Hypno-WHAT?! Modern Hypnobirthing with Claire.

Welcome to the Hypno-WHAT podcast! I'm Claire, a doula & hypnobirthing teacher from Edinburgh. I'm here to debunk a lot of the nonsense that surrounds Hypnobirthing for you because, let's be honest, it sounds like crap.

But what if I told you it was actually like Sports Psychology for birth... would you think it was a bit less weird? Hypnobirthing simply acknowledges the impact that your brain has on the unfolding of birth.

It's less vagina-whispering and more learning how your body works; helping you to really believe in yourself and the amazing capabilities of your pregnant body.

The aim of my work is to help you to feel informed & in control; prepared for whatever route your birth may take; confident in your decision-making; setting you up for a really positive post-natal period with your new plus-one.

S3E1 How to have a Hypnobirth
Sep 29, 2023 – 19:37
SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 6: Three Distractions for Labour
Aug 14, 2023 – 11:01
SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 5: How Does Labour Start?
Aug 11, 2023 – 15:09
SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 4: Why Calm Matters
Aug 10, 2023 – 11:49
SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 3: The Importance of Environment
Aug 5, 2023 – 15:26
SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 2: How Birth Works!
Jul 31, 2023 – 10:33
SUMMER SCHOOL Ep 1: Why Prepare for Birth?
Jul 26, 2023 – 16:19
BONUS! Guided Breathwork Practice.
May 23, 2023 – 15:45
4. Breathwork for labour & birth
Mar 24, 2023 – 20:55
3. Preparing for Chest & Breastfeeding
Feb 2, 2023 – 35:28
2. Unpicking preconceptions about hypnobirthing with Jade & Alix from The Birth Uprising
Jan 20, 2023 – 41:44
BONUS! Guided Relaxation - Pregnancy Body Scan
Jan 13, 2023 – 11:09
1. Estimated Due Dates
Jan 13, 2023 – 18:52
14. Water Birth - what does the evidence say?
Dec 6, 2022 – 21:43
BONUS - 6 Minute Pregnancy Relaxation
Dec 6, 2022 – 07:00
13. Your Amazing Uterus & It's Powerful Contractions
Nov 3, 2022 – 17:56
12. First Steps to Feeling Better About Birth
Oct 20, 2022 – 27:23
11. Tailoring Your Birth Environment
Sep 29, 2022 – 26:18
10. Why Should You Write A Birth Plan & Where To Start!
Sep 23, 2022 – 38:48
9. Choosing Where To Birth Your Baby
Sep 16, 2022 – 37:55
8. Listener Q&A
Sep 8, 2022 – 25:51
7. Getting Your Birth Partner Involved & The Role of a Doula
Sep 2, 2022 – 30:36
6. Creating a Hypnobirthing Practice with Anchoring (& no pressure!)
Aug 26, 2022 – 22:15
Bonus! Guided Relaxation - Affirmations to Build Self Trust
Aug 25, 2022 – 13:42
5. Self Hypnosis, Visualisation & Affirmations
Aug 19, 2022 – 22:13
4. The Science Behind Hypnobirthing: How Your Nervous System Impacts Birth
Aug 12, 2022 – 24:06
3. How Your Hormones Make Birth Happen!
Aug 5, 2022 – 30:42
Bonus! Guided Relaxation - Worry Stones
Jul 29, 2022 – 16:17
2. The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle & Building a Positive Mindset
Jul 29, 2022 – 20:17
1. What is Hypnobirthing?! Debunking some myths!
Jul 22, 2022 – 22:10

Recent Reviews

Vanessa 415

Helpful primer, lovely podcasting voice

First 6 episodes were a fantastic primer and introduction to hypnobirthing for my partner and me. Claire’s lovely accent and calming tone accompanied me on many late-pregnancy walks and even into the birthing room with her recorded affirmations. Claire’s coaching helped me create a birthing experience I’m so proud of.
Michaela Young LLMSW

So helpful

I just had my baby about 2 weeks ago and I’ve been listening to this podcast for the last couple of months. Claire really helped me to center my breathing more productively and to set my expectations for my birth experience. I struggled with how my last birth went and although this time it went more according to “plan” and I was able to have an unmedicated birth, I felt more confident that even if that didn’t happen I would find ways to feel empowered through whatever birth experience I would have and that was so reassuring. As a mental health therapist that works with the perinatal population, I would also recommend this podcast for any of my clients hoping to better prepare for their birth experience.
Malfufa

Love love love

This podcast is amazing. I’ve really struggled to connect with the classic Hypnobirthing book, but still felt like there was something useful to be gained from the concepts behind it. Claire does an AMAZING job of grounding hypnobirthing principles in modern realities and make the whole thing a lot less “woo woo.” I feel so much more prepared for birth listening to her episodes. I can’t recommend it enough. Also I’m American and I still find like 95% of the content relevant to me. So for my fellow Americans, give this a go!
fawayadventures

Informative positive approach to birth

Claire’s approach to finding a positive outlook no matter how the birth goes is so reassuring. The knowledge she provides over this podcast is helpful in learning your options so that you as a mother and father can make informed decisions that are right for you and your baby. She fuels you with excitement for your birth. Her accent is delightful and just an added bonus!
notkarengee

Love this podcast!

I’m pregnant with my first baby and even though I already feel pretty good about birth and am looking forward to it, I have learned so much and feel even more assured by listening to this podcast. I recommended it to a friend who is also pregnant for the first time who was feeling scared and nervous about labor and birth, and she feels much better about it since giving this podcast a listen. Highly recommend!
IzzyMIsbell

So Helpful!

I’m pregnant with my first and I’m wanting to go as natural as possible. So I started listening to this podcast just to know what Hypnobirthing was. After just the first few episodes I’m am so excited to go through the labor/delivery of my pregnancy! I found it so helpful and enlightening when it came to what was going to happen to my body and hormones! I can not recommend this podcast enough!!