Building Birth Confidence
If you’re pregnant again after a traumatic or difficult birth, and you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure how to prepare this time around — you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.
Hosted by Katie, a mental health midwife, antenatal educator, and hypnobirthing instructor, Let’s Talk About a Better Birth is here to gently guide you back to a place of confidence and calm. With over 16 years of experience and a passion for truly trauma-informed care, Katie offers short, compassionate episodes packed with practical tools, emotional support, and honest conversations, all designed to help you feel more in control, more informed, and more hopeful.
This podcast blends expert midwifery insight, hypnobirthing techniques, and psychological support rooted in therapeutic approaches so you can prepare differently this time and feel truly supported every step of the way.
💛 You deserve a better birth. Let’s talk about how to make that possible.
Building Birth Confidence
You’re Not Broken — You’re Protecting
When you’re pregnant again after a traumatic or difficult birth, fear can show up fast — and it can feel like something’s wrong with you. But what if that fear is actually your body’s way of trying to keep you safe?
In this short, soothing episode, Katie shares a powerful mindset shift to help you understand your anxiety with more compassion — and ends with a short guided compassionate exercise to help calm your nervous system and reconnect with your body gently.
✨ What you’ll hear:
- Why fear in this pregnancy doesn’t mean you’re broken
- How trauma activates our brain’s protection mode
- A gentle reframe using a compassion-focused therapy theory
- A short guided practice to activate your soothing system
Perfect for a quiet moment with your headphones, this episode is designed to help you feel a little more supported — right now.
Connect With Katie:
- Instagram: @birthcarewithkatie
- Facebook: Birthcare with Katie
- Website: Birthcare.co.uk
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