Nurture Hub - Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nicola Laye & Shari Lyon
Nurture Hub is a podcast for women who are planning a pregnancy, who are pregnant & for new mums looking for support, mentoring and connection. We will be talking to real women just like you, sharing our stories and bringing In the professionals to share knowledge.
We are thrilled and ready to share, laugh, cry. We hope you enjoy every moment.
Love Nicola Laye & Shari Lyon
Kylie Stewart is a psychic medium and energy healer with a profound dedication to guiding women through their spiritual and healing journeys. Specialising in womb work and connecting with spirit babies, Kylie offers a unique and deeply transformative experience for her clients. With years of practice and a compassionate approach, she helps women navigate the emotional and energetic realms of conception, pregnancy, and motherhood. Her work not only fosters a connection to their unborn children but also supports healing and empowerment within their womb space. Kylie's sessions are known for their warmth, clarity, and deep spiritual insight, making her a cherished guide for those seeking to embrace the full spectrum of their maternal journey. She combines her intuitive gifts with energy healing techniques to provide a holistic approach that nurtures both the spirit and the body.
Links:Website: www.divinelightandbalance.com
Instagram: @kyliestewartdlb
Belly2Birth Hypnobirthing: To book into one of my upcoming Hypnobirthing Courses on the Gold Coast or check out one of my online course courses CLICK HERE - Use the code PODCAST10 to save
Episode 87: Why Syntocinon is NOT Oxytocin
In this eye-opening episode of the Nurture Hub Podcast, I dive deep into the crucial distinction between Syntocinon and Oxytocin. Many expecting parents are unaware of the significant differences between these two substances, and understanding them can profoundly impact your birthing experience.
What You'll Learn:
- The fundamental roles of oxytocin in natural labour and birth.
- How Syntocinon, a synthetic version of oxytocin, differs in its effects on the body and birthing process.
- The potential implications of using Syntocinon during labour, including its benefits and risks.
- Empowering information to help you make informed decisions about your birthing plan.
Join me as we explore why Syntocinon is not the same as oxytocin and how this knowledge can empower you to advocate for the birth experience you desire.
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Listen now and take the first step towards a more informed and empowered birth journey!
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Tune in to Episode 87 for invaluable insights and take control of your birth experience with confidence and knowledge.
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In this episode I invite one of my clients Kaitlin to come and share her journey to birth and how they navigated the experience using the Hypnobirthing techniques she learned when doing a face-to-face childbirth education course with me on the Gold Coast.
If you would like to join one of my upcoming Hypnobirthing courses on the Gold Coast in Australia then CLICK HERE
To access the full 'Journey to Birth' self-paced Hypnobirthing online course and get instant access now for only $197 + gst CLICK HERE
To work with me privately one-on-one for Hypnobirthing or for my deeper coaching work CLICK HERE
Every woman deserves to feel empowered and positive about her birth experience. Whether you're planning a natural birth, a medicated birth, or a cesarean, and that's why I want to share with you my Positive Birth Blueprint...these four key factors will help you prepare for a birth that leaves you feeling strong and satisfied.
If you are feeling ready to take the keys and become the driver of your birth experience then be sure to check out my new self-paced online Hypnobirthing course 'The Journey to Birth' program or check out the many options I have where you can work with me on your journey to birthing your baby.
Welcome to Episode 84 of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast! In this enlightening episode, host Shari Lyon from Belly2Birth dives deep into the different transitions we face in life, especially during pregnancy and motherhood.
Transitions can be both exciting and daunting, often bringing up fears and anxieties that we may not expect.
Shari shares her wisdom on understanding that it's completely normal for fears to surface during these pivotal moments. More importantly, she emphasises that true growth happens when we choose to walk into our fears rather than run away from them. By facing our fears head-on, we unlock the potential for profound personal development and strength.
Shari’s compassionate guidance will help you reframe your perspective on fear, turning it into an opportunity for growth and empowerment. Whether you're navigating the journey to birth, adjusting to motherhood, or experiencing other life changes, this episode offers valuable insights to support you.
Ready to take the next step in your journey to a positive birth experience?
Shari is excited to introduce the 'Journey to Birth' online course, available now for just $197 including GST. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to embrace your pregnancy and birth with ease and empowerment.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to work directly with Shari and benefit from her expertise and support. Click the link HERE to learn more and enrol today.
In this episode Nicola & I open ourselves up to you all and what we have been up to this year and we have some big and vulnerable news we want to share with you all and where we are now taking the podcast moving forward.
We just love having some inspiring things to add to our podcast and we loved interviewing Jess from The Collectively Organised
We talked about how to prepare the home for the arrival of Babies and beyond.
Shari & I both shared how much we wished we had, had a Jess in our lives before birth.. what an amazing Baby Shower Gift
Jess has recently released her new ebook and some new online products so head to her instagram and website for more info and tell her you listened to the podcast..
Sit back with a pen and paper on the ready:)
Website https://www.collectivelyorganised.com.au/services
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/collectively_organised
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course // Pregnancy Coaching with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth or to find out more about Pregnancy Support and coaching CLICK HERE
Are you ready to embark on a beautiful journey towards motherhood? We invite you to join us for an inspiring half-day retreat at the enchanting Numala Rainforest Retreat in Bonogin on the Gold Coast, taking place on Sunday, November 19th, 2024, from 8 am to 12 pm.
At the Nurture Hub - Half Day Pregnancy Retreat, you'll experience a magical blend of activities designed to nurture your body, mind, and soul during this special time of your life. Led by the talented Nicola Laye & Shari Lyon, you'll explore the following elements of self-discovery and connection:
✨ Breathwork for Pregnancy: Explore the power of your breath and discover a safe and nurturing practice to support your pregnancy journey.
✨ Meditation: Find peace, tranquility, and a sense of inner calm as you connect with your baby in this serene rainforest setting.
✨ Journaling: Capture your thoughts, dreams, and aspirations as you journey toward motherhood. Journaling is a beautiful way to reflect on this special time in your life.
✨ Connection: Connect with other like-minded pregnancy mums, forming bonds and friendships that can last a lifetime.
This retreat is a unique opportunity to celebrate your pregnancy, fostering self-care and well-being.
At just $147 + GST, tickets are not only affordable but also a priceless investment in your own self-care and the health of your growing family.
To reserve your spot and bask in the serene beauty of Numala Rainforest retreat. Don't miss this chance to nurture your mind, body, and spirit as you journey towards motherhood.
We can't wait to share this magical experience with you. Embrace the journey, and let the Nurture Hub be your guiding light.
In this episode we have a couple Kerri & Tom come onto the podcast to share their journey of pregnancy & birth.
It was so beautiful to listen to them both and how they were very conscious of the decisions they made every step of the way from getting their mind and bodies ready to call in their daughter to the journey of pregnancy and how they supported each other.
Doing Hypnobirthing with Shari and how that helped them feel confident in the decisions they made to have a home birth and how now Kerri is supporting mums herself now through their journeys.
Kerry is a mindset coach, conscious parent educator, hypnosis, and NLP master practitioner and her mission is to support women and mamas to create sustainable connect with themselves and within their families.
To work with Kerri CLICK HERE
If you would like to join one of Shari's face-to-face or live online Childbirth Education courses CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola and be supported on your journey through breathwork and working through fears, anxieties or past experiences CLICK HERE
Dr Hazel Keedle, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer of Midwifery at The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. Hazel has more than two decades of experience as a clinician in nursing and midwifery, educator and researcher. Hazel’s research interests are vaginal birth after caesarean, birth trauma and maternity experiences explored primarily using feminist mixed methodologies. Hazel's work is recognised nationally and internationally, with many invited conference and seminar presentations including academic publications and a book for women based on her PhD findings ‘Birth after Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth’. Hazel is the lead researcher on the largest maternity experiences survey, The Birth Experience Study.
In this interview we cover topics around
- Birth trauma
- Models of care and the impact they have on women’s experiences
- Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
We really enjoyed our chat with Dr Hazel and love the impact she is making with her research around the world so much so that we have invited her to come to the Gold Coast to hold her workshop for Medical Professionals, Doulas, Birthworkers & Childbirth Educators to support women better through VBAC (sorry this is not a workshop for mums wanting to have a VBAC but through this education we will be able to support you more so please reach out to us if you would like support in preparing for your VBACK)
The event will be held on Saturday the 28th of October 2023 in Robina on the Gold Coast from 8:30am-5pm tickets are $247 inc gst and this includes a copy of Dr Hazel Keedles book.
Purchase your ticket through https://www.belly2birth.com.au/workshops
Also a reminder that the next Nurture Hub Pregnancy Retreat is coming up on Saturday the 2nd of September. Tickets are limited so please book in advance.
For more information and to book into the retreat visit: https://www.belly2birth.com.au/nurture-hub-events
To work with Nicola Laye in preparation for birth or for postpartum visit www.nicolalaye.com
To book into a Hypnobirthing Course with Shari Lyon visit www.belly2birth.com.au
This episode we interview new mama Monique. Monique is mama to beautiful baby boy who is 4 months old.
Through chatting with Monique we talk about her experience about early miscarriage and we too share our own experiences off loss and how different each experience is.
Monique shared that from the loss of her first baby which happened the week she was due to get married it then lead her to feel quite anxious about her second pregnancy and the potential to loose this baby so she felt that she wasn’t able to enjoy the pregnancy as much as what she wanted.
Monique shares how she gathered her ‘Positive Birth’ team and felt so supported by them all in the lead up to and also during her birth where they were with her every step of the way.
Through Hypnobirthing she was able to create a beautiful practice routine where she visualised her perfect birth and really prepared her mind and body through birth with the support of her team.
Her birth story had us on the edge of our seats because at one stage we through this story was leading to having her baby in the car…
We won’t spoil it for you though and highly recommend you listen to this AMAZING birth story.
We also shared that our next pregnancy retreat on the Gold Coast is coming up soon on Saturday the 2nd of September in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland.
Tickets are only $147 plus GST and we highly recommend that you book in advance as our last retreat did sell out.
