The Belle Mama Hypnobirthing and Positive Birth Podcast
A podcast where I share my expert positive birth knowledge to help you get prepared for your upcoming birth. Hypnobirthing knowledge, mindset techniques and regular expert guest interviews will help you on your journey from fearful and anxious of birth to confident and positive. Don't forget to subscribe, share with your pregnant friends and leave a review if you enjoy the content.
Episodes
s3 Ep11 A Chat with Milli Hill
This week I am joined by the LEGEND that is Milli Hill.Milli has a new book coming out in July which you can pre-order here.Visit my website: www.bellemama.co.ukGet 10% off the Aura Orbs and all other products from the Yuula pregnancy and birth range with code ELLIE10.Get 10% off The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit with code PODCAST.Loving the content? Buy me a cup of tea xxConnect with me on Instagram @be
S3 Ep10 Jodie's Birth Stories
This week I am joined by the bubbly Jodie Page who is a joy to listen to. She shares her birth stories and how they influenced her decision to become a Hypnobirthing Teacher.Connect with Jodie on Instagram hereVisit my website: www.bellemama.co.ukGet 10% off the Aura Orbs and all other products from the Yuula pregnancy and birth range with code ELLIE10.Get 10% off The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit with c
S3 Ep9 Pregnancy Yoga with Tessa
This week I am joined by Tessa from Mother Your Way and we are talking all about the benefits of doing yoga both during pregnancy and after your baby is born.Connect with Tessa on Instagram hereVisit my website: www.bellemama.co.ukGet 10% off the Aura Orbs and all other products from the Yuula pregnancy and birth range with code ELLIE10.Get 10% off The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit with code PODCAST.Lovi
S3 Ep8 Listener Q&A
In this week's episode I am answering some of your questions.Get 10% off the Aura Orbs and all other products from the Yuula pregnancy and birth range with code ELLIE10.Get 10% off The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit with code PODCAST.Loving the content? Buy me a cup of tea xxConnect with me on Instagram @bellemamahypnobirthingEmail me at: ellie@bellemama.co.uk
S3 Ep7 Eleanor's Positive C-section
This week I'm sharing a positive c-section story from Eleanor Marshall.Connect with Eleanor on Instagram here.Get 10% off the Aura Orbs and all other products from the Yuula pregnancy and birth range with code ELLIE10.Get 10% off The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit with code PODCAST.Loving the content? Buy me a cup of tea xxConnect with me on Instagram @bellemamahypnobirthingEmail me at: ellie@bellemam
S3 Ep6 Sophie's Positive Induction Story
This week we have a beautiful birth story from Sophie from Bumps and Births.Connect with Sophie on InstagramGet 10% off the Aura Orbs and all other products from the Yuula pregnancy and birth range with code ELLIE10.Get 10% off The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit with code PODCAST.Loving the content? Buy me a cup of tea xxConnect with me on Instagram @bellemamahypnobirthingEmail me at: ellie@bellemama.co.u
S3 Ep5 3 Ways to relax during labour
This week I talk you through 3 really easy steps to helping you relax during labour if you're starting to feel a little bit anxious or over whelmed.The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is on special Valentines Day sale until Tuesday at midnight. Discount automatically applied at the checkout.Get 10% off the Aura Orbs and all other products from the Yuula pregnancy and birth range with code ELLIE10.Lovin
S3 Ep4 Breastfeeding after C-section
This week I am joined once again by Bea from Bea's Birth and Boobs. We're talking all about preparing for breastfeeding after a c-section and other birth interventions.
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S3 Ep3 Ashleigh's Birth Story
This week I am joined by the lovely Ashleigh who shares her birth story with us.
Ashleigh is a fellow Hypnobirthing teacher, you can follow her on Instagram here.
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S3 Ep2 Plus Size Pregnancy with Dr Alice Keely
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Alice Keely, founder of the Heavyweight Midwife, about plus-size pregnancy care. We cover the stigma often faced by plus-size women, the importance of informed decision-making, and how to advocate for personalised, evidence-based care.
Dr. Alice shares her insights on BMI limitations, water births, and the challenges within the healthcare system when it comes to su
S3 Ep1 Why self-belief matters
In this week's episode I talk about losing yourself in the different eras of motherhood and why self-belief is so important when it comes to birth, motherhood and beyond.
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S2 Ep23 Sophia's Positive Hospital Birth
Today I am joined by the lovely Sophia who shares with us her hospital birth story. Sophia had originally planned a home birth, but had to go to her Plan B when baby decided to come a few weeks early!
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S2 Ep22 Maddie's Home Birth Story
Maddie shares her amazing, empowering home birth story. It was a long labour which was particularly challenging towards the end, but Maddie handled everything amazingly and it is a joy to listen to!
