Trust Your Body - Hypnobirthing By Jodie

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

“Is this a contraction?”
“Is this Braxton Hicks?”
“Is this just pain?”
“Is something actually happening?! 😩”

These are questions SO many women ask themselves during pregnancy and labour — and honestly, it’s no surprise.

We spend so much time preparing for the baby… the pram, the car seat, the nursery, the hospital bag… but how much time do we actually spend preparing to understand what our body is doing?

Understanding the sensations you may experience, what contractions can feel like, what Braxton Hicks are, what changes as labour progresses, and how your body is working with you can completely change your experience.

Because when you understand what’s happening, you’re less likely to fear every new sensation.

And when fear reduces, your body can feel safer, calmer and more supported to do what it already knows how to do. 🤍

Birth education isn’t about predicting exactly how your birth will go. It’s about giving you the knowledge and confidence to navigate whatever happens.

Don’t just prepare for the baby.
Prepare for the birth too. 🫶🏼

30/08/2026

🚨 “Just hop on the bed and have a sweep…” 🚨

But how many women are actually told what a sweep is, what it involves, the potential benefits, the risks, and what their choices are?

Too often, procedures can be presented as though they’re just the next thing you do — without women fully understanding what’s being offered to them.

And this isn’t about blaming midwives or maternity staff. It’s about recognising that there simply isn’t enough time within standard maternity care to educate you on every single decision you may face during pregnancy and birth.

That’s where birth preparation becomes SO important. 🤍

Because preparing for birth isn’t just about breathing techniques and visualising a calm birth.

It’s about understanding:
✨ Your options
✨ Your choices and consent
✨ Procedures and interventions
✨ Benefits AND risks
✨ What questions to ask
✨ Your birth rights
✨ How to advocate for yourself
✨ And how to make informed decisions that feel right for YOU

You shouldn’t have to blindly say yes or no because you don’t know what something means.

Knowledge gives you choices. And choices give you confidence. 🤍

This is exactly why I believe birth preparation is an investment in you, not just your baby.

Because you deserve to walk into your birth feeling informed, prepared and empowered — not completely in the dark. 🫶🏼

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12/08/2026

The words you use in labour matter more than you think. 🤍

Think about the difference between saying “contraction” and saying “surge.”

One can make you think: Here comes another painful contraction I have to get through.

The other can help you think: This is a wave. It rises, peaks and passes. My body is doing exactly what it needs to do.

And that shift in language can completely change your association with the sensations you’re experiencing.

✨ Surges instead of contractions
🌊 Waves instead of pain
🤍 Sensations instead of something to fear
💭 Pressure instead of “something is wrong”

This isn’t about pretending labour doesn’t feel intense. It’s about understanding what your brain associates those sensations with.

Because your brain is constantly interpreting what is happening in your body. If you have learnt to associate a sensation with danger, fear or something going wrong, your nervous system can respond accordingly.

That’s why understanding your triggers is SO important.

What words make you anxious?
What birth stories have influenced you?
What sensations are you afraid of?
What do you automatically think when someone says “contraction”?

Preparation isn’t just about learning how to breathe.

It’s about rewiring the way you think about birth, so when those sensations arrive, you have the tools to respond rather than react.

Your words create your associations.
Your associations influence your mindset.
And your mindset can change your entire experience. 🫶🏼

This is exactly why birth preparation matters. 💫

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31/07/2026

One of the things I never expected when I became a hypnobirthing teacher was just how many incredible friendships would come from it. 🤍

People often ask me, “What’s it like to be your client?”

The truth is... you’re never just another booking in my diary.

We laugh together, cry together, celebrate together, and I genuinely care about every single family I support. I get to watch you grow in confidence, welcome your babies into the world, and then, for so many of you, our journey doesn’t end there.

Some of my clients have become some of my closest friends, and that’s something I’ll never take for granted.

When you choose to work with me, you’re getting so much more than a hypnobirthing course. You’re getting someone who’s in your corner, who believes in you, who’ll cheer you on, and who genuinely wants you to have the most positive birth experience possible.

To every family who’s trusted me with one of the biggest moments of your lives... thank you. You mean more to me than you’ll ever know. 🤍

If you’re looking for someone who will support you like a friend, educate you without judgement, and be your biggest cheerleader throughout your pregnancy and birth, I’d love to be part of your journey.

✨ My clients really do become family.

29/07/2026

✨ Birth isn’t one-size-fits-all… so why should your hypnobirthing course be? ✨

When you book a private one-to-one session with me, you’re not just learning breathing techniques.

You’re getting a completely personalised experience, tailored to you, your birth, your fears, your goals, and your birth partner.

We cover so much more than traditional hypnobirthing:
🤍 Understanding your rights and your options.
🤍 How your hormones influence labour.
🤍 Movement and positions that work with your body.
🤍 Practical tools to stay calm and in control.
🤍 How to get your birth partner feeling confident and involved.
🤍 Creating a birth environment that actually supports you.
🤍 Building a mindset that helps you trust your body.

I don’t believe in simply telling you to “breathe through it.”

I believe in giving you the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to make informed decisions, advocate for yourself, and walk into birth feeling prepared—not frightened.

Every session is adapted around you, because no two pregnancies, births or families are the same.

If you’re looking for someone who genuinely gets to know you and supports you every step of the way, I’d love to help you prepare for one of the biggest days of your life. 💛

📩 Send me a message to find out more or book your private one-to-one session.

Because when you prepare for birth properly, it has the power to change your entire experience.

29/07/2026

Have you suddenly had that moment where you’ve thought…

“💩…I’ve actually got to give birth.”

If that’s you, you’re exactly where you need to be.

Birth doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, scary, or like something that just happens to you. The more you understand your body, your options, your rights, and how birth actually works, the more confident and in control you can feel.

That’s exactly why I created this page.

✨ Honest education.
✨ Practical tools.
✨ Realistic preparation.
✨ Support without fear.

Whether you’re hoping for a home birth, a planned caesarean, or anything in between, my goal is to help you walk into birth feeling informed, empowered, and ready.

So if your due date is getting closer and you’re thinking, “I have no idea what I’m doing,” hit follow. It could genuinely change the way you experience your birth. 🤍

28/07/2026

Not all birth prep comes in a hospital bag... but some of it definitely should. 🤍

As a hypnobirthing teacher, I’m often asked what products I genuinely recommend for pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal days. These are the bits and pieces I find myself suggesting time and time again because they’re practical, supportive and can make a real difference.

I’ve tagged because they’ve made it so easy to find so many of these essentials all in one place. 💙

Remember though... whilst products can be helpful, the most valuable thing you can invest in is preparing your mind, understanding your options and knowing your rights. Confidence isn’t something you can pack in your hospital bag – it’s something you build before birth.

What was the one product you couldn’t have been without during pregnancy, birth or postpartum? Let me know below! 👇