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Podcast Episode 10

It's the first in our serires of 5 minute Hypnobirthing, today we’re tackling a big one: What exactly is hypnobirthing? Now, before you picture someone swinging a pocket watch in front of your face, or imagine yourself clucking like a chicken during contractions, let...

Jennifer’s Birth Story – An Aberdeen Home Birth Story

3rd surprise baby girl, born at home at 41+2 weighing 8lbs 12oz. I had a wonderful home birth with my second baby, so knew I 100% wanted another home birth if possible. There were a few little bumps during pregnancy, at one point my platelets were quite low but did my...

Laura’s Birth Story – A Positive Aberdeen Maternity Hospital Birth

This was my 1st pregnancy and fortunately fantastic, where my biggest issues were heartburn & sore feet! I had waited three years to fall pregnant naturally and loved being pregnant. I hoped to have a calm and positive birth so attended Jade Gordon’s course at...

Podcast – Episode 2 – Amy’s Birth Story, an Unplanned Caesarean

In this episode I'm sharing a birth story recorded before Covid 19, from one of my wonderful Hypnobirthing clients, Amy. This is a great example of when things don't go to plan, but are still really positive. So get as comfy as you can, and enjoy! Amy shares her...