Episode #48 - In this episode of the Holistic Health Hub podcast, host Dani speaks with Vanessa from Empowered Birthing about the transformative power of hypnobirthing and the importance of empowering women in their birthing experiences. Vanessa shares her personal birth stories, highlighting the stark contrast between her first traumatic birth and her second empowering experience. The conversation delves into the historical context of childbirth, the impact of fear on the birthing process, and the techniques used in hypno-birthing to create a more positive experience. They discuss the crucial role of partners in supporting birthing mothers and the importance of creating a birth plan. Vanessa emphasizes the need for women to reclaim their power and make informed choices about their births, encouraging them to visualize their ideal birthing experience.

Takeaways:

• Vanessa's first birth experience was traumatic, leading her to seek a better approach for her second birth.
• Hypnobirthing focuses on empowering women and reducing fear around childbirth.
• The medical system often adds fear to the birthing process instead of alleviating it.
• Historical practices have shaped the current medicalized view of childbirth.
• Hypnobirthing combines physical, mental, and spiritual preparation for birth.
• Mindset plays a crucial role in the birthing experience.
• Partners should be actively involved in the birthing process to support the mother.
• Creating a birth plan helps ensure that the mother's wishes are respected during labor.
• Women can overcome past traumas through education and support.
• Empowerment comes from making informed choices about one's own birth.

You can find more from Vanessa on Instagram:

@empoweredbirthing.withvanessa

Email: empowered.birthing.with.vanessa@gmail.com




Podcast to follow: The Great Birth Rebellion & The Midwives Cauldron 

Follow This Account: Melanie The Midwife

Book to Read: Rachel Rees - Reclaiming Childbirth as a rite of passage

Disclaimer - This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your health care professional before making changes to your health care routine.




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