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
Let’s Talk About Control
After a traumatic birth, many people feel a deep need to regain control. But birth is unpredictable — so how do we navigate that uncertainty without feeling powerless?
In this short, empowering episode, Katie explores the difference between control and influence — and guides you through a calming hand-on-heart practice to help you reconnect to your inner strength and clarity.
✨ What you’ll hear:
- Why control feels vital after trauma
- How to identify what’s really within your power
- A grounding affirmation to help you feel more capable and supported
You don’t need to control everything to feel empowered — you just need to own what is yours to shape.
Connect With Katie:
- Instagram: @birthcarewithkatie
- Facebook: Birthcare with Katie
- Website: Birthcare.co.uk
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