In this twenty-sixth episode of My Kind of Business, Alex is joined by Steph Flynn – former midwife and founder of Birth Nerd, who is redefining antenatal education and changing the conversation around birth.

Steph’s journey is one of passion, purpose and transformation. With a background in nursing and midwifery, and a lifelong fascination with the power of birth, she went on to create Birth Nerd – an antenatal education business that helps expectant parents feel informed, confident and empowered. Her approach combines clear, practical teaching with tools like hypnobirthing, all rooted in the belief that knowledge and choice are at the heart of positive birth experiences.

Before having her eldest child, Alex attended Steph’s birth preparation course – an experience that shifted her entire perspective. She went from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to empowered, calm and confident in her decisions. It’s the same impact Steph now brings to families through her courses, workshops and community initiatives such as Kin Shropshire.

In this conversation Alex and Steph explore:

• Steph’s path from nursing into midwifery and antenatal education

• The personal experiences that inspired the creation of Birth Nerd

• Why informed choices matter in pregnancy and birth

• The role of hypnobirthing as a supportive tool

• Building community support through Kin Shropshire

• The complementary roles of doulas and midwives

• Birth trauma awareness and the importance of education

• How Birth Nerd is transforming antenatal classes for modern parents

Whether you’re expecting a baby, planning your birth, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the future of antenatal education, this episode is full of insight. It’s a powerful reminder that mothers are not just numbers in a system – they deserve knowledge, confidence and community support at every step.

Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction and background [03:00] Steph’s transition into midwifery [09:00] The Birth Nerd journey [15:00] Informed choices and hypnobirthing [21:00] Community support and Kin Shropshire [27:00] Empowerment through antenatal education

Key Highlights

• Informed choices are key to positive birth experiences

• Hypnobirthing is a tool, not a complete solution

• How personal experiences shape professional paths

• The power of community in antenatal education

• Birth Nerd’s unique approach to empowering parents

Connect with Steph Website: https://www.birthnerd.co.uk/ Instagram: @birthnerduk

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