Held in Motherhood with Hannah Willsmore

For Homebirth Awareness Week 2023 I thought I would delve into the topic of home births - and more specifically, is homebirth safe? This is a questions that I get asked all the time. In today's episode I chat about: The research around homebirth and why it is a safe choice for low risk women. Why those of us to choose to birth at home are not 'brave' or a 'hippy'. Our home...

Hey there! I'm so excited to share our personal experience with you today. We're going to dive into a topic that so many parents can relate to: the sleep journey. Let me tell you, it's been quite the adventure! As a mum, I know firsthand the struggles that come with broken sleep and tough nights. During those challenging times, hearing from other parents about their journeys can be...

In today's episode we're delving into an essential topic for women's health – pelvic floor health and perineal massage Our guest, Kath Baquie is a mum of 3 young girls, a physiotherapist for women, and she also has an online community, FitNest Mama. Inside FitNest Mama, she helps to provide pregnant and new mothers with the exercises, support & resources they need to move from t...

In today's episode I chat with our beautiful @adelaideposnatalmidwifery  Midwife Nerissa Skoumbros. Nerissa brings her vast experience as a midwife when caring for families in the postpartum period, and we receive such wonderful feedback from her clients about her gentle nature and support. In this chat we discuss the benefits of working with one known midwife during postpartum, some of the c...

I can hardly believe it but we are at episode number 50! What a journey it has been! Thank you to everyone who listens in - whether you've listened to every episode or just a few. Thank you for being a part of our community. To celebrate this podcast milestone today I am chatting about the most popular episodes (this one surprised me!), some of my favourite guest interviews, where this podcas...

*Remember there will be a small price increase on my hypnobirthing courses at the end of September 2023 so now is the best time to register! Click here to join my Online Hypnobirthing with Hannah Course or you can also check out my group classes here * This week's episode was sparked from a conversation that I had in my hypnobirthing course this week - can I change my care provider during pre...

*Remember there will be a small price increase on my hypnobirthing courses at the end of September 2023 so now is the best time to register! Click here to join my Online Hypnobirthing with Hannah Course or you can also check out my group classes here *  In today's episode I chat about three important ways to prepare for a physiological birth. The term physiological birth refers to a birth wit...

Today's episode covers a question that I get asked all the time - what should I pack in my hospital bag? There are plenty of lists that you can find online but they are often heavily focussed on baby and postpartum items. These are absolutely important, but I think its a really great idea to bring in some things to help you feel more comfortable during your labour and birth. Click here to acc...

In today's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing with the lovely Erin Parish from EP. Exercise Physiology + Movement. If you are wondering what an Accredited Exercise Physiologist is and how they can help during your pregnancy and postpartum then you're going to want to listen into this episode! Erin has such a beautiful nature and approach, and I love how she supports movement for...

It's World Breastfeeding Week 2023 and this years theme, 'Enabling breastfeeding – making a difference for working parents’, highlights the importance of breastfeeding-friendly environments for women who are navigating their transition back to work. This theme also considers the role of paid leave and other workplace resources in empowering breastfeeding women who want to continue their...

This week I put it out to my instagram community to ask any questions that they would love me to share more about - so in today's episode I am answering the top questions. I chat all about... Breastfeeding and introducing solids How frequently my son now feeds as a one year old What surprised me about my own breastfeeding journey Whether or not I follow a particular parenting style My favouri...

This week is Birth Trauma Awareness Week. One in three women will describe their birth as traumatic, and one in ten will experience postpartum PTSD following childbirth. These numbers really sadden me. I don't believe that we can guarantee all women wont experience trauma during their birth, but these numbers are far, far too high. In this episode I am shining a light on birth trauma, and aim...

Are you a pregnant or new mama wondering about breastfeeding? There are SO many myths out there that it can be overwhelming. But don't worry,  in this episode I've got you covered. Here are the top three breastfeeding myths that I hear all the time BUSTED! You can check out all the info on our Postnatal Midwifery Packages here . We would love to support you on your journey! View all of m...

Welcome to this week's episode where we discuss what questions to ask when choosing a childbirth education program, and how you can choose a program that best suits your individual needs and values. It is almost one year since my incredible birth and to celebrate I am running a special sale on my Online Hypnobirthing Course - enter the code CELEBRATEBIRTH at the checkout to receive $50 off. T...

Welcome to this week's podcast episode, where we're going to talk about the essential postpartum must-haves. As a new mum, I know how daunting it can be to navigate the sea of baby products out there, trying to figure out what you really need. That's why I'm excited to share my top picks that helped me immensely during this time. So, whether you're a first-time mama or a s...

In today's episode I have a special guest joining me to chat about all things matrescence which I am very excited about. The topic of matrescence is so fascinating, and having gone through my own matrescence journey recently becoming a mum I really wanted to delve into this more.  And don't worry if you haven't heard the term matrescence before - we chat all about what exactly it me...

In today's episode I share all about the highs and lows of our breastfeeding journey over the first six weeks. As a Lactation Consultant I had an extensive knowledge base going into my own breastfeeding journey which was invaluable, but also having consistent support and advice from our private midwife meant that I could switch off my 'midwife hat' a little to focus on being a mama....

In today's episode I chat with the lovely Steph from The Village Around Me. Stephanie is a Clinical and Perinatal Psychologist in Adelaide and has been working with mothers and families for over 10 years. In this episode we cover: - Why we are both so passionate about mental health for pregnant and new mums.  -  A mindset shift that can support all women during their perinatal journey. - Mind...

A discussion that's been coming up a lot in my DMs and with clients lately is around wanting a 'natural' or physiological birth without an epidural, but being worried about the pain/intensity and whether they will be able to cope. This is where hypnobirthing can have such a big impact as the mindset work (affirmations, releasing fears, journaling etc) can help us to build confidence...

2022 was a BIG year for us! The best year yet! How do you describe the year in which you became a mum and your whole world changed forever? 🥺 My gosh it’s been the happiest, craziest, most challenging year yet. But it’s also been the best one. In this episode I reflect on the year that was, and some of the exciting things we have planned for 2022!  My Online Hypnobirthing with Hannah Course is no...

*Content warning - discussion of pregnancy loss/stillbirth.* In this week's episode I chat with our wonderful Midwife Kelly Robinson. Kelly is part of our midwifery team here at Adelaide Postnatal Midwifery and is a brilliant midwife and all round beautiful person. We first met years ago when working at the same hospital, and I was SO excited when she said yes to joining our team!  We chat al...

Last episode I took you through our amazing birth story and this week I am answering all of your questions! In today's episode I chat about... - What my favourite tools were for labour - Did my birth change my perspective on anything that I teach in my hypnobirthing course - What I would do the same/differently if we had another baby - Why I didn't have any internal exams in labour - How...

Our little baby is here and I am SO excited to share our birth with you all! I know how powerful hearing positive birth stories can be when preparing for your own birth. This is a loooooong episode but I wanted to share all the details with you. Hitting upload on this still feels so surreal after sharing so many of clients births over the years - it is finally my turn! To see some incredible photo...

For some mums and babies a caesarean is the best way for their baby to be born - but this doesn't mean that everything has to go out the window! You still have options and choices, and like any birth it pays to do some planning and preparation. In today's episode we are chatting all things caesarean birth - your options, techniques to stay calm and options to include in your caesarean bi...

It's World Breastfeeding Week! To celebrate in this week's podcast episode I am sharing my top five tips for a succesful breastfeeding journey. My Online Hypnobirthing with Hannah Course is now here! Click here to join and start preparing for your positive birth! You can check out all the info on our Postnatal Midwifery Packages here . View all of my Online Courses on my website.  I woul...