Episode 118 - Maddie’s Calm Caesarean: Trusting Her Instincts After a Challenging Early Labour

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. Follow Ashley here https://www.instagram.com/ashleylwinning/  🌸 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

2 Sep 202448min

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! 🌸 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 Aug 202443min

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. Follow Dr Jenna on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/dr.jenna.psychologist/  Find her website here https://www.drjennapsychologist.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

5 Aug 20241h 1min

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! 🌸 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

22 Juli 202447min

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? Alex has kindly gifted my listeners 10% off doula training courses with The Original Birth Connection. Visit https://www.theoriginalbirthconnection.co.uk and at the checkout mention PODCAST10 if paying in full or PODCAST5 if paying in instalments (you will receive 10% discount with both codes) Thanks for the chat, Alex! Find The Original Birth Connection on Instagram here www.instagram.com/the_original_birth-connection 🌸 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

8 Juli 202450min

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! 🌸 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

24 Juni 202456min

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. For more information on Bethany's Pilates programme and for a discount visit here (use code NURTURE10) https://www.bethanyford.com/online  For Bethany's blog post about exercise during pregnancy visit here https://www.bethanyford.com/blog/2024/4/18/kra91zcoxf9i5cjo7k9swzlkphntzp  Follow Bethany on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/bethanyford_physio_pilates/  🌸 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

10 Juni 202438min

In today's episode, I welcomed on Hanna to share the story of the birth of her first baby. Thank you so much Hanna for sharing your 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

27 Maj 202450min