Building Birth Confidence
Building Birth Confidence is the podcast for anyone who is pregnant after a difficult birth, pregnancy loss, or traumatic experience, and who is scared, exhausted, and trying to find a way through.#
I’m Katie, an NHS Mental Health Midwife and Perinatal Trauma Specialist. Every week I bring you honest, clinically informed conversations about the things that rarely get said out loud: the fear, the guilt, the disconnect, the grief that comes with pregnancy after trauma. And the tools, the understanding, and the realistic hope that can make a real difference.
This is not a positive thinking podcast. This is a podcast for people who need more than reassurance. You deserve support that actually meets where you are.
New episodes every week. Start wherever feels right.
Episodes
16 episodes
What Is Actually Happening In Your Body When You’re Terrified
Have you ever wondered why 'just calm down' makes absolutely no difference when you're scared about birth? In this episode, Katie explains the actual neuroscience of fear, in plain language, so you finally understand why your body respond...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:52
I'm Scared to Give Birth Again - And Nobody Gets It
If you're pregnant again after a difficult birth or pregnancy experience, and you're scared, and exhausted, and wondering why you can't just feel excited like everyone else seems to, this episode is for you. In this first episode of Series 2, K...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:51
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:
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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12:48
How to Speak So They Hear You
If you freeze in appointments, forget your questions, or leave feeling like you weren’t heard — this short episode is for you.Katie gently explores why trauma makes it hard to speak up, and shares CBT tools, midwifery insights, and a sho...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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9:16
It’s Okay to Choose a Caesarean
Choosing a planned caesarean after a traumatic vaginal birth can bring up a lot of emotions — fear, doubt, shame, even guilt. But your choice is valid. And you are still having a beautiful, empowered birth.In this short, compassionate ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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8:13
You’re Allowed to Ask Questions
If you've ever walked out of an appointment thinking, “I didn’t say what I really wanted to say,” or “I wish I’d asked more questions,” this episode is for you.Katie gently explores how birth trauma can make it harder to speak up during ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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10:12
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 betwe...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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9:15
Don’t Wait Until You Feel Brave
If you’ve been putting off preparing for birth because you don’t feel “ready” yet — this episode is for you.In this powerful and compassionate episode, Katie explores how fear, avoidance, and waiting for confidence can keep us stuck in a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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9:20
What If This Time Could Be Different?
When you’ve experienced birth trauma, hope can feel risky — even dangerous.But what if preparing differently this time is the very thing that makes a different experience possible?In this short, empowering episode, Katie offers a gen...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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11:24
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:00
Uncover Labour Pain Secrets Now for Easier Birth
In this episode of the Building Birth Confidence Podcast, Katie dives into the topic of pain in labour—a subject often surrounded by fear and anxiety. Whether you’re feeling apprehensive because of a challenging previous birth or simpl...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:06
Embracing the Unknown: How to Manage Birth’s Uncertainty and Feel Calm, Confident and Prepared
In this episode of the Building Birth Confidence Podcast, Katie dives into the experience of dealing with the uncertainty of birth—an aspect that many find difficult, especially after a previous traumatic experience. She shares valuable strateg...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:39
Creating a Birth Plan that Empowers You
In this episode, Katie explores how to create a birth plan that truly empowers you, especially if you’ve had a difficult or traumatic birth experience before. A birth plan is more than just a document—it’s a way to communicate your needs, bound...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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Understanding Your Options: Choosing Your Type of Birth - Vaginal Birth, VBAC, and Caesarean Birth
In this episode of the Building Birth Confidence Podcast, we dive deep into the different birth options available to you—whether you’re considering a vaginal birth, a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean), or a planned Caesarean. Hosted...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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How a Birth Debrief Can Empower Your Next Pregnancy
In this episode of the Building Birth Confidence Podcast, host Katie, a mental health midwife, antenatal teacher, and hypnobirthing instructor, explores how a birth debrief can empower you as you prepare for your next pregnancy. A birt...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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Managing Anxiety and Fear During Pregnancy
In this very first episode of the Building Birth Confidence Podcast, host Katie, a mental health midwife, antenatal teacher, and hypnobirthing instructor, introduces a compassionate approach to managing anxiety and fear during pregnanc...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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