Third Trimester Birth Prep Routine

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   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…

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   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

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   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…

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   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…

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   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…

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   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

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   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…

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   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…

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   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…

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    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…