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  To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit...

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! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses,...

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/  To learn more about my doula packages visit...

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! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can...

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/  To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase...

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! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest View my birthy book...

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...

Thank you so much to Emily for chatting to me about her incredible home birth. Emily has a high BMI and really wanted to give birth at home, she listened to her body and did just this!   To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee!...

In today's episode I was delighted to welcome back Bethany Ford. Bethany has been on the podcast before to talk about pelvic floor but this time she was here to chat about exercising in pregnancy. For more information on Bethany's Pilates programme and for a discount visit here (use code NURTURE10) https://www.bethanyford.com/online  For Bethany's blog post about exercise during pregnancy visit here https://www.bethanyford.com/blog/2024/4/18/kra91zcoxf9i5cjo7k9swzlkphntzp  Follow Bethany on...

In today's episode, I welcomed on Hanna to share the story of the birth of her first baby. Thank you so much Hanna for sharing your story! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/product-page/the-little-book-of-positive-birth-stories OR On Amazon here https://tinyurl.com/2dhp2xf3  If you have...

It was time for a revisit of one of my most popular episodes - What is Hypnobirthing? Originally recorded over 4 years ago I wanted to give it a bit of a refresh. I hope you enjoy! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/product-page/the-little-book-of-positive-birth-stories OR On Amazon here...

In today's episode I welcomed on Rachel to share her calm home birth story. Rachel also touches on the positive birth of her first child in the birth centre. Thank you so much for sharing, Rachel. To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit...

Oh what a great episode I have for you today! I welcomed on Bea from Bea's Birth and Boobs to chat breast and bottle feeding. She shared her wisdom on lots of different topics including normal baby feeding behaviour, benefits of breastfeeding, common obstacles, safe bottle prep, paced bottle feeding and lots more. Thank you Bea! Find Bea here: https://www.instagram.com/beasbirthandboobs/ To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase...

Welcome back to season 8 of the podcast! Let's kick off with two incredible birth stories! Thank you to listener Courtney for sharing these with us. To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/product-page/the-little-book-of-positive-birth-stories OR On Amazon here https://tinyurl.com/2dhp2xf3  If...

In the last episode of season 7, I chatted to Dr Stuart Fischbein about home birth. Is it really safe? What are the risks? Should we be avoiding the hospital? Thanks Dr Stu for chatting with me. Season 8 will be out in April 2024. Follow Dr Stu on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/ Find his website here https://www.birthinginstincts.com/  To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-servies To purchase one of my courses, please...

In today's episode I welcomed on Lauren to share her positive experience of induction. Thank you so much to Lauren for taking the time to chat to me! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-servies To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/product-page/the-little-book-of-positive-birth-stories OR On Amazon here https://tinyurl.com/2dhp2xf3  If...

In today's episode, I speak with Midwife Melissa from Casa Natal Birth Centre all about this idea of low risk and the things we can be doing to help maintain it throughout pregnancy. Casa Natal Website: https://casa-natal.com/  Follow Casa Natal on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/casanatalbirthcenter/  To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-servies To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy...

Today's episode is a birth story! Marissa spoke to me all about her quick, first labour at a birth centre in the US. Thank you to Marissa for chatting with me. To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-servies To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/product-page/the-little-book-of-positive-birth-stories OR On Amazon here...

Hello and welcome to the first episode of 2024! I welcomed on Dr Larisa Corda to talk about her brand new book, The Conception Plan. Aimed at everyone but especially relevant for those on their conception journey, whether that be for the first time or for subsequent babies. Follow Dr Larisa here https://www.instagram.com/drlarisacorda Buy The Conception Plan here...

In the last episode of 2023, I welcomed on listener Katie to share her positive birth centre birth story. A big thank you to Katie and all of my guests over the last year. See you in 2024. To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-servies To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/product-page/the-little-book-of-positive-birth-stories OR On Amazon...

In today's episode I welcomed Kemi Johnson back on to talk about and answer some of your questions on induction. I just want to add a warning that this episode is quite hard hitting in terms of some of the things discussed so please skip if you don't feel ready to listen yet. Also adding a trigger warning as we do also discuss stillbirth. Find Kemi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kemibirthjoyjohnson/  To learn more about my doula packages visit...

In today's episode I chatted to listener Chelsea who shared her amazing home birth story. Chelsea was a first time birther who went ahead and gave birth at home at 42+1 and she shares her incredible story. Thanks Chelsea! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-servies To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my book visit...

Today's episode of the podcast is a first time birth story. Thank you so much to Nora for sharing her story. Nora wanted to add that once she had reached 9cms, baby was born just an hour later and that being told she had reached 9cms really was a massive moment for her. I hope you enjoy this episode! To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-servies To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my...

Today's episode talks about what happens if your waters break but labour doesn't start straight away. I refer to the NICE Guidelines to make you aware of what they recommend. NICE Guidelines on PROM https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng235/chapter/Recommendations#prelabour-rupture-of-membranes-at-term  To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-servies To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/courses To buy a copy of my...