Pregnancy
Pregnancy anxiety and COVID
Pregnancy anxiety and COVID is something we need to be paying more attention to because it's affecting more and more people.
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Tokophobia
Should I wait until I’m pregnant to address my fears?
Why waiting for pregnancy to address your pregnancy and birthing fears is not a good idea, especially for those with tokophobia
Blog
When the thought of losing control terrifies you
The fear of losing control terrifies many women approaching birth. Where the need for control comes from, how it shows up – and how to loosen its grip.
Tokophobia
Hate the thought of something growing inside?
That feeling of dread and disgust isn't weakness — it's a fear response with a name. Here's what drives it and what actually clears it.
The Psychology of Pain, with Dr Gary Keil
Pain is interesting. At least I find it interesting. I guess that comes from my work in helping women prepare for pregnancy and birth, because pain comes up…
Mindset
The psychology of pain
Understanding the psychology of pain around something like childbirth can help you to find ways of reducing your experience of pain.
Podcast
The story behind the podcast
The Fear Free Childbirth and Motherhood Podcast is where I help you to lose the fear, anxiety and stress that accompanies the journey to motherhood.
What’s the story behind the podcast?
The Fear Free Childbirth and Motherhood podcast is where I help you to lose the fear, anxiety and stress that inevitably accompanies the journey to motherhood. When you…
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5 reasons I hate hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing has real disadvantages nobody talks about – especially if you’re scared of birth. Why it can make fear worse, and what to reach for first.
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5 reasons why I love hypnobirthing
I thought it was about time that I openly thanked and appreciated hypnobirthing for how it helped me on my pregnancy and birthing journey.