Get ready to birth like a badass with The Birth Uprising

This week we're talking about getting to your birth space if you're heading to an out of home setting. We talk about getting comfortable and the things that might be offered to you when you're there. We give our tips for how to settle into your space and advise you to listen to your instinct regarding whether to stay close if you aren't admitted. We hope to help you know a bit about hat to expect when you arrive and some jobs the birth partner has to do when you get there. Their role in the hospital is a big one! Here is the link to the Emma Ashworth masterclass mentioned- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/emmaashworth? ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're talking about the start of labour up to the journey to your birth space if you're heading to an out of home setting. We talk about chasing labour and how that can impact the process. We give our tips for how to spend your labour distracted from what's going on and advise you to listen to your instinct regarding when is right to leave for your birth place. We offer tips on your journey there and then we leave you hanging until next week, when we'll discuss getting to your birth space, what to expect and some jobs the birth partner has to do when they get there. ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

When you're expecting a baby then the focus is all about all the new stuff you'll need and how much it will cost. We're here to give you the good news that actually, you really don't need as much as you think. We share our post partum essentials and why we think they're useful and talk you through some things that you definitely don't need! Here's our list of essentials for you to purchase or put on your list for friends and family to get for you- https://amzn.to/3sc9mQg If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're diving into the focus on ‘risk' in our society. What does high risk actually mean? Is anyone medium risk? Do we have to compromise on our birth choices based on our risk factors? Is it selfish if we crack on with what we wanted in the first place? We discuss excellent places to get information from to aid your decision making process such as- This blog by fantastic Midwife, Rachel Reed which breaks down loads of common fears and misconceptions- www.midwifethinking.com A great source of information from Midwife and researcher, Sara Wickham (use the search bar to look for info on specific topics)- www.sarawickham.com A great breakdown of research on all sorts of common special circumstances- www.evidencebasedbirth.com ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Here's a bonus episode for you! Come and join in the fun as we share funny labour stories we've found online. We will never fail to see the funny side of life, even when it's something many people fear. It's what we do! ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Jade is joined by Olivia Hinge, a fantastic midwife and lactation consultant that shares her expertise on instagram in helpful posts and videos on breastfeeding. We have spent the last few years sharing her videos and signposting people to her content, it was only right that she come along for a chat about the huge topic that is breastfeeding! Come and listen for discussion on the early days of breastfeeding, trouble shooting and getting the support you need. Olivia mentions the UNICEF breastfeeding mothers checklist which can be found here- https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/implementing-standards-resources/breastfeeding-assessment-tools/ You can go find Olivia here- https://instagram.com/olivia_lactation_consultant ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Something we are asked about ALL THE TIME is about preparing for birth when you have another child to juggle. It conjures up worries about how your first child will feel, what to do do to prepare them and things to get prepared to make your life easier in the early days. Listen to what we have to say on the topic and hopefully you'll feel more like things are in hand! Here are the children's books mentioned- There's a House Inside My Mummy https://tinyurl.com/3duaxvjn Hello Baby https://tinyurl.com/2p8u98jw  ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

So you'll know a little something about vaginal exams, whether you've had a baby or not. Our culture is rife with talk of that coveted 10cm! This week we're chatting about vaginal exams and what we should consider when deciding when, how often and whether to have them at all during labour. Here's a link to Emma Ashworth's workshop on Vaginal Exams that we mention in the episode- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/emmaashworth/884989 This link from the incredible Rachel reed discusses it thoroughly- https://midwifethinking.com/2015/05/02/vaginal-examinations-a-symptom-of-a-cervix-centric-birth-culture/ The amazing Sara Wickham has collated information on labour progress that covers vaginal exams here- https://www.sarawickham.com/topic-resources/labour-progress-resources/ ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Join us, Jade and Alix to talk about our experience of deferring our middle children's admission to school. We share why we decided that, the process we had to follow and some of our findings. If you're curious about deferring a summer born child in the UK then this is a must listen to! Check out some of the official info from the UK government on the topic- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-born-children-school-admission Here's the amazing Facebook group we mention, great for support and guidance throughout the process or the decision making involved- https://m.facebook.com/groups/flexibleschooladmissionsforsummerborns/?ref=share ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Well hey there. This podcast episode we had a catch up after the summer holidays and lay down what we see happening with the podcast going forward. No birth content in this one, but if you love a giggle, youll enjoy this. If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Alix joins Carys, one of our birth worker gang to chat about Parenting without parents! This is a throwback to a live that Alix and Carys @be_kind_birthing did last year and we know that it's been a great resource for people and that it was worth sharing it on this platform too! We covered-

