The Hypnobirthing Podcast

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May 11 Episode 151 - Big Babies, Small Babies: Understanding Size, Scan Accuracy, and Your Choices at the End of Pregnancy
In this episode, I unpack one of the most common concerns at the end of pregnancy: baby size. Whether you’ve been told your baby is “big” or “small,” this conversation can quickly lead to discussions about induction, monitoring, or caesarean birth.
This episode breaks down what those labels actually mean, how accurate growth scans really are, and how these predictions can influence decision-making.

References
1.American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2020). ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 222: Fetal Macrosomia. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 135(3), e18–e35. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000003770
2.Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). (2017). Management of Suspected Fetal Growth Restriction. Green-top Guideline No. 31. https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/browse-all-guidance/green-top-guidelines/fetal-growth-restriction/
3.Melamed, N., Yogev, Y., Glezerman, M., et al. (2009). Inaccuracies in ultrasound estimation of fetal weight: implications for clinical management. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 114(5), 1077–1084. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181bb3b43
4.Deter, R. L., et al. (2018). Ultrasound estimated fetal weight: Accuracy and implications for clinical practice. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 51(2), 154–161. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.18994
5.Ehrenberg, H. M., Mercer, B. M., et al. (2004). The influence of birth weight on cesarean delivery rates. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 104(4), 671–677. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.AOG.0000133326.19052.8c
6.Sovio, U., White, I. R., Dacey, A., et al. (2015). Screening for fetal growth restriction with universal third trimester ultrasonography in nulliparous women: A prospective cohort study. The Lancet, 386(10008), 2089–2097. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)00221-9
7.NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). (2019). Intrapartum care for healthy women and babies. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg190
8.Jolly, M., Sebire, N., Harris, J., et al. (2003). The risks associated with small for gestational age infants. BJOG, 110(3), 201–207. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2003.02090.x
9.Hiersch, L., Yogev, Y., et al. (2016). Impact of estimated fetal weight on labor management and birth outcomes. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 214(3), 385.e1–385.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2015.09.081
10.Buck Louis, G. M., et al. (2013). Predictive value of ultrasound-estimated fetal weight for delivery outcomes: a systematic review. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 17(3), 540–550. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-012-1067-5
11.American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) (2017, reaffirmed 2024) Practice Bulletin No. 178: Shoulder dystocia. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 129(5), pp. e123–e133. Available at: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2017/05/shoulder-dystocia (Accessed: 20 April 2026).

Resources & Links
o  🤰Join my Patreon for exclusive podcast episodes, guided relaxations, and extra birth preparation support; everything you need to feel calm and confident going into birth. Explore here.
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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17 min
April 27 Episode 150 - Snapping, Overwhelm & Newborn Life with Anna Mathur
In today's episode, I chatting to Anna Mathur about how to stop snapping during those exhausting newborn days. We chatted why it happens, how to stop it and how to give yourself some grace.

How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love (As Well As the Ones You Don’t): A compassionate guide to rage, regulation and repair by Anna Mathur is available for pre-order now (publishing 2nd July 2026 by Penguin Life). Pre-order here
Follow Anna on Instagram here

Resources & Links
o  🤰Join my Patreon for exclusive podcast episodes, guided relaxations, and extra birth preparation support; everything you need to feel calm and confident going into birth. Explore here.
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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52 min
April 20 Episode 149 - Sava's Positive First Birth
In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I’m joined by Sava, a wedding planner based in Texas, who recently welcomed her first baby.
We chat about her journey into motherhood, from pregnancy and preparing for birth to the realities of those early postpartum days. Sava shares how her love of planning meaningful moments shaped her approach to birth, and reflects on the emotional shift into becoming a mum for the first time.

This is a warm, honest conversation that’s perfect if you’re expecting your first baby or love hearing real birth stories.