For more information and to book into the retreat visit: https://www.belly2birth.com.au/nurture-hub-events
To work with Nicola Laye to learn how to use your Breath in your Birth, have support for during your pregnancy and beyond, learn life coping techniques that help you to connect with yourself and your partner contact Nicola www.nicolalaye.com
To book into a Hypnobirthing Course with Shari Lyon visit www.belly2birth.com.au
Welcome our episode today, focusing on the power of decisions during pregnancy and birth. Today, we delve into the crucial role of conversations with your partners, family, OB/GYNs and midwives in shaping your birthing experience.
As a Mother, the decisions you make during this journey can profoundly impact your childbirth process. From discussing prenatal care options to exploring birthing plans, the conversations you have with your healthcare providers hold immense significance.
Join us as we explore how these conversations empower you to make informed choices, ensuring a safe and rewarding birthing journey. Through heartfelt stories and expert insights, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate this transformative phase.
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through Support Coaching & Breathwork in Pregnancy & Postpartum CLICK HERE
Shari & I love hearing & sharing women's Birth Story's and over the remainder of this year we will be welcoming beautiful women all wanting to share their experiences along the journey of pregnancy into birth.
Todays beautiful guest is Akasha, 28 years old Mum to Freya who arrived into water on 22 November 2022 on the Gold Coast.
Akasha is a registered Nurse and we talked about the moments of pregnancy with a physically demanding profession.
There are so many amazing parts to Akasha's journey that will be so helpful to you if your planning your birth or want to feel inspired.
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypno-birthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through Breathwork & Coaching in pregnancy into postpartum CLICK HERE
We recently held our first Nurture Hub Pregnancy Retreat and we wanted to share our reflections from this day..
We would love to bring this experience online... Its coming soon :)
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypno-birthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through Breathwork & Coaching in pregnancy into postpartum CLICK HERE
Nicole is a mama a midwife. Having worked in both the public and private hospital environments, Nicole recently made the move into private practice. She now works in a continuity model of care, across all aspects of pregnancy and postpartum care, including home birth and supporting women who choose to birth in hospital. Nicole believes in family centred holistic midwifery which places women as the leaders in their care and supports them to connect with their baby, their body and awaken their intuition. She supports women to blossom into mothers and it’s blooming wonderful.
Nicole's Instagram is @bloomingmidwiferygc
Meet the founder of Fitnest Mama, Katherine Baquie, a proud mama of 3, perinatal physiotherapist and podcast host.
She has over 16 years of professional experience guiding mamas through their pregnancy fitness journeys and postnatal rehab, and she specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation. With these credentials, it’s not hard to see why mamas are flocking to Kath for pre and postnatal fitness help!
We wanted to really nut out some deep conversations about pelvic floor during pregnancy, during birth and post partum, the conversation could have been a 3 hour podcast so we are definitely having Kat back for Part 2 ..
We are going to open up a Q&A for all our listeners who a question for Part 2.. So please send us all you questions about
Pregnancy / Postpartum - Fitness
Pelvic Floor
Birth Recovery
Your pelvic floor questions around your own recovery
Please submit all questions into
Info@nicolalaye.com
To find Kat and her amazing online programs please visit
https://www.fitnestmama.com or via Instagram Fitnestmama
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We are so excited to offering online Pregnancy Circles and soon to be running in person Half Day Retreats on the Gold Coast..
Jump in and sign up for all the future dates CLICK HERE www.nurturehubpodcast.com
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
So sit back and grab your tea and enjoy this podcast with us.
Love Nicola & Shari xx
We have been really wanting to talk to the journey of IVF and Conception and we feel this topic gets hidden away and not enough exposure and so many women who listen here will have been on the IVF journey or experienced difficulties with fertility in some way… So we wanted to bring in a light, someone who has tried a different way..
We are excited to introduce Jen a Pilates Instructor & Yoga Teacher, specialising in women’s health. The work Jen does is the product of years of professional & personal experience. As a mother, and Jen has been through a long journey of fertility challenges & hormonal issues too. Over time, Jen has partnered with physiotherapists, nutritionists, naturopaths & mindset coaches to understand the best tools to help her clients through their journeys to motherhood.
While personal understanding is a great reference tool, Jen doesnt believe it’s enough to give you the knowledge to help others. So Jen spent many years studying exercise & health for women at all different stages. In many ways & many times over, Pilates & Yoga changed her life. I can’t promise this will be the case for everyone, but she has seen it happen. More times than she can count.
Jen has some amazing ways to support you online so jump in and say hello to her CLICK HERE
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We are so excited to offering online Pregnancy Circles and soon to be running in person Half Day Retreats on the Gold Coast..
Jump in and sign up for all the future dates CLICK HERE www.nurturehubpodcast.com
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
Pregnancy is an exciting and overwhelming time, putting in the practice before birth will help ensure that you are well-prepared and ready to welcome your little one into the world.
We meet many women who come to us looking for support through their 2nd pregnancies and are wanting to change how they approach the birth through more education and learning how to relax and feel more empowered.
In Practicing different breathing techniques, positions, and relaxation methods can help you to stay calm and relaxed during your birth. Knowing what to expect can also help you to make informed decisions about your care during the birth and delivery.
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We are so excited to offering online Pregnancy Circles and soon to be running in person Half Day Retreats on the Gold Coast..
Jump in and sign up for all the future dates CLICK HERE
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
This is one episode that we hope all women who are pregnant listen to... because this is such an ear-opening discussion about how we as women & birthing people protect ourselves through pregnancy, labour, and birth.
In this episode, we invited Dr. Erin Bowe back onto the podcast. Dr. Erin Bowe is a Clinical & Perinatal Psychologist, Course Creator, Business Mentor, and Author. Host of the Mum as You Are podcast. She teaches over 2700 students from 42 countries. As seen in the Sydney Morning Herald, Kidspot & more. To work with Dr. Erin CLICK HERE
The topic for this episode is an important one because we talk about how we are wired to protect ourselves through the Fight, Flight, Freeze or FAWN (Appease) response) and we wanted to specifically speak to the 'Fawn or Appease' response because we believe that many of us as women and birthing people don't realise that this is a protective response we go into.
Please share this with anyone you may know who is expecting a baby as this is such an important topic to be aware of.
To work with Nicola or Shari please see the links below to their programs
To work with Shari visit www.belly2birth.com.au
To work with Nicola visit www.nicolalaye.com
We are so pleased to welcome Katie to the podcast, sit back and soak up this amazing conversation.. (its mind opening)
Katie is an experienced doula and hypnobirthing educator, she consciously conceived and hypnobirthed her two boys into the world with tremendous love, focus and strength and it was their transformational births that inspired her to follow the call to become a Birthkeeper. Katie is also a trained Natural Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Birth Doula, Energetic Healer, Flower Essence specialist, Angelic Reiki Master Teacher, Conscious conception facilitator, Sacred Wombkeeper and Earthkeeper.
Katie’s why as an holistic birthing expert through her offerings at Harmonic Hypnobirthing is to inspire women and their birthing companions to achieve a truly sacred and intentional experience of conception, pregnancy and birth. The metaphysical and spiritual dimensions of this journey to birth are her special area of interest and expertise and she connects with mothers and their partners who desire to create a conscious experience of calling in their soul babies, nurturing their babies and mindset through quantum pregnancy practices and rituals, and offering the tools and practical wisdom to prepare for their birth in a sovereign and sacred way. The Hypnobirthing philosophy is at the core of her work which sees each family as unique and whole and provides the knowledge, tools and wisdom for each woman to vision and achieve the birth she truly deserves.
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
Love
Nicola & Shari
We will be running Nurture Hub Events for 2023 if your interested in being informed please follow our new website and join our list for up and coming events online and in person
https://www.nurturehubpodcast.com
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to move and breathe in pregnancy / birth and beyond, please visit her on
www.nicolalaye.com
If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to breath with your partner in birth, contact Shari
www.belly2birth.com.au
We are really back, ready to make some amazing podcasts for you this year Welcome 2023!!!
We have missed you and we are ready to open great conversations around the clients we are coaching and connecting with in real time and by opening these conversations we hope it brings empowerment, reassurance, questions and actions you can take so you’re not feeling alone.
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
Love
Nicola & Shari
We will be running Nurture Hub Events for 2023 if your interested in being informed please follow our new website and join our list for up and coming events online and in person
https://www.nurturehubpodcast.com
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to move and breathe in pregnancy / birth and beyond, please visit her on
www.nicolalaye.com
If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to breath with your partner in birth, contact Shari
www.belly2birth.com.au
We are closing up this year 2022 with a huge thank you for listening and apart of this journey In your planning, birthing and entering motherhood.
We will be back in 2023 with some amazing guests and wisdom to share.
We are grateful everyday for your support.
Have a beautiful Christmas and New Year
Love
Nicola & Shari
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to move and breathe in pregnancy / birth and beyond, please visit her on
www.nicolalaye.com
If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to breath with your partner in birth, contact Shari
www.belly2birth.com.au
This journey into motherhood is a transformational experience and the people who we choose to support us on this journey should make us feel amazing and support and uplift us each step of the way.
Choosing a medical caregiver is one of the most important decisions you will make when preparing for your birth we have even shared a whole podcast interview on 'How to choose a medical caregiver' and so when you leave each antenatal appointment you should leave feeling excited and empowered not scared and threatened.
In this episode Shari & Nicola want to share some tips on how to communicate with medical caregivers and how to see the 'Red Flags 🚩" if you are leaving your appointments not feeling great.
Please share this episode with any pregnant mamas to help them on their journey.
Follow Shari on Instagram @belly2birth and Nicola @nicola_laye
To work with Shari or book into one of her Childbirth Education classes then CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through your pregnancy journey CLICK HERE
In our western culture, we grow constantly hearing how 'Painful' birth is and so many women even before they are pregnant have a huge fear of birth.
If we only were taught from a young age just how powerful we are as women and that contractions are a purposeful and powerful sensation then our whole perception of birth could change.
In this solo episode, Nicola & Shari talk about how you can change your perception of birth through the thoughts and language you use.
We hope you enjoy this episode and please share this with any pregnant mamas you may feel this may help.
