Pregnant in Aberdeen

In this episode I'm sharing a birth story from one of my earlier clients and also one of the SONA hypnobirthing teachers, it's Georgina's turn to share her stories today.After a first traumatising birth, Georgina opted for home births and went all in on the hypnobirthing practise. Here she shares her two Aberdeen home birth stories, including one right at the height of the pandemic

In this episode I'm joined by Victoria White from Victoria White Birth and Beyond, based in Stonehaven. We're talking all things post natal here, including posts natal doulas, what they do and how to choose one and post natal plans and what to put in them, so that you're better prepared for the post natal time.Read the full shownotes, and all the links to the resources mentioned in

I’ve mentioned every week that I’m a hypnobirthing teacher so I though it was time for an episode all about hypnobirthing, but rather than just tell you what hypnobirthing is I wanted to give you an introduction and let you try it out.I know a lot of people listen on the go, and most of this episode is fine to do that, but if you’re driving there are some parts I’ll ask you

In this episode I'm sharing a birth story recorded before Covid 19, from one of my wonderful Hypnobirthing clients, Suzanne. In the midwife unit and labour ward at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. This is a great example of the importance of knowing how to make decision and having support in this, so that even when your plan changes you can feel empowered.Read the shownotes at https://

In this episode I'm joined by Laura Patterson from Reform Physio and Pilates in Cults. I asked Laura all about physiotherapy, Pilates exercising in pregnancy, the pelvic floor, whether it's normal to have incontinence after having a baby and lots more.You can listen below or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you listen to podcasts!

Today I want to address the question, can you really relax in labour?! I remember hearing about this when I was pregnant and it sounding impossible.Pregnancy relaxation classes – ok that sounds nice, but relaxation for labour, really?!I’m sure you’ve heard of hypnobirthing, and maybe seen some of the covers on hypnobirthing books, or website, or that we ourselves share on soc

In this episode I'm sharing a birth story recorded before Covid 19, from one of my wonderful Hypnobirthing clients, Amy. This is a great example of when things don't go to plan, but are still really positive. So get as comfy as you can, and enjoy!

Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Pregnant in Aberdeen Podcast, I’m your host, Jade Gordon, I’m a hypnotherapist based near Stonehaven, I specialising in supporting parents and parents to be, I’m also a hypnobirthing teacher and doula. However, I used to be very sceptical about the idea of all things 'hypno', which I’ll share more about shortly. In this first ep