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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Episode 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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Episode 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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Episode 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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Episode 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
This series is all about hypnobirthing and positivity around birth. I am a hypnobirthing teacher and a mum of two and am aware how much negativity there is around birth and it can be scary and daunting for parents to be. This series is a safe space for everything positive and will include some useful chat, inspiring guests and amazing positive birth stories.
If you are interested in hypnobirthing or you are pregnant and needing a positive space to visit - this is the podcast for you!
For more information on hypnobirthing please visit my website www.thenurturenest.co.uk or my Instagram page @the_nurture_nest.
Music: Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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