In this episode, myself and Emma chat all about oxytocin! One of our favourite words! You've probably heard us talking alot about oxytocin on our other episodes, so we thought we would take time to explain exactly what it is! We explain what it is, how it benefits us in pregnancy, birth, post-natally and everyday life and how we can influence it. To learn more about Becca and Emma, please visit:-Emma at Calm Mama Collective - visit her website or follow on Instagram @calmmama_hypnobirthingBecca at Be Your Own Birth - visit her website or follow on Instagram @beyourownbirthHappy Listening! 🥰

In this episode, Emma shares her positive home birth story! 🥰

Emma walks us through her beautiful experience of welcoming her baby into the world in the comfort of her own home. From assembling a supportive birth team including the wonderful SASH home birth team, to creating the perfect oxytocin filled environment and trusting her birthing instincts.

Whether you're planning your own home birth or simply love hearing positive birth stories, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, empowered, and deeply moved. Tune in for a heartwarming conversation that reaffirms the beauty of home birth .

To learn more about Becca and Emma, please visit:-Emma at Calm Mama Collective - visit her website or followon Instagram @calmmama_hypnobirthing

Becca at Be Your Own Birth - visit her website or follow onInstagram @beyourownbirth

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In this episode, Emma gives update about her home birth preparation as her due date is almost here! 🥰

We discuss items she has ordered as well as items she will be using in her oxytocin filled birth environment. And how nesting has officially kicked in! And the differences this time round has been when preparing for home birth.

Here is the link for the facebook group where Emma has organised her pool hire through.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homebirthhaslemere/

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this listening to this episode! 🥰

To learn more about Becca and Emma, please visit:-

Emma at Calm Mama Collective - visit her website or follow on Instagram @calmmama_hypnobirthing

Becca at Be Your Own Birth - visit her website or follow on Instagram @beyourownbirth

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In this episode, myself and Emma chat to the lovely Sarah from The Curiosity Cafe!

At this play-based learning centre, The Curiosity Cafe embraces the philosophies of Montessori and Reggio Emilia alongside others, to create a vibrant and interactive learning environment where children can thrive alongside their parents and carers.

When visiting the centre, families are encouraged to explore the lovely resources available that spark creativity and imagination and encouraging a love for learning.

Parents can also participate in workshops focusing on child development and learning strategies. Theres also workshops available for early years practitioners providing professional development sessions that inspire and enhance their teaching practices.

Discover the magic of this lovely play-based learning cafe, designed for parents who want their children to thrive in a nurturing environment whilst enjoying play and bonding time.

To learn more, please see The Curiosity Cafe website, where you can also book your play session:- https://thecuriositycafe.uk/

You can also find details via the Facebook and Instagram pages:-

https://www.instagram.com/the_curiositycafe

Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561029393507

For more information from Emma or Becca you can find us in the following links:

For Emma at Calm Mama Collective visit her website or follow on Instagram @calmmama_hypnobirthing.

For Becca at Be Your Own Birth visit her website or follow on Instagram @beyourownbirth

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In this episode, myself and Emma are joined by the lovely Magda from Magda Bright Photography. Magda highlights the important things to look for when choosing a newborn photographer. This includes experience/qualifications, safety practices & reviews & recommendations. Its also important to go with your instincts based on communication, comfort and trust with the photographer as well as getting a feel for the photographer's style, portfolio and session style/finished product. To find out more about Magda's newborn and photography services, please visit:- https://www.magdabrightphotography.co.uk Instagram:- @magdabrightphotography For more information from Emma or Becca you can find us in the following links: For Emma at Calm Mama Collective visit her website or follow on Instagram @calmmama_hypnobirthing. For Becca at Be Your Own Birth visit her website or follon on Instagram @beyourownbirth Happy Listening!

Its our birthday! Happy 1st Birthday to our podcast! 🥰 Over the past year we've recorded 24 episodes! Covering a range of subjects from pregnancy to post-natal. This includes talking to a variety of guests, which myself and Emma discuss during this episode giving the highlights of all these episodes. So join us as we celebrate a year of the East Surrey Bump to Baby podcast! And make sure to listen all the way through, as there's a special announcement you wont want to miss! The perfect gift for our podcast birthday! For more information from Emma or Becca you can find us in the following links: For Emma at Calm Mama Collective visit her website or follow on Instagram @calmmama_hypnobirthing For Becca at Be Your Own Birth visit her website or follon on Instagram @beyourownbirth Happy Listening!