In this episode of Birth Matters, Gen chats with birth educator Michelle about the real talk behind preparing for one of life’s biggest moments. They dive into the big questions—Do you need a birth plan or should you just go with the flow? What's the real difference between hospital-led education and private courses? And seriously—what is hypnobirthing, and why is everyone talking about it?

Michelle shares her expert insights on how informed education can shift fear into confidence, and why empowered choices matter more than a perfect plan. Whether you're pregnant, planning, or just birth-curious, this conversation brings clarity, calm, and maybe a few aha moments.