In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey as I prepare for my third childbirth—this time, leaning deeply into the practice of hypnobirthing. I open up about what this experience has been like for me, how I’ve used techniques like deep breathing, visualization, and affirmations to stay calm, and why I believe it’s so important to challenge the way we’ve been taught to think about labor and birth.

I also talk about some of the most common myths around birth—especially the idea that pain and fear are just part of the deal—and offer a different perspective rooted in trust, peace, and choice. Whether you’re planning a home birth or hospital birth, what matters most is creating an environment that supports you physically and emotionally.

In this episode, I share:

• How I’ve reframed my beliefs about pain, fear, and danger in childbirth
• The hypnobirthing tools I’ve found most powerful and how I use them
• What actually happens in the body during labor—and how mindset plays a huge role
• My thoughts on choosing between home and hospital birth here in Israel
• What I’ve learned about midwives, post-birth care at the milon, and navigating the birth system
• How I’m protecting my birth bubble and preparing to welcome this baby with joy
• What birth costs look like in Israel and how I’ve planned for it
• +so much more

Whether you’re pregnant, planning to be, or just curious about a different way to approach birth, I hope this episode inspires you to trust your body and your voice in the process.

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