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

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.

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Inside this episode I go deep on
how to manage pregnancy anxiety
what actually helps in the third trimester
body image during pregnancy and why it shifts
how to avoid the cascade of interventions in labour
and how to prepare your mind and body for birth in a way that actually works

And if this resonates, my full Birth Box programme goes even deeper into hypnobirthing, pain management, and preparing for a positive birth experience

https://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: ⁠@popthatmumma⁠
Grab ⁠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/birthbox

Just 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 Breathes
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 Jodi Wilson:
Instagram: @practisingsimplicity
Substack: Practising Simplicity
Book: A Brain That Breathes (UK) & A Brain That Breathes (Aus)

Follow Poppy:
Instagram: @popthatmumma

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