Alix joins Alice, one of our birth worker gang to chat about NICU! This is a throwback to a live that Alix and Alice @bristolbirthfolk did last year and we know that it's been a great resource for people and that it was worth sharing it on this platform too! We cover-  *Alice's story. *The NICU setup. *Tips for NICU parents. *Tips for supporting NICU parents. *What NOT to do to support NICU parents. *Coming home from NICU with your baby. *Calming techniques for NICU. *Support for NICU parents from charities, groups and social media. Thank you so much to Alice for sharing your experience and tips! You can find Alice here, www.instagram.com/bristolbirthfolk and here www.bristolbirthfolk.com  Here are a couple of accounts that Alice recommends for parents- www.instagram.com/blisscharity  www.instagram.com/miraclemoonuk  ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Alix joins Anna, one of our previous guests to chat all things caesarean birth! This is a throwback to a live that Alix and Anna did during caesarean awareness month last year and we know that it's been a great resource for people and that it was worth sharing it on this platform too! We cover-  *What is covered in a hypnobirthing course about caesarean. *Postnatal recovery after caesarean. *Caesarean choices including skin to skin and cord clamping. *Making a plan for caesarean even if you don't intend to have one. *How getting informed about caesarean benefits the birth partner as well as the birther. *physio and scar recovery after caesarean. You can find Anna over at www.hackneyhypnobirthing.com and on the gram at www.instagram.com/hackneyhypnobirthing  Here are the resources that Anna mentioned- Oil- @nessaorganics Kate- www.instagram.com/birthandbodydoula ‘Mummy MOT' - www.instagram.com/the_mummy_mot  Natalie- www.instagram.com/honestyogaldn The inspiration behind Anna's caesarean birth course and a fab PT- www.instagram.com/carolinebraggpt  Great resources on caesarean birth and more- https://www.janetteyee.com/resources  ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Jade joins the lovely Danielle, one of our birth worker gang, to talk through her empowering second caesarean birth and the journey that led her there. It's a tear jerker and you'll enjoy hearing her perspective! Find Danielle on the gram- www.instagram.com/daniellethe_doula Read her birth story- https://daniellepeloe15.wixsite.com/daniellethedoula/post/my-gentle-caesarean-birth ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're talking birth partners! We talk about the impact a birth partner can have and why it's important to get informed and get your fears banished before you get into that birth space. We talk about what we've found useful in our labours and how that has changed depending on the birth too. Send this episode to your birth partner to get them on the same page and start off your birth preparation team building. If you're the birth partner, nice work pal. Get yourself informed so that you can smash this thing together! As mentioned, we have a giveaway on the gram! Here is the post for you to enter if you fancy it- https://www.instagram.com/p/CuVCgDjALWH/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're getting into the nitty gritty! We have worked with enough pregnant folk to know ALL the things people want to know but would rather not ask. Things it may be considered'impolite' to discuss….. There's none of that here at TBU where we're very much ‘no filter'. We'll tell you the stories of us shitting in labour to reassure you. We discuss weeing and vomiting in labour to help give you some tips. We offer some insight into whether the bloody view you have of birth is really common. We tell you straight up what is expected of your pubes on the big day. Dive in! ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Tasneem joined Jade and Alix to run through options for pain relief, things to bear in mind for each option and shared her expertise about how they work in labour. You can find Tasneem on instagram www.instagram.com/mammasincofficial and find her services here- https://linktr.ee/mammasinc?fbclid=PAAaaDgd3_qnwQwE5SO2bl3W8hi7zQNFKDt4IhH4prPaKxVYat1U-OjH6WKT0_aem_th_AWRYMqdzCW9xeMB3P0Sj-_RG5oy-mm3aPuY2Q49JDraocJp7cM9D-4cvXQfhzyw4FCI ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This weeks guest is Dr Jenna Brough, a Perinatal Clinical Psychologist who works within the NHS and in private practise. Jenna shared her tips and tricks for accessing support, what to do if you're the partner of someone who you think is struggling and some great nuggets of information about trauma and common postnatal struggles. *since the record, Dr Jenna has changed her insta handle. The up to date details are below and in the episode graphic. If you want to find out more about Jenna's work, you can find her at www.instagram.com/dr.jenna.psychologist and www.drjennapsychologist.com Here are some helpful resources from the Birth Trauma Association- Getting help- https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/for-parents/getting-help For partners- https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/for-parents/fathers-partners-page ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're busting that common misconception that hypnobirthing is all about saying NO to stuff! We're all about choice here at TBU and whilst many people becoming informed do decide to pick and choose what they will accept or decline. Others, simply understand their options and decide on the best path for them, often saying YES! ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're chatting all about VBAC and birth after a previous caesarean in general. We're breaking down the stats on uterine rupture and showing you how you needn't choose how to birth your baby out of fear! We talk about our new PBAC course and share a little of our passion for people wanting to take charge of their birth. We believe in you and your ability to make the right decisions for you and your baby. If you want to get your hands on the new PBAC pack, use code VBAC10 for £10 off- https://thebirthuprising.com/positive-birth-after-caesarean-vbac-the-online-course/ Here is the link to Louise's birth story of her home birth after 2 caesareans- https://thebirthuprising.com/louises-home-vaginal-birth-after-2-caesareans/ You can also check out the episode mentioned with Lucy's VBAC journey Part 1 here- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VmfWT1bSUh54LXp1iORav?si=9e8f7cbb41904cb2 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're talking all about, being overdue! We KNOW how hard it can be to reach that made up date you've been given and have all your friends and family hounding you for details about any niggles. We hope we can give you encouragement for when you get to that point and share our experience both personal and professional. Here are the resources mentioned- Sara Wickham's marvellous book ‘In Your Own Time'- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Own-Time-medicine-controls/dp/1914465024  Lovely blog post for those who are at that ‘between' phase. https://nestnurture.co.uk/the-place-of-in-between-zwischen/  The Miles Circuit https://www.milescircuit.com/the-circuit.html  Another great resource that we forgot to mention is FB group 'Ten Month Mamas' for stories and support when overdue. ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're diving into…. How our fear can impact our birth process! We talk about how the things we've witnessed, heard about and learned from those around us are stored in our memory ready to share how we feel about labour and birth when we come to prepare for it. We talk about ways in which society makes us believe that birth is a negative thing and what we can do to counteract it with positive input, information and hypnobirthing tools. Here are the resources mentioned throughout- A place for reading birth stories http://www.tellmeagoodbirthstory.com The marvellous Sara Wickham and her fantastic resources about birth (just use the search bar or have a browse) https://www.sarawickham.com Another amazing place to read about studies and information in a really digestible way https://evidencebasedbirth.com Our video on using affirmations for birth https://youtu.be/Efr6eAs0VcY Our FREE Hypnobirthing track on Youtube https://youtu.be/RnA7ucOQtJo ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're talking all about placentas! We share what a placenta is, your options for the third stage of labour, how to help with the birth of the placenta and what you can do with it afterwards. As well as sharing our expertise, we share our experiences including AlIx's 9 hour wait for her placenta third time round, our experiences with birthing placentas and what we've chosen to do with them after the birth. Here are the things that we've mentioned- Sara Wickham's amazing book Birthing Your Placenta- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Birthing-Your-Placenta-third-labour/dp/1999806441/ref=asc_df_1999806441/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310831412334&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14545660881997404926&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046154&hvtargid=pla-565028989145&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 This fab link on midwives tops for facilitating the birth of the placenta- https://www.sarawickham.com/topic-resources/tips-for-physiological-birth-of-the-placenta/ Another great resource- https://sarahbuckley.com/leaving-well-alone-a-natural-approach-to-the-third-stage-of-labour/ ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're talking all about children at births! How to decide whether your child should be at your birth, things to consider during pregnancy and on the day itself, We discuss our own experiences of having our children at our births and chat to some special little guests about their thoughts on the topic! https://www.debsneigerindependentmidwife.co.uk/blog/children-at-births ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Join Alix and Jade as we talk through what birth plans are all about, why you definitely want to make one and the sort of stuff you might want to consider adding. We absolutely LOVE a birth plan here at TBU and we definitely want to show you why it's worth doing, no matter what type of birth you're after. You can access our FREE Birth Planning Guide with code BIRTHFREE here- https://thebirthuprising.com/product/tbus-guide-to-birth-planning/ ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

