Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble

One in three women are now being induced. And most of them are going into it without the full picture. In this episode, I'm joined by doula and childbirth educator, Carly Sandland, to talk about one of the most important conversations in modern maternity care. Why the due date isn't actually evidence-based and where it came from The difference between absolute and relative risk How to make...

I coach you through exactly how to melt into a surge instead of fighting it. We'll practise this together in real time, dropping all that tension in your body and leaning into the experience. Because when you overcome any resistance and learn how to melt into the feeling, the effect on your experience is profound. Get the full hypnobirthing course Just after the Oxytocin Bubble Tracks? Get the...

In this episode I'm joined by doula Katie Jensen to talk about what advocacy actually looks like and why it has nothing to do with being difficult. Why starting birth prep as early as possible should be the norm How to decide on the birth you want and understand all your options along the way What advocacy really means during pregnancy, labour and birth How to handle any moment you feel pressu...

Listen when you're in a calm state of mind, with the space to really absorb it. In this episode, I talk through practical strategies for what to do if birth takes a different path than you were hoping for. This audio is taken from The Return module inside Birth Box. If you'd like access to the full course, you can join here: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/

Listen to this birth story with your birth partner - it’s powerful, emotional, and full of practical gems. Thank you both SO much for joining us!! A beautifully positive hospital birth that’ll leave you feeling inspired, reassured, and ready. The course mentioned is Birth Box: The BirthBox Hypnobirthing Course Loved by thousands, designed to get you ready .❤️ Get my free third trimester routine he...

In this incredible episode, Taylor shares the emotional rollercoaster of discovering she was carrying quadruplets , navigating a high-risk pregnancy, spending weeks in hospital, and delivering four babies in just three minutes via caesarean. From fear and uncertainty to overwhelming joy, this story is a powerful reminder of just how unpredictable birth can be. A big thank you to Take Five Aromathe...

FREE PDF. GUIDE with exact steps HERE I recorded this when I was pregnant with my third baby. One thing I hear all the time is: When should I start hypnobirthing? When should I start perineal massage? What should I actually be doing in the third trimester? So I break it all down in this podcast and walk you through exactly what I'd focus on and when. Hope it helps. ❤️

My new PP album is out and so many of you wanted a sample - so here it is! If you want the full album use the secret 30% discount code "PODS" - only found in this caption 🤫 Experience the calm: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/sonicrooms

In this episode I’m joined by midwife and mum of four Beth from The Bump to Baby Chapter to talk about one of the most common questions I get asked: how to speed up labour. We explore what can slow labour down, what can help it progress, baby positioning, biomechanics, oxytocin, cervical dilation and the difference between trying to force labour and creating the right conditions for it to flow. A...

I’m joined by Catrin Kemp from New Mothers Circle to talk about the power of writing in motherhood and how putting words to your experience can help you process what you’re feeling. We explore journalling, reflection, identity shifts and why writing can be such a grounding tool during pregnancy, postpartum and early motherhood. This is a gentle, thoughtful conversation for any mother wanting to fe...

🎙️ This week on the podcast, I speak with Charley about her incredible birth experience—and how she used the Birth Box™ Hypnobirthing course to prepare. It was surreal meeting someone in person who had done Birth Box! We talk about fear, mindset, labour prep, and what really helped on the day. If you’re curious about the course that supported Charley through her labour, you can check it out here:h...

What role does a birth partner REALLY play during labour? In this episode, I’m joined by Gordon from MANtenatal to talk about advocacy, oxytocin, men’s mental health and why birth partners can completely change a woman’s birth experience when they feel informed, confident and prepared. We unpack: - Why birth isn’t a “spectator sport” - How birth partners can advocate calmly in labour - The BRAIN t...

What happens when you start questioning everything you've been taught and trained as an obstetrician inside one of the busiest hospitals in the world? This is a really powerful conversation with Dr Stuart Fishbein and Midwife Blyss Young where we unpack the harsh realities of the modern maternity system, and why so many women leave birth feeling traumatised, disconnected and disempowered. You&...

