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Episode 99! I frequently get messages asking me t

Episode 99!

I frequently get messages asking me this; am I doing anything differently in preparing for my birth for baby 2!?

... and in so many ways no I am not, I am using the principles & techniques of Hypnobirthing, I am dedicating time to relaxing, I am getting informed, trusting my body, preparing physically....

BUT, there is a huge difference in my preparation this time and that is my mindset. I was SUPER positive about going into my last birth, I had worked hard to release fears, got myself really informed and felt ready... and excited!

However, I was obsessed with 1 vision for my birth. I was set on a natural home birth and spent A LOT of time visualising this exact experience. Although I did dedicate time to learn about other birth experiences, options, interventions, pain relief etc, I never actually accepted that my birth could take one of these routes.

But it did. and at first, it was really hard to accept. In all honesty I panicked when I entered hospital, I watched my birth plan fade away and momentarily forgot that my power, my decisions and my positive experience did not have to fade away too!

Once I realised I could still draw upon Hypnobirthing techniques and I had the knowledge to make informed decisions I realised that nothing could take away from this experience!

And so, I am preparing for this birth by being totally OPEN and ACCEPTING of any birth journey...

If you want to hear more about my birth preparation check out my latest episode of 'What the F is Hypnobirthing!' on iTunes (or however else you get your podcast fix!)

Alice

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💫Bulk Cooking💫 Birth preparation isn't all

💫Bulk Cooking💫

Birth preparation isn't all breathing techniques, relaxations and releasing fears (all VERY important!) but birth preparation is also the practical stuff too!

Liiikkke, how the hell are you going to get by with a new small human taking up all your time and energy?!

A big part of birth preparation is considering a postpartum plan, planning the practical stuff for the first 6 weeks of baby's life and your journey as parents to a little babes.

This includes thinking about household chores, visitors, self care, support and FOOOOOOD! It is SO important you keep yourself nourished when recovering from birth; plus food makes everyone happy and everything better.

So, how are you going to make it easy? Bulk cook? Order in? Rely on friends & family? Spend some time considering it before babes arrives.

I've decided to do bulk cooking ( might have roped my mum in to help too!) which will make day to day life feeding ourselves & Aura a whole heap easier!

In all the HelloParent Antenatal courses we talk about the postpartum period and how best to plan for it. The FULL course includes a two hour session where we talk about everything from nappy changing to support networks and you are provided with a planning sheet & guide!

For me information check out the website- LINK IN BIO!

Alice ❤️

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TRUST ME! ... Despite having my sights set on exa

TRUST ME!

... Despite having my sights set on exactly this for my daughter's birth, I ended up in hospital with an induction and it was STILL positive!

It is hard to believe this when it seems the internet, and every 'positive birth experience' you google seems to be a home birth in a pool....

But, a positive birth experience can be at home, in hospital, in a birthing unit.. even in the car on the way to hospital!

HOW?! MINDSET. A positive birth experience is less about where you are, but more about ensuring your values are honoured, allowing you to remain positive. So, take some time to think about what you value from a birth experience.

I wanted to feel empowered, in control & safe. I was intending to get that at home, but when Aura's birth took an unexpected journey, I had to ensure the same values were honoured in hospital.

Do not get me wrong I VERY much understand the importance of environment, but unfortunately, sometimes it is out of control where we are. You can make ANY environment your own ( that is a whole other post) but with a positive mindset you can get a positive birth experience where ever you are.

The most important thing is having CONFIDENCE, confidence to ensure your wants and values are honoured and that comes from getting INFORMED.... getting educated.

If you want a quick, easy way to get educated for your birth then get the HelloParent Antenatal Short course- it is only £15 and can give you the confidence you need for an informed birth.... no matter the journey!!

Alice

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💫THIS week in the Hub!! 💫⁣ HelloParent An

💫THIS week in the Hub!! 💫⁣

HelloParent Antenatal The Short Course has LAUNCHED and I am SO grateful to each and every one of you who have purchased it already!

Also SO grateful to have SUCH an awesome line up this week in the Hub this week!

✨MONDAY: Michele will be LIVE at 7.30pm. Michele is the founder of @purelifemassagetherapy and is dedicated to helping pregnant women cope with Severe Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum!

✨TUESDAY: I will be GOING LIVE at 5pm for a PREGNANCY update... or BABY update? Who knows...! Cannot wait to catch up with you all, and hear how you are getting on!