If you'd like to share your positive birth story, whether that's a homebirth, induction, c-section or even a free birth I'd love to have you on the podcast! Please get in touch via email on ellie@bell
S2 Ep21 Breech Births
This week I am joined by Candy from Nourishing Birth and Beyond, and we chat all things breech birth!
Connect with Candy on Instagram here and see her website here.
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S2 Ep20 Hannah's Home Birth
This episode is an amazing home-birth story from Hannah who is a Hypnobirthing teacher in Wakefield, Leeds.
Hannah was given a high-risk label and had to navigate a few challenges along the way, but made her own informed decisions and planned a homebirth.
If you want to read her story on her blog, you can do that here
If you want to connect with Hannah on Instagram, click here
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S2 Ep19 All about VBAC's
This week I am joined by NHS Midwife Laura Green who talks to us all about the meaty topic of VBAC!
You can visit Laura's website here.
The book mentioned by Laura in the episode is Birth After Caesarean; Your Journey to a Better Birth by Hazel Keedle.
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S2 Ep18 The 3 Biggest Mistakes that I made with my first Post-Partum Journey
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S2 Ep17 Why Hypnobirthing is for All Births
I am joined by the legendary Abby Watson this week and we talk all about how Hypnobirthing can be used in any birth scenario...and any LIFE scenario!
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S2 Ep16 All about saying NO
All about saying NO - why you might want to say no to things during pregnancy and birth and how to get more confident at advocating for yourself.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are ready to ditch their fears and anxieties and go into the birth of their baby with confidence and positivity.
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S2 Ep15 Leah's Twin Birth Story
Make yourself a cup of tea, sit somewhere comfortable and listen this gorgeous twin-birth story! Enjoy! xx
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are ready to ditch their fears and anxieties and go into the birth of their baby with confidence and positivity.
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S2 Ep14 All about Induction with Erin Fung
Special guest Erin Fung joins us today and talks all about the MASSIVE topic of induction.
Erin teaches Hypnobirthing at Better Birth and also has an amazing, informative podcast too called The Better Birth Podcast.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are ready to ditch their fears and anxieties and go into the birth of their ba
S2 Ep13 Three Major Mindset Shifts for You to Have a Positive Birth
In this episode, I talk you through the 3 major mindset shifts that need to happen in order for you to have a positive birth experience.
Want to get prepared for your positive birth experience? The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is your complete Hypnobirthing and Antenatal Course helping you go into the birth of your baby with confidence and positivity.
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s2 Ep12 "Beautifully Savage" The Challenges Faced by Older Mums with Samantha Rae
In today's episode I am joined by Samantha Rae from Hey Baby Perinatal and The Perinatal Academy .
Sam talks to us all about the challenges faced by "older mums" from the language used to the lack of support regarding choices.
We also talk about tips for a healthy pregnancy and birth for older mums and the steps you can take if you feel like you're not receiving the care you deserve.
The Hypnobi
S2 Ep11 Amy's Home Birth Story
Amazing birth story alert!
Amy joins us and chats all about her amazing home birth story and how Hypnobirthing helped her to stay calm all the way through.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is a self-paced online Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are ready to ditch their fears and anxieties and get confident about their upcoming birth.
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S2 Ep10 Julia's VBAC birth
Today I am joined by Doula and Hypnobirthing Teacher Julia who shares her journey towards a positive VBAC experience.
Although this is a positive story that really highlights Julia's strength, it also serves to bring attention to some of the flaws within our maternity system.
If you would like to work with Julia, you can find her website here.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is a self-paced online Hy
S2 Ep9 The Power of Birth Affirmations
In this week's episode we talk all about the power of birth affirmations and how they can help you build a positive mindset for birth.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is a self-paced online Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are ready to ditch their fears and anxieties and get confident about their upcoming birth.
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S2 Ep8 Laura's Story - The Amazing Support of an Independent Midwife
On this week's episode, Hypnobirthing teacher Laura Thompson shares her journey with hiring independent midwives for her second pregnancy and how they supported her through all the twists and turns of her birthing journey.
If you'd like to book with Laura, you can visit her website here
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are r
S2 Ep7 How to incorporate Hypnobirthing into your daily routine
This week I'm chatting all about habit stacking and how you can build your daily Hypnobirthing practise into your already existing daily routine.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is a self-paced online Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are ready to ditch their fears and anxieties and get confident about their upcoming birth.
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S2 Ep6 The Role of Doulas in the Modern Birth Room with Jessica Ord
Today I am joined by the lovely Jess Ord, Doula and Hypnobirthing teacher and we chat all about what the role of a doula is in our modern society and how you can find a doula to work with near you.
If you want to work with Jess or get in contact, you can find her website here.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is a self-paced online Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are ready to dit
S2 Ep5 Dealing with negative thoughts
Hey Mama, in this episode I get deep on my own journey with negative thoughts during my pregnancy and how to keep them at bay!
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are ready to ditch their fears and anxieties and go into the birth of their baby with confidence and positivity.
