Hello and welcome back to season 9 of The Hypnobirthing Podcast. I have missed you all!

In today's episode I am discussing why positive birth stories are so important. Join me as I explore why these stories matter, how they can influence your mindset, and how to find them in a sea of information.

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Today's episode is the final episode of this season, thank you so much to all my listeners and guests! The podcast will be taking a short break but will be back in October 2024.

Today's guest is VBAC Educator, Ashley Winning. We chatted about VBACs and HBACs and how they are a really great, safe option for many women wanting to give birth vaginally after having a caesarean.

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In today's episode I chatted to listener Jenna about her amazing VBAC! Jenna had a scheduled caesarean with her first baby due to unforeseen medical reasons, so second time around she really wanted to achieve a VBAC and spoiler - she did!

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This is such an important episode whether you have experience past birth trauma or are planning your birth and aiming to avoid it. Dr Jenna chatted to me about what birth trauma is, how can we help avoid it and what can we do if we experience it.

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Thank you so much to Olivia for sharing the story of her first baby born at home! I know these stories are so popular with you guys, so I hope you enjoy!

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In today's episode I was delighted to welcome on Alex Burner, owner of The Original Birth Connection and my own doula mentor to talk about the importance of the postnatal period. Why don't we pay it much attention and why are boundaries so important during this time?

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Thanks for the chat, Alex!

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To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services

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If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest

View my birthy book recommendations here https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e2ad919d

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Thank you so much to Emily for chatting to me about her incredible home birth. Emily has a high BMI and really wanted to give birth at home, she listened to her body and did just this!

To learn more about my doula packages visit https://www.thenurturenest.co.uk/doula-services

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If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest

View my birthy book recommendations here https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e2ad919d

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In today's episode I was delighted to welcome back Bethany Ford. Bethany has been on the podcast before to talk about pelvic floor but this time she was here to chat about exercising in pregnancy.

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For Bethany's blog post about exercise during pregnancy visit here https://www.bethanyford.com/blog/2024/4/18/kra91zcoxf9i5cjo7k9swzlkphntzp

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If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to say thanks, you can now buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenurturenest

View my birthy book recommendations here https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e2ad919d

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