To book a Hypnobirthing Course with Shari CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through breathwork CLICK HERE
We have been thinking about this episode for a while now, from our last episode “The First Shower” we have realised that many women focus on the birth but are not given education on how to prepare for the immediate postpartum care, what to pack in your bag, and how to look after your body straight after birth. Some of the topics can sometimes be a shock for women and birth partners so we feel so excited to introduce our next guest into the studio..
Meet Lydia owner and creator of Partum Panties, Maternity Underwear. A Registered Midwife, a Mother of two daughters.
Lydia has always been very passionate about supporting women and her passion is to provide women with products that allow for a greater postpartum recovery.
In the early postpartum period women often use underwear that are loose or tight. They experience leaking, pads that bunch up and underwear pulls up tightly onto their caesarean or perineum wound. Women are even wearing adult diapers, as there is nothing else on the market available to them.
Lydia also recognised one of the many challenges new mums face, is feeling comfortable with the right underwear. Women want to focus on their new baby and not have to worry about their heavy bleeding or the feeling of discomfort from bulky maternity pads and underwear.
This is why Lydia decided it was time to find a better solution for the postpartum woman and Partum Panties was born.
In this episode we also asked Lydia about post partum bleeding to haemorrhages to the first wee and poo to discussing care for tears and cesarean wounds.
To connect with Lydia
https://www.partumpanties.com.au
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
This is a solo episode today, this year is flying fast..
We really wanted to sink into this first moment of being alone in the shower after birth
What that can feel like and how you navigate your emotional, physical and spiritualness.
Its a sacred moment, however it can feel very big.. so we wanted to give you that feeling of okay this moment, how can I prepare, what could I say to myself..
We loved this episode, it flooded us with memories and love for ourselves, we hope it does the same for you.
Sit back and relax beautiful Mumma.
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypno-birthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through Breathwork & Coaching in pregnancy into postpartum CLICK HERE
We are excited to introduce Steph, a Midwife in the UK before moving to the sunny Gold Coast in 2003.
With a passion for education and improving birth outcomes, Steph is on a mission to help all women achieve the empowering positive birth experience that they deserve.
She supports women to know that they have an innate ability to birth, and that good preparation can help them to realise this.
Steph believes that with the right knowledge and support, parents are able to feel fully equipped and ready to confidently meet their baby no matter how their birthing journey unfolds.
A certified Hypnobirthing Australia ™ Practitioner and a certified Optimal Maternal Positioning Educator. Working extensively in continuity of care, Steph has been able to witness the success of both Optimal Maternal Positioning and Hypnobirthing Australia`s Positive Birth Programme.
How it empowers parents to take control of their birth experience and achieve their desired birth.
Steph have also seen how parents can enter parenthood free from trauma even when their birth did not turn out as planned.
This philosophy aligns with her own values and she is so excited to be able to share this incredible knowledge and help make the difference that is so desperately needed.
Sit back and relax….
To work with Steph
http://www.positivebirthinitiative.com.au
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
Welcome back beautiful mamas and partners today on the podcast we chat with 2 of the creators of the Birth Time Documentary. Jo Hunter & Jerusha Sutton.
These women have embarked on a mission to find out why an increasing number of women are emerging from their births physically and emotionally traumatised. Their discoveries have led them to join the birth revolution and forge a movement that hopes to change the face of birth here in Australia
Jo Hunter is a mother of four and an endorsed Medicare-eligible midwife in private practice.
She has worked with birthing families since 1998, first as a doula and childbirth educator and since 2009 as a privately practising midwife.
Jo now works across the full scope of midwifery practice offering continuity of midwifery care primarily to women who are planning to birth at home.
Jerusha is a doula, and birth photographer & videographer based in Northern NSW. She trained as a doula in 2006 through Childbirth International and has since worked extensively as a birth and postnatal doula in both London and Sydney.
Jerusha found the beauty of birth so captivating that she soon trained in photography so she could capture the magic of what she was seeing with her doula clients, to provide lifelong visual memories of their birthing experience.
Reading their mission statement on their website they say…
It was clear from the research They conducted that our maternity system is broken.
We have a postnatal depression epidemic, with suicide being the leading cause of maternal death in the developed world.
Birth trauma is rampant.
We have incredibly high intervention rates in birth, yet research shows that this is not leading to better outcomes for mothers and babies.
Globally, we are losing connection and trust in one of the most transformative, powerful, primal and pivotal rites of passage we will ever undertake in our lives.
We live in a time where it has become normal to disregard the importance of a woman’s/persons experience of birth. It is not widely known that our birth and birthing experiences deeply impact the way we navigate the world.
Nicola & I both saw the documentary and we want to be a part of this movement and help them spread this awareness so if you have an opportunity to watch the documentary please do yourself a favour and do it.
To see the documentary CLICK HERE
To follow Birth Time on Instagram CLICK HERE
To work with Shari in one of her Hypnobirthing Courses CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola in the breath through pregnancy CLICK HERE
Welcome back beautiful mama to another episode of the Nurture Hub Podcast.
In this episode, we invite Dr.Elise Flipo, A Holistic Chiropractor who is the founder of Wellness Within Studio.
Elise supports your family from fertility into birth & beyond.
The Wellness Within Studio believe that chiropractic care is for everyone from babies to boomers.
They understand each person is unique and their goal is to allow your nervous system to thrive!
They see babies, children and pregnant women at Wellness Within Studio, combining chiropractic experience with specific gentle techniques.
Their Philosophy is that your body is inherently healthy and their aim is to ensure that the part that keeps it healthy, your nervous system in your spine, is functioning as nature intended.
Your brain is the control centre for every function of your body and delivers messages via the nerves in your spine back to the cells, organs, muscles and joints. This is how your body is able to heal itself.
They focus on restoring health by removing any interference in this system that may arise from the different types of stress experienced in our busy day to day lives.
They are passionate about your body’s ability to heal and thrive and believe that the health of a generation can be restored with chiropractic care, as your body heals well from the inside out.
To work with Elise at Wellness Within Studio CLICK HERE to go to her website or follow her on Instagram @wellnesswithin.studio
We hope you enjoy this episode and we would love for you to leave us a review.
To work with Shari Lyon from Belly2Birth and join one of her Hypnobirthing Courses CLICK HERE or follow Shari @belly2birth
To work with Nicola Laye in the breath or to help reduce anxiety through pregnancy or post-birth CLICK HERE or follow Nicola @nicola_laye
Welcome back beautiful mama to another episode of the Nurture Hub Podcast.
In this episode, we invite Melissa Hays from Cocoon & Cradle to share with us some insight into a holistic approach to Sleep.
Melissa is a Gold Coast-based Midwife, Lactation Consultant and Sleep Specialist who provides services for mums & mums-to-be who want holistic and evidence-based breastfeeding, sleep and early parenting support. As you may have guessed, Cocoon & Cradle is not your average early parenting support service.
Most consultants have training in only one area; lactation or sleep. Whereas Melissa is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and holistic sleep coach, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a paediatric nurse and midwife. This is how she is able to offer truly holistic care. By pulling together all the pieces of the puzzle from feeding, sleep and development, Melissa is able to identify the root cause of the issue and work together with you to come up with a creative solution.
On top of her professional experience, She is also a mum to two very energetic but beautiful toddlers. So believe her when she says, She gets what it’s like for new mamas.
Melissa launched Cocoon & Cradle in 2020 because she felt there was not enough support and too much confusing and conflicting information regarding early parenthood. To be honest, She was sick of seeing incorrect and sometimes harmful advice being given out to unknowing mums and mums-to-be. Why? Because you deserve better. Since launching she has been able to support hundreds of mums all while focusing on responsive feeding and parenting, and biologically normal sleep.
To work with Melissa CLICK HERE to go to her website or follow her on Instagram @cocoonandcradle
We hope you enjoy this episode and we would love for you to leave us a review.
To work with Shari Lyon from Belly2Birth and join one of her Hypnobirthing Courses CLICK HERE or follow Shari @belly2birth
To work with Nicola Laye in the breath or to help reduce anxiety through pregnancy or post-birth CLICK HERE or follow Nicola @nicola_laye
Welcome back beautiful mama to another episode of the Nurture Hub Podcast.
In this episode, we invite Melissa Hayes from Cocoon & Cradle to share with us some insight into a holistic approach to breastfeeding.
Melissa is a Gold Coast-based Midwife, Lactation Consultant and Sleep Specialist who provides services for mums & mums-to-be who want holistic and evidence-based breastfeeding, sleep and early parenting support.
As you may have guessed, Cocoon & Cradle is not your average early parenting support service. Most consultants have training in only one area; lactation or sleep. Whereas Melissa is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and holistic sleep coach, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a paediatric nurse and midwife. This is how she is able to offer truly holistic care.
By pulling together all the pieces of the puzzle from feeding, sleep and development, Melissa is able to identify the root cause of the issue and work together with you to come up with a creative solution. On top of her professional experience, She is also a mum to two very energetic but beautiful toddlers. So believe her when she says, She gets what it’s like for new mamas.
Melissa launched Cocoon & Cradle in 2020 because she felt there was not enough support and too much confusing and conflicting information regarding early parenthood. To be honest, She was sick of seeing incorrect and sometimes harmful advice being given out to unknowing mums and mums-to-be. Why? Because you deserve better. Since launching she has been able to support hundreds of mums all while focusing on responsive feeding and parenting, and biologically normal sleep.
To work with Melissa CLICK HERE to go to her website
or follow her on Instagram @cocoonandcradle
We hope you enjoy this episode and we would love for you to leave us a review.
To work with Shari Lyon from Belly2Birth and join one of her Hypnobirthing Courses CLICK HERE or follow Shari @belly2birth
To work with Nicola Laye in the breath or to help reduce anxiety through pregnancy or post-birth CLICK HERE or follow Nicola @nicola_laye
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypno-birthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through Breathwork & Coaching in pregnancy into postpartum CLICK HERE
We welcome Kate Caddle
Kate is a conception and pregnancy coach, podcast host, mama and life lover.
Kate supports women so you can expand through conception, birth and beyond, so that you can land in motherhood feeling grounded, connected and supported.