In this episode, I’m joined by somatic therapist Charlotte Mindel to talk about why being a more present parent is not just about trying harder. We explore what really pulls us out of the moment, how stress and stored tension live in the body, why motherhood can bring so much to the surface, and what it means to come back to yourself. If you’ve ever felt distracted, agitated, emotionally elsewhere...

In this episode I’m joined by Nikki Wilson from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to talk about postpartum mental health, the early weeks after birth, and the signs that a new mum might need more support. We talk about baby blues, postnatal depression, intrusive thoughts, bonding, identity shifts and why so many women feel shame in silence. This is an important, reassuring conversation for anyon...

Three weeks ago I birthed my third baby, Adam. I can't fully put into words how positive and empowering it was. After Olivia's intense, painful birth - this one was my healing. All courses: https://popthatmumma.carrd.co/ My free third trimester routine guide: https://pop-that-mumma.kit.com/thirdtrimesterroutine

Today, I’m joined by Lindsey Simcik from Almost 30 to talk about intuition, embodiment, nervous system safety and the transformation that happens when you become a mother. We explore self trust, mum rage, regulation, presence and what it really looks like to stay connected to yourself through motherhood. This is a beautiful, honest conversation for any woman moving through pregnancy, postpartum or...

In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Alice, The Modern Doula, for a real conversation about modern birth prep, pain, intensity and the biggest challenges women face when preparing for birth today. We talk about the pressure to do birth a certain way, where childbirth education can miss the mark, and what it really means to prepare for a positive, powerful birth without overcomplicating it....

This episode nearly didn’t make it out of my drafts. I recorded it during a moment where my energy felt low, my mindset was shifting and I wasn’t feeling like my usual self… but listening back, I realised there are some really important reminders in here for this stage of pregnancy. The third trimester can feel different. Slower. Heavier. More emotional. And that’s not something we talk about enou...

Today, I’m joined by Alex from Be A Happier Parent for a really honest conversation about how pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood can change your relationship. We talk about the mental load, resentment, division of labour, emotional support and what birth partners can do differently from the very beginning. Alex also shares his own regrets and what he wishes he had understood sooner....

In this episode I’m joined by obstetrician Dr Natalie Elphinstone to talk about Maternal Assisted Caesareans, a powerful approach that allows women to actively participate in the moment their baby is born. We explore how caesareans are usually experienced, how this approach changes the birth environment, and why it can be such a meaningful option for some families. As part of Caesarean Awareness M...

In this episode we have the amazing Jessie Inchauspé, AKA The Glucose Goddess chatting all things pregnancy nutrition. She breaks down what really matters when it comes to supporting your body and your baby during pregnancy. We explore blood sugar, food choices, energy, cravings and how nutrition can shape the way you feel throughout pregnancy. We also get into some of the most common misunderstan...

Get ready for a killer episode!! Today I'm joined by highly experienced birth doula, Danae Cappelletto, who has supported over 650 births. We talk about birth mindset, preparing for labour, working with pain, building mental strength and how to feel more unshakable going into birth. We also explore the deeper side of birth preparation, from physical readiness and resilience to fear, flow state and...

your pregnancy questions from Instagram 🎙️ Inside this episode I go deep on how to manage pregnancy anxiety what actually helps in the third trimester body image during pregnancy and why it shifts how to avoid the cascade of interventions in labour and how to prepare your mind and body for birth in a way that actually works And if this resonates, my full Birth Box programme goes even deeper into h...

This one in special! I sit down with my husband Tom to talk about preparing for the birth of our third baby!! We reflect on our previous births, the nerves that come with assuming things will go smoothly, and what surprised us most during labour. Tom shares what it’s really like being a birth partner and how learning about physiological birth has shaped the way he supports me. I also talk about ho...