✨WEDNESDAY: we will meet Sammy, mum, First Aid Trainer and founder of @happyheartsfirstaid. Sammy, with a background in nursing education, teaches baby and child First Aid in an engaging and empowering way, and I cannot wait for you all to meet her!

✨ THURSDAY: At 7.30pm we go LIVE with Lucy Shakespeare, @thegotonanny will be LIVE. Lucy is a Certified Sleep and Parenting Consultant with over 30 years experience! Lucy is going to be talking to us about Toddler Tantrums!

CANNOT wait for another INCREDIBLE week in the Hub!

Alice❤️

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💫38 Weeks💫 TIME for a BUMPDATE, they always

💫38 Weeks💫

TIME for a BUMPDATE, they always get way more exciting at this stage don't they?! Will I still have a bump... won't I... I do! Baby is still nicely nestled inside, enjoying the warmth, sound of my heart and constant supply of food!

Baby has definitely dropped (literally where the baby moves down into your pelvis), I know this because my heartburn has improved, and I definitely feel there is more space to breath!

However, Baby's head is not fully engaged (down in my pelvis yet) as I don't feel like I have a full bowling ball between my legs yet PLUS this baby is still swirling and whirling around sooooo much! Little acrobat!

Last weekend I had my virtual baby shower, it was BEAUTIFUL! I am extremely lucky to have such generous and thoughtful friends! and since then, I've been in FULL organisation mode. Talk about nesting.... If I'm not re-organising the nappy draws (Yes, I have nappy draws now! haha) I am doing obsessive loads of washing!

But, also trying to make it a priority each day to do some relaxing, because if I think it's busy now, it's going to get a whole lot busier with two cuties under 15 months!

How is everyone feeling? Let’s hear your BUMPDATES!

Alice ❤️

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💫Next week in the Hub!! 💫⁣ HelloParent An

💫Next week in the Hub!! 💫⁣

HelloParent Antenatal The Short Course is HERE & there is 24 hours left of the EXCLUSIVE launch discount!!! To access your code, join the HelloParent Facebook group (link in bio).

What other amazingness can you get from being a member of the Facebook group this week??!?!

✨On MONDAY at 7.30pm Michele, mum and owner of @purelifemassagetherapy will be going LIVE. Michele is dedicated to helping pregnant women cope with Severe Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Michele's service is SUCH a necessity- not one to be missed!

✨on TUESDAY I will be GOING LIVE at 5pm for a PREGNANCY update... IF I am still pregnant! My last Mini Antenatal Session was last week but I cannot resist checking in with all you amazing parents & parents-to-be!!

✨ On WEDNESDAY we will meet Sammy, mum, First Aid Trainer and founder of @happyheartsfirstaid. Sammy, with a background in nursing education, teaches baby and child First Aid in an engaging and empowering way, and I cannot wait for you all to meet her!

✨ On THURSDAY at 7.30pm we go LIVE with Lucy Shakespeare, @thegotonanny, A Certified Sleep and Parenting Consultant with over 30 years experience! Lucy is going to be talking to us about Toddler Tantrums!

CANNOT wait for another amazing week in the Hub!

Alice❤️

#helloparent #parenting #sleep #educationalactivities #children #activity #therapy #infantsleep #sleepconsultant #pregnancy #antenatalclass #freeantenatal #mentoring #mums #mumssupportingmums #antenataltaster #zoom #live #free #joinnow #facebook #facebookgroup

HelloParent Antenatal, The Short Course IS HERE!

HelloParent Antenatal, The Short Course IS HERE!

LINK IN BIO!

YES YES YES, in MINUTES you can now download a 2 hour birth preparation Audio & a WHOLE heap of incredible resources from HelloParent & some of our AWESOME partners.

AVAILABLE NOW! This course is ONLY £15!!! ANNNNNND for the next 48 Hours members of the HelloParent Facebook group are getting an EXCLUSIVE discount, making it ONLY £10!!!

SO, what do you get?

💫A 2 hour birth education audio !⁣
💫 Daily relaxation & Affirmation audios!⁣
💫A birth plan template ⁣
💫 A birth bag packing list ⁣
💫 A positive affirmation script⁣

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JOIN THE GROUP, GRAB YOUR DISCOUNT, GET EXCITED FOR BIRTH!

LINK IN BIO!
Alice

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