After 5 years of trying to conceive, multiple unsuccessful IVF attempts, miscarriage, all of Kate’s doctors were advising that their chances of success were on the decline, their little rainbow-babe found his way to Kate’s womb. This time, without intervention.
This is such an inspiring conversation one that we feel needs to be talked through much more than it presently is, to help women feel supported at this stage of life, in all its uncertainty.
Kate is an amazing award winning coach with so much love to give, education, support and openness in this cycle of women’s lives.
Kate is about to launch her new online conception programme see below:-
https://expandalignconceive.com/
Please reach out to her via the following links
Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/kate_caddle/
Website:- https://www.katecaddle.com
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypno-birthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through Breathwork & Coaching in pregnancy into postpartum CLICK HERE
In this episode of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy and Birth podcast, Shari & Nicola talk about using affirmations to help condition your mind and body for a positive birth.
Affirmations are a powerful tool that we can use to reprogram our beliefs and create new neural pathways to think and feel about birth in a different and more positive way.
If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share and make sure you subscribe so you get notified of new episodes.
To work with Shari Lyon and learn about Hypnobirthing either on the Gold Coast, Australia or through her Live Online Zoom courses then CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye through her pregnancy program or through breathwork either preconception, during pregnancy, birth or postpartum or if you have suffered trauma in birth then CLICK HERE
Solaine Douglas is a women's health and hormone Nutritionist. Solaine runs an online women's health clinic in which she consults with women on a range of different reproductive conditions including PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid conditions and more recently through her own journey to becoming a mother works with women from preconception through to postpartum.
Links:
- Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
- Website: https://solainedouglas.com
- Book a complimentary consultation: https://solainedouglas.com/links/
- A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
This information we share in the podcast should never be seen as medical advice. We recommend you have a pen and paper handy so that you can write down questions to take to your medical caregivers if you have been diagnosed with any of the conditions we speak about in this episode.
To work with Shari and join one of her Hypnobirthing Courses CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye in pregnancy and be coached in the breath CLICK HERE
We are very excited to interview the Founder & Creator of The Power of Birth, Amber-lee Buendicho, mother of two to Romeo and Nyla-May.
Amber-Lee while on maternity leave after experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum, birth trauma, postnatal anxiety and rage, Amber-Lee’s journey was not what she had expected, and at times very challenging. The Power Of Birth was created…
Amber-Lee is very passionate about women seeking support and using available resources to help them navigate and adjust to this new stage in life, all while loving yourself and embracing the rollercoaster ride, that is motherhood.
Birth has power. Our bodies can create life! So inevitably, this changes not only our physical body, but who we are as a person. The power of birth teaches us compassion, empathy, self discovery or rather, rediscovery. It has the power to grow a human, but also the power to change a human, into a mother. This transition is called Matrescence and can be difficult for some, how do you have a baby and ever be the same? It’s an adjustment, a worthwhile adjustment. But like anything worthwhile, it takes time. At The Power of Birth we are here to support you in whichever direction you’re motherhood journey takes you. We see you and your needs. You matter too!
If you need support, please reach out to Amber-Lee at Power Of Birth
https://www.thepowerofbirth.net
Email thepowerofbirth@outlook.com
https://www.instagram.com/thepowerofbirth/
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
This birth story with mum Nat takes us through the emotional journey of what it took for Nat and Sam to conceive their beautiful boy Onyx and then how at 37 weeks he decided to come into the world and wouldn't wait for dad to come home from work. Hear how Nat used the Hypnobirthing techniques and the Tens Machine that Shari gave her.
You can follow Nat on Instagram at @natsinitsky
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge, not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your caregivers, partners, and families, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
If you have a story that you want to share or looking for mentoring or guidance in your pregnancy or postpartum please contact us below.
Thank you for always listening and being in this space with us..
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through breathwork in pregnancy or post-birth CLICK HERE
How will I know when I am in Labour?
We are asked this question all the time and so we decided to share our thoughts and knowledge from our work with women and education.
I know it can create a feeling of uncertainty at the end stage of pregnancy and we hope this episode helps to bring more clarity and relief.
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, partners, families, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
If you have a story that you want to share or looking for mentoring or guidance in your pregnancy or postpartum please contact below.
Thank you for always listening and being in this space with us..
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
We are really back, its been quite a year already..
We have missed you and we are ready to open great conversations around the clients we are coaching and connecting with in real time and by opening these conversations we hope it brings empowerment, reassurance, questions and actions you can take so you’re not feeling alone.
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We are delighted to be able to have the opportunity to talk to Anna aka supermum,
Anna is the mama behind https://instagram.com/bubs2bikinis bub2bikinis & KISS ACTIVE and also mama to 5 beautiful children.
Anna shares with us a raw and real conversation about her latest birth of her 5th baby girl, we also discuss her previous pregnancies and how she created the birth that his healed and completed her birthing journey.
Please note this conversation was recorded in Annas kitchen and therefore the audio isn’t studio quality as usual, we love meeting mothers in real circumstances and life.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
If you have a story that you want to share or looking for mentoring or guidance in your pregnancy or postpartum please contact below.
Thank you for always listening and being in this space with us..
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To be mentored and or understand your breath for birth and during pregnancy to postpartum, contact Nicola Laye CLICK HERE
Caitlin Dyer is a Brisbane-based, award winning Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner and a postpartum specialist.
With degrees in Psychology, Nursing, and Health Education Caitlin felt like she was on one path, until she had children. Her birth and postpartum experiences were transformative and led her to becoming a certified Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner and a qualified postpartum professional. Teaching the Positive Birth Program and supporting women as they become mothers perfectly combines her qualifications and passions.
Her success as a birth and postpartum specialist lies in her ability to enable her clients to see that they deserve an individualised experience. She believes that when women are educated and prepared, they can access the power inherent in a positive birth and postpartum.
Caitlin is an American who has called Australia home for the past 13 years. Since moving down under, she has gotten married, adopted a rescue pup, and has had two children. She has no plans to leave Brisbane as she has come to love the climate and the coffee!
The Positive Postpartum Program Online Course
https://motherdownunder.com/the-positive-postpartum-program/
Postpartum is wild…even though you have been thinking about your baby for months and might have been labouring for days, it seems like all of a sudden they are there and you are meant to know what to do. But do you?
Make sure motherhood is all you hoped it would be.
The Positive Postpartum Program helps uncertain pregnant women become savvy and settled mothers.
The course is suitable for anyone along the continuum of motherhood...before you have had your first baby, in the thick of postpartum, preparing for life with a newborn all over again!
Here's what you get.
– Five online training sessions by myself – a postpartum doula and someone who has been there, done that twice!
These are short and sweet and each one is no longer than half an hour. You can either watch the prerecorded videos or listen to the audio only, following along with the included slides.
– Monthly mothers groups where you can ask questions about the course, chat about anything that is on your mind, connect with other mothers.
– A supportive Facebook community of others who are on the same journey as you, where you can get on the spot help and encouragement from your fellow mamas-to-be as well as from me. – Bonus sessions with other postpartum professionals.
– Your Positive Postpartum Workbook (a $37.00 value), checklists, recipes, meditations, yoga sessions are all included.
– And you get lifetime access…because postpartum never ends!
Caitlin Dyer AKA Mother Down Under
https://motherdownunder.com
IG @MotherDownUnder
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
Today we invite you to meet two amazing mothers, Carla & Nadia Mama’s with a mission to re-shape the postpartum care in the community, for their daughters & the daughters to come.
Over time, in clinic we have both noticed that mothers are becoming more and
more depleted, stressed and isolated. This not only deeply impacts the mother, but her children, family & community.
In countries all over the world, women are cared for in a unique way after childbirth
Unfortunately in our country this care is not yet a part of our culture.
Carla & Nadia are here to break the mould, shake things up & bring women the care that they really need. It takes a village to hold the mother.
They have created an in-home, postpartum service, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine & Ayurvedic practices. Tapping into nature, using all things natural to support new mums.
They offer time for the mother to bath & nap whilst they care for baby & stock the fridge with nourishing foods
The meals provided are specifically made to heal mother, warm her body, and help with milk production.
They want to be remembered by all the women they are here to hold + nurture.
Sit back and really enjoy this conversation today, both myself & Shari would have loved this service when had our babies.
Visit their website for all offerings, gifts to new mums and a blog to self care as a new mum.
https://thegoldenmonth.com
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing and postpartum ideas.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To be supported by Nicola Laye through Breathwork // Pregnancy coaching in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
Vicki Hobbs is a Doula, Childbirth Educator, Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner and a Pregnancy Massage Therapist with over 15 years of experinece. Vicki has grown her business to promote education, planning and preparation for birth so women can enjoy their pregnancy and look forward to their birth without judgement or guilt. Vicki offers her services to the women in Perth, Australia so if you would like to connect with her CLICK HERE for all of her amazing services.
Vicki is also is the founder of the Doula Training Academy and trains doulas now to support women in birth.
We were so grateful that Vicki took the time to chat with us today about what the role of a Doula is and she has given you all some great tips on how you can best prepare for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean)
If you would like to join Shari's 'Journey to Birth' online course for only $97 and get started on your positive birth journey then CLICK HERE
Or to work with Nicola through breathwork and preparing for birth CLICK HERE
Let's talk about our menstrual cycles and periods!!
Stasha is The Period Coach, the bloody kind not the grammar kind. Founder of the Period Coaching School, certifying coaches to incorporate menstrual cycles in their work, and author of The Revolution Will Be Bloody, Stasha is also a dancer, cook, sword fighter, tai chi practicing, speaker, skateboarder, INTJ, foul-mouthed, football-loving, digital nomad. Basically pinning her down is nearly impossible. She’ll go anywhere as long as there’s a tea kettle and WiFi.
A Certified Holistic Health Coach and 20+ years of research have fueled her passion to reconnect women to the power in their period. Stasha is leading the bloody revolution to end the taboo of menstruation worldwide. No longer whispers in bathrooms, she’s leading powerful public discussions.
We loved chatting to Stasha and we hope this episode has helped you on your journey.
To connect with Shari Lyon visit her website at www.belly2birth.com.au or on Instagram @belly2birth
To connect with Nicola Laye visit her website www.nicolalaye.com or on Instagram @nicola_laye
Today we are discussing the Dreaded due date!!
