The B.R.A.I.N Tool Podcast

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Decisions are going to have to be made for your birth, let them be by you. I am so passionate about informed decision making when it comes to women making choices about their births. However, there isn't always enough time to gather all the information or enough information given. This podcast aims to bridge that gap, it aims to take a deep dive into all the things that may come up for you in your pregnancy and gives you the information to decide for yourself, what you want to do with your own body in your own birth......exactly the way it should be.

  1. 5d ago

    When Your First Birth Doesn’t Go to Plan.....Jess’s Journey to her empowering second birth

    Hey Everyone, In this episdoe were joined by my lovely client Jess who shares her experience with you of both her births. From a planned home birth to a transfer to hospital, where lots if interventions left Jess feeling trauma from her first experience to her second planned home birth where she took back control and had an empowering birth. Listen to her inspiring story and her top tips for you mums preparing to welcome your baby. If you want to be like Jess and feel empowered for your birth i'd love to help you my courses are on the website www.thismumhypnobirthing.com Until next week, take care Stevie  This Mum For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com @thismumhypnobirthing

  2. Sep 23

    Vitamin K, One tiny injection, One very big decision

    Hey All, In this episode we discuss the very loaded topic of the vitamin k injection.  This has to be one of my most requested topics. I hope I've done it justice. As always....no bias.....no judgement just all the information for you to decide whats right for your family. The MANY studies mentioned in the episode are below if you want to have a look. Full courses can be found on my website www.thismumhypnobirthing.com you can also find me on instagram @thismumhypnobirthing Untill next week, take care Stevie xx Sources (I know theres a lot so if you dont want to read them all i'd reccommend starting with Sara Wickham and Aims.) https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/9754/smpc https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/9754/smpc https://www.nature.com/articles/jp201630 https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/vitamin-k-a-flaw-in-the-blueprint/ https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/information-about-vitamin-k/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3021393/ https://www.aims.org.uk/information/item/vitamin-k https://www.ons.gov.uk/aboutus/transparencyandgovernance/vitaminkdeficiencybleedinginnewbornbabies2023 https://www.bmj.com/content/305/6849/341 https://www.bmj.com/content/307/6896/89 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8361503/ https://www.bmj.com/content/316/7126/189 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2746550/ https://www.cdc.gov/vitamin-k-deficiency/hcp/fact-sheet/index.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2585215/ https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/diet-micronutrients/vitamin-k.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3234435/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8444211/ https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng235/chapter/Rationale-and-impact https://www.cdc.gov/vitamin-k-deficiency/faq/index.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15626014/ https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminK-HealthProfessional/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2084011/ For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com @thismumhypnobirthing

  3. Sep 16

    Ep 1 I was told if i went home they were worried for my life! Ellies Home birth story

    Hello Everyone, In this episode were joined by my very impressive client Ellie. I always say the way Ellie navigated decisions and choice was awe inspiring, she made bold decisions and leaned right into her intuition to make decisions to go home and give birth against medical advice, because she knew she was fine and her baby was fine. Listen to the full story, we hope you love it. For courses head to www.thismumhypnobirthing.com I would love to support you to have your best birth. Stevie This Mum For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com @thismumhypnobirthing

  4. Sep 10

    Season Two is here!! What to expect from me this season

    Hey hey hey, I am so glad to be back I've missed gabbing to you each week, and sharing my two pence worth on all things birth.  I took a hiatus because it was the summer holidays and recording a podcast in a quiet room with three children don't really mix. I'm not bougee enough to have a podcast studio outside of my own home YET unfortunately.  SO....what to expect for this season LOTS more guests... I've got a whole load of people lined up from clients to experts...people, midwives and even doctors. You can also still expect the usual, all the information that you'll need to make all the decisions you'll have to make for your pregnancy and birth  See you next week, take care of you Stevie This Mum For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com @thismumhypnobirthing

  5. Jun 24

    Ep 31 Gestational Diabetes

    Hey Everyone, In this episode, we explore one of the most common decisions facing pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.... when and how to give birth. If you’ve been told you have gestational diabetes, particularly if your blood sugars are well controlled and your baby is growing normally, you may find yourself wondering: Do I really need an induction?What are the actual risks of waiting for spontaneous labour?How much higher is the risk of stillbirth?Is a caesarean safer?Are the risks quoted to me really high?We break down what the evidence actually says an i'll help you work out how to individualise your own care In the episode We discuss: The difference between diet-controlled, metformin-controlled and insulin-treated gestational diabetesWhy not all gestational diabetes pregnancies carry the same level of riskHow fetal growth can provide clues about how well glucose levels have been controlledWhy a 50th-centile baby may have a different risk profile from a baby measuring above the 90th centileInduction at 39 Weeks Many NHS trusts recommend induction at 39 weeks for women with gestational diabetes We explore: why a 39-week induction?The potential benefits of earlier birthThe downsides of inductionWaiting for Spontaneous Labour For women with excellent blood sugar control and normal growth scans, waiting for labour to start naturally may also be a reasonable option. We discuss: The benefits of spontaneous labourHow stillbirth risk changes Key Takeaways Most women with well-controlled gestational diabetes will have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.A diagnosis of gestational diabetes does not automatically mean a high-risk birth.Fetal growth, glucose control and overall pregnancy health all matter when assessing risk.Induction at 39 weeks and waiting for spontaneous labour are both reasonable options for many women with uncomplicated gestational diabetes.Understanding absolute risk can help families make more informed decisions.Resources Mentioned  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7154381/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2990903/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2804874/  This episode is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com @thismumhypnobirthing

  6. Jun 19

    Ep 30 What even is a positive birth??

    This episode is slightly different than usual I want to talk to you all about positive birth, what it is and how you get one. The answer will be different than you think. I hope you enjoy the episode, please share this with your pregnant friends Stevie For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com @thismumhypnobirthing

  7. Jun 11

    Ep 29 Induction for due dates??

    Welcome back to The B.R.A.I.N Tool Podcast  In this episode we discuss your due date and what it means for being offered an induction. We talk about what happens if you go past your due date, how common it is. What the policy around induction for due dates is and why they offer this Its deep, its a lot and as promised all the evidence is below https://sophiemessager.com/the-myth-of-the-aging-placenta/https://chatgpt.com/c/6a26bce4-6238-83eb-a035-5413b50f3f2chttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10072249/ Until next week Take care of you For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com @thismumhypnobirthing

  8. May 28

    Ep 28 Choosing a CSection

    Hey Everyone In this Episode we discuss the rising rates of c section in the UK and why more women than ever are having one. We discuss the fact that c sections have been totally normalised in our society and they are actually very often played down to women making their birth choices. We talk about the benefits and risks of having a c section, including the impact on yours and your baby's long term health. (research below) https://www.center4research.org/c-section-birth-health-risks/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5779640/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9531390/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10612559/ I hope you enjoy the episode, as always please share this with your pregnant friends. Take Care  Stevie For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com @thismumhypnobirthing

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Decisions are going to have to be made for your birth, let them be by you. I am so passionate about informed decision making when it comes to women making choices about their births. However, there isn't always enough time to gather all the information or enough information given. This podcast aims to bridge that gap, it aims to take a deep dive into all the things that may come up for you in your pregnancy and gives you the information to decide for yourself, what you want to do with your own body in your own birth......exactly the way it should be.

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    2024 - 2026
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