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 me reassure you, that's much more stage hypnosis. Fun at parties, sure — but not what we’re talking about here.

Hypnobirthing is much more down-to-earth. It’s a set of tools and techniques designed to help you stay calm, confident, and as comfortable as possible during birth. It’s about training your brain and body, so you can work with your body in labour, instead of fighting against it.

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In this episode I'm sharing how to stay calm when everyone has an opinion about your birth, including what compels people to comment, setting boundaries, finding that calm again and a reminder that this is your birth, no one else's. If you're currently putting up with this let me assure you I do understand and I've been there!

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In this episode I'm sharing a birth story from one of my earlier clients and also one of the SONA hypnobirthing teachers, it's Georgina's turn to share her stories today.

After a first traumatising birth, Georgina opted for home births and went all in on the hypnobirthing practise. Here she shares her two Aberdeen home birth stories, including one right at the height of the pandemic.

This is a great episode for anyone who's wondered what birth feels like, or anyone who's wondered whether affirmations really do anything!

You can find the full shownotes and transcipt at https://pregnantinaberdeen.com/episode8