Shari and Nicola take a moment to share what we hear, see and understand with the clients that we support around the pressure of a date. The effects of that pressure on women, the feeling of the deadline and how that effects out mindset approaching birth.
Please understand we are not medically trained and we are not giving medical advise, if you have questions please ask your chosen care givers, we hope this episode offers the opportunity to a discussion or conversation about the fears around this pressure and we hope this gives you some support.
If you need support or any coaching or support please do not hesitate to contact us.
So if you are working within the birthing industry or you’re pregnant or recently became a mum, please listen to this episode and share.
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to breathe in pregnancy / birth and beyond, please contact Nicola
https://www.instagram.com/nicola_laye
If you want to work with Shari and learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to have a positive birth, contact Shari at
www.belly2birth.com.au
Shari & Nicola are honoured to be able to interview an inspiring world leader in the Breath Work, Binnie A Dansby
Binnie is a pioneering and inspired international teacher/facilitator of human transformation. She is also a gifted therapist, philosopher and author. In essence Binnie is dedicated to transforming the quality of life through the acknowledgement of the effects of birth on human consciousness and culture.
Binnie began her career in Breathwork in 1975 in NYC. Pre- and peri-natal psychology is the foundation for the theory, principles and practice she has developed. Binnie created, and has been teaching, SOURCE Process and Breathwork since 1988 in England, Germany, Denmark and Estonia.
She has supported hundreds of births.
She says, “Birth is my greatest teacher and guide!”
Sit back and breathe in every moment with Binnie.
To visit Binnie’s work please visit
https://www.binnieadansby.com
We hope you enjoy this episode and if you would like to work with us further click on the links below to see our programs:-
Nicola Laye - Breath Work /Pregnancy Coach
Shari Lyon - Belly2Birth
Hypnobirthing
We love this topic, its definitely not one that many pregnant women discuss and yet its so important as this was how we created our babies in the first place.. plus the discussion about after birth..
Let's meet Karlyn, The Erotic alchemist
'Karlyn specialises in guiding women through transformational processes, drawing upon her training in Yoni Mapping Therapy, Tantric Bodywork & Sacred Sexuality, Conscious Birth, Breathwork Mastery, Life Coaching and Yoga.
Her work is trauma-sensitive and the focus is on soothing the nervous system, integration of unresolved past events and empowering people to tap into their own healing capacity. Her passion is in creating a safe and therapeutic environment to enable people to touch the divine within and know this as their truth. With almost 20 years experience working in the field of complementary health, she holds the space of profound kindness, understanding and integrity.
She’s the Mother of a gorgeous and sassy 6 year old girl.
Nature and community, spiritual practice and embodiment are the realms which nourish her most. '
To connect with Karlyn
www.sacred-alchemy.com.au
We hope you enjoy this episode and if you would like to work with us further click on the links below to see our programs:-
Shari Lyon - Belly2Birth
Hypnobirthing
Nicola Laye - Breath Work /Pregnancy Coach
We are so grateful to be able to share this special interview with Jane Hardwicke Collings - A Women’s Mysteries Teacher, Women-crafter, a Mother, Grandmother, Former Midwife, A Writer, Teacher, Workshop Facilitator.
Jane is a former Registered Nurse, and worked in that capacity in Paediatric Intensive Care Units and Women’s Operating Theatres.
Jane became a midwife at 26 and left the hospital system so as not to be complicit with institutionalised acts of abuse and violence on women and babies masquerading as safety.
Jane ‘grew up’ in the home-birth world and was a home-birth midwife for 30 years in the city and then rural areas.
Her own births have taught her who she is and what she is capable of.
Jane travels to give workshops on the wisdom of the cycles and the spiritual practice of menstruation; preparation for menstruation for mothers and daughters; and the sacred and shamanic dimensions of pregnancy, birth, mothering and menopause; and how to reclaim and heal our rites of passage. Jane also offers teacher training for these. Jane speaks at conferences and festivals and offers her books and e-courses to help heal the wounded feminine and wounded masculine of our patriarchal culture.
Jane is on a mission and is committed to working to help heal birth through helping mothers be more informed about how the system works and their rights, to heal traumatic birth experiences, to help birth workers be more aware of their impact on babies, mothers and fathers, to help heal menstruation by encouraging conscious rites of passage at menarche (first period) and helping women remember the importance of being connected to their body and their menstrual cycle, to banish menstrual shame and co-create a positive menstrual culture, and to reclaim menopause from medicine and help women harness the transformation powers of menopause.
Basically to reclaim feminine knowledge, wisdom and power through reconnection with the women’s mysteries.
Sit back and enjoy every moment of Jane’s Wisdom.
We hope you enjoy this episode and if you would like to work with us further click on the links below to see our programs.
Shari Lyon - Belly2Birth Hypnobirthing
Nicola Laye - Breath Work /Pregnancy Coach
To work with Jane or to learn more please contact:-
https://janehardwickecollings.com
E Courses
https://janehardwickecollings.com/ecourse/
Shop
https://janehardwickecollings.com/shop/
Can we be honest with you??? We hate the term 'BIRTH PLAN'!! you are probably thinking What? Why??
Because when we put one 'Plan' on one experience then we put a lot of expectation on ourselves and when things don't 'go to plan' then we can come out of our birth feeling disappointed and even traumatised.
We both work with women through pregnancy to help them prepare for all kinds of births and so when we met Catherine Bell and did her 'Birth Cartography - Birth Mapping' workshop we felt this was the answer that we were looking for in helping you all prepare for birth and any possible detours that came up.
Catherine Bell is The Birth Cartographer and author of The Birth Map: boldly going where no birth plan has gone before. She created the concept of Birth Maps to facilitate communication and aid confident navigation of the maternity landscape. After her second child was born, she trained as a doula and breastfeeding educator, as much to learn about Mothering as to be able to support others. This led to becoming a birth advocate and consumer representative, with a keen focus on communication and the undertaking of a PhD.
We hope you enjoy this episode and if you would like to work with us further click on the links below to see our programs.
Shari Lyon - Belly2Birth Hypnobirthing
Nicola Laye - Breathwork
We live such busy lives that even in pregnancy we don't tend to take the time to slow down and connect into what our body and our baby needs.
Many women keep busy to get out of their heads but then in turn this can cause more stress and anxiety as we are pushing down our emotions and not dealing with the fears we feel in the lead up to our birth.
In this episode, Nicola Laye and Shari Lyon have a chat about how to take time to slow down in the weeks leading up to birth.
If you would like to learn more about the physiology of birth and your options join Shari's brand new online program called 'The Journey to Birth' online course CLICK HERE to purchase this course now for the special price of only $97 AUD
If you would like to work with Nicola through pregnancy or to overcome anxiety through pregnancy you can contact her on info@nicolalaye.com and stay tuned for Nicola's new pregnancy program that she will soon be releasing.
Today we have our special guests Tabitha & Brad Fennell, they are experts in the coaching couples through the journey of loving relationships.
We are discussing the bumps, up’s and downs in the journey during pregnancy and birth, how the relationship changes and how to navigate this time together.
We are often guilty of not looking at our love relationships during this time, it’s an episode we are excited to share with you all today, and especially having Brad & Tabitha with us today.
A husband and wife team Brad and Tabitha Fennell are the creators of Studio Qi Acupuncture clinic located in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast.
They are both Acupuncturists and Coaches with more than 20 years of experience they have the skills to bring awareness to you and your circumstances.
Their coaching sessions are about supporting you to make the changes that you're looking for in your life or relationship through our facilitation techniques. They can help you to understand what it is that's going on to create real change.
From knowing your purpose to understanding your relationship, they will help you to understand you and grow, this is especially important during the changes in pregnancy, birth & beyond.
They also are the creators of “Turn on the Podcast”, take some time to head over and have listen.
Tabitha & Brad Fennell
https://www.studioqi.com.au
https://www.turnonthepodcast.com
Thank you Brad & Tabitha for your words of wisdom.
To Book into one of Shari's Live Online, Hypnobirthing Courses CLICK HERE or to join her new introduction to childbirth course 'The Journey to Birth' for only $97 CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola through Breathwork in pregnancy, for birth and postpartum CLICK HERE
Claire & Luke attending the live 12-hour Hypnobirthing course with Shari to help them prepare for birth and when Claires water broke she thought for sure everything was going to happen in perfect timing... but when it didn't and there was a risk of infection they had to draw on the knowledge they learned in their Hypnobirthing course, consult with their caregiver who recommended that induction of labour was safest to birth their baby boy Beau.
With everything they learned Claire was able to breathe through her surges and Luke knew how to support Claire through a posterior labour using the acupressure points.
They shared their beautiful birth video on their Instagram IGTV. You can follow them at @coachedbyclaire @islandofluke @vanlifestraya and watch their amazing induction birth video.
Thank you Claire and Luke for sharing this empowering birth story with us.
To Book into one of Shari's Live Online, Hypnobirthing Courses CLICK HERE or to join her new introduction to childbirth course 'The Journey to Birth' for only $97 CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola through breathwork in pregnancy, for birth and postpartum CLICK HERE
We get down to the nit and gritty of how to support our bodies and Pelvic Floor during pregnancy and postpartum with Sarah Anderson.
Sarah is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist and specialises in Pelvic Floor Health. Sarah has a practice on the Gold Coast and also has a great podcast called Listen Up Ladies.
Please note that what we share in this podcast is for information purposes to help you understand your changing body during pregnancy & postpartum, we are not giving medical advice, please ensure you seek advice from your own health care team or please contact Sarah directly via;-
www.instagram.com/femalephysioco
To listen to Sarah's podcast check out
www.instagram.com/listenupladies.podcast
If you would like to join Shari's new Online Course 'The Journey to Birth' to help you understand what your journey could look like then CLICK HERE and join for only $97 AUD
If you would like to work with Nicola through breathwork in preparation for your birth or postpartum then CLICK HERE
Positive Birth Story Time:
In this episode we speak with fitness icon and mother Emily Campbell (Instagram) @emilycampbelloffical about the preparation she did through Hypnobirthing and she takes us on a journey as she shares her beautiful birth story and how she was so well supported by her OB through her entire experience.
