Episodes
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In this episode I'm joined by Liv, who shares a positive induction story from Yorkshire, England. So get as comfy you can and enjoy.
For further resources and a full transcript head over to the show notes for this episode.
For all things positive induction, including more than 50 birth stories visit the positive induction website: https://positiveinduction.com/ -
Should I bother with a birth plan?
In this episode I'm sharing all about birth plans, whether you should make one, what a birth plan is, the problem people have with them, the advantages and some ideas of things to put in your induction birth plan.
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In this episode I'm joined by Chantalle, who shares a positive induction story from Ayrshire, Scotland. During the Covid pandemic.
So get as comfy you can and enjoy.
You can read the full show notes, including the full transcript, and links to additional resources at https://positiveinduction.com/episode13 -
In this episode I’m sharing my top tips for what to pack in your hospital bag for an induction. Including some thing that you probably hadn’t thought of. So, get as comfy as you can, and enjoy!
You can read the full show notes, with links to additional resources, our birth story library and a transcript at https://positiveinduction.com/episode12 -
In this episode I'm joined by Alex Heath, owner of Traumatic Birth Recovery. Alex is a hypnotherapist, doula and Traumatic Birth Recovery specialist.
Birth trauma is a lot more common than people realise, in this episode we talk about what can made a birth traumatic, we look at challenges with induction, as well we what you can do if you need support following birth.
So get as comfy you can, grab your birth partner if possible and enjoy.
You'll find the full show notes and links to resources at https://positiveinduction.com/episode11 -
In this episode I'm joined by Laura, who shares a positive induction story from England.
Laura also talks about her recovery following a post partum haemorrhage at the end of her induction. This is a topic that's not often discussed but I feel it's so important to honour this part of Laura's story.
So get as comfy you can and enjoy.
You can read the show notes here: https://positiveinduction.com/episode10 -
In this episode I'm joined by Claire, who shares a positive induction story from Scotland.
Claire also shares some of her fertility and loss story with us, and how her diagnosis of APS or primary antiphospholipid syndrome meant she was able to stay pregnant in her fourth pregnancy.
So get as comfy you can and enjoy.
You can read the full show notes, including additional resources and transcript at https://positiveinduction.com/epidsode9 -
In this episode I'm joined by Leanne, who shares a positive induction story from England. This is Leanne's third birth.
This is a really interesting story, which to Leanne is positive, partly because she felt like a badass as she say.
But we also discuss important topics such as writing a complaint when you don't feel you're treated with respect. And how hypnotherapy can help you process a birth.
As always there's lots to learn from this story, including asking all the question, and tips for birth partners.
So get as comfy you can and enjoy.
Find the rest of the show notes, additional resources and transcript at https://positiveinduction.com/episode8 -
In this episode I'm joined by Sophie Brigstocke, owner of Nurturing Birth, Birth and Post Natal Doula, Doula trainer and breastfeeding counsellor.
Sophie has a wealth of birth related knowledge, and in this episode she shares all about birth partners and how they can support you during induction.
Read the show notes here: https://positiveinduction.com/episode7 where you'll find a transcript and additional links and resources. -
In this episode I'm joined by Shona, to talk about her two very different positive induction birth stories, both from England.
One due to concerns for growth and the second due to pre-eclampsia. This is a great illustration of how positive induction experiences can look very different.
So get as comfy you can and enjoy.
You can read the full transcript and find additional resources in the show notes: https://positiveinduction.com/episode6 -
In this podcast I'm joined by the wonderful Liz Stanford, owner of The Calm Birth School and we're addressing the common question: Does hypnobirthing work for induction?
We also discussed feelings of passing and failing in birth, and the term 'a hypnobirth', and whether it's helpful.
In this podcast we mentioned decision making using the acronym BRAIN, you can read more about them in our Decision Making blog post.
If you'd like to learn hypnobirthing specifically for induction check out our online hypnobirthing for induction course.
You can find the full show notes here: https://positiveinduction.com/episode5 -
I'm joined in this episode by Michelle who shares not one but two positive induction stories.
You can find the show notes here: https://positiveinduction.com/episode4 -
In this Episode, I'm joined by Sabrina, from Taylor Made Birth, to talk about when your home birth plan looks like it's turning into a hospital induction. Sabrina shares her personal experience of this scenario, along with 8 years working with pregnancy clients.
Head over the the show notes at https://positiveinduction.com/episode3 for more info and any links mentioned in this episode. -
In the second episode of the Positive Induction Podcast I invited Kirsty along to talk about her second birth. Kirsty's birth story was one of the first stories in our story library here, and it's still one of the most read.
You can read Kirsty's story here: https://positiveinduction.com/kirstys-story/
And access the show notes for this episode here: https://positiveinduction.com/episode2 -
It's finally here, the podcast all about induction of labour! In this episode I share a little of my story, and what inspired me to create the Positive Induction website.
I also share more about what positive birth means and the emotional side of induction.
Visit the show notes at positiveinduction.com for a transcript and additional links and information.
