Birth Mindset for Labour: How to Feel Unshakable Before Birth with Danae Birth Doula

Get ready for a killer episode!! Today I'm joined by highly experienced birth doula, Danae Cappelletto, who has supported over 650 births. We talk about birth mindset, preparing for labour, working with pain, building mental strength and how to feel more unshakable going into birth.We also explore the deeper side of birth preparation, from physical readiness and resilience to fear, flow state and learning how to trust yourself in labour.This is a powerful conversation for anyone wanting to feel stronger, calmer and more prepared for birth.And, as always, a huge thank you to our sponsor, ⁠⁠Bugaboo⁠⁠, for making this episode of the Positive Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood podcast.Check out the full range from Bugaboo ⁠⁠here!⁠Follow Danae on Instagram: @danaebirthdoulaFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠

your pregnancy questions from Instagram 🎙️Inside this episode I go deep onhow to manage pregnancy anxietywhat actually helps in the third trimesterbody image during pregnancy and why it shiftshow to avoid the cascade of interventions in labourand how to prepare your mind and body for birth in a way that actually worksAnd if this resonates, my full Birth Box programme goes even deeper into hypnobirthing, pain management, and preparing for a positive birth experiencehttps://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox

This one in special! I sit down with my husband Tom to talk about preparing for the birth of our third baby!! We reflect on our previous births, the nerves that come with assuming things will go smoothly, and what surprised us most during labour.Tom shares what it’s really like being a birth partner and how learning about physiological birth has shaped the way he supports me. I also talk about how I’m preparing differently this time, focusing more on mindset, meditation and getting out of my head so I can fully experience the birth as a mum.A relaxed, honest conversation about birth preparation, partner support and welcoming another baby into our family.And a huge thank you to our sponsor, ⁠Bugaboo⁠, for making this episode of the Positive Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood podcast.Check out the full range from Bugaboo ⁠here!Follow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠@popthatmumma⁠Grab ⁠Birth Box⁠ & ⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠

Bonus EP! The Guided Birth Rehearsal is designed for you and your birth partner to listen to together.Ideally, play it on loudspeaker and share the experience. If that’s not possible, listen separately and then come back together to talk about it.Avoid listening too late at night as it can be deeply relaxing.Find a calm space, sit or lie comfortably, and allow yourself to settle before pressing play.You’ll be guided to create mental images as a way of mentally preparing for birth. It’s also a powerful starting point for important conversations between you and your partner.Get the FULL course https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthboxJust the tracks: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/popthatmummaalbumofmeditations

In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author, health journalist, birth educator and incredible mother of four Jodi Wilson, for a deeply grounding conversation about pregnancy, motherhood, the nervous system, and how just small moments of stillness can change the way we move through this season.Jodi also shares her four very different birth stories which is a real treat!This is a beautiful conversation about trusting your body, listening to your instincts, and making space for what really matters.In this episode, we cover:- Pregnancy, mindfulness, and creating more calm in smaller moments- How to use breathing space in everyday life- The vagus nerve and how it supports labour progression- Why vocalisation and sound can help during contractions- How to build trust in your body before birth- Jodi’s four birth experiences and what each one taught her- The emotional and practical realities of modern motherhood- Insights from Jodi’s book A Brain That BreathesA huge thank you to our sponsor, Bugaboo, for making this episode of the Positive Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood podcast.Check out the full range from Bugaboo here!Follow Jodi Wilson:Instagram: @practisingsimplicitySubstack: Practising SimplicityBook: A Brain That Breathes (UK) & A Brain That Breathes (Aus)Follow Poppy:Instagram: @popthatmummaGrab Birth Box & Oxytocin Bubble and use the code MOTHERSDAY for 30% off!

In this episode, I'm chatting with Lucy about her positive VBAC birth story. After an unexpected cesarean with her first baby, Lucy was determined to have a different experience the second time around.Lucy takes us through her second birth, the calm environment her midwives created, how her husband supported her, and what it felt like to advocate for herself and actually be heard. Her story is such a lovely reminder that VBACs can be calm, positive, and incredibly empowering experiences.If you're planning a VBAC or just love hearing positive birth stories that show what's possible, this one's for you.A special thanks to our sponsor, Wild Nutrition. You can get 50% of for the next 3 months! Use the link:⁠wildnutrition.com/popthatmumma50⁠  to shop or use code POPTHATMUMMA50. 

Can we just be honest? Nobody actually sleeps through the night! Not you, not me, not your baby, and that's completely normal.In this episode, I'm joined by Rachael from Hey Sleepy Baby and we get real about sleep patterns and why waking up in the night isn't the problem we've been told it is. We're talking about normal night waking and why your baby's temperament plays a huge role in their sleep patterns.She also shares practical ways to troubleshoot sleep issues. This one's for every knackered parent who's been told their baby "should" be sleeping through by now.Want to learn more about Rachael and Hey Sleepy Baby? Check out her Podcast, website or find her on social media.A special thanks to our sponsor, Wild Nutrition. You can get 50% of for the next 3 months! Use the link:⁠wildnutrition.com/popthatmumma50⁠  to shop or use code POPTHATMUMMA50. 

Somewhere along the way, we stopped seeing birth as a rite of passage and started treating it like a medical procedure. It's time to change that.In this episode, I'm chatting with Elaine Welteroth about her incredible journey from journalism to founding the Birth Fund, an organisation working to get midwifery care to families who need it most. We're diving into why midwifery care is so important, how the medical model of birth has let women down, and what it means to reclaim birth as a rite of passage rather than just another medical event.Elaine gets real about trusting your intuition during childbirth, choosing a birth team that truly supports you, and why surrendering to the process (not fighting it) can be one of the most empowering things you'll ever do. You can find out more about Elaine and Birth Fund here. A special thanks to our sponsor, Wild Nutrition. You can get 50% of for the next 3 months! Use the link:⁠wildnutrition.com/popthatmumma50⁠  to shop or use code POPTHATMUMMA50. 

In this BONUS episode, I’m answering your mostasked questions about advocating for yourself during pregnancy and birth.I get questions about this topic all the time on Instagram@PopThatMumma and thought I’d record a bonus episode about it, because knowing your options in birth is one thing, but speaking up in the moment, when you’re tired, vulnerable, or in labor is a WHOLE other skill.I share practical tools, mindset shifts, and simple phrases you can use so your decisions come from clarity, not fear so youcan feel calm, informed and confident making decisions that are right for you and your baby.If you want deeper support, meditations and nervous-system based birth prep, you can explore Birth Box,and use code PODCAST to save 20%⁠https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox⁠I can’t wait to help you feel even more birth ready.PoppyPopthatmummaPlease note: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for entertainment and general information only. They do not constitute medical, clinical, or professional advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have.

Are ageing and motherhood actually a parallel journey? In this episode, I'm chatting with Dr Amanda Hanson, a clinical psychologist who's flipping the script on how we think about getting older as women, and why that matters so much when navigating motherhood.We're diving into the stuff nobody talks about: how to stop fearing ageing and start seeing it as something almost spiritual, why society's beauty standards are doing our heads in (especially postpartum), and what emotional hygiene actually means. Dr Hanson gets real about building self-worth from the inside out, celebrating your body for what it's done rather than what it looks like, and finding strength during those incredibly vulnerable early days.Let's change the conversation.You can find out more about Dr Amanda and her work here. A special thanks to our sponsor, Wild Nutrition. You can get 50% of for the next 3 months! Use the link:⁠wildnutrition.com/popthatmumma50⁠  to shop or use code POPTHATMUMMA50.