We hope you enjoy this birth story and would love it if you could subscribe and leave us a review and share with your pregnant friends and family.
If you would like to join Shari's new Online Course 'The Journey to Birth' to help you understand what your journey could look like then CLICK HERE and join for only $97 AUD
If you would like to work with Nicola through breathwork in preparation for your birth or postpartum then CLICK HERE
Pip Wynn Owen is an Advanced Childbirth and Parenting Educator, Registered Midwife, Award-Winning Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner, and a Mother of 4 based in Perth Australia.
We wanted to invite Pip onto this episode today to talk about the randomized controlled trial that took place in the USA called the ARRIVE Trial that now many caregivers are referring to when recommending induction of labour to women at 39 weeks to help reduce the rate of Caesarean Section.
We wanted to unpack the study and look at it from a number of views so that if you are being recommended induction that you could equip yourself with questions to ask caregivers so you feel that you are making an informed decision.
To learn more from Pip you can connect with her and read her blogs about pregnancy and birth at www.birthsavvy.com.au
Here are some more websites we recommend you check out:
https://everyweekcounts.com.au/
http://mindfulchildbirthsantacruz.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ARRIVEinfographic2.pdf
https://sarahbuckley.com/should-every-mother-be-induced-the-arrive-trial/
Shari has also just released her own Introduction to Childbirth Education Online course called 'The Journey to Birth' this online course helps you understand the physiology of birth and gives you some beautiful techniques to help you through your pregnancy and birth preparation and you can get the course for only $97 AUD The course is made up of 10 x Video Modules and includes MP3 Albums and PDF worksheets. CLICK HERE to purchase the course today or you can work with Shari Live through her Online Hypnobirthing Courses HERE
Nicola would also love to support you through birth and postpartum through her breathing workshops and she will soon be releasing her 6 week Pregnancy Program CLICK HERE for more information on how to work with Nicola.
We are really back, its been quite a year already..
We have missed you and we are ready to open great conversations around the clients we are coaching and connecting with in real time and by opening these conversations we hope it brings empowerment, reassurance, questions and actions you can take so you’re not feeling alone.
Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
In this beautiful episode, we speak to the mum of 5 Kendra who birthed her 5th baby at home and into her eldest daughters loving arms.
Kendra is a birth photographer at Kendra Miller Photography in Kansas City, USA.
To watch the beautiful birth video that brought us to tears CLICK HERE
Kendra's doula Monica also joined us for the interview where she shared that it was Kendra's birth that inspired her to become a doula and hold space for more women. You can find monica at www.monicadrakebirthdoula.com
We think is so beautiful that this birth was such a loving family event and that Kendra is normalising birth for her children and it looks like we have a little midwife in training.
We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.
To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Lay through breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE
In this awesome episode, we interview Dr Kate Levett
BEd (HME, Hons I), MPH (Epi), PhD, Adv.Dip.App.Sci (Acup), Grad. Dip Jap. Acup (Manaka)
Kate Levett is a practitioner and researcher of Japanese and Chinese Acupuncture, with over 20 years’ experience as an acupuncturist, researcher, birth educator and teacher. Kate’s particular interests are in women’s health, including menstrual issues, fertility, pregnancy, labour and birth preparation and menopause. She has an interest in treating migraines, endometriosis, chronic pain conditions and sleeping issues. She believes that acupuncture is extremely effective for hormonal balancing within the body to help a large number of health issues that women in particular face.
Kate is a mentor for the international Maternal Acupuncture Mentoring Program (MAMPs), and enjoys mentoring up and coming acupuncturists in specific maternity acupuncture treatment strategies. She is a consultant for independent childbirth education programs in Australia and internationally, such as CalmBirth and Hypnobirthing Australia, and is a research advisor with Lamaze International and the Obstetric Acupuncture Association in Canada.
At West Street Wellbeing, Kate combines her understanding of acupuncture practice and research, education and women’s health to design effective treatment strategies for your health and wellness.
Kate is a Senior Research Fellow and NHMRC Fellow at the School of Medicine Sydney, at the University of Notre Dame Australia. She has completed her PhD at the NICM Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University. The topic of the research was investigating an antenatal education course incorporating complementary medicines for pain relief in labour and birth for first time mothers.
As a Hypnobirthing Australia practitioner, I now teach these techniques to my clients in my classes and the feedback that I have been getting is amazing. Nicola and I really enjoyed connecting with Kate and we hope you enjoyed this episode.
To book into an upcoming Hypnobirthing Course online visit www.belly2birth.com.au
To work with Nicola Laye and breathe for birth visit www.nicolalaye.com
We are back into 2021 with Nurture Hub the podcast for women who are planning a pregnancy, who are pregnant and for new mums looking for support, mentoring and connection. We will be talking to real women just like you, sharing our stories and bringing In the professionals to share knowledge.
We are thrilled and ready to share, laugh, cry. We hope you enjoy every moment.
Love Nicola Laye & Shari Lyon
Today we are discussing the language used around pregnancy and birth.
Pregnant women are vulnerable and highly suggestive, they are listening to everyone around them, caregivers, family, friends, partners, random people on the street.
The Words we use around pregnancy can be uplifting, empowering, inspiring and can also be the polar opposite undermining, fear-inducing and we often don’t realise the impact that words can have on women, often leaving them feeling overwhelmed, fear of not being enough, feeling that she might fail within her birth.
We both feel strongly about this topic and want people surrounding any pregnancy to be mindful of the conversations we are having with women and how we can change our communication.
If you need support or any coaching please do not hesitate to contact us.
So if you are working within the birthing industry or you’re pregnant or recently became a mum, please listen to this episode and share.
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to breathe in pregnancy/birth and beyond, please contact Nicola at www.nicolalaye.com
If you want to work with Shari and learn more about Hypnobirthing or joins Shari's Online Course for only $97 Shari at www.belly2birth.com.au
Today we are interviewing Nikki McCahon, a most inspiring, beautiful woman, a Mumma and a wife.
This episode is Insightful and brilliant for all mums to be and all those in the thick of post partum stage.
Nikki is a Matrescence Educator and Women’s life cycle guide
Nikki is the founder of ‘The Dear Mama Project’ podcaster, a coach a facilitator of intimate women’s circles and workshops both in person and online.
Nikki believes ‘When a baby is born, so too is a mother. Both are vulnerable, unsteady and trying to make sense of this new world’
Motherhood unravels us, and reweaves us. It leaves no woman as it found her. It cracks us open, takes us to our edges. It’s both beautiful and brutal, often at the same time.
Nikki’s journey with matrescence and initiation into this work was painful, joyful, challenging and disorientating. Whilst it didn’t feel like it at the time, it was the making of her as a person. Nikki created the Dear Mama Project as a soft landing place for you to explore your own transformation.
Enjoy every moment and here are some details if you wish to connect with Nikki after this episode.
https://www.dearmamaproject.com
Nikki’s online courses / workshops
https://www.dearmamaproject.com/courses
Nikki’s podcast
Apple :- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dear-mama-project/id1476334846
Spotify:- https://open.spotify.com/show/2AW4ITEvIOeDuFLeNTrUz5
Contact Nikki hello@dearmamaproject.com
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to breathe in pregnancy / birth and beyond, please visit her on www.nicolalaye.com
If you want to work with Shari and learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to have a positive birth, contact Shari at
www.belly2birth.com.au
In today’s podcast Shari & Nicola interview a most inspiring women, Nadine Muller. Mumpreneur, Registered Nurse who was until recently in the Australian Defence Force (Air Force) a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, a wife to Dane, and Mother to two amazing awesome little boys, Madden & Beckham.
This episode comes with a WARNING to anyone suffering with child birth trauma. This is a vulnerable, open, raw and real conversation and might be hard for some to hear, so please know we are here to support you, I have included some resources to help you if you need support from your own birth trauma experience.
Nadine shares her journey through pregnancy suffering with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and then her second birth to Beckham where she opens up to the the trauma of his birth.
Nadine and Dane are both passionate to help and support many families who have suffered with child birth trauma and Nadines passion and support for women struggling with HG.
Please take a big breath as you sit back and listen to Nadines journey.
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to breathe in pregnancy / birth and beyond, please visit her on www.nicolalaye.com
If you want to work with Shari and learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to have a positive birth, contact Shari at www.belly2birth.com.au
If you are struggling after listening to this episode please contact the following resources you are not alone.
If you would like to follow Nadines story and life
www.instagram.com/nadinemuller/
PANDA
https://www.panda.org.au
1300 726 306
Australasian Birth Trauma Association
https://www.birthtrauma.org.au
The Gidget Foundation
https://gidgetfoundation.org.au
COPE - Perinatal Foundation
https://www.cope.org.au
For the Men the Dad’s
Dads Group -
https://www.dadsgroup.org
Birth Trauma is real and couple possibly affects 1 in 3 women.
Birth trauma looks and feels different to every woman, birth partner and even birth workers.
In this episode, we wanted to create conversation and bring to light around birth trauma and so we invited Dr Erin Bowe into this conversation.
Dr Erin Bowe is a Clinical Psychologist and perinatal psychologist, and transformation coach for women.
She has also previously taught childbirth education with Hypnobirthing Australia. She has 12+ years experience supporting families through the worst traumas imaginable, to find growth, strength and beautiful resilience they never knew possible.
After experiencing her own birth trauma (twice!) she quickly learned how little support and training there is for our birth workers who hear and witness these stories every day. From this, she developed two birth trauma training courses – one for parents, and one for birth workers. She has attracted over 1000 students in less than 6 months, so this speaks volumes to how much this work is needed.
Her book, More than a Healthy Baby, is due for release in December. This is a beautiful, heartfelt call to action for families to not only find strength and growth after birth trauma but to become the guardians of change in birth culture for the next generation.
To work with Erin or to look at the support she can offer you through her courses visit her website https://doctorerin.com.au/
Follow Erin on Instagram @doctorerinbowe
To work with Shari Lyon and book an online Hypnobirthing Course CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola Laye or breathe with Nicola CLICK HERE
Kirby Hood from Olive Juice Lifestyle Photography is an award-winning birth Photographer and Doula.
