Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hypno-what-modern-hypnobirthing-with-claire/donations
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SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 4: Why Calm Matters
Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.
Episode 4 in the series explores why being calm matters for birth - one of the fundamental theories of hypnobirthing.
The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.
Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hypno-what-modern-hypnobirthing-with-claire/donations
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SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 3: The Importance of Environment
Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.
Episode 3 in the series explores the importance of the birth environment, creating familiarity in a maternity unit & why you should to prepare to labour at home.
The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.
Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hypno-what-modern-hypnobirthing-with-claire/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 2: How Birth Works!
Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.
Episode 1 in the series explores a very brief outline of how birth works, looking first at what contractions are and then finishing by looking at birth hormones.
The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.
Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hypno-what-modern-hypnobirthing-with-claire/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Customer Reviews
Helpful primer, lovely podcasting voice
First 6 episodes were a fantastic primer and introduction to hypnobirthing for my partner and me. Claire’s lovely accent and calming tone accompanied me on many late-pregnancy walks and even into the birthing room with her recorded affirmations. Claire’s coaching helped me create a birthing experience I’m so proud of.
So helpful
I just had my baby about 2 weeks ago and I’ve been listening to this podcast for the last couple of months. Claire really helped me to center my breathing more productively and to set my expectations for my birth experience. I struggled with how my last birth went and although this time it went more according to “plan” and I was able to have an unmedicated birth, I felt more confident that even if that didn’t happen I would find ways to feel empowered through whatever birth experience I would have and that was so reassuring. As a mental health therapist that works with the perinatal population, I would also recommend this podcast for any of my clients hoping to better prepare for their birth experience.
Love love love
This podcast is amazing. I’ve really struggled to connect with the classic Hypnobirthing book, but still felt like there was something useful to be gained from the concepts behind it. Claire does an AMAZING job of grounding hypnobirthing principles in modern realities and make the whole thing a lot less “woo woo.” I feel so much more prepared for birth listening to her episodes. I can’t recommend it enough. Also I’m American and I still find like 95% of the content relevant to me. So for my fellow Americans, give this a go!