Today we're exploring the idea of 'having a hypnobirth'; what the stereotypical idea of a hypnobirth is and how useful I think that is! Spoiler - I don't think a hypnobirth is a thing.

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If you are enjoying the soothing sound of Scotland in your ears as your relax during pregnancy, you can now buy more of my hypnobirthing mp3s on my online shop. They are a bargain £4 each and cover topics such as anxiety, confidence building, fear release & preparing to breastfeed. Check it out here!

The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.

Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.

Episode 6 in the series explores three different distractions for labour: TENS machines, cold flannels & physical touch.

The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.

Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.

Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.

Episode 5 in the series looks at the different ways your labour might begin.

The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.

Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.

Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.

Episode 4 in the series explores why being calm matters for birth - one of the fundamental theories of hypnobirthing.

The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.

Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.

Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.

Episode 3 in the series explores the importance of the birth environment, creating familiarity in a maternity unit & why you should to prepare to labour at home.

The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.

Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.

Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.

Episode 1 in the series explores a very brief outline of how birth works, looking first at what contractions are and then finishing by looking at birth hormones.

The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.

Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.

Welcome to Summer School! Summer holidays can be hectic; kids off school and generally life is just busier with holidays, weddings etc. But you still want to try and squeeze in some birth prep?! I hear you! My summer school episodes will be a maximum of 15 minutes long, hopefully meaning you can cram them at some point.

Episode 1 in the series discusses why you should bother preparing for birth in the first place.

Some of my favourite birthworkers mentioned in the episode:

Anna | Hackney Hypnobirthing | @hackneyhypnobirthing

www.hackneyhypnobirthing.com

Katy | Born Ready Baby | @born.ready.baby

www.bornreadybaby.co.uk

Julia | The Nest | @doulajuliaiddir

https://www.juliaiddir.co.uk | https://www.thenestmidlothian.co.uk

Jade & Alix | The Birth Uprising | @thebirthuprising

https://thebirthuprising.com/the-digital-hypnobirthing-package/

The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.

Check out my website to download my guided relaxation tracks, all priced at £4, or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.

This bonus episode is a guided breathwork practice and accompanies episode 4 of The Hypno-WHAT Podcast, where I teach you about the ways in which your breathing affects the functioning of your body.

The Hypno-WHAT Podcast now has it's own instagram page! Give it a follow here to keep track of new episodes as they come out! And if you want to have a nosy at what Claire is up to you can find me here.

If you are enjoying the soothing sound of Scotland in your ears as your relax during pregnancy, you can now buy more of my hypnobirthing mp3s on my online shop. They are a bargain £4 each and cover topics such as anxiety, confidence building, fear release & preparing to breastfeed. Check it out here! Or to get yourself booked in for private birth prep with me - available online or face to face in Edinburgh & the surrounding.

Your feedback is super important to me - it not only tells the podcast gods & goddesses that you are enjoying the show but it helps me to reach more people, spreading the good word of birth far & wide! If you have a couple minutes to drop me a rating & a few words for a review, I would be so grateful - thank you!