Resources & Links
o  🤰Join my Patreon for exclusive podcast episodes, guided relaxations, and extra birth preparation support; everything you need to feel calm and confident going into birth. Explore here.
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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1 hr 20 min
April 13 Episode 148 - Hypnobirthing as a First-Time Mum in Your Late 30s
In this episode, I’m joined by Christine, a first-time mum in her late 30s, joining us from Canada.
Christine shares her journey of discovering hypnobirthing at a time when it wasn’t widely known in her circle, and what it was like navigating scepticism from those around her while choosing a different path for her birth.
We talk about the importance of trusting your instincts, finding confidence in your choices, and preparing for birth in a way that feels right for you—even when it goes against the norm.
This is a really honest and reassuring conversation for anyone who’s ever questioned their decisions or felt unsure about going against the grain.

Resources & Links
o  🤰Join my Patreon for exclusive podcast episodes, guided relaxations, and extra birth preparation support; everything you need to feel calm and confident going into birth. Explore here.
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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31 min
April 06 Episode 147 - What to Expect During a Caesarean Birth
In today's episode I chat through what to expect from a caesarean section. Whether its planned or unplanned, I do a little walk through and give some tips on how to prepare.

Join my Patreon for exclusive podcast episodes, guided relaxations, and extra birth preparation support; everything you need to feel calm and confident going into birth. Explore here.

Book Recommendation - Why Caesarean Matters

Resources & Links
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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25 min
March 30 Episode 146 - Rebecca's Unplanned Caesarean with Gestation Diabetes
In today's episode I chat with Rebecca about what led to her unplanned caesarean. She talks us through the preparation she did for birth and how her birth experience ended up being so positive despite a change in plans.

If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, share and leave a review.

Resources & Links
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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31 min
March 26 Episode 145 - Induction: What You Should Know Before Saying Yes
In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I’m talking all about induction, what it really means, why it might be offered, and what I believe every parent should know before making a decision.

Induction is one of the most common interventions in maternity care, and many people are offered it at some point during pregnancy. But something I hear time and time again is that parents didn’t fully understand what induction involved, or that they didn’t realise they had options.

So this episode is here to gently guide you through it.

Resources & Links
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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21 min
March 23 Episode 144 - “I Was Terrified of Birth”: How Hypnobirthing Changed Everything
In today's episode, I spoke to listener Hannah about her experience with hypnobirthing and how it calmed her anxiety around birth. Hannah shares the story of her first birth.

Thanks so much Hannah for sharing your story. I hope anyone dealing with birth anxiety finds this episode useful.

Resources & Links
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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53 min
March 19 Episode 143 - Busting Common Birth Myths
In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I break down some of the most common myths surrounding birth, and gently challenge the messages so many parents hear during pregnancy.

From dramatic TV portrayals to well-meaning but often frightening stories from others, it’s easy to feel anxious about what birth might be like. But how much of what we hear is actually true?

This episode is all about separating myth from reality, so you can approach your birth feeling calmer, more informed, and more confident.

Resources & Links
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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31 min
March 16 Episode 142 - Looking Back on Birth One Year Later: Sinead’s Story
In this episode I’m joined by Sinead, who shares her birth story and reflects on her experience around a year after welcoming her baby. Sinead talks about how listening to birth stories during her pregnancy helped her feel more prepared and informed about what to expect, and how that shaped the way she approached her own birth. It’s such a lovely full-circle moment to have someone who listened to the podcast during pregnancy come on to share her own story.

We talk about her preparation for birth, how she used hypnobirthing techniques along the way, and what it’s been like looking back on her experience now with a bit of time and perspective. Sinead shares some really thoughtful reflections about birth preparation, trusting yourself, and how hearing positive stories can make such a difference during pregnancy.

Resources & Links
o  🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
o  🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
o  ☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
o  📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
o  📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
o  🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
o  📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
o  🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
o  ⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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1 hr 1 min

About The Hypnobirthing Podcast

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Birth can feel daunting, especially when so much of what you hear about it is negative. The Hypnobirthing Podcast is a place to hear something different.

I’m Claire Fulton, a hypnobirthing…