Episodes
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Hello and welcome back! Today's episode features Mindy, a mum of one from Sydney who did the Hypnobirthing Australia course with me last year. She gets raw and honest about her fertility journey, Hyperemesis Gravidarum (severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy) and her birth story. She also shares how Hypnobirthing unexpectedly helped her through her HG and when she required surgery following birth.
If you love Mindy's story or any other story on the pod, make sure to leave us a review! This helps more mum get access to the birth stories we share!
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Hey gals! I am back with another episode sharing my experience in pregnancy so far! I was meant to document my pre-conception preparation journey but after finding out I was pregnant, I will now be sharing everything I am doing including the model of care I've chosen, professionals I'll be seeing and how I have been feeling (physically and emotionally) in this first trimester!
This was recorded a couple of weeks ago in my 8th week of pregnancy. I cannot wait to share with you the changes I will experience as I head into the second trimester.
Connect with my on Instagram here where I will be answering more FAQs about my pregnancy and birth.
I have a few classes left before I go on leave early 2023 so to find dates that suit you, head to my website
Thank you for listening and I will be bringing you a cracker of a birth story next week.
Love,
Tina
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Welcome back my loves! Today I am joined by Ebony who is a teacher and mama from Sydney. Ebony will be sharing her birth story with us today to hopefully help spread the message that not ALL posterior births end in intervention- sometimes it is the best position for baby. She talks all about the techniques and tips that got her through as well as sharing her experience with a newborn with tongue tie and CMPI (cow milk protein intolerance).
You can find out more about Ebony here as she shares her journey with CMPI.
Want to learn more tips for your pregnancy and birth? Follow my page here or learn more about my classes here
Cannot wait to share the next stories with you soon!
Love Tina
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Hey gang! Today's episode features Axelle, a mum-of-two from Sydney. She talks to us all about her births, being a young mum, how important the role of your support partner is and the lessons she learnt about birth (and herself) along the way.
You can check out Axelle's birth video on my Instagram
Love the birth stories? Make sure to leave us a review so I can keep bringing you more!
For more information on my classes visit my website here
Love Tina
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Hey gals, I have another awesome birth story for you!
Dani Reed is a naturopath and mum to her little girl Luca. She has a passion for women's health education, especially in the pre and post-partum period.
Dani tells us all about her pre-conception preparation, what she did in her pregnancy to prepare her mind and body for birth and choosing the right model of care for her. She talks about her marathon 3 day labour and what happened when she made the decision to transfer to hospital.
We went over time chatting about her birth so we didn't have as much time to chat about her c-section recovery. I would love to cover more of this on Instagram so if you have any questions, send me a DM on Instagram and we can include more information for you!
You can also connect with Dani on Instagram here
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Welcome back! Today's session includes a FREE meditation that you can use to connect with your body, baby and start building a positive mindset for your birth!
We start with the benefits of meditation in pregnancy and a quick tutorial on relaxation breathing. If you have listened to this episode before OR if you have done a class with me, skip ahead to the meditation which starts at 10min 15 seconds!
Please save the meditation for when you are is a safe, comfortable position (AKA not driving or operating heavy machinery).
Want more of these episodes? Let me know by connecting with me on Instagram and leave me a review on Apple Podcasts.
See you next week with another awesome birth story.
Tina
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Whether you are planning on having a baby soon OR you just found out you're pregnant, this is one episode you need to listen to!
It can be super overwhelming hearing different peoples' opinions and choosing which way to go- so I have broken it down for ya! This episode goes through
- Health care professionals you can see in pre-conception/early pregnancy
- Different models of care including: Private Obstetrician (private and public hospital options), Midwifery group practice/caseload, public antenatal clinic, shared care with GP, home birth with private practising midwives as well as the option of having doula support.
- Some tips for early preparation! My favourite books are Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering by Dr Sarah Buckley, Ina May's guide to childbirth by Ina May Gaskin and Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage by Dr Rachel Reed.
The link mentioned in the podcast for birth stats for NSW hospitals is here: NSW Mothers and Babies 2020
Don't forget you can connect with me on Instagram or look into my class options here
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GUYS we are back! We are at a new studio in Fairifield HQ where I will be joined by mamas in person (woohoo) to share their birth stories. So excited for this little update of the podcast.
Today I am joined by Emma Jenkins, registered Psychologist and hypnobirthing mum of two. She talks all about her pregnancies, births, matrescence journey and how this has sparked a passion for supporting women in the perinatal period. She also opens up about her early pregnancy loss and struggles during her bubs' NICU stay.
Find Emma here: Emma Jenkins - Psychologist (@nurtured_byemmajenkins)
Learn more about my Hypnobirthing classes here or follow me on Instagram!
Skin-to-skin podcast episode here
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Today we have the lovely Nicole sharing her birth story! Nicole talks about how it all went down plus she candidly shares how she navigated NICU and being confined to the hospital for an extra few days after being a close contact (for the *you know what*)
By the way she does most of this episode with Elijah attached to her boob-rockstar!
You can follow Nicole here!Some resources Nicole mentions:
Home - Evidence Based Birth®
EBB 134 - Evidence on: Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) - Evidence Based Birth®
The Curse of Meconium Stained Liquor | MidwifeThinking
If you loved this episode or any other birth stories, make sure you leave a review! This will help the podcast reaches as many ears as possible.
Lots of love and THANK YOU for being here!
Tina
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Today we are sharing Alanna's hypnobirthing stories!
Alanna had two very different but very positive birth stories. After a great birth in the private hospital system with a supportive midwife, Alanna decided to change her model of care to the Bloom model (midwifery led in a private hospital). However with tightening restrictions, she ended up choosing to home birth. Alanna shares how she came to this decision and how her unexpected super quick labour went!
