Your uterus is one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — organs in your body. But if you’ve experienced a difficult or traumatic birth before, it can be hard to trust it. In this gentle, informative episode, Katie explains: How the uterus works during labour (with insights from hypnobirthing and Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke)Why fear can create tension in the uterine muscles — and how relaxation supports effective labourWhat your uterus needs to work well (movement, breath, and calm...
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Your uterus is one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — organs in your body. But if you’ve experienced a difficult or traumatic birth before, it can be hard to trust it. In this gentle, informative episode, Katie explains: How the uterus works during labour (with insights from hypnobirthing and Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke)Why fear can create tension in the uterine muscles — and how relaxation supports effective labourWhat your uterus needs to work well (movement, breath, and calm...
If you freeze in appointments, forget your questions, or leave feeling like you weren’t heard — this short episode is for you. Katie gently explores why trauma makes it hard to speak up, and shares CBT tools, midwifery insights, and a short breath and anchor practice to help you feel more prepared for your next maternity appointment. ✨ What you’ll hear: Why the “freeze” response is common in pregnancy after trauma How to prepare and rehearse what you want to say A calming breathing practice...
Building Birth Confidence
Your uterus is one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — organs in your body. But if you’ve experienced a difficult or traumatic birth before, it can be hard to trust it. In this gentle, informative episode, Katie explains: How the uterus works during labour (with insights from hypnobirthing and Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke)Why fear can create tension in the uterine muscles — and how relaxation supports effective labourWhat your uterus needs to work well (movement, breath, and calm...
