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
Understanding Your Amazing Uterus
Your uterus is one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — organs in your body. But if you’ve experienced a difficult or traumatic birth before, it can be hard to trust it.
In this gentle, informative episode, Katie explains:
- How the uterus works during labour (with insights from hypnobirthing and Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke)
- Why fear can create tension in the uterine muscles — and how relaxation supports effective labour
- What your uterus needs to work well (movement, breath, and calm)
- How to rebuild body trust after trauma
- A short guided visualisation to reconnect with your body with kindness and compassion
✨ This isn’t about birthing a certain way — it’s about giving your body the support it needs to do what it’s designed to do.
Download Katie’s free Birth Plan Guide + Template here
Connect With Katie:
- Instagram: @birthcarewithkatie
- Facebook: Birthcare with Katie
- Website: Birthcare.co.uk
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