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Changing Birth with Hannah Willsmore

Welcome to Changing Birth! The podcast that is here to make birth better. I’m your host, Hannah Willsmore - I’m the Founder of Held Midwifery, an award winning childbirth educator and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I’m here to share my knowledge, practical tips and insights so you too can have positive birth and transition to motherhood. I’ve worked with hundreds of families as they prepare for the arrival of their baby, so I know all about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From conception to the first six weeks with your new baby, and the first year of motherhood - we discuss it all! This podcast is real, practical and super informative. Together with the brilliant pregnancy/birth professionals that I chat with, we are here to revolutionise your pregnancy, birth and early parenting journey!

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Changing Birth with Hannah Willsmore

How the Media Negatively Influences Birth and What We Can Do About It.

June 12, 2024 • Hannah Willsmore • Season 1 • Episode 70

Have you ever seen a positive birth in a movie or TV scene? Me either! Buckle up because today I break down how the media can negatively impact our birth, and what we can do about it!

In today's episode I dive into:

Why TV and movies almost always portray birth in a negative light, and how this subconsciously impacts our view of birth from teenage years.
How this negative view of contractions can actually impact how we perceive them (and our perception of pain!)
My recent experience with the media. Spoiler alert - it didn't go so well!
3 easy strategies for reducing the negative impact of mainstream media on your birth.
Watch Professor Lorimer Moseley 8 min video on pain perception here.

Let's flip the script on birth narratives and pave the path for a positive and empowering birth!

I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.

Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor