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Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble

by Pop That Mumma · English · Kids & Family

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 38 min
Latest: 28 Aug 2026
Language: English

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28 Aug 2026 · 46 min

The First 30 Days With Your Newborn: What You Need to Know With Hannah, The Bump and Baby Guru

USE CODE BIRTHDAY for 30% off BirthBox! https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/ Those early days with a newborn are such a big transition, both for you after the birth and for your baby as they move from womb to world. This week I'm joined by Hannah, from Motherhood Road, for a really great conversation about what to expect in those first days with your newborn. This is such valuable listening whether it's your first baby, second, or third. We discuss: Why seeing those first few weeks as the 'fourth trimester' can support you both What to expect as your hormones shift after birth…

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21 Aug 2026 · 47 min

Raising Body-Confident Kids in a Body-Obsessed World with Molly Forbes

In this episode, I'm joined by journalist and author Molly Forbes, whose work is dedicated to helping families raise body-confident kids in a culture that constantly judges bodies. We talk about how early children absorb messages about body image, why diet culture often starts at home without us realising, and how the language we use around food, health and bodies can shape the way our children see themselves and others. Molly shares practical ways parents can build a positive body culture at home, support kids when they face comments about their bodies, and help them grow into…
14 Aug 2026 · 31 min

From a 36 Hour Labour to a 2 Hour Water Birth - Carrie Rad's Birth Story

In this episode, I'm speaking with Carrie Rad to hear the story of her beautiful, fast second birth, and how differently it played out compared to her long first labour. In this episode, we cover: - Why having a plan but staying flexible matters - How your second birth experience can be wildly different from your first - What to do if fear creeps in during birth - The power of affirmations for preparing your mind for birth A powerful and emotional episode for anyone preparing for birth and wanting to hear a real story of surrender, strength and surprise. We're celebrating 5 years of Birth…
7 Aug 2026 · 18 min

Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series: Part 3 - Building Mental Resilience

Welcome to Part 3 of my Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series. In the final part of this mini series, I'm sharing: Why building mental resilience matters How to cope with the struggles that may come with postpartum Why we don't need to act on every thought that surfaces (and why asking AI can make this worse) How to deal with spiralling thoughts postpartum 2 powerful strategies you can start practising now Tracks for motherhood: Sonic Rooms If this episode has inspired you to start thinking about life after the birth and your postpartum plans, get my free Postpartum Planner, full of prompts…
31 Jul 2026 · 12 min

Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series: Part 2 - Matrescence

Welcome to Part 2 of my Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series. When becoming a mother, especially for the first time, it can feel like you're suddenly having to become someone totally different. This huge identity shift is known as 'matrescence'. In this episode, I'm sharing what this felt like for me and how it may manifest for you; the physical, hormonal and emotional changes that come with becoming a mother. This is a topic I wish I knew more about before having my first, and so I hope this episode helps you navigate this huge change. Make sure to hit subscribe so you're notified when the…
24 Jul 2026 · 11 min

Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series: Part 1 - Bonding With Your Newborn

Welcome to Part 1 of my Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series. This one's coming straight from the thick of my own postpartum with Adam. In this episode, I’m sharing: Why I put my phone in a drawer for the first 48 hours after Adam’s birth The importance of protecting that newborn bubble Why you might not feel a bond straight away, and that's ok. The 'currency' of presence, and how to use it to your bonding advantage Hit subscribe so you don't miss part two. It’s all about the identity shift that comes with becoming a mum and how to navigate it. If this has got you thinking about your own…
17 Jul 2026 · 33 min

Why The Birth Plan Isn't Enough: What Real Birth Preparation Actually Looks Like

Most women prepare for birth in their heads. But birth doesn't happen in your head. In this episode, I'm joined by Sally Ann Beresford - doula of 24 years, award-winning author, and host of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast - for an honest conversation about what's actually missing from birth preparation. We unpack: Why a checklist birth plan isn't enough and why a 'birth manifesto' is a better idea Why knowing how you want to feel during labour matters more than what you want to happen How to prepare your birth partner to actually support you Why putting away the contraction timer might be…
10 Jul 2026 · 35 min

Is Induction Right For You? Everything You Need To Know with Carly Sandland

One in three women are now being induced. And most of them are going into it without the full picture. In this episode, I'm joined by doula and childbirth educator, Carly Sandland, to talk about one of the most important conversations in modern maternity care. Why the due date isn't actually evidence-based and where it came from The difference between absolute and relative risk How to make sure induction is the right path for you The importance of knowing your options and the alternatives to induction Why asking for your 'bishop score' matters How to make an induction a positive, empowering…
4 Jul 2026 · 11 min

How to MELT into contractions

I coach you through exactly how to melt into a surge instead of fighting it. We'll practise this together in real time, dropping all that tension in your body and leaning into the experience. Because when you overcome any resistance and learn how to melt into the feeling, the effect on your experience is profound. Get the full hypnobirthing course Just after the Oxytocin Bubble Tracks? Get them HERE. Get my FREE Third Trimester Routine HERE
3 Jul 2026 · 44 min

How To Advocate For Yourself During Pregnancy And Birth with Katie Jensen

In this episode I'm joined by doula Katie Jensen to talk about what advocacy actually looks like and why it has nothing to do with being difficult. Why starting birth prep as early as possible should be the norm How to decide on the birth you want and understand all your options along the way What advocacy really means during pregnancy, labour and birth How to handle any moment you feel pressured into a quick decision about your care Why asking for a second opinion can change everything Find Katie at @katiejensendoula Katie’s Website: https://www.katiejensendoula.com/ Find Poppy at…
26 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

Hollie & Marcus Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story

Listen to this birth story with your birth partner - it’s powerful, emotional, and full of practical gems. Thank you both SO much for joining us!! A beautifully positive hospital birth that’ll leave you feeling inspired, reassured, and ready. The course mentioned is Birth Box: The BirthBox Hypnobirthing Course Loved by thousands, designed to get you ready .❤️ We're celebrating 5 years of Birth Box! Use code BIRTHDAY for 30% off - ends Sunday Get my free third trimester routine here . Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for entertainment and general information…
19 Jun 2026 · 1 hr

Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum with QUADRUPLETS with Taylah from The Glachan Quad Squad

In this incredible episode, Taylor shares the emotional rollercoaster of discovering she was carrying quadruplets , navigating a high-risk pregnancy, spending weeks in hospital, and delivering four babies in just three minutes via caesarean. From fear and uncertainty to overwhelming joy, this story is a powerful reminder of just how unpredictable birth can be. A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠pregnancy blends⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the ⁠Calming Anchor⁠…
18 Jun 2026 · 14 min

Third Trimester Birth Prep Routine

FREE PDF. GUIDE with exact steps HERE I recorded this when I was pregnant with my third baby. One thing I hear all the time is: When should I start hypnobirthing? When should I start perineal massage? What should I actually be doing in the third trimester? So I break it all down in this podcast and walk you through exactly what I'd focus on and when. Hope it helps. ❤️
16 Jun 2026 · 25 min

Sleep Track - Sonic Rooms PostPartum Album Taster

My new PP album is out and so many of you wanted a sample - so here it is! If you want the full album use the secret 30% discount code "PODS" - only found in this caption 🤫 Experience the calm: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/sonicrooms
12 Jun 2026 · 47 min

How to Speed Up Labour Naturally with Midwife Beth

In this episode I’m joined by midwife and mum of four Beth from The Bump to Baby Chapter to talk about one of the most common questions I get asked: how to speed up labour. We explore what can slow labour down, what can help it progress, baby positioning, biomechanics, oxytocin, cervical dilation and the difference between trying to force labour and creating the right conditions for it to flow. A really practical and reassuring conversation for anyone preparing for birth. A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠pregnancy…
5 Jun 2026 · 46 min

How Writing Can Help You Process Motherhood with Catrin Kemp

I’m joined by Catrin Kemp from New Mothers Circle to talk about the power of writing in motherhood and how putting words to your experience can help you process what you’re feeling. We explore journalling, reflection, identity shifts and why writing can be such a grounding tool during pregnancy, postpartum and early motherhood. This is a gentle, thoughtful conversation for any mother wanting to feel more connected to herself through the changes motherhood brings. A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠pregnancy blends⁠ and use…
31 May 2026 · 12 min

Meeting Charley: A Real Birth Box Mama’s Story - Hypnobirthing Course Experience

🎙️ This week on the podcast, I speak with Charley about her incredible birth experience—and how she used the Birth Box™ Hypnobirthing course to prepare.It was surreal meeting someone in person who had done Birth Box!We talk about fear, mindset, labour prep, and what really helped on the day. If you’re curious about the course that supported Charley through her labour, you can check it out here:https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox #hypnobirthing #birthpreparation #birthbox #positivebirth #labourtools #childbirtheducation #birthstory #physiologicalbirth Please note: The views…
29 May 2026 · 21 min

The Birth Partner Episode Everyone Needs To Hear with Gordon from MANtenatal

What role does a birth partner REALLY play during labour? In this episode, I’m joined by Gordon from MANtenatal to talk about advocacy, oxytocin, men’s mental health and why birth partners can completely change a woman’s birth experience when they feel informed, confident and prepared. We unpack: - Why birth isn’t a “spectator sport” - How birth partners can advocate calmly in labour - The BRAIN tool for making informed decisions - Protecting oxytocin during birth - Practical ways to support women through contractions - Men’s mental health in the postpartum period - Why better birth…
22 May 2026 · 57 min

The Harsh Realities Of The Maternity System & Breech Birth with Birthing Instincts & Midwife Blyss

What happens when you start questioning everything you've been taught and trained as an obstetrician inside one of the busiest hospitals in the world? This is a really powerful conversation with Dr Stuart Fishbein and Midwife Blyss Young where we unpack the harsh realities of the modern maternity system, and why so many women leave birth feeling traumatised, disconnected and disempowered. You'll especially love this if you've been told your baby is in the breech position! A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠⁠pregnancy…
15 May 2026 · 50 min

Why Present Parenting Feels So Hard with Charlotte Mindel

In this episode, I’m joined by somatic therapist Charlotte Mindel to talk about why being a more present parent is not just about trying harder. We explore what really pulls us out of the moment, how stress and stored tension live in the body, why motherhood can bring so much to the surface, and what it means to come back to yourself. If you’ve ever felt distracted, agitated, emotionally elsewhere or guilty that you cannot fully switch off with your child, this conversation will help you feel understood. A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide…
8 May 2026 · 40 min

Postpartum Mental Health: What New Mothers Need to Know with Nikki Wilson from Maternal Mental Health Alliance

In this episode I’m joined by Nikki Wilson from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to talk about postpartum mental health, the early weeks after birth, and the signs that a new mum might need more support. We talk about baby blues, postnatal depression, intrusive thoughts, bonding, identity shifts and why so many women feel shame in silence. This is an important, reassuring conversation for anyone navigating pregnancy, postpartum or new motherhood. A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for…
2 May 2026 · 57 min

Adam. My Third Birth Story.

Three weeks ago I birthed my third baby, Adam. I can't fully put into words how positive and empowering it was. After Olivia's intense, painful birth - this one was my healing. All courses: https://popthatmumma.carrd.co/ My free third trimester routine guide: https://pop-that-mumma.kit.com/thirdtrimesterroutine
1 May 2026 · 37 min

Trusting Your Intuition in Motherhood with Lindsey Simcik

Today, I’m joined by Lindsey Simcik from Almost 30 to talk about intuition, embodiment, nervous system safety and the transformation that happens when you become a mother. We explore self trust, mum rage, regulation, presence and what it really looks like to stay connected to yourself through motherhood. This is a beautiful, honest conversation for any woman moving through pregnancy, postpartum or early motherhood. A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.…
24 Apr 2026 · 32 min

Modern Birth Prep: What Today’s Women Actually Need to Hear with Alice Worthy, The Modern Doula

In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Alice, The Modern Doula, for a real conversation about modern birth prep, pain, intensity and the biggest challenges women face when preparing for birth today.We talk about the pressure to do birth a certain way, where childbirth education can miss the mark, and what it really means to prepare for a positive, powerful birth without overcomplicating it. A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠here⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026. Follow Alice on…
22 Apr 2026 · 16 min