In our chat with Kirby we talk about her role as a Doula and how she supports women and also we clear up some of the most common questions asked about Birth Photography... And no birth photography is not just about taking photos of your vagina.
Through the work Kirby does she is able to document the whole birth experience for families to look back on and reflect on the amazing moments.
If you live within the Brisbane, QLD Gold Coast area and want to connect with Kirby as a Doula or to photograph your birth you can follower her on Instagram @olivejuicelifestyle or website www.olivejuicelifestylephotography.com.au
Be sure to also follow Nicola and Shari:
Shari Lyon - @belly2birth or to book into an upcoming Hypnobirthing Online Course CLICK HERE
@nicola_laye or to breathe and work with Nicola CLICK HERE
In this podcast Shari & Nicola interview an inspiring Mumpreneur, Jenni Cauchi a formulator and founder of skin care range Blum, Brisbane born, a wife & mum of a beautiful little boy.
Jenni shares her life and the up’s and downs of trying to become a mum and breaking the stressful career path…
Jenni was thriving in her career as an Interior Designer, but working exhaustive hours in a high stress environment.
She was totally happy riding the adrenaline wave until it slapped Jenni in the face (so to speak) . I would most likely have to have IVF or assisted conception. I set out on a quest for answers, If I cannot do what I am fundamentally programmed to do as a woman then what on earth was I doing wrong?!
Jenni watched countless friends struggle with anxiety, depression, adrenal fatigue and infertility. Jenni was struggling with her own hormonal imbalances and set out on a quest to resolve them with the hope that one day she would be able to have children after many years of absent periods. Little did she know that she was embarking on a HUGE lifestyle overhaul to eventually land at the root cause of the problem – CORTISOL!
She then dove more and more into the ‘alternative’ lifestyle
And Blume was born……
Jenni products invites you to carve out the time to embrace self-love and quiet moments of reflection, creating a more conducive mindset for preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. Allowing every woman an opportunity to blūm.
Myself & Shari love introducing women to theses incredible experiences found within the products they truly are nurturing and is made with so much love.
Sit back and feel inspired… Jenni is such a beautiful soul
If you want to find out more information please see the link below to connect with Jenni and Blume
https://www.blumorganics.com.au/nurturehub
Today we are sharing a very special episode with you, in August this year we held two LIVE online Pregnancy Circles for over 1700 women from all over the world.
It this moment we realised how much women are needing connection and community from all over the world.
In this circle we cover breath safe for pregnancy and a fear release meditation, we hope you enjoy every moment of being in this circle.
To prepare for this circle, get into a relaxed space, undisturbed and ready to meditate and enjoy the feeling of being in circle with women from all over the world. We hope you love every moment of this live circle experience. This is an unedited recording of the LIVE.
If you are looking to work with Nicola and Shari and gain more support, understand how to breathe in pregnancy/birth and beyond, please visit her on www.nicolalaye.com
If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to breathe with your partner in birth, contact Shari www.belly2birth.com.au
Sit back and enjoy this episode.
This episode is an interview with Shari about her journey and life mission to empower women to have a positive birth. Shari’s passion for women is truly heart felt and Shari’s mission is to spread the word of positive birthing and that she truly believes that we all deserve to have a positive experience no matter how your baby comes into the world.
Shari personally used the Hypnobirthing Australia™️ techniques during her own 2 births. Shari’s first and life-changing experience was with her son at a Birth Centre on the Gold Coast, Australia and her second in a beautiful home birth where she even filmed her birth for you to see her using the techniques she teaches within her current courses and so you can see just how amazing birth can be.
Watch Shari’s birth by clicking here
If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and are looking to work with Shari, please visit her on https://www.belly2birth.com.au
Work with Nicola to support you with Breath Work in pregnancy and apply for her upcoming pregnancy coaching programme www.nicolalaye.com
Birth matters!! The way we live, love and parent, is deeply impacted by birth. Birth has become immersed in a culture of fear and trauma. But you don’t need to accept this as your reality. Our babies’ births are significant, creating imprints within their neurobiology and emotional life.
For our babies’ optimum development, for ourselves as parents, for the blessed unfolding of our lives together; we need to bring them in gently, with love.
Our responsibility as parents is to create the best possible circumstances, for them to have the gift of the most gentle, loving arrival possible.
We want to imprint our young, our future generations with love, not fear.
In this beautiful interview with Nicole Moore from 'Birth Into Being' and shares about how during our pregnancy we imprint our babies with our feelings and emotions and Nicole helps women understand what they can do to release any fears, worries, stress and anxiety during pregnancy.
You can find Nicole: www.birthintobeing.com.au
Follow Nicole on Instagram: @birthintobeing
In this episode, we are coaching a beautiful mum to be, Paris. Paris is one of our Nurture Hub members and she is wanting some help and guidance with pre-birth nerves. Paris Is about to welcome her next little Bub into the world and had the most amazing first birth experience but as she approaches this birth she is starting to compare, over think, trying replicate this birth the be the same as the last. We help Paris to let go of the fears, overthinking mind in this episode and focus on how to calm the mind, release the over the thinking with some great techniques.
Join one of Shari's upcoming online Hypnobirthing courses by >>> clicking here
Or work with Nicola through her Breathing coaching pregnancy programmes by >>> clicking here
In this episode, we interview Mae't Pearson about her midwifery practice and her incredible support that she has continues to deliver to all women and families in the community.
Mae't Pearson is a private practice midwife and Mum of three gorgeous children. She has a masters of midwifery and is a UK educated midwife. Maet has worked in tertiary hospitals, university lecturing, community midwifery and home and private practice. She is a director at It Takes a Village Midwifery and has trained as a spinning babies parent educator and Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner.
With over 16 years working with pregnancy, birth and postnatal care Mae't is passionate about choice, empowerment and positive birth and parenting journeys. Mae't has a thriving centre that supports families in achieving their best birth and holds women at the centre of care. She specialises in undisturbed birth navigating through the system of maternity care to achieve the gold standard of continuity of midwifery care and positive experiences. If you would like to connect with Mae't contact her on https://www.ittakesavillagemidwifery.com
We would love your feedback and thoughts on this episode so please leave a review for us and come and comment on our Instagram pages @belly2birth and @nicola_laye
To book into a breathing workshop with Nicola Laye visit www.nicolalaye.com
To book into a Childbirth education course online with Shari Lyon visit www.belly2birth.com.au
In this episode, we are coaching a beautiful mum to be, Kate. Kate is one of our Nurture Hub members and she is wanting support / coaching on how to engage in a calm & empowered conversation with her obstetrician around her needs and wants in her birth.
Kate has gestational diabetes and her obstetrician is wanting to discuss a possible induction and Kate is needing some guidance with how to approach this situation.
Join one of Shari's upcoming online Hypnobirthing courses by >>> clicking here
Or work with Nicola through her Breathing coaching pregnancy programmes by >>> clicking here
This episode is Nicola’s soul purpose in her life, a personal mission to breathe women in readiness for Pregnancy / Birth and beyond, together we delve into how breathing helps prepare couples to become parents and how to understand the power of breathing as you head towards birth and parenting. This is often a missing link in life, most women are not breathing well and that in itself can cause anxiety.
Nicola & Shari chat through how they have experienced personally and how they have assisted many couples to breathe more effectively during birth and during pregnancy. They also share how Breathwork helped them through their own births.
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to breathe in pregnancy / birth and beyond, please visit her on www.nicolalaye.com
If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to breathe with your partner in birth, contact Shari www.belly2birth.com.au
Sit back and enjoy this episode.
Part 2 of this beautiful birth story with Rianna, Darcy and baby Evelyn.
In this second half of our interview with Rianna, she shares her beautiful home birth story with us and how Hypnobirthing and committing to the practice helped her to easily slip into her zone while birthing her 10 pound 11 ounce baby girl.
Join one of Shari's upcoming Online Hypnobirthing courses at www.belly2birth.com.au
Join one of Nicola's upcoming 6-week breathing courses at www.nicolalaye.com
This episode we interview parents Rianna and Darcy who just had their 4th baby at home in water with no medical intervention and baby Evie was a healthy 4.83kg (10 pounds 11 ounces 😜 )
This is episode is part 1 as Rianna shared her first 3 birth experiences with us where she shared as a young first time mum at 17 she had no idea of what to expect when it came to birth and she admits she suffered birth trauma from her first. Her next 2 births were induced due to her babies being in an unstable lie and these also caused her some trauma after her epidural didn't work both times.
Next weeks episode will be the birth story of her baby girl Evie and how preparing through taking a Hypnobirthing Australia course with Shari helped her remove fears and have an amazing and healing home birth.
To book into one of Shari's online Hypnobirthing Courses CLICK HERE
To work with Nicola through pregnancy to release fears or if you have suffered birth trauma CLICK HERE
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Shari and Nicola xx
In this episode, we interview Dr Rachel Reed and talk to her about the research she has done on medical intervention and induction of labour and birth.
Rachel is a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Discipline Lead of Midwifery at the University of the Sunshine Coast. In all areas of her work Rachel is committed to the promotion of physiological birth, and of women’s rights (and rites) in maternity care.
Rachel's research focuses on women’s experiences of maternity care with the aim of foregrounding women’s needs and rights in the development of maternity services and practice. Rachel has been published widely – in books, journals and magazines; and her publications have been cited in midwifery textbooks and clinical guidelines. Rachel is also the author of the MidwifeThinking blog
Rachel is an experienced presenter and is regularly invited to speak at events and facilitate workshops. Her professional engagement activities have included consultancy on midwifery education; providing expert opinion on legal cases, and membership of working parties developing clinical guidelines and consumer information.
This episode is a juicy one and we both had some mind-blowing moments on how she describes our current maternity system here in Australia and how they approach induction.