This week we're joined by Claire at Birthing Parents Club to chat all about having a doula. Claire shares her experience of working alongside midwives and birth partners in a supplementary role. We bloody love a doula at TBU and will always encourage anyone to can have one to get one in their corner! You can find Claire at- www.instagram.com/birthingparentsclub and www.birthingparentsclub.com ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

Jade and Alix dive into their experience of hypnobirthing including how their first births felt, their discovery of hypnobirthing and the way they feel that impacted their births and their lives! We could not be more passionate about how hypnobirthing really is for all births and all people! ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy

We're joined by Grace- The Postnatal Doula to talk all things Fourth Trimester! We discuss what to get informed about, how to plan and prepare and why it's so important to prioritise that time. Grace chats about her new Non Profit organisation The Fourth CIC which you can check out here- www.instagram.com/thefourthcic www.thefourthcic.co.uk You can find Grace herself here- www.instagram.com/the.postnatal.doula www.thepostnataldoula.co.uk ————————————- Want to train as a hypnobirthing instructor or doula? You can find us alongside Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing) over at www.tbuacademy.com www.instagram.com/tbu_academy Our instructor training scholarship is currently open to applications. You could win a FREE place on our May training intake! ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising

This week we're joined by the fabulous Danni Tabor of @dannitabor and Lift Studios! We chat all about the pressures to return to some old version of yourself physically, the issues with diet culture, why your mindset around food and your body is so important and mindful biscuit eating! We think this episode offers so much whether you're pregnant, post partum or none of the above! Give it a listen and share it with a mate that needs to hear it! You can find Danni sharing her life over at www.instagram.com/dannitabor If you're in London or just want to follow the most aesthetically pleasing gym on the fucking planet, you can find Danni's gym here- www.instagram.com/liftstudioldn ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising

Join us to chat with Adam, a birth partner who got in touch with us and wanted to share his story! When pregnant with their first baby, Adam's wife decided that hypnobirthing was going to be part of their birth preparation. Adam found it very useful and played a really active role in preparing for the big day and the day itself. There were nerves at times but he knew how important his role was and he threw himself into it. Have a listen to his story about his badass wife and his little wriggler ♥️ ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising

Emily joins Jade and Alix to talk about baby sleep- What's normal and what should we look out for? Emily talks about what sort of stuff she looks at as a holistic sleep practitioner and what she wishes was available to all parents from pregnancy through parenthood. With both Jade and Alix having experience with tongue tie, airway issues and poor sleep with their own children, it's a subject that we have become super interested in over the years. Emily is such a wealth of knowledge on not just sleep, but all the other issues that we can see as normal as a society but are actually red flags and can have a big impact on sleep and wellbeing. You can find Emily here- www.instagram.com/foxandthemoon_sleep www.foxandthemoon.co.uk ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising

Hannah joins The Birth Uprising to delve into what it's like to enter parenthood visually impaired. Hannah shared some ways that she adapted things, how she prepared her guide dog and how she experienced the NHS when accessing maternity services. You can find Hannah at www.instagram.com/blindmumvstheworld and www.facebook.com/blindmumvstheworld She mentions the RNIB Helpline which you can access here- https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/community-connection-and-wellbeing/rnib-helpline/ ————————————- If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising

