Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble

Welcome to Part 2 of my Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series.

When becoming a mother, especially for the first time, it can feel like you're suddenly having to become someone totally different.

This huge identity shift is known as 'matrescence'.

In this episode, I'm sharing what this felt like for me and how it may manifest for you; the physical, hormonal and emotional changes that come with becoming a mother.

This is a topic I wish I knew more about before having my first, and so I hope this episode helps you navigate this huge change.

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Tracks for motherhood: Sonic Rooms

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Welcome to Part 1 of my Preparing for Postpartum Mini Series. This one's coming straight from the thick of my own postpartum with Adam.

In this episode, I’m sharing: 
Why I put my phone in a drawer for the first 48 hours after Adam’s birth
The importance of protecting that newborn bubble
Why you might not feel a bond straight away, and that's ok.
The 'currency' of presence, and how to use it to your bonding advantage

Hit subscribe so you don't miss part two. It’s all about the identity shift that comes with becoming a mum and how to navigate it.

If this has got you thinking about your own postpartum plans, my free Postpartum Planner is full of prompts to help you work out how you actually want those early days to feel.
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Sonic Rooms

Most women prepare for birth in their heads. But birth doesn't happen in your head.

In this episode, I'm joined by Sally Ann Beresford - doula of 24 years, award-winning author, and host of The Ultimate Birth Partner Podcast -  for an honest conversation about what's actually missing from birth preparation.

We unpack:
Why a checklist birth plan isn't enough and why a 'birth manifesto' is a better idea

Why knowing how you want to feel during labour matters more than what you want to happen

How to prepare your birth partner to actually support you

Why putting away the contraction timer might be the best thing you do

The difference between preparing for a home birth vs hospital

What physiological birth really means and why it's quietly disappearing

Why trusting your instincts matters 

Follow Sallyann Beresford on Instagram: @theultimatebirthpartner
Follow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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One in three women are now being induced. And most of them are going into it without the full picture.

In this episode, I'm joined by doula and childbirth educator, Carly Sandland, to talk about one of the most important conversations in modern maternity care.

Why the due date isn't actually evidence-based and where it came from
The difference between absolute and relative risk
How to make sure induction is the right path for you
The importance of knowing your options and the alternatives to induction
Why asking for your 'bishop score' matters
How to make an induction a positive, empowering experience
Ways to keep the oxytocin flowing throughout the process

Find Carly at @thedoulaclub
Ready Birth Go, Carly's online birth prep course
Find Poppy at @popthatmumma
Birth Box - the complete online hypnobirthing course

In this episode I'm joined by doula Katie Jensen to talk about what advocacy actually looks like and why it has nothing to do with being difficult.
Why starting birth prep as early as possible should be the norm
How to decide on the birth you want and understand all your options along the way
What advocacy really means during pregnancy, labour and birth
How to handle any moment you feel pressured into a quick decision about your care
Why asking for a second opinion can change everything

Find Katie at @katiejensendoula
Katie’s Website: https://www.katiejensendoula.com/
Find Poppy at @popthatmumma
Birth Box - the complete online hypnobirthing course
Oxytocin Bubble - hypnobirthing meditations for pregnancy and labour