Mindset shapes hormones. Clara shows how to shift from fear to trust, choose language that keeps adrenaline low, and use light, sound and scent to back up your calm.

Transform your birth experience through the power of positive mindset and environmental cues that support your body's natural birthing wisdom.

We discuss:

• Practical mindset shifts that support oxytocin
• Gentle language for yourself, your partner and staff
• Easy sensory cues (light, sound, scent) that help you settle
• A quick "reset" drill if things wobble
• The neuroscience of positive birth
• Creating affirmations that actually work
• Building trust in your body
• Environmental psychology for birth

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No overwhelm, just what works. Christine blends mobility, breath and rest with mindset tools so you can prepare in small daily doses that add up big on the day.

Learn practical, achievable preparation techniques that fit into your daily life and build your confidence for natural birth without adding stress or pressure.

We discuss:

• A simple weekly body-prep routine (movement + breath)
• What to eat/drink and how to sleep for stamina
• Fear-reducing mindset habits you can start now
• What to skip so prep stays realistic
• Pelvic floor preparation for birth
• Building endurance without exhaustion
• Emotional preparation techniques
• Creating your birth toolkit

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From early twinges to transition and pushing, Rachel describes what each phase can look and feel like, how to pace yourself, and the support that actually helps. You'll walk away with a shared language for the whole team—so everyone knows what to do and when.

This comprehensive guide breaks down each stage of labour into practical, understandable segments, helping you recognize where you are in your journey and what to expect next.

We discuss:

• Clear signs of latent, active, transition and second stage
• Pacing, rest and breathing strategies that prevent burnout
• Partner roles that make a real difference
• When to call your midwife or consider transfer
• What contractions feel like at each stage
• How to conserve energy during early labour
• Recognizing transition and working with it
• The urge to push and second stage dynamics

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