We're joined by Anna from Hackney Hypnobirthing as we delve into what we should expect from our maternity care, what policy actually means and what our rights are when we access the system. Anna is a wealth of knowledge and shared stats and resources for all sorts. You can find Anna here- Www.hackneyhypnobirthing.com Www.instagram.com/Hackneyhypnobirthing Here are the resources discussed in this episode- The Obs pod- https://open.spotify.com/show/0lIE0PErbbuE4jxR6pPOur?si=F4awtwvcQk-g3qW6FPMh-w Nice guidance- https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg190 RCOG 2015 green top papers- AIMS https://www.aims.org.uk/journal/item/rcog-guidelines-how-evidence-based Sara Wickham books- In Your Own time and Inducing Labour website- www.SaraWickham.com Rachel reed- https://midwifethinking.com Midwife's Cauldron Podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/2BmifAGWgM08MBpyOvFvC1?si=mcAZVLh9RXWY0BBpug0_WA AIMS book- Guide to Your Rights in Pregnancy and Birth ———————— If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising

Lucy from Mind the Mama returns to talk about her second birth, how she prepared for it differently and how she feels that impacted her experience. Lucy shares what helped her to prepare, the stats that reassured her and her experience of birth debriefs. With birth debriefs, we always recommend Illy Morrison over at www.instagram.com/mixing.up.motherhood You can check out her debrief service here- https://mixingupmotherhood.com/product/debrief/ You can find Lucy over on Instagram at- www.instagram.com/mind_the_mama Here are some useful resources on VBAC https://midwifethinking.com/2016/06/15/vbac-making-a-mountain-out-of-a-molehill/ https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/hbac/ https://consensus.nih.gov/2010/images/vbac/vbac_statement.pdf ———————— If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising

DISCLAIMER- Lucy's first birth experience was not entirely positive. This means that the themes of this episode are not necessarily positive throughout. If this isn't for you at this time then no hard feelings! Just skip this one for now. Lucy from Mind the Mama joins Jade and Alix to talk about her first birth, what happened and how she reflects on on it now. Lucy shares some controversial views on food and dives into what lead her to start a business supporting parents in those early years. Check out next week's episode for the story of Lucy's VBAC. You can find Lucy over on Instagram at- www.instagram.com/mind_the_mama Some useful links on sweeps- https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/membrane-sweeping-for-induction-of-labour/ https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/what-is-a-stretch-and-sweep/ ———————— If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising

Laura from Plus Size Pregnancy joins The Birth Uprising to talk all about birth and pregnancy in a bigger body. Laura noticed a gap in information for those accessing maternity services with a high BMI and decided to fill it! She now runs Plus Size Pregnancy where she shares information and runs hypnobirthing courses especially for plus size people. You can join us to find out what your rights are in pregnancy and birth and help us to start spreading the word that YOU are in charge of your birth no matter your size! Here are some links to things mentioned in the episode- https://www.plussizepregnancy.co.uk/ https://www.plussizepregnancy.co.uk/plus-size-waterbirth https://www.facebook.com/groups/980554906211307/?ref=share_group_link Enjoy! ———————— If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/ Join us on the gram- www.instagram.com/thebirthuprising

An introduction to TBU; your new mates, here to give a no bull, no fluff, no nonsense view on hypnobirthing to start you off! If you're new to TBU then get ready for the odd F bomb and some passionate food chat, all the good stuff! We talk about what hypnobirthing means to us, how it can be used to prepare for ANY birth and how it's not always the way you might imagine it to be. We talk science, society's misconception and what hypnobirthing is REALLY about. If you're pregnant and you want to know more about TBU and what we do, join us for one of our free sessions- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-hypnobirthing-sessions/ Ready to come and prepare for your birth with us? Check out our amazing Digital Package and use code PODCAST for 15% off- www.thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-pack Want some free downloadables straight to your inbox? Get yours here- https://thebirthuprising.com/free-downloadables/