In today’s episode, listener Nanouk shares her journey through prenatal depression and labour induction, and how hypnobirthing helped her stay calm and confident. She discusses the emotional challenges of induction and the power of breathing and mindset to manage fear.

Key Points:

If you’re experiencing prenatal depression, remember you’re not alone — help is available. Here are some UK organisations offering support:

Worldwide:

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In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I speak with Katie, a listener and first-time mum, who shares her remarkable journey from planning an elective cesarean due to intense fear of childbirth to ultimately having a spontaneous, physiological birth in a birth center. Katie candidly discusses how hypnobirthing techniques, daily podcast listening, and mindset shifts helped her overcome fear, cancel her cesarean, and trust her body’s incredible capabilities.

This uplifting story is a perfect reminder of how powerful preparation, education, and belief in your body can be when it comes to birth. If you’re feeling anxious or uncertain about your own upcoming birth, Katie’s story might just be the confidence boost you need.

👶 In This Episode:

Why Katie initially planned a cesarean and how fear shaped her early pregnancy mindset

The pivotal role of hypnobirthing and podcast episodes in helping her regain confidence

Her decision to cancel the cesarean at 39 weeks and decline sweeps/interventions

Going into spontaneous labour just after her sister’s wedding (where she was Maid of Honour!)

A fast, empowering birth centre experience and how it changed her perspective on birth

Plans for the future, including potential home birth considerations

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emy, a listener who shares her beautifully calm and instinct-led first birth story. Originally from Sweden and now living in Bristol, Emy talks about how hypnobirthing helped her prepare mentally, release fear, and embrace the unknowns of birth with confidence and positivity.

From early surges at home to a magical birthing suite experience, Emy’s story is full of empowering moments, supportive instincts, and wonderful reminders of how important it is to trust your body. This is a birth story you won’t want to miss—especially if you’re preparing for your first birth.

A huge thank you to Emy for sharing her story so openly!

🎧 What we cover in this episode:

How Emy used hypnobirthing to replace fear with confidence

The importance of mindset and preparation

Listening to your body and following your instincts

The role of her supportive birth partner

Giving birth in a midwife-led unit and what that was like

Why every birth story matters—even the calm and positive ones!

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Episode Summary:

I explore what hypnobirthing teaches you, why it's a powerful foundation, but also why it’s just the beginning of truly preparing for a positive birth experience. I unpack how deeper education, regular practice, and understanding the maternity system are key to feeling empowered and supported — especially when birth doesn’t go according to plan.

In this episode, I talk about:

Why hypnobirthing is more than a checklist item

How the maternity system impacts your birth experience

The importance of informed decision-making and knowing your rights

What else you need to do beyond a course to feel truly prepared

The crucial role of your birth partner and how they can confidently advocate for you

Why preparation for the postpartum period matters just as much

Whether you’re planning a home birth, birth centre experience, or hospital delivery, this episode will help you reflect, refocus, and rethink what “being ready” for birth really looks like.

📚 I also shares her favourite books and resources for going beyond the basics — check the links below!

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In today's episode, I welcomed on listener Sarah who shared the story of her unplanned caesarean and why it was so positive for her. Thank you Sarah!

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One Way or a Mother is a brand new long-form narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The popular Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each ten episode season follows one pregnancy and all the decisions, emotions, preparations, and history that goes along with it. Interviews feature the expectant mother along with husbands, parents, doctors, doulas, and surrogates.

In season one, listeners meet Arianna, pregnant with baby number two after a less than empowered first birth experience. Follow along over a ten episode arc as we hear the background that brought Arianna to where she is today before embarking on her current journey - that of a proactive pregnant mom using her lived lessons and current resources to create a different, more positive birth experience this time around. Included in each episode are interviews with Arianna’s important pillars including her mom, husband, doula, doctor, and other practitioners important to her process.

On today's episode, I welcomed back on Dr Elliot Berlin to have a chat with me about the importance of feeling empowered for birth. How can we do that? A big thank you to Dr Elliot for taking the time to speak to me.

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Hello and welcome back to a brand new season of The Hypnobirthing Podcast. In today's episode I am joined by Leanne from Doula Diary as she shares her empowering HBAC story. A big thank you to Leanne for joining me!

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Thank you so much to Alice for sharing the beautiful story of her unexpected HBAC following a previous caesarean. Alice so kindly has offered to share some meditations with you to help you through your pregnancy and labour. To get a copy of these meditations please send Alice a DM on Instagram (link below) and she will send them directly to you free of charge. 

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Today's episode is a peaceful birth rehearsal guided relaxation written and read by myself. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING HEAVY MACHINERY.

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