# 81. Hypnobirthing- It's Not As Weird As It Sounds- My Birth Plan + How I'm Prepping for Labor

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Podcast: [About Health and Hormones](https://stenobird.com/podcast/about-health-and-hormones-6620336)
Published: 2025-05-20T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey as I prepare for my third childbirth—this time, leaning deeply into the practice of hypnobirthing . I open up about what this experience has been like for me, how I’ve used techniques like deep breathing, visualization, and affirmations to stay calm, and why I believe it’s so important to challenge the way we’ve been taught to think about labor and birth. I also talk about some of the most common myths around birth—especially the idea that pain and fear are just part of the deal—and offer a different perspective rooted in trust, peace, and choice . Whether you’re planning a home birth or hospital birth , what matters most is creating an environment that supports you physically and emotionally. In this episode, I share: How I’ve reframed my beliefs about pain, fear, and danger in childbirth The hypnobirthing tools I’ve found most powerful and how I use them What actually happens in the body during labor—and how mindset plays a huge role My thoughts on choosing between home and hospital birth here in Israel What I’ve learned about midwives , post-birth care at the milon , and navigating the birth system How I’m protecting my birth bubble and preparing to welcome this baby with joy What birth costs look like in Israel and how I’ve planned for it +so much more Whether you’re pregnant, planning to be, or just curious about a different way to approach birth, I hope this episode inspires you to trust your body and your voice in the process. Connect with Lauren: Instagram Courses Apply to work with me Recipes Get my FREE eBook: How to Boost Your Egg Quality- a Step by Step Guide Thank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and…

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