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This series is all about hypnobirthing and positivity around birth. I am a hypnobirthing teacher and a mum of two and am aware how much negativity there is around birth and it can be scary and daunting for parents to be. This series is a safe space for everything positive and will include some useful chat, inspiring guests and amazing positive birth stories. If you are interested in hypnobirthing or you are pregnant and needing a positive space to visit - this is the podcast for you! For more information on hypnobirthing please visit my website www.thenurturenest.co.uk or my Instagram page @the_nurture_nest. Music: Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episodes

Monday Aug 09, 2021
Episode 32 - NO is a Complete Sentence
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
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.Β
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

Monday Jul 19, 2021
Episode 31 - How to Empower Yourself for Labour
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
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.
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

Monday Jul 12, 2021
Episode 30 - Birth Partners with Sallyann Beresford
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
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.
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
You can find Sallyann on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/theultimatebirthpartner/Β
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Monday Jul 05, 2021
Episode 29 - Birth Story: Overcoming Fear around Childbirth
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
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.
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Episode 28 - How to Physically Prepare for Labour with Bethany Ford
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
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.
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 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
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Monday Jun 21, 2021
Episode 27 - Birth Story: How Birth Photography Works
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
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.
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 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
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Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Episode 26 - Talking Positive Birth with Susy OβHare
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Happy 1st Birthday to the podcast! This is the 1st birthday episode and I was so excited to welcome Susy O'Hare on to chat all about her positive birth experiences, why she filmed her births and the responses she got from doing so.
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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Monday May 24, 2021
Episode 25 - Birth Story: A Positive Birth at Home
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
In today's episode I welcome on podcast listener Danielle to share the story of her birth with her daughter Frankie. Danielle was an avid listener and went on to practise hypnobirthing and had an amazing home birth.
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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Monday May 10, 2021
Episode 24 - Negativity and Birth
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In today's episode I discuss the negative culture surround birth, and how it can deeply impact our view and experience of birth.
Also how hypnobirthing helps to reframe these negative beliefs and helps you to feel confident and empowered about taking the control back over your birth experience.
If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate and review it! I'd love to know your thoughts.
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here

Monday Apr 26, 2021
Episode 23 - What is a Birth Bag?
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In today's episode, I discuss what a birth bag is, why you need one and most importantly, what you should be packing in it!
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πΈ Resources & Links
- π€° Doula Packages β Discover how I can support you throughout pregnancy and birth: The Nurture Nest Doula Services
- π Hypnobirthing Courses β Learn tools and techniques to feel calm and confident: Explore Courses
- β Say Thanks β If this podcast has helped you, you can buy me a coffee here
- π Claireβs Book Recommendations β My favourite reads for pregnancy and birth: Amazon Book List
- π The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories β Celebrate inspiring birth stories: Get Your Copy Here
- π¬ Birth Time Documentary β Get 20% off with code CICADA20: Watch Here
- πΈ Instagram β Daily tips, birth stories & inspiration: @the_nurture_nest
- π Birth Pool Discount β Get 10% off here: Claim Offer
- β‘ BabyCare TENS Discount β 10% off with code 10NURTURENEST: Shop Here
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