Episode Details

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with Natalie, a hypnobirthing educator and mum of two, to talk about hypnobirthing, positive birth experiences, home birth, and the lasting impact birth can have on motherhood.

Natalie shares how hypnobirthing transformed not only her birth experiences, but also the way she approached breastfeeding, parenting, and emotional regulation long after her babies were born. Together, we explore how preparing for birth can influence confidence, connection, and the way we respond to ourselves and our children throughout motherhood.

We also discuss the role of breathwork, the importance of a supportive birth partner, and why a woman's birth experience extends far beyond the birthing room. Natalie's perspective is a powerful reminder that birth isn't simply a single day—it's an experience that can shape the way we enter motherhood and the relationship we build with ourselves.

If you're preparing for birth, considering hypnobirthing or home birth, or you're curious about how birth experiences can influence the postpartum period and beyond, I hope this conversation leaves you feeling informed, empowered, and supported.

Resources mentioned

• @evidencebasedbirth

• @thegreatbirthrebellion

Connect with Natalie

• Instagram: @preparedtobirth

• Website: preparedtobirth.com

Topics discussed: hypnobirthing, positive birth, positive birth experience, home birth, birth preparation, birth education, breathwork, emotional regulation, breastfeeding support, supportive birth partner, postpartum wellbeing, motherhood.