BONUS EPISODE - Third Trimester Energy Shift

This episode nearly didn’t make it out of my drafts. I recorded it during a moment where my energy felt low, my mindset was shifting and I wasn’t feeling like my usual self… but listening back, I realised there are some really important reminders in here for this stage of pregnancy. The third trimester can feel different. Slower. Heavier. More emotional. And that’s not something we talk about enough. Inside this episode, I share what this shift can feel like, how it’s shown up for me, and how I’ve been supporting myself through it, physically and mentally as I prepare for birth. If you’re in…
17 Apr 2026 · 43 min

How Parenthood Changes Your Relationship: What Every Birth Partner Needs to Hear

Today, I’m joined by Alex from Be A Happier Parent for a really honest conversation about how pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood can change your relationship. We talk about the mental load, resentment, division of labour, emotional support and what birth partners can do differently from the very beginning. Alex also shares his own regrets and what he wishes he had understood sooner. This is a powerful listen for anyone preparing for a baby with their partner. A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers here and use…
10 Apr 2026 · 47 min

A New Era Of Caesareans Is Here: Maternal Assisted Caesareans with Dr Natalie Elphinstone | Caesarean Awareness Month

In this episode I’m joined by obstetrician Dr Natalie Elphinstone to talk about Maternal Assisted Caesareans, a powerful approach that allows women to actively participate in the moment their baby is born. We explore how caesareans are usually experienced, how this approach changes the birth environment, and why it can be such a meaningful option for some families. As part of Caesarean Awareness Month I’m also sharing my C-section planning template! Grab it here . And a huge thank you to our sponsor, ⁠⁠ Bugaboo ⁠⁠ , for making this episode of the Positive Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood…
3 Apr 2026 · 38 min

Pregnancy Nutrition: What REALLY Matters with The Glucose Goddess

In this episode we have the amazing Jessie Inchauspé, AKA The Glucose Goddess chatting all things pregnancy nutrition. She breaks down what really matters when it comes to supporting your body and your baby during pregnancy. We explore blood sugar, food choices, energy, cravings and how nutrition can shape the way you feel throughout pregnancy. We also get into some of the most common misunderstandings around diet in pregnancy and how to think about food in a more informed, supportive way. This is a really helpful episode if you want to feel clearer, calmer and more empowered around…
27 Mar 2026 · 49 min

Birth Mindset for Labour: How to Feel Unshakable Before Birth with Danae Birth Doula

Get ready for a killer episode!! Today I'm joined by highly experienced birth doula, Danae Cappelletto, who has supported over 650 births. We talk about birth mindset, preparing for labour, working with pain, building mental strength and how to feel more unshakable going into birth. We also explore the deeper side of birth preparation, from physical readiness and resilience to fear, flow state and learning how to trust yourself in labour. This is a powerful conversation for anyone wanting to feel stronger, calmer and more prepared for birth. And, as always, a huge thank you to our sponsor,…
22 Mar 2026 · 22 min

Q&A Managing pregnancy anxiety, avoiding intervention, body image and MORE!

your pregnancy questions from Instagram 🎙️ Inside this episode I go deep on how to manage pregnancy anxiety what actually helps in the third trimester body image during pregnancy and why it shifts how to avoid the cascade of interventions in labour and how to prepare your mind and body for birth in a way that actually works And if this resonates, my full Birth Box programme goes even deeper into hypnobirthing, pain management, and preparing for a positive birth experience https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox

About Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble

Welcome to the Pop That Mumma Podcast. Hosted by Poppy Child, founder of Pop That Mumma, creator of Birth Box, certified Hypnobirthing practitioner, birth doula and mum of three based in London. This is the space where we get real about pregnancy, birth and motherhood. From fear in birth to practical labour tools to the postpartum rollercoaster. I'm here to help you feel informed, empowered and confident. Join my online course: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox Get the Oxytocin Bubble: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/popthatmummaalbumofmeditations

Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble is a English kids & family podcast from Pop That Mumma. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 38 min
Latest episode: 28 Aug 2026
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