Enjoy this episode? Make sure you leave a review and share with your friends!
Thanks for all your support so far!
Tina
Hypnobirthing Classes | Western Sydney (thebirthcollective.com.au)
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Hello lovely ladies! I know you have all been loving the birth stories- and don't worry, there are more coming. But we have had so many mums on the podcast sharing their hypnobirthing story without explaining what the hell it is!
Today I'll explain what the Hypnobirthing Australia course is all about as well as answering some your FAQ's including:
- Will I be hypnotised?
- Does my partner have to come?
- Is it for natural births only?
- How is it different to a hospital antenatal class?
Catch you next week for some more incredible birth stories. Make sure you leave us a review so that more mums can get access to these stories.
Love, Tina
Check out my website for more information on the courses
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The lovely Katie Williams joins us to share her two very different, but very positive hypnobirths! Katie shares her experience with posterior labour, epidural (and how she made it work FOR her), and how she made an informed decision to have a gentle induction for her second birth.
You can follow Katie on Instagram here
Or listen to her hilarious podcast Two Mums one Pod
Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure you leave us a review! This will help more mums find the podcast and prepare for their positive, empowered birth!
Tina xx
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The wonderful Aisha, one of my OG clients, is sharing her second birth story!
We also talk about undisturbed birth, why she chose to home birth the second time, the importance of the birth partners role and how to best support natural placenta birth!
Aisha also shared her first birth story on my Instagram if you would like to watch her waterbirth (in hospital) here
You can follow her journey and keep up with Aisha on her Instagram page.
If you are loving the birth stories make sure to leave a review! This will allow more mums to discover the podcast and help them get started on their positive birth journey!
Tina
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Taylor Hewitt, mum-of-three and Hypnobirthing Australia practitioner shares her three HUGE birth stories with us! From her first (Emergency Caesarean due to Pre-eclampsia) to her subsequent vaginal births, she gets raw and honest about her experiences in the system, postpartum struggles and the difference an empowered, beautiful birth can make to your life.
Get ready to laugh, cry and learn a whole lot from this epic episode.
Find Taylor on Instagram here
If you relate to Taylor's story or think you may be experiencing birth trauma or postpartum depression/anxiety, see your GP for a referral to local resources or contact:
COPE
Gidget Foundation
Beyond Blue
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Today Mary Phan, Certified Placenta Encapsulator, Home birth mum of two and aspiring birth doula, talks to us about Placenta Encapsulation! Learn about how these pingas *ahem* capsules work, different ways you could consume or use your placenta, benefits, risks and contraindications. Mary and I also talk a little bit about the hospital system in Fairfield/Liverpool areas of Western Sydney PLUS Mary shares her birth stories and what led her to choose a home birth for both of her boys.
You can find Mary on her website Innate Birthing or on Instagram
We also mention the awesome Jenny from Inhealth Co at Wetherill Park! Go and see her team for the best Pregnancy Chiropractic Care in da area!
And as always, please leave a review if you loved this episode!
Tina
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On today's episode, midwife, mama and super-human Olivia shares her amazing birth story. She shares her top tips for birth preparation and talks all about how she managed a persistent posterior baby, the process of a transfer to hospital and why she chose a homebirth in the first place!
Olivia also touches on some helpful topics like conception preparation, PCOS, gestational diabetes testing options, pelvic floor and core preparation, vaginal exams, hospital policies and so much more.
Don't forget to subscribe so that you can get the birth stories as soon as they are released!
And if you're loving these episodes, please leave me a review so that more mamas can get access to this knowledge.
Some of the resources Olivia mentions in this episode:
PCOS to Wellness
Hypnobirthing with me
Core and Floor Restore
Spinning babies
Find a private midwife
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Today you get a 3 in 1 birth story! Annabelle, who has 3 kids under 2, talks about the births of her son Ollie and her twins Emelia and Lilah. She talks about the differences in care between her 'low-risk' and 'high-risk' pregnancies, how she found out she was expecting twins (only 5 months postpartum!) and goes into her two very different inductions.
Connect with Annabelle here (@thetwinsandollie)
Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review to help the podcast reach more women and help with their birth preparation.
Want to do a Hypnobirthing course with me? Visit my website for more information
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Olivia, Postpartum Doula from 'Back to Nourishing Mamas' talks to us about the postpartum period, the changes our body (and brain) are experiencing and how we can best support our healing during this time.
Please let us know if you liked this episode by leaving a review! This will mean the podcast can reach more mums and help them prepare for the positive birth and postpartum!
You can reach Olivia here:
Instagram
Website
Email: [email protected]
Extra Resources
Meal train
Breastfeeding and Galactagogues
Preventing Postpartum Depression
Book: The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter by Katherine Ellison
Pregnancy Leads to Long-Lasting Changes In The Human Brain Structure
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This episode is a big one because Debbie shares her two very different births and goes in depth about how the diagnosis of gestational diabetes affected her pregnancy care. She shares LOADS of tips with us on how she coped through labour and how she made informed decisions- so, so good!
Did you enjoy this podcast? Leave me a review to ensure more women get to hear these stories!
Find Debbie on Instagram
Want to read more about Gestational Diabetes? Here is a great place to start:
Gestational Diabetes: beyond the label | MidwifeThinking
EBB 59 - Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes - Evidence Based Birth®
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This episode is an absolute cracker. Today we chat with Dr Amy Norman who talks all about the pelvis, pelvic alignment, pain in pregnancy, variations in baby's positioning and how this affects birth, when to seek chiropractic care and share her top tips for pregnant mums wanted to optimise baby's position! Amy also talks about her own birth and how this has influenced the way she cares for her own patients.
Find Amy here:
Instagram
Website
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