Let me preface my remarks by saying I realize what tremendous effort is being put into this. I do appreciate that effort. I only listened to one podcast that was about a fear free birth. 20 minutes in and no practical suggestions were given. Politics were brought up and I felt like I was Being pitched to without knowing if there was any relevance to my situation .
This podcast features incredibly sexist and outdated ideas backed up without science. Example: “most of morning sickness is brought on by mothers not connecting with their babies in the first 12 weeks”
And that c section babies will need more assistance as adults and need to be bailed out of situations?
the blame placed on mothers in these episodes is astounding.
This podcast prepared me so well for my second birth. I found the info to be valuable, challenging, and unique. Alexia is a great host and provides so many resources. Definitely check this out if you’re preparing to give birth!
No information is actually being shared. There is a lot of talk in a few episodes about what the episode is gonna talk about and it’s repetitive, but it doesn’t actually get into the meat.
I'm 38 weeks pregnant and I can't explain how much this podcast means to me! I truly have no fears going into my birth, and I am confident I can have a beautiful, pain free birth. I especially love the interviews with midwives, doulas, and lactation specialists. My husband and I also loved the "Birthing for Blokes" episode. I have learned so much, and recommend this podcast often! I've also made it my mission to be mindful of empowering women to be fearless about childbirth! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I had to come support with a review. I heard her on birthful podcast and she was so knowledgeable and easy to listen to.
Her perspective on fear has helped me so quickly. I related to her story of freaking out when finding out she was pregnant. I did the same thing and also lost the pregnancy. I can't wait to learn more and book sessions and just soak up everything she has to offer!
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Thank you for providing such important information for all of us moms-to-be who wish to be as informed and empowered as possible. The latest podcast on Optimal Cord Clamping was especially eye-opening. Thanks for covering all the bases!
THANK YOU SO MUCH ALEXIA for taking the time to get the fear free birth message out there to moms! I didn't know there was any other way until finding your podcast. I was soooo afraid to even get pregnant, because I knew the baby had to come out somehow! Was SURE I'd plan a c-section/epidural... ANYTHING to keep the pain down. Though my mum had me no-drugs in a hospital in the 80s, I have been exposed to negative birth stories my entire life. I had the phobia of childbirth! ALEXIA you SAVED ME! I am confident that I can handle it naturally (God willing!!!) and AT HOME for my first baby - due this November :). If you didn't live in England, I would give you a great big hug of gratitude for changing my life and bringing JOY JOY JOY to my pregnancy!!! xoxoxoxo
So grateful I found your incredibly wonderful show, thank you for all you share Alexia!! I am 25 weeks pregnant with our second child, loving chasing around our tiny toddler, and listening to your show when she naps is such an enriching time for myself. Love all the information ( we're all kindred spirits!), & the wonderful positive birth stories, keep up the excellent work!! Love from upstate New York, USA
So informative! This podcast gives great information and resources. Alexia has every mothers best interest at heart. No subject is off topic. Incredibly helpful and assuring. Not to mention, she responds to all of her emails. Absolutely wonderful!
Supportive and interesting content. Heart is in right place. A little too much repetitive self promotion, but podcast has been interesting and useful to listen to during pregnancy.
I have found so much encouragement from listening to these podcasts! Alexia is my first exposure to thinking about pregnancy as something that is mine to own all the way through birthing and beyond! I could listen all day because it is so empowering to me and gives me such good resources to expand my knowledge and ownership of the beautiful journey that is pregnancy!!
I am now 7 months pregnant with my first baby and had a helluva first 5 months.. sick as a dog, worried about everything and bullied by medical professionals. After starting up some reading on Hypnobirthing, I stumbled upon Alexia's podcast and have been listening to it in the car religiously ever since. It is helping to totally change my outlook on this process - and I'm happy to say I am actually *enjoying* my pregnancy now and looking forward to my birth! Thank you for putting this out in the world, Alexia.
In a world full of fear-mongering, Alexia presents solid evidence for a positive birth experience. She soothes fears and prevents real, myth-busting information. Did you know that the conventional way to predict due date is not based on science, but is from the bible? Neither did I til I listened to this podcast.
I've tried several episodes of this podcast and found it to be a waste of time. I am a first-time expecting mom who is searching for all of the valuable information I can get my hands on. This podcast requires me to listen to 10-20 minutes of the podcast's promotion before any of the new content is introduced. Then, the content tends to be geared towards promoting Alexia's books or other business. There are much better podcasts out there that actually focus on informing expecting parents and their goal is to share valuable information rather than to profit from their listeners (see: The Pregnancy Podcast, or Informed Pregnancy) Alexia is obviously driven by profit first and foremost. I can't trust her info.
As a HypnoBirthing® instructor, I came across Alexia’s podcast when I was looking for ways I can benefit my childbirth education couples. What a treasure I found here! I have absolutely FALLEN in LOVE with Alexia’s brilliant, warm, thoroughly researched and infectiously enthusiastic program. She offers invaluable expertise and insights from remarkable guests, encouraging and uplifting positive birth stories from her own clients, and quite a powerful mix of knowledge and experience of her own as well. I highly recommend it to all my expectant couples! Please give her a review and show YOUR appreciation for this fine show, too!
I enjoy this woman’s podcast and her conversations. Insightful information, great and positive uplifting stories for every mother to be and new moms who still enjoy these stories and information. Great job.
I found this podcast during my first trimester and it was my education into childbirth. I have learned about more birthing options and ways to empower myself through the birthing process.
This is the very best podcast to prepare you for labor and birthing. I'd recommend it to everyone. I love it! I can't get enough. I'll probably even listen to it after I have baby!
Recently discovered that I’m pregnant with my first child - and I have been so terrified of the actual labor and birthing process. After listening to your show I feel a hundred times more empowered and encouraged. Thank you for sharing your own personal stories and ways to rid yourself of the unneeded stress. Super looking forward to season two and learning more! This podcast is fantastic!
I found this amazing podcast by a random search in my first trimester, and I am SO thankful I did! Alexia's kind, warm spirit and no-nonsense wisdom is exactly what you want to be filling your mind with throughout your pregnancy. I love listening to this podcast and it really helps me get in a great frame of mind, as well as providing excellent information. I'm 22 weeks now, and I know the things I'm learning through this podcast will benefit me and baby boy throughout the rest of my pregnancy and beyond. This podcast is a keeper! Just start listening right now!
As a First Time Mom I can't give enough praise for all the wonderful information this podcast brings. I am birthing at home with a midwife and doula. All the messages are very much in line with my own personal philosophy regarding our amazing innate intelligence and the effect LIFE can have on us trusting that intelligence. Thank you and I look forward to listening every week until I give birth AND beyond!
I had 2 home births, but know my stress level could have used Alexia ESPECIALLY during my first pregnancy! Thank you, Alexia, for releasing this wisdom to the women who need to hear that the Pregnancy-power-place resides within! There is too much information around the negative birth experience which leads to fear or avoidance of getting past the limiting beliefs we hold about our own personal power as women. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Can’t wait to share this with all my pregnant friends!