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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Real-world decision-making when contractions are rolling. Leanne shares short frameworks and power questions that help you pause, get the facts, and choose the next best step - without losing momentum or calm.

Master the art of making clear, confident decisions even in the intensity of active labour with practical tools designed for use during contractions.

We discuss:

• A quick "pause-and-ask" flow you can memorise in pregnancy
• The key questions that reveal benefits, risks and alternatives (fast)
• How to use preferences to guide choices with your team
• Partner roles: advocating kindly while keeping the room calm
• Time-buying strategies when you need to think
• Making decisions between contractions
• When to trust instinct vs seek information
• Navigating pressure without losing your power
• Simple consent vs informed choice
• Preparing decision-making skills prenatally

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Your small choices add up. Rhea connects environment, language, mobility and timing to hormonal flow, coping and baby's first hours—so you can set yourselves up for a calmer labour and a gentler start.

Discover how seemingly minor decisions throughout labour create a cascade of positive effects for both you and your baby, from smoother labour progression to easier bonding and breastfeeding success.

We discuss:

• How oxytocin-friendly choices (privacy, warmth, low light) support progress
• Simple mobility/position ideas that help baby navigate the pelvis
• Language shifts that reduce adrenaline and keep you centred
• Protecting the "golden hour" for bonding, breastfeeding and recovery
• The cumulative effect of birth choices on outcomes
• Creating continuity from labour to postpartum
• Environmental factors that affect newborn transition
• Supporting baby's natural reflexes and instincts
• Immediate skin-to-skin benefits beyond bonding
• How birth choices influence breastfeeding success

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Natural birth isn't about "toughing it out"; it's about working with your body's own design. In this calm, myth-busting session, Dianne explains how undisturbed labour hormones drive progress, comfort and safety—and what parents and partners can do to protect that hormonal flow at home or on a busy ward.

Discover the science behind natural birth and learn practical strategies to support your body's incredible birthing capabilities. Dianne shares evidence-based insights that will empower you to make informed decisions about your birth experience.

We discuss:

• How oxytocin, endorphins and adrenaline interact during labour
• Simple ways to reduce disturbance (and why it matters)
• When "doing less" actually improves outcomes
• The hormonal blueprint for physiological birth
• Creating optimal conditions for natural labour
• Confidence tips for first-timers and VBACs
• Understanding your body's natural pain management system
• Partner roles in protecting the birth space

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