The Belle Mama Hypnobirthing and Positive Birth Podcast

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 @bellemamahypnobirthingEmail me at: ellie@bellemama.co.uk

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 code PODCAST.Loving the content? Buy me a cup of tea xxConnect with me on Instagram @bellemamahypnobirthingEmail me at: ellie@bellemama.co.uk

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.Loving the content? Buy me a cup of tea xxConnect with me on Instagram @bellemamahypnobirthingEmail me at: ellie@bellemama.co.uk

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

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@bellemama.co.uk

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.uk

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.Loving the content? Buy me a cup of tea xxEmail me at: ellie@bellemama.co.ukConnect with me on Instagram @bellemamahypnobirthing

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. Follow Bea 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 xx Connect with me on Instagram @bellemamahypnobirthing Email me at: ellie@bellemama.co.uk

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. 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 xx Connect with me on Instagram @bellemamahypnobirthing Email me at: ellie@bellemama.co.uk

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 supporting plus-size pregnant women. Connect with Dr Alice on Instagram @theheavyweightmidwife 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 xx Connect with me on Instagram @bellemamahypnobirthing Email me at: ellie@bellemama.co.uk

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. 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 xx Connect with me on Instagram Email me at: ellie@bellemama.co.uk

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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@bellemama.co.uk The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is my award-winning online Hypnobirthing and Antenatal Course helping you prepare for your positive birth experience. Get instant access here Get my e-book Nurturing the New Mother: Preparing for Post-Partum here Enjoying the free content? Show your appreciation by buying me a coffee!

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. The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is my award-winning online Hypnobirthing and Antenatal Course helping you prepare for your positive birth experience. Get instant access here Get my e-book Nurturing the New Mother: Preparing for Post-Partum here Enjoying the free content? Show your appreciation by buying me a coffee!!

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 My award-winning course The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit is currently on summer sale for just £67! If you have enjoyed this free content and would like to support me, buy me a coffee xx

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. Click here to join The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit Click here to get my guide to Post-Partum healing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

You can buy Nurturing the New Mother: Preparing for Post-partum here. Get prepared for a positive and confident birth with The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit. Connect with me on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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! Follow Abby on Instagram If you are ready to get prepared and confident for ANY birth scenario, you NEED my online course The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit... Connect with me on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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. Click here to get the Tool Kit Come over and let's connect on Instagram! If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do, please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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. Click here to get the Tool Kit If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do, please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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 baby with confidence and positivity. Click here to get the Tool Kit If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do, please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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. BIRTH PLAN WORKSHOP - On 29th May I am running a live online birth plan workshop. Places are limited. Book yours now! 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. Connect with me on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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 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 enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do then please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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. Click here to learn more If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do then please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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 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 enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do then please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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. Click here to learn more If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do then please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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 ready to ditch their fears and anxieties and go into the birth of their baby with confidence and positivity. Click here to get the Tool Kit If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do, please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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. Click here to learn more If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do then please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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 ditch their fears and anxieties and get confident about their upcoming birth. Click here to learn more If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do then please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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. Click here to get the Tool Kit If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do, please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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 you want to work with Daisy, you can find her website here 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. Click here to get the Tool Kit If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do, please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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 enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do, please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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 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. Click here to get the Tool Kit If you've enjoyed this free content and would like to support the work that I do, please buy me a coffee xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellie-waddington/message

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. If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how it can help you have a positive birth experience, click here to download my FREE Guide to Hypnobirthing that answers all your questions.

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. If you're in South Wales and want to experience Hypnobirthing, head on over to Hannah's Website to get yourself prepared. The book Hannah mentions in this episode is ⁠Inducing Labour: Making Informed Decisions by Sara Wickham⁠ Are you in the North East of England and looking to get you and your birth partner birth ready? Head on over to my website to find out dates for my next group Hypnobirthing course. Do you want to work on your positive mindset while you sleep? You can now buy my Positive Birth Affirmation Track to listen to while you sleep. Buy yours here Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP Contains affiliate links.

Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you the positive birth story of the lovely Rachel Interested in a Hypnobirthing Course with me? Head on over to my website: www.bellemama.co.uk Do you want to work on your positive mindset while you sleep? You can now buy my Positive Birth Affirmation Track to listen to while you sleep. Buy yours here If you've enjoyed this content and want to support me, please buy me a coffee xx Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP

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. If my podcast has helped you with your birth preparation and you'd like to support me, please buy me a coffee xx

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. If you've enjoyed this content and want to support me, please buy me a coffee xx Are you looking for a simple but effective way to change your mindset when it comes to birth? Check out my birth affirmation audio tracks. Choose between either 1 hour or 8 hours and change your mindset while you sleep! Click here to get yours. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP

This week I am sharing with you all the juicy details about my two births. If you've enjoyed this content and want to support me, please buy me a coffee xx Are you looking for a simple but effective way to change your mindset when it comes to birth? Check out my birth affirmation audio tracks. Choose between either 1 hour or 8 hours and change your mindset while you sleep! Click here to get yours. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP

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 Do you want to work on your positive mindset while you sleep? You can now buy my Positive Birth Affirmation Track to listen to while you sleep. Buy yours here If you've enjoyed this content and want to support me, please buy me a coffee xx Want a hand putting together an informed, well researched birth plan? Buy my Pre-recorded Birth Plan Workshop for £39.99. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP

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. Are you due in October, November or December? Sign up to my next online Hypnobirthing Course delivered entirely via Zoom which starts on Thursday 17th August. Get you and your partner birth ready for the amazing price of just £140! All resources posted out to you before the start of the first session AND you get a bundle of downloadable MP3's. Click here for more info and to book your place. If you've enjoyed this content and want to support me, please buy me a coffee xx Want a hand putting together an informed, well researched birth plan? Buy my Pre-recorded Birth Plan Workshop for £39.99. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zimpzon/meditation License code: GMKTHIW5SEUU9WU1

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. Are you due in October, November or December? Sign up to my next online Hypnobirthing Course delivered entirely via Zoom which starts on Thursday 17th August. Get you and your partner birth ready for the amazing price of just £140! All resources posted out to you before the start of the first session AND you get a bundle of downloadable MP3's. Click here for more info and to book your place. If you've enjoyed this content and want to support me, please buy me a coffee xx Want a hand putting together an informed, well researched birth plan? Buy my Pre-recorded Birth Plan Workshop for £39.99. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP

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. Are you due in October, November or December? Sign up to my next online Hypnobirthing Course delivered entirely via Zoom which starts on Thursday 17th August. Get you and your partner birth ready for the amazing price of just £140! All resources posted out to you before the start of the first session AND you get a bundle of downloadable MP3's. Click here for more info and to book your place. If you've enjoyed this content and want to support me, please buy me a coffee xx Want a hand putting together an informed, well researched birth plan? Buy my Pre-recorded Birth Plan Workshop for £39.99. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP

In this episode we talk about fear, and how it can impact physiological birth. Are you due in October, November or December? Sign up to my next online Hypnobirthing Course delivered entirely via Zoom which starts on Thursday 17th August. Get you and your partner birth ready for the amazing price of just £140! All resources posted out to you before the start of the first session AND you get a bundle of downloadable MP3's. Click here for more info and to book your place. If you've enjoyed this content and want to support me, please buy me a coffee xx Want a hand putting together an informed, well researched birth plan? Buy my Pre-recorded Birth Plan Workshop for £39.99. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP

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. Hit the follow button to stay up to date with new episodes. To check out my upcoming Hypnobirthing course dates, visit my website: www.bellemama.co.uk Want a hand putting together an informed, well researched birth plan? Buy my Pre-recorded Birth Plan Workshop for £39.99. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: IJXSWGW5NPAB69DP