33: Transitioning to Motherhood with Katy Baker

Unravelling with Lauren Barber

In this episode of Unravelling I got the honour of welcoming my good friend Katy Baker onto the show to talk honestly and openly about transitioning to motherhood.

Katy is mum to Maggie (3), Jasper (2) and 4 month old Delphi. She is a qualified KGHypnobirthing teacher, founder of The Birth Thing and loves sharing knowledge of pregnancy, birth and parenthood with parents-to-be in and around Tunbridge Wells. She proudly teaches The Yesmum Birth Project, which is a modern take on Hypnobirthing, for every birth. She teaches group, private and refresher courses so there's something for every one, at whatever stage of pregnancy.

In this episode we discuss…

• The truth around transitioning to becoming a mother - the shock, the change in identity and the perspective it gives.

• What hypnobirthing is all about - and how it can empower you in pregnancy, birth and beyond.

• Finding our way in the fourth trimester and beyond and how motherhood can be a portal of healing for ourselves.

• Why simplifying in motherhood is fundamental and how important it is to find your own personal rhythm.

• The problem of comparison in motherhood and the truth behind the social media shares.

• The importance of finding your ‘village’ and sharing honestly about pregnancy, birth and motherhood.

And much, much more!

You can keep up with Katy by following her on Instagram here and here.

Join her virtual The Birth Thing Mum Hub on Facebook here.

Check out her offerings, including Hypnobirthing, Pregnancy Supper Clubs and more, via her website www.thebirththing.com

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