Episode 119 - Abbie’s Calm and Empowering First Birth Story

In today's episode I talk through my 5 top tips for creating a calm, relaxing birth environment. 🌸 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

13 Juni 20228min

In today's solo episode, I discuss the medicalisation of birth. What are the reasons it has become so medicalised and what can we do about it? Credit: the 2002 article by Tricia Anderson read it in full here https://www.pregnancy.com.au/out-of-the-laboratory-back-to-the-darkened-room/ 🌸 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

30 Maj 202218min

Today's episode is super exciting. I chatted to the very lovely, Anna Mathur about motherhood and the pressure we put on ourselves. We discussed ways we can give ourselves a break and why asking for help is something we should all do more of. Anna's new book - The Little Book of Calm for New Mums is available to purchase here https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241559812?tag=onamzclairefu-21&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=0241559812&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3JYMD018828E  🌸 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

16 Maj 202247min

I am SO excited about this episode. I spoke to Jo and Jerusha, 2 of the 4 amazing women behind the hugely pivotal and successful Birth Time documentary. We spoke about why they made it, the impact it has had and what they are doing to try and change maternity systems across the world. 🌸 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 Maj 202251min

I am so excited about today's episode. I welcome on Hannah, a listener with two amazing, positive birth stories. What is so interesting about Hannah's stories is that one of them is a vaginal breech birth. This episode is long - but it needs to be. It is so inspiring and empowering and I know you will gain so much from it. Thank you for your time, Hannah! 🌸 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

11 Apr 20221h 44min

Today's episode is all about the power of the mind - that mind/body connection. What is it? How does it work? And how can you best utilise this amazing skill during your 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

14 Mars 202221min

This episode is a fear release guided relaxation, written and read by myself. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING HEAVY MACHINERY. 🌸 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

21 Feb 202213min

Today's episode is another great birth story. Listener Beth has an induction during covid and had to labour for a time alone, without her partner. She is amazing and I am so grateful she agreed to share her story with you. 🌸 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

7 Feb 202238min