
Episode 34 - Birth Story: The Positive Birth of a Big Baby with Louise from Birth Calmly
In today's episode, I chatted to fellow hypnobirthing teacher, Louise, from Birth Calmly all about her two positive birth stories. She shares both of her stories and talks about how she had a blissful homebirth with her youngest, who just so happened to be a bigger baby. We chat shoulder dystocia, home birth, hypnobirthing and positivity. 🌸 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
20 Sep 202147min

Episode 33 - Physiological Birth with Kemi Johnson
Today's episode is so exciting. I chat to birth keeper, doula, hypnobirthing teacher and Independent Midwife, Kemi Johnson all about what physiological birth is, how we can best achieve it and why the current maternity system is letting us down. This episode is honest and harsh at times. But it is so important that you listen so you are aware of the system you find yourself in, and how you can protect yourself against 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 Follow Kemi here https://www.instagram.com/kemibirthjoyjohnson/?hl=en
6 Sep 202148min

Episode 32 - NO is a Complete Sentence
In today's episode I aim to give you a confidence boost! Remember that you can say no to any treatment or intervention you want. No is a complete sentence. 🌸 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
9 Aug 202117min

Episode 31 - How to Empower Yourself for Labour
In this episode I am riding solo! I talk to you about how to really empower yourself when it comes to labour. I talk about why it's so important to feel empowered and ways in which you can achieve this. 🌸 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
19 Juli 202120min

Episode 30 - Birth Partners with Sallyann Beresford
In this week's episode, I talk to antenatal teacher, doula and author Sallyann Beresford about the incredibly important role of the birth partner. We talked about some of the mistakes they make, Sallyann gave her top birth partner tips and we also talked about the benefit of having a doula with you at the 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 You can find Sallyann on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/theultimatebirthpartner/
12 Juli 202150min

Episode 29 - Birth Story: Overcoming Fear around Childbirth
In today's episode, I speak to previous client of mine, Claire on how she overcame a real fear she had around childbirth. She also shares her incredible home birth story. 🌸 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
5 Juli 202150min

Episode 28 - How to Physically Prepare for Labour with Bethany Ford
Today's episode features physiotherapist and yoga instructor Bethany Ford, who shares why the pelvic floor is so important in helping us to prepare and recover from labour and also talks about the benefits of pre and post natal yoga. It was such a joy to speak to Bethany and learn how we can make sure our body is as prepared as possible for 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 Bethany's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bethany_ford_physio_yoga Bethany's website https://www.bethanyford.com
28 Juni 202139min

Episode 27 - Birth Story: How Birth Photography Works
Today's episode is so special because I welcome on two great guests! I chat with the lovely Danielle about her incredible home birth experience and also chat with photographer Mia all about birth photography, what is was like photographing Danielle's labour and how it can really add to the experience. 🌸 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 Follow Danielle on Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/danielle__hurley Follow https://www.Instagram.com/miadaviesphotography and find her website https://www.miadaviesphotography.com
21 Juni 202157min