We would love your feedback and thoughts on this episode so please leave a review for us and come and comment on our Instagram pages @belly2birth and @nicola_laye
To book into a breathing workshop with Nicola Laye visit www.nicolalaye.com
To book into a Childbirth education course online with Shari Lyon visit www.belly2birth.com.au
In this episode, we speak to Amanda from 'The Anxiety Wellness Queen' about anxiety in pregnancy and how that looks and feels different for all of us. https://www.theanxietywellnessqueen.com/
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is one of the most common Mental Health conditions experienced in Australia and America today!
According to the APS (Australian Psychological Society) anxiety is referred to as ‘feelings of worry, nervousness or a sense of apprehension’. We all experience anxiety at some point in our lives and it is a perfectly normal reaction to have to a stressful or nerve-racking event. Anxiety becomes an issue for many when it essentially begins to take over your life. The feelings become excessive, severe and overwhelming.
Anxiety is often accompanied with symptoms such as: * Difficulty Breathing * Racing Heart * Sweaty Palms * Difficulty Concentrating * Dry mouth * Nauseas * Hot and Cold Flushes * Tightness in your Chest * Excessive/Obsessive Thinking * Avoidance of People or Places * Negative Thoughts
And the list goes on….
If you feel you need support with your anxiety through your pregnancy we both supply support to women to help ease your thoughts and feelings that you may be having that are creating these physical sensations.
Join one of Shari's upcoming online Hypnobirthing courses by CLICKING HERE
or work with Nicola through some amazing breathing techniques HERE
We are interviewing Ross Marais at More Time Financial, Ross is Nicola’s personal financial coach. Why have a financial coach?
It’s the smartest decision Nicola and her husband have ever made and Ross is here to give you some advice on how you can get smarter arriving into parenting.
At More Time Financial, they help you to make smarter decisions with your money. They work virtually with clients across the country to provide financial advice, coaching, money management programs and financial education for those who are looking to take control of their money and improve their lifestyle.
They know that managing your money is more than just dollars and cents. They understand that it can be uncomfortable and frustrating to talk about. However, at some point in time money is going to control where you live, what you eat and where you choose to holiday. That is why it is important to have a plan so you can do the things you dream about without money worries getting in the way.
Here is how to connect with Ross and the team
https://moretimefinancial.com.au
To join one of Shari's online Hypnobirthing Courses visit www.belly2birth.com.au
To work with Nicola through breathing and active birthing techniques visit www.nicolalaye.com
In this weeks episode, Nicola and Shari speak to Nurture Hub community member Sherryn about her experience with Hypnobirthing, Breath and Pelvic floor issues and how the birth of her (not planned and very much a surprise pregnancy) baby girl after having 2 boys and 6 years later to be told she was having a little girl.
Sherryn worked with both Shari and Nicola during her pregnancy and she shares how empowered and supported she felt through her journey.
To join one of Shari's online Hypnobirthing Courses visit www.belly2birth.com.au
To work with Nicola through breathing and active birthing techniques visit www.nicolalaye.com
What is Optimal Maternal Positioning? In this information-packed episode, we interviewed Student Midwife and Doula of 20 years and creator of ibirth Professionals Ginny Phang-Davey.
Ginny Phang-Davey has been supporting women through pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum for over 16 years and now Ginny is sharing her life's work with us.
After having learned from the best birth professionals, Ginny is now applying the art and science of Optimal Maternal Positioning to see incredible results women during pregnancy, labour and birth. We are so excited to have such an experienced birth worker offering and willing to share her knowledge with us so we can all work together for a better outcome for women and babies.
During this interview, Ginny was demonstrating positions and using props to show us how we can make space during pregnancy for your baby. If you would like to watch the full video recording of this interview and join our supportive online community where you will meet other like-minded women and be mentored through live videos with us join www.nurturehub.community for only $47
To work with Shari Lyon and join one of her future online Hypnobirthing Courses visit www.belly2birth.com.au
To work with Nicola Laye through breathing and movement for birth visit www.nicolalaye.com
Shari & Nicola are incredibly excited to share this Podcast with you today where we get to chat to the amazing, Dr.Sarah Buckley.
Dr.Sarah Buckley is a New-Zealand-trained GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. She is the mother of four home-born children, and currently combines motherhood with her work as a writer on pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
Sarah's work critiques current practices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting from the widest possible perspectives, She encourages us to be fully informed in our decision-making; to listen to our hearts and our intuition; and to claim our rightful role as the real experts in our bodies and our children.
Her bestselling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor’s Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices,
Sarah has presented workshops and conferences in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, lecturing to midwives, nurses, physicians, obstetricians, doulas, and childbirth educators as well as mothers and fathers.
So sit back and enjoy the wise words, we could have listened to Sarah for hours…
To find out more about Dr.Sarah Buckley and all her research and about her books please see the following
https://sarahbuckley.com
To read the latest research by Sarah:
https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/health/maternity/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing.html
Sarah has suggested for up to date research and topics following her blog
https://sarahbuckley.com/category/blog/
To book into an only Hypnobirthing Course with Shari visit www.belly2birth.com.au
To work with Nicola through pregnancy visit www.nicolalaye.com
Please subscribe and review this podcast, please share with other women.
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This episode lights up a passion in Nicola, as we delve into a taster of how Nicola helps prepare couples to become parents and how to navigate open communication as you head towards birth and parenting.
This is often a missing link within a relationship whilst preparing for pregnancy, during, in birth and parenting.
Nicola & Shari chat through what they have experienced personally and how they have observed and assisted many parents to communicate more effectively during these life changes.
If you want to know and learn more after listening to this episode, then contact Nicola. Nicola works to help open communication within relationships and helps you discover that deep connection and love as you head into this important transition in life.
Sit back and enjoy this episode.
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support during your pregnancy, birth and beyond, please visit her on
www.nicolalaye.com
If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to connect with your partner in birth, contact Shari
www.belly2birth.com.au
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Episode 6: We are discussing how to choose a supportive medical caregiver during your pregnancy and birth, and how this choice will often affect your birthing experience. Choosing a supportive caregiver is probably the most important decision that you will make at the beginning of your pregnancy and it is important to know that you do have options and you have a right to choose a caregiver that will support you in what YOU want not one who just wants to take over and make the decisions for you.
If you would like to read the study we referred to in this episode regarding the intervention rates in public hospital v public hospital CLICK HERE
To access our FREE PDF download of 'Questions to ask your caregiver' CLICK HERE
To attend an online Hypnobirthing Course with Shari visit www.belly2birth.com.au
To attend an online Pregnancy Pilates or Breathing for Birth Coaching with Nicola visit www.nicolalaye.com
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This is such an important topic and Shari's most favourite part of her teaching practice.
Oxytocin, Endorphins, Relaxin... You may have heard these names being bantered about by your caregivers, but Learning about these amazing hormones can help you understand what will happen during labour and birth.
We touch on this subject today so you get a better understanding. Watch out for our episode in May where we dive deeper and talk to an amazing Hormone Doctor.
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Adrienne Wheatley supports Mums from Birth to Breastfeeding. With over 30 years of experience as a Midwife and a. Certified Lactation Consultant, Adrienne brings so much knowledge and support to every women and baby she meets.
Today was very special as we were able to invite onto the podcast not only Adrienne to discuss breast feeding issues but also a new mum Elle (from our nurture hub community ) with her 2 week old baby boy Asher, they are experiencing some really tough moments in breast feeding and we get to listen to the beautiful advice and discussion as Adrienne, consults live on line with Elle. It was very thought provoking and such a valuable session for Elle. We really hope you can also learn from this valuable episode that Breast Feeding can be tough but seeking help is vital.
While you're listening to this podcast, If you are experiencing any feeding issues, please ensure you seek professional help with a lactation consultant in your area. Please understand that the advice given was specific for Elle and her baby.
To connect with Adrienne please visit:-
@ John Flynn Hospital / Baby & Mother Unit
For Online service - Contact via clicking the link
Instagram - Adriennelactation
Facebook - AdrienneLactationConsultant
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Welcome to Episode 3
In this episode Shari Lyon (Co-Founder of Nurture Hub) shares her inspiring birth and this awakening while holding her newly born son that she wanted to help women have a positive birth experience and that she knew she wanted to pursue this as a career.
Shari's second baby was a beautiful home birth, Shari and her partner filmed their birth for you to see, Shari uses the techniques that she teach's within her courses and you can see just how amazing birth can be. Watch their birth by clicking here.
Shari is an award-winning practitioner and was awarded one of only 4 awards given out by Hypnobirthing Australia at the Annual Hypnobirthing™ Australia conference 5 years running (2015,2016,2017, 2019 & 2 Awards in 2019). This is something that she is so proud of as Shari has worked very hard to spread the word about positive birthing.
Shari has been teaching this amazing program to couples all over Central Queensland for 7 years, teaching hundreds of couples from all over Australia. Shari has presented and been asked to talk at the local hospitals as well as organised free information nights and even ran a Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Expo
Most of all though... Shari wants to help other couples have the same birth experience that she did, so if you would like to learn more about how she can help you please spend some time looking around her website as you will find some very useful information as well as resources to help you along your journey.
To connect with Shari please visit:-
www.belly2birth.com.au
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Welcome to Episode 2.
In this episode we chat to Nicola (Co -founder of Nurture Hub)
Nicola is a Wife, Mother, and loves all things pregnancy and birth.
Over 20 Years as a body worker, pilates practitioner, breath coach
Nicola had a deep calling to work with pregnancy, birth and postpartum women after landing into an unexpected birth of her best friends first baby. It was after this her passion grew strong to help women, support women in all capacities from birth, to death, in all the life loops. One very noticeable link in all of her work was the Breath and how so many people where unable to take a simple deep breath.
We discuss Nicola's own pregnancies, miscarriage, births and how she arrived into breath coaching.
Nicola shares her ups and down's during her own pregnancy journey, and how things where quite different then she had imagined at the age of 38, heading into motherhood.
Sit back and enjoy her story.
If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support with using breath with Pregnancy, birth and beyond please visit her on
www.nicolalaye.com
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In this first episode, we birth "Nurture Hub" a podcast for women who are planning a pregnancy or are currently pregnant and looking for support, mentoring and connection.
We will be talking to real women just like you, sharing their stories, our stories and bringing In the professionals to share knowledge.
We are thrilled and so ready to share, laugh, cry and give knowledge.
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