In today’s episode, listener Nanouk shares her journey through prenatal depression and labour induction, and how hypnobirthing helped her stay calm and confident. She discusses the emotional challenges of induction and the power of breathing and mindset to manage fear.

Key Points:

• Coping with prenatal depression
• Navigating labour induction
• Using hypnobirthing to stay relaxed and trust your body

If you’re experiencing prenatal depression, remember you’re not alone — help is available. Here are some UK organisations offering support: 💙 Mind – Mental health support: mind.org.uk 💙 Tommy’s – Pregnancy and baby support: tommys.org 💙 Birth Trauma Association – Emotional support after birth: birthtraumaassociation.org.uk 💙 NHS Perinatal Mental Health Services – Find local support via your GP or nhs.uk

Worldwide: 🌍 Postpartum Support International (PSI) – postpartum.net 🌍 Motherhood Collective – motherhoodcollective.org 🌍 March of Dimes – marchofdimes.org 🌍 World Health Organization (WHO) – Mental Health in Pregnancy – who.int

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