Episode 6 - All about hypnobirthing with Anabelle Wagner

Hypnobirthing is a technique that pushes out the fear and allows you to enjoy every stage of labor and birth. Anabelle is a hypnobirthing doula and she came on to tell us how it works and why it's beneficial. If you're a first time mama, or if you're anxious about labor in this gestational diabetes pregnancy, take a listen to the benefits of hypnobirthing.

All resources mentioned can be found at https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/6

TIMESTAMPS:

• 1:05 - What a doula is and the role they play in pregnancy
• 1:54 - At what stage in pregnancy should a mom hire a doula
• 4:15 - How doulas and hospital staff work together to support the mom
• 8:00 - Virtual doula support
• 8:44 - What hypnobirthing is about and how it works
• 22:10 - Hypnobirthing differs for every mom
• 24:47 - How hypnobirthing can benefit a mom with gestational diabetes
• 26:41 - Are there any risks associated with hypnobirthing
• 28:03 - How your mind state affects the outcome of your pregnancy
• 33:23 - Surrounding yourself with positivity