Erin

The Better Birth podcast with Erin Fung

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An informative and casual podcast series by hypnobirthing and antenatal instructor Erin Fung of Better Birth, talking all things, you guessed it, BIRTH! If you’re expecting a baby, or work in birth, listen to experts as we cover topics such as birth stories, postnatal mental health, birth options and even eating your placenta! If you enjoy this podcast, please send thanks buy buying me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/betterbirthFind me on social media at @betterbirthukPodcast disclaimer: https://www.better-birth.co.uk/termsandconditions

Author

Erin

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.better-birth.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2025

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Episodes

Ep 07 - Ruth Pay's positive birth story 13.02.2021

The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. In this episode I chat to doula Ruth about the birth of her second child, and why despite a transfer to hospital for a caesarean section, it was both empowering and positive.

Ep 06 - Comfort measures & analgesics for labour & birth with midwives Tess and Leonie 06.02.2021

The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. In this episode, I speak to Tess and Leonie, private midwives from Your Neighbourhood Midwives, about the options for comfort measures and drugs for birth. This is an essential listen for anyone who is pregnant, and covers a wide range of options, from ho...

Ep 05 - Women's health physiotherapy with Magdalena from Pelvicare 30.01.2021

The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. In this episode I talk to Magdalena from Pelvicare.uk about what women's health physiotherapy is, and what ailments it can help resolve. We discuss pelvic floors, how to know you're exercising them properly, perineal massage, antenatal and postnatal probl...

Ep 04 - Pregnancy yoga with Sarah Ashe 23.01.2021

The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. Yoga is a wonderful practice in pregnancy, but did you know the multiple benefits? From the physical to the mental, yoga can help in a range of ways for a pregnant person. Join me and Sarah as we discuss posture and pelvic floors, breathing, meditation an...

Ep 03 - Maternity care in the USA with Jamee & Alan Crooks 16.01.2021

The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. The Better Birth podcast has gone international! In this episode, I speak to fellow Little Birth Company hypnonbirthing instructor, Jamee Crooks, and her husband Alan.  Mum of 3 Jamee lives in the US, and in this episode we discuss how the US healthcare s...

Ep 02 - A chat with student midwife Rhia Lawrence 09.01.2021

The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. In this episode I chat to student midwife Rhia Lawrence about her journey to midwifery, doula-ing, placentas, modern conceptions around birth, and so much more. I can't wait to speak to Rhia again as she progresses through her midwifery training and her h...

Ep 15 - Essential oils with Valerie Smyth 19.11.2020

Aromatherapy and essential oils are a fantastic tool to have in your hospital bag, and have multiple uses in pregnancy and beyond, but must be used with caution as not all oils are safe to use in pregnancy. Whether it’s for relaxation, massage or inducing labour, or help with pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness, these fabulous oils have many purposes! In this episode, yoga teacher and esse...

Ep 14 - Pregnancy & baby massage with Lucie Ellis 12.11.2020

In this episode Lucie from Your Nurturing Touch talks to me about the multiple benefits of massage for pregnancy and bonding with your baby. https://www.yournurturingtouch.co.uk

Ep 13 - Sound bath healing with Uschi Classen 09.11.2020

This is a Crystal bowl healing sound bath by the wonderful Uschi Classen. Uschi hosts sound bath sessions and you can find out more about her at https://www.facebook.com/Crystal-Vibes-900604110148382/ Crystal Bowl soundbath is a wonderfully relaxing and soothing experience during pregnancy, a great way to alleviate any anxiety and calm the nervous system (if you’re learning about hypnobirthing you...

Ep 12 - Postnatal nutrition with Georgina Corley-Cadogan 12.10.2020

In this episode, I talk to Georgina Corley-Cadogan, a nutritional therapist with 15 years experience in the food industry, about nutrition after birth. Georgina answers questions about supplements and vitamins for the postnatal period, foods and supplements to aide breastfeeding, what to eat too support healing post birth, and tips and tricks for making life easier in that busy period with a newbo...

Ep 11 - Acupuncture for conception & pregnancy with Samina Haider 28.09.2020

Samina Haider, acupuncture therapist, answers questions about this ancient Chinese therapy and its uses in conception and pregnancy, including morning sickness, SPD and pregnancy aches and pains, anxiety, turning breech babies and induction of labour.

Ep 10 - Pregnancy Nutrition with Georgina Corley Cadogan 18.09.2020

Nutritional Therapist Georgina Corley-Cadogan talks about nutrition during pregnancy, covering topics such as: Pregnancy sickness and food aversions, Tips for ensuring adequate iron intake/ managing pregnancy anaemia, Tips for helping with increased appetite and cravings, Increasing energy during the last trimester, Avoiding constipation in pregnancy, Nutrition support when pregnant with multiples...

Ep 09 - Positive birth stories - The birth of Ted 06.09.2020

My client Olivia shares the story of Ted, who was born during the COVID19 pandemic at the Princess Royal University hospital Oasis Midwife Led Unit.

Ep 08 - pre and postnatal fitness with Louise Charles 03.09.2020

Personal trainer Louise Charles takes questions on fitness in pregnancy and after birth, talking pelvic floor, SPD, ab separation, when and what to do in pregnancy and after birth

Ep 07 - Yoga and pregnancy with Sophie Sinclair 28.08.2020

Sophie, The Maternity Therapist, answers questions about how yoga can help with pregnancy and birth

Ep 06 - Reiki for pregnancy Q&A with Becca Pankhurst 25.08.2020

Becca Pankhurst, reiki healer, discusses what this holistic therapy is, and how it can benefit pregnant people.

Ep 05 - Mental health in pregnancy with midwife Hannah Gerken 21.08.2020

Hannah and I take questions on mental health in pregnancy. We discuss what’s normal, how to know if you have a mental health issue, where to get support, and what the signs are.

Ep 04 - Q&A with midwives Leonie, Tess and Laura 07.08.2020

Q&A session with independent midwives Leonie Bryan and Tess McLeish from Your Neighbourhood Midwives, and consultant Midwife from the Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley, Laura MacKenzie. In this episode, the midwives give tips about pregnancy and labour, hospital regulations amid Covid-19, and more. This session was recorded on 10th July 2020 and hospital regulation are subject to chang...

Ep 03 - Placenta remedies with Midwife Victoria Mustafa 07.08.2020

This is a Q&A session with hypnobirthing instructor Erin Fung from Better Birth, and Midwife and placenta encapsulation specialist, Victoria Mustafa. In it, Victoria covers what placenta remedies are, how they're prepared, what hygiene measures are taken, and what the benefits of the remedies are.

The Better Birth podcast with Erin Fung (Trailer) 03.08.2020
Ep 02 - Postnatal recovery with doula Laura Scarlett 03.08.2020

Discussion with birth and postnatal doula Laura Scarlett, and hypnobirthing instructor Erin Fung, about postnatal recovery, tips and tricks to help you after birth, and postnatal mental health.

Ep 01 - Language and birth with midwife Leonie Bryan 02.08.2020

A discussion with Leonie Bryan, independent midwife, and Erin Fung, hypnobirthing instructor, about how language can affect a birthing person and their experience of birth.

A free relaxation 30.07.2020

A free sample quick relaxation track read by Erin Fung, hypnobirthing instructor, Better Birth

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