In this episode of the Breathe to Birth Podcast, Chloe explores why birth plans and preferences matter. Not as rigid checklists or guarantees, but as a way to feel informed, involved and supported in your birth.

Chloe shares why birth plans aren’t about controlling how birth unfolds, but about understanding your options, communicating what matters to you, and feeling able to take an active role in decision-making as labour progresses. She reflects on how preparation, clarity, and flexibility can change how birth feels, even when things don’t go exactly as expected.

This episode is an invitation to rethink birth plans as a tool for confidence and self-trust, rather than something that can “fail” if birth takes a different path.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why birth plans are often misunderstood

• The difference between a rigid plan and meaningful preferences

• How birth plans can support calm and confidence in labour

• Practical tips for writing birth preferences that feel realistic and supportive

• How knowing your options can help you feel more involved in your birth

If this episode resonated with you, please like, follow, or subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes of Breathe to Birth.

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Explore Breathe to Birth Yoga, The 3Cs Birth Method, or enquire about bespoke 1:1 birth preparation support via email or by sending Chloe a message on Instagram.

The views shared in this podcast are personal experiences and are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your midwife or healthcare team about anything related to your own pregnancy, labour, or birth.

In this final episode of Season One, Chloe shares the birth story of her first baby, Lucas - her Christmas babe, who turns 16 this week!

Chloe reflects on her home birth experience, the preparation that supported her, and the moments that made it feel positive and empowering. She shares why understanding her body, trusting herself, and feeling supported played such an important role and how this birth shaped the work she does today.

This episode marks the end of Season One and a return to where it all began, it's a reflection on how preparation, trust, and support can shape our experience of birth.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Preparing for a home birth
• Trusting the body during labour
• What contributed to this birth feeling positive
• The emotional layers of giving birth at Christmas
• How this experience influenced Chloe’s work supporting women through birth

If you’ve enjoyed this season, please like, follow, or subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the start of Season Two.

Connect with Chloe:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas Email: chloe@chloesena.com

Work with Chloe:

Explore The 3Cs Birth Method or enquire about bespoke 1:1 birth preparation support via email or drop Chloe a message on Instagram.

Disclaimer:

The views shared in this podcast are personal experiences and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your midwife or healthcare team about anything related to your own pregnancy, labour, or birth.

In this episode, Chloe is joined by Jess, who shares the story of her first birth with baby Dilly. A powerful, fast labour that unfolded very differently from what she had imagined… yet was still a positive experience.

Jess talks openly about how she prepared, the mindset work that grounded her during pregnancy, and how self-trust helped her navigate a birth that moved quickly and far outside the lines of her original plan.

She also reflects on the tools and understanding that made the biggest difference and why positive birth isn’t about everything going “to plan,” but about feeling involved, informed, and connected to yourself and your body as things unfold.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Jess prepared for her first birth

• The mindset shifts that shaped her confidence

• What helped her stay centred during an unexpectedly fast labour

• Why her birth felt positive, even when it didn’t look like the plan

• The role self-trust and simple tools played in her experience

Connect with Chloe:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathetobirth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloesenabreathetobirth Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconnectedmamas Email: chloe@chloesena.com

Work with Chloe:

Explore The 3Cs Birth Method or enquire about bespoke 1:1 birth preparation support via email or drop Chloe a message on Instagram.

Disclaimer:

The views shared in this podcast are personal experiences and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your midwife or healthcare team about anything related to your own pregnancy, labour, or birth.