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S2 Ep4 Pregnancy Loss and Hypnobirthing
Today we are joined by special guest Daisy Blumberg.
Daisy shares her personal journey of pregnancy loss. She talks about how she used Hypnobirthing and Mindfulness techniques to cope with her anxiety and stress during her subsequent pregnancies. Daisy also emphasises the importance of open discussions about pregnancy loss to create a supportive environment for those who have experienced it.
If y
S2 Ep3 When people around you are negative about birth
In this episode I give you my top tips for what to do when you're trying to stay positive about your upcoming birth, but those around you keep speaking negatively.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is a self-paced online Hypnobirthing and antenatal course for mums-to-be who are ready to ditch their fears and anxieties and get confident about their upcoming birth.
Click here to learn more
If you've enjo
S2 Ep2 Preparing for a positive breastfeeding journey
Today I am joined by guest Bea Dane who chats to us about things you can start doing now during your pregnancy to prepare yourself for a positive breastfeeding journey.
Bea is a Hypnobirthing teacher and breastfeeding counsellor based in Leicestershire. If you'd like to find out more about Bea's services, you can visit her website here.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobir
S2 Ep1 What does positive birth mean?
Hi and welcome to a brand new season of the podcast!
In today's episode we're talking about what I mean when I say "Positive Birth"
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. An affordable and flexible way to get prepared for your upcoming birth.
Click here for more info and to get The Tool Kit.
S1 Ep11 Hannah's Positive Induction Story with Gestational Diabetes
Hypnobirthing teacher Hannah Stockley joins us as this week's guest. Hannah talks to us all about her journey with Gestational Diabetes and what that meant for her pregnancy. Hannah went on to have an induction of labour for a matter completely unrelated to the Gestational Diabetes and had an amazing birth experience.
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S1 Ep10 Mandy's Free-Birth Story
This week we have another guest joining us! The lovely Mandy from Assertive Birth tells all about her decision to free-birth. We also chat about birthing positions, noises during labour and the importance of prep!
If you're interested in doing a Hypnobirthing or Mindful Breastfeeding Course with Mandy in the West Lothian area, you can visit her website here.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an onl
S1 Ep9 Rachel's Positive Hospital Birth
Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you the positive birth story of the lovely Rachel
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and affordable way to get prepared for your upcoming birth.
Click here for more information and to buy The Tool Kit
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S1 Ep8 Home Birth Part 2
Apologies in advance for the poor sound quality this week, not sure what's going on!
In this 2 part series, I talk about the ins and outs of Home Birth and answer all your questions.
The company I hired my birth pool from is Barefoot Birth Pools.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and affordable way to get prepared for your upcoming birth.
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S1 Ep7 Home Birth Part 1
In this week's episode, I am chatting about Home Birth. If you're home birth curious or on the fence about it, this is the episode for you.
Part 2 coming next week.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and affordable way to get prepared for your upcoming birth.
Click here for more information and to buy The Tool Kit
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S1 Ep6 My Birth Stories
This week I am sharing with you all the juicy details about my two births.
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The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and affordable way to get prepared for your upcoming birth.
Click here for more information and to buy The Tool Kit
Are you looking for a simple but effe
S1 Ep5 The Importance of Birth Plans
In this week's episode I chat about the importance of putting together a well researched, properly informed birth plan.
Books I recommend for research on Indudction:
In Your Own Time by Dr Sara Wickham
Inducing Labour: Making Informed Decisions by Dr Sara Wickham
Why Induction Matters by Rachel Reed
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and afford
S1 Ep4 Guided Relaxation
In today's episode I share a guided relaxation written and recorded by me along with a little bit of an introduction about what relaxations are and how to use them.
If you're JUST here for the guided relaxation, skip ahead to 2:35.
PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING HEAVY MACHINERY.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and affordable
S1 Ep 3 Working with Your Birth Hormones
In today's episode, we are chatting about birth hormones. I talk about what their role is in the birth process and how to work with them make birth easier and more comfortable for you.
Click here to listen to a past episode on how fear impacts physiological birth.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and affordable way to get prepared for your upco
S1 Ep 2 Tips for Changing Your Mindset
In this episode I share my top 3 tips that you can start implementing today to start changing your mindset when it comes to birth.
Watch Daisy's Hypnobirth that I mention in the episode.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and affordable way to get prepared for your upcoming birth.
Click here for more information and to buy The Tool Kit
If you
S1 Ep1 How Fear Impacts Physiological Birth
In this episode we talk about fear, and how it can impact physiological birth.
The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and affordable way to get prepared for your upcoming birth.
Click here for more information and to buy The Tool Kit
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Introduction
Welcome to this first episode where I introduce myself, talk a little bit about what I do, why I do it and what Hypnobirthing actually is.
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The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is an online self-paced Hypnobirthing Course. A flexible and affordable way to get prepared for your upcoming birth.
Click here for more information and to buy The Tool Kit
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