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Episode 46: Where to Give Birth

July 4, 2025 by Candy

If you’re currently pregnant, you might be wondering where to give birth.

In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, I explore the topic of home birth, highlighting its safety and the personalised, empowering experience it provides compared to hospital births. I am sure to address common misconceptions, the importance of feeling safe and relaxed during birth, and the role of birth hormones in facilitating a natural birth. This episode will encourage you to consider home birth as a viable option, supported by midwives, and to explore the nuances of your own birth preferences and needs.

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Anxiety, Birth Plan, breastfeeding, Empowerment, Home Birth, Hospital, Individualised care, Maternity System, Medical intervention, Midwife, Oxytocin, Postpartum, Relaxation, Safety

Episode 35: Birth Partner Role in Birth

April 17, 2025 by Candy

In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast I speak to guest Ellie Waddington, a hypnobirthing teacher, to explore the significance of empowering expectant parents by addressing both the birthing individual’s and their partner’s experiences and fears. We discuss the impact of societal conditioning on birth perceptions, the need for informed decision-making, and the importance of personalised support through hypnobirthing. Our conversation highlights the challenges posed by the conventional medical model, advocating for a more holistic and individualised approach to childbirth that empowers parents to make informed choices and fosters positive birth experiences.

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Advocacy, Autonomy, Birth Partner, Confidence, Education, Empowerment, Home Birth, Hospital, Hypnobirthing, Informed Decisions., Medicalisation, Preparation, Relaxation, Support, Trauma

Episode 15: Amy’s Birth Story

January 18, 2025 by Candy

In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, host I talk with Amy about her journey to home birth. Amy shares her initial fears about childbirth and how she overcame them through hypnobirthing and preparation. She discusses the importance of feeling empowered and supported, highlighting the significant role her doula played in her experience. Despite challenges with her midwife, Amy’s preparation and support system helped her achieve a positive home birth. The episode also touches on the broader themes of birth preparation, the influence of societal norms, and the value of investing in a supportive birth experience.

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: birth, Birth Plan, C-section, Contractions, Doula, Golden Hour, Home Birth, Hospital, Hypnobirthing, Labor, Meditation, Midwife, Oxytocin, Pain Relief, Partner, Placenta, Podcast, Preparation, Relaxation, Support, TENS Machine, Visualization

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