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...

In today's episode I chat to Sophie about her birth story. Sophie made the decision to use private midwives as the home birth service at her local hospital was looking unlikely due to a lack of staff. Sophie tells me why she made this decision, why she is so pleased she did and she talks us through her beautiful home birth. Thank you Sophie! Buy my new book! The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/product-page/the-little-book-of-positive-birth-stories  To...

Welcome back to season 7 of the podcast. This episode is a bit of welcome back, a little update from me firstly and then I'll talk you through the 8 benefits of water birth! 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 recommendations here...

Hi and welcome to the last episode of the season! My 5 tips for managing pain in labour. Thank you for listening and for your support. Please do rate and review the podcast if you are enjoying it. I will be back soon with a brand new season of the podcast. 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...

In today's episode I am joined by Cat and Sarah from The Sleep Mums to talk all about baby sleep! They give their tips for surviving those first few months. Find The Sleep Mums here https://www.instagram.com/thesleepmums/ Buy their book here https://www.thesleepmums.co.uk/book 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!...

Thank you so much to Ayman for sharing her birth story with us, it is a great example of staying calm even with our plan changes. To follow Ayman's new hypnobirthing page follow https://www.instagram.com/rahmtorahma/  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 recommendations here...

Thank you so much to Hannah for sharing this beautiful meditation with us.

In today's episode I welcomed on Hannah Barrett to chat about the importance of postnatal yoga and how we can fit it into our busy lives. Hannah also shared a beautiful meditation on setting boundaries, I have tagged the meditation onto the end of this episode and you can also find it as a separate track on the podcast episodes list. Find out more about the Yoga Happy app here https://www.hannahbarrettyoga.com/app/  Follow Hannah on Instagram here...

This episode is a guided candle relaxation. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING HEAVY MACHINERY. This Candle Relaxation is written by Claire Furner and Abby Watson. Find details on Love Your Birth Teacher Training here https://www.loveyourbirthtraining.com/  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 welcomed on Katherine from FitNest Mama to chat all about pelvic floor health and perineal massage. Katherine shared some great tips on how to prepare the area for childbirth. Find Katherine's pelvic floor checklist here https://www.fitnestmama.com/free/  Listen to the FitNest Mama podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pregnancy-birth-and-recovery-fitnest-mama/id1532697706  Find Katherine on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/fitnestmama/?hl=en  To...

On today's episode I chatted to Mary about her incredible second birth. Mary had a few obstacles to overcome during her pregnancy and then ended up giving birth in a very unexpected place. She used her hypnobirthing to help her through these tough moments. Thanks so much to Mary for sharing her story. As always, please always consult your caregiver before attempting any new form of treatment during your pregnancy. To purchase one of my courses, please visit...

In today's episode I welcomed on Leanne from BirthHood to chat all about doulas. What is a doula, how can you benefit from one and what is her favourite thing about being a doula. Fascinating episode, thank you so much Leanne for sharing your wisdom. Follow Leanne https://www.instagram.com/birthhooduk/   Check out Leanne's website https://www.birth-hood.co.uk/  To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thenurturenest  If you have benefitted from this...

In today's episode I welcome on listener, Alyssa who shares the birth story of her 3rd baby. After two medical births, Alyssa wanted a more natural approach for her third and she certainly achieved that! Thanks so much Alyssa! To purchase one of my courses, please visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thenurturenest  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...