Episode 39: What is Hypnobirthing & How it Can Make Your Birth Better - with Siobhan Miller

Today’s guest is Siobhan Miller. Siobhan is a qualified hypnobirthing teacher, founder of The Positive Birth Company and author of the book 'Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways To Make Your Birth Better' (https://amzn.to/2VsamdC). Siobhan’s hypnobirthing journey began in 2014 whilst pregnant with her 2nd child. Her first labour had been relatively difficult, and she was sure she wanted her 2nd to be different. Her passion for hypnobirthing, and with an academic background in Psychology, led her to train to become a hypnobirthing teacher herself and this saw the start of The Positive Birth Company. In this podcast we discuss what exactly hypnobirthing is, the common misconceptions of it, how it can help change the experience of labour and how a business can grow organically with a lot of passion, and yet little business experience. What I love about Siobhan is her absolute faith that hypnobirthing can help every pregnant woman. I love her drive to empower women around the world, even if that means low profit margins. Her business is guided by her drive to spread the message, not a desire to be a millionaire. This episode is for anyone who is pregnant or thinking of becoming a mother, and wants to know more about hypnobirthing and how they incorporate it into their pregnancy. I hope you enjoy it, and, if you do, if you could leave a review on either Soundcloud or iTunes that would be hugely appreciated. Siobhan's Favourite Book: The Mars Room by Jonathan Cape (you can buy it here: https://amzn.to/2CWnIYn) Where to find out more about Siobhan, The Positive Birth Company, and Hypnobirthing: - Instagram (Siobhan): https://bit.ly/2G0zzW9 - Twitter: https://bit.ly/2IidpRS - Website: https://bit.ly/2Uk0rdq - The Positive Birth Company Digital Pack: www.thepositivebirthcompany.co.uk/digital-pack - The Positive Birth Company FREYA App: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/freya-surge-timer/id1447509164?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2 - By Siobhan's Book 'Hypnobirthing: practical ways to Make Your Birth Better: https://amzn.to/2VsamdC - YouTube: www.youtube.com/thepositivebirthcompany - Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepositivebirthcompany - Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepositivebirthcompany - Positive Birth Stories Blog: www.thepositivebirthcompany.co.uk/blog Podcast Sponsor: This podcast is brought to you by Pilates PT. Set up by Tatler award-winning fitness expert Hollie Grant, Pilates PT is one of the most exclusive fitness providers in the UK. With three London studios, at-home training, an online fitness and nutrition plan, and an industry-leading podcast, Pilates PT’s mission is to empower, educate, and motivate you to become the fittest and healthiest you can be. Pilates PT does not believe in extreme exercise regime’s, fad diets, or body shaming. Pilates PT believes that focusing on how your body performs, not how it looks, is the key to lifelong wellness and happiness. Find out more about Pilates PT here: www.pilatespt.co.uk