The B.R.A.I.N Tool Podcast

Hey my loves,

This episode is a different format for me, it's just some thoughts of mine about how the way we prepare for birth is directly linked to our self worth.

We discuss the concept of self worth, self belief, self trust and how they all have the potential to hold you back when it comes to birth.

Have a listen to the episode, let me know your thoughts in the comments or find me on instagram @thismumhypnobirthing.com

Until next week, take care of you,

Stevie

This Mum

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing

Hey Everyone,

In this episdoe were joined by my lovely client Jess who shares her experience with you of both her births.

From a planned home birth to a transfer to hospital, where lots if interventions left Jess feeling trauma from her first experience to her second planned home birth where she took back control and had an empowering birth.

Listen to her inspiring story and her top tips for you mums preparing to welcome your baby.

If you want to be like Jess and feel empowered for your birth i'd love to help you my courses are on the website www.thismumhypnobirthing.com

Until next week, take care

Stevie 

This Mum

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing

Hey All,

In this episode we discuss the very loaded topic of the vitamin k injection. 

This has to be one of my most requested topics. I hope I've done it justice.

As always....no bias.....no judgement just all the information for you to decide whats right for your family.

The MANY studies mentioned in the episode are below if you want to have a look.

Full courses can be found on my website www.thismumhypnobirthing.com you can also find me on instagram @thismumhypnobirthing

Untill next week, take care

Stevie xx

Sources (I know theres a lot so if you dont want to read them all i'd reccommend starting with Sara Wickham and Aims.)

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/9754/smpc

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/9754/smpc

https://www.nature.com/articles/jp201630

https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/vitamin-k-a-flaw-in-the-blueprint/

https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/information-about-vitamin-k/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3021393/

https://www.aims.org.uk/information/item/vitamin-k

https://www.ons.gov.uk/aboutus/transparencyandgovernance/vitaminkdeficiencybleedinginnewbornbabies2023

https://www.bmj.com/content/305/6849/341

https://www.bmj.com/content/307/6896/89

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8361503/

https://www.bmj.com/content/316/7126/189

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2746550/

https://www.cdc.gov/vitamin-k-deficiency/hcp/fact-sheet/index.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2585215/

https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/diet-micronutrients/vitamin-k.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3234435/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8444211/

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng235/chapter/Rationale-and-impact

https://www.cdc.gov/vitamin-k-deficiency/faq/index.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15626014/

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminK-HealthProfessional/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2084011/

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing

Hello Everyone,

In this episode were joined by my very impressive client Ellie. I always say the way Ellie navigated decisions and choice was awe inspiring, she made bold decisions and leaned right into her intuition to make decisions to go home and give birth against medical advice, because she knew she was fine and her baby was fine.

Listen to the full story, we hope you love it.

For courses head to www.thismumhypnobirthing.com I would love to support you to have your best birth.

Stevie

This Mum

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing

Hey hey hey,

I am so glad to be back I've missed gabbing to you each week, and sharing my two pence worth on all things birth. 

I took a hiatus because it was the summer holidays and recording a podcast in a quiet room with three children don't really mix. I'm not bougee enough to have a podcast studio outside of my own home YET unfortunately. 

SO....what to expect for this season

LOTS more guests... I've got a whole load of people lined up from clients to experts...people, midwives and even doctors.

You can also still expect the usual, all the information that you'll need to make all the decisions you'll have to make for your pregnancy and birth 

See you next week, take care of you

Stevie

This Mum

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing

Hey Everyone,

In this episode, we explore one of the most common decisions facing pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.... when and how to give birth.

If you’ve been told you have gestational diabetes, particularly if your blood sugars are well controlled and your baby is growing normally, you may find yourself wondering:

• Do I really need an induction?
• What are the actual risks of waiting for spontaneous labour?
• How much higher is the risk of stillbirth?
• Is a caesarean safer?
• Are the risks quoted to me really high?

We break down what the evidence actually says an i'll help you work out how to individualise your own care

In the episode

We discuss:

• The difference between diet-controlled, metformin-controlled and insulin-treated gestational diabetes
• Why not all gestational diabetes pregnancies carry the same level of risk
• How fetal growth can provide clues about how well glucose levels have been controlled
• Why a 50th-centile baby may have a different risk profile from a baby measuring above the 90th centile

Induction at 39 Weeks

Many NHS trusts recommend induction at 39 weeks for women with gestational diabetes

We explore:

• why a 39-week induction?
• The potential benefits of earlier birth
• The downsides of induction

Waiting for Spontaneous Labour

For women with excellent blood sugar control and normal growth scans, waiting for labour to start naturally may also be a reasonable option.

We discuss:

• The benefits of spontaneous labour
• How stillbirth risk changes 

Key Takeaways

• Most women with well-controlled gestational diabetes will have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.
• A diagnosis of gestational diabetes does not automatically mean a high-risk birth.
• Fetal growth, glucose control and overall pregnancy health all matter when assessing risk.
• Induction at 39 weeks and waiting for spontaneous labour are both reasonable options for many women with uncomplicated gestational diabetes.
• Understanding absolute risk can help families make more informed decisions.

Resources Mentioned 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7154381/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2990903/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2804874/ 

This episode is for educational purposes and is not medical advice.

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing

This episode is slightly different than usual

I want to talk to you all about positive birth, what it is and how you get one.

The answer will be different than you think.

I hope you enjoy the episode, please share this with your pregnant friends

Stevie

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing

In this episode we discuss your due date and what it means for being offered an induction.

We talk about what happens if you go past your due date, how common it is.

What the policy around induction for due dates is and why they offer this

Its deep, its a lot and as promised all the evidence is below

https://sophiemessager.com/the-myth-of-the-aging-placenta/https://chatgpt.com/c/6a26bce4-6238-83eb-a035-5413b50f3f2chttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10072249/

Until next week

Take care of you

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing

Hey Everyone

In this Episode we discuss the rising rates of c section in the UK and why more women than ever are having one.

We discuss the fact that c sections have been totally normalised in our society and they are actually very often played down to women making their birth choices.

We talk about the benefits and risks of having a c section, including the impact on yours and your baby's long term health. (research below)

https://www.center4research.org/c-section-birth-health-risks/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5779640/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9531390/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10612559/

I hope you enjoy the episode, as always please share this with your pregnant friends.

Take Care 

Stevie

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing

Welcome back gang,

In this episode we talk about birthing positions.

What's going to make things easier and what ones are going to make it all harder.

We talk about how King Louis XIV was a perve and why the current most common birth position is all his fault.

Hope you enjoy the episode, if you do please share it review it do anything you can to engage with it because it helps me more than youd know.

Take care

Stevie

For more birth related education check out
www.thismumhypnobirthing.com
@thismumhypnobirthing