The Hypnobirthing Podcast

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November 25, 2025Episode 131 - How to Prepare for the Fourth Trimester: Expert Advice from Life Postpartum
In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I’m joined by Hanna, co-founder of Life Postpartum, a holistic recovery platform created to support women through the often-overlooked postpartum period. After experiencing her own challenges and feelings of uncertainty after birth, Hanna was inspired to build an accessible and affordable space where new mums can find the care and guidance they need.
We chat about why postpartum recovery deserves just as much focus as birth preparation, and explore the physical, emotional, and nutritional sides of healing after birth. Hanna shares how Life Postpartum connects women with trusted experts and resources, and we talk about the importance of self-care, support, and community during the fourth trimester.
If you’re pregnant or recently postpartum, this episode is full of practical insight and gentle encouragement to help you approach recovery with confidence and compassion; and a reminder that you don’t have to do it all on your own.
Check out Life Postpartum here https://www.lifepostpartum.com/
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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37 min
November 18, 2025Episode 130 - Charlotte's Healing Home Birth
In this episode, I speak with listener Charlotte about her third birth. After two hospital births that left her feeling traumatised, Charlotte chose a home birth for her third baby; and her experience was completely different. Thank you, Charlotte, for sharing your story with us!
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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30 min
November 11, 2025Episode 129 - 4 Positions That Can Make Labour More Comfortable
In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I explores four simple yet powerful positions that can make labour more comfortable, help your baby move into a good position, and support your body’s natural flow through birth.
You’ll learn how movement and positioning can help you stay calm, ease discomfort, and work with your contractions, whether you’re at home, in a birth centre, or in hospital. I also shares practical tips for birth partners, breathing techniques, and gentle reminders to trust your body’s instincts throughout labour.
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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11 min
November 04, 2025Episode 128 - How Hypnobirthing Helped Monique Stay Calm Through Preeclampsia and Induction
In this episode, Monique shares how she discovered hypnobirthing and prepared herself for a calm, natural birth. She talks about her experience managing gestational diabetes and planning for a hospital birth, before an unexpected diagnosis of severe preeclampsia at 35 weeks changed everything.
Monique’s story is such a wonderful reminder that a positive birth isn’t defined by how it looks on paper, but by how you feel, prepare, and respond to the journey as it unfolds.
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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58 min
October 28, 2025Episode 127 - Prodromal Labour: What's Going On and Why It's Not Wasted
Have you been experiencing regular tightening's that seem to start and stop, leaving you wondering if labour is finally beginning… or not? You’re not alone, and you’re not imagining things.
In this episode, I’m diving into prodromal labour — sometimes frustratingly called "false labour" (but let’s be honest, there’s nothing false about it!). I’ll walk you through:
What prodromal labour actually is
Why it happens (hint: your body is doing important prep work!)
How to cope with it physically and emotionally
Why rest, reframing and reassurance are key
And how hypnobirthing techniques can help you stay calm and confident through it all
If you're currently in this phase or want to understand it better before birth, this episode is for you.
💛 You are not broken. Your body is working beautifully. Let’s talk about it.
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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9 min
October 21, 2025Episode 126 - Crystal's Calm Home Birth after Previous Trauma
In today's episode, I chat with Crystal, who shares the story of her calm, healing home birth. After experiencing a previous traumatic birth and the loss of a previous pregnancy, Crystal talks about how she prepared emotionally for birth, used hypnobirthing techniques to stay grounded, and found reassurance through the trust she built with her birth team.
Crystal’s story is honest, emotional, and deeply positive; showing how hypnobirthing isn’t about control or perfection, but about mindset, relaxation, and trusting your body.
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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53 min
October 14, 2025Episode 125 - 7 Ways to Prepare Your Mind for Birth
Birth isn’t just a physical experience; it’s a deeply mental and emotional one too. The way you prepare your mind can have a huge impact on how you feel during labour and beyond.
In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I share 7 powerful ways to prepare your mind for birth so you can approach your baby’s arrival with calm, confidence, and trust in your body.
We’ll cover:
✨ Why knowledge is power in birth
✨ How to reframe negative beliefs and replace them with positive ones
✨ The importance of relaxation techniques and daily practice
✨ The role of visualisation in creating confidence
✨ How your support team impacts your mindset
✨ Managing the “what ifs” so you feel prepared for anything
✨ Using affirmations to remind yourself of your strength
Along the way, I’ll share how positive birth stories (like those in my book The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories and here on the podcast) can transform your mindset, and why hypnobirthing tools are so effective for preparing mentally and emotionally.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your family, this episode will give you practical, encouraging steps to feel ready for birth.
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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15 min
October 07, 2025Episode 124 - Katie’s Positive Birth Beyond 43 Weeks
In this week’s episode, I chat with Katie, a new mum living in Surrey with her husband, baby, and dog. Katie shares her experience of pregnancy, going all the way to 43+6 before giving birth, and how hypnobirthing gave her the confidence to trust her body and instincts.
We talk about:
✨ Navigating the wait to 43+6 with calm and confidence
✨ How hypnobirthing supported Katie through pregnancy and birth
✨ Her reflections on how quickly time passes
Katie’s story is such a wonderful reminder of the power of preparation and trusting yourself during pregnancy and birth.
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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1 hr 18 min
September 30, 2025Episode 123 - The 7 Magical Birthing Hormones
In this episode of The Hypnobirthing Podcast, I’m sharing the incredible hormonal cocktail that makes labour and birth flow smoothly. From oxytocin (the love hormone) to endorphins (your natural pain relief), your body has the perfect recipe to keep you calm, manage sensations, and bond instantly with your baby.
Learn how simple things like privacy, safety, and dim lighting can boost these hormones and help your body do what it’s designed to do.
✨ Tune in to discover just how magical your birthing hormones really are.
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

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20 min
August 11, 2025Episode 122 - Calm in the Unexpected: Charlotte’s Hypnobirthing Journey Through Preeclampsia
In this episode, Charlotte shares her inspiring birth story and experience using hypnobirthing techniques during an unexpected induction due to preeclampsia. She opens up about the challenges of navigating high blood pressure, self-monitoring at home, and the difficult postpartum period that followed, including hospital readmission. Despite the hurdles, Charlotte emphasizes the importance of preparation, self-advocacy, and trusting your instincts. Her story is a powerful reminder that even when things don’t go as planned, you can still have a positive and empowering birth experience.
Tune in to hear Charlotte’s honest reflections and helpful insights for anyone facing similar challenges in pregnancy and beyond.
🌸 Resources & Links
🤰 Doula Packages – Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
🎓 Hypnobirthing Courses – Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
☕ Say Thanks – If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
📚 Claire’s Book Recommendations – My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
📖 The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories – Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
🎬 Birth Time Documentary – Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
📸 Instagram – Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
🛁 Birth Pool Discount – Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
⚡ BabyCare TENS Discount – 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47 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…