Calm Mama Club - Pregnancy, Birth & Hypnobirthing with Tara Day

I'm 38 weeks pregnant, waiting for labour to start and I have a lot of opinions on growth scans!

➡️ 38 Weeks Pregnant / Pre-Labour Signs and Symptoms (01:18)Heart rate drops, nausea, generally feeling ‘off’

➡️ Waiting for Labour - wanting the baby to arrive before Christmas! Inductions (05:20)

➡️ Signs of labour / losing mucus plug and advice for 1st time mums having a long labour (08:22)

➡️ Growth scans - a rant on my perspective (11:42)

Thanks so much for listening 💛

🌐 Website: www.taradayhypnotherapy.com
📱 Instagram: @calm_mama_club_
📱 TikTok: @calm_mama_club<

Duration: 00:21:21

In this episode I’m joined by Emily Lacey, personal trainer and pregnancy & postpartum movement specialist! We talk all about the importance of movement and tips on what to do / not to do during pregnancy and postpartumE

➡️ Why is Movement So Important During Pregnancy and Post-Partum? (01:47) 

➡️ Recommendations for Each Trimester (02:20)

➡️ Why it’s important to see a pregnancy/post-partum specialist (03:31)

➡️ Advice for busy, tired pregnant ladies / mums! (06:29)

➡️ Top 3 yoga poses for labour (10:30)

➡️ How Your Birth Partner can help (14:48)

➡️ Importance of Breathing (16:00)

➡️ Can you move with the epidur...

Duration: 00:35:05

34 Weeks Pregnant Weekly Update

I’m 34 Weeks pregnant this week and here are my weekly ramblings! I talk about my pregnancy symptoms, Braxton Hicks (surprise surprise), feeling huge, discharge, baby position and why hypnobirthing needs an upgrade, including 3 tips you can take away!

And remember you can grab your FREE hospital bag checklist by going to my IG or TikTok and commenting ‘Hospital Bag’ on my latest video.

➡️ Hospital Bag Checklist (00:50)

➡️ 34 Weeks Pregnant Pregnancy Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, Cramps, Feeling HUGE (and loving it) (01:22)

➡️ Second time Pregnancy with a toddler - Boundari...

Duration: 00:16:49

If you’ve ever felt anxious, overthinking, or fear 🙋🏼‍♀️ this episode will help you understand why. 

I’m diving deep into what’s really happening inside your mind and body when anxiety takes over, from your amygdala scanning for danger to the subconscious beliefs that keep you stuck in fear.

I talk about:
✨ Anxiety that I’ve experienced this week - fears of pre-term labour and pressures of being a hypnobirthing practitioner (01:38)
✨ The real science behind anxiety - your amygdala, the fear response, your nervous system and why we’re still scared of invisible lions (07:33)

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Duration: 00:19:51

What Is Hypnobirthing!? Does Hypnotherapy Work? The Science and The Myths!

Hypnobirthing is all about mindset, and ANYONE can practise it!

In this episode, I’m breaking down what hypnobirthing actually is, and how it can be used alongside modern medicine, including gas & air, inductions, and even an epidural. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Hypnobirthing Practitioner, I’ll explain what hypnobirthing IS and what is ISN’Tc. 

➡️ What is Hypnobirthing? (00:45) A set of tools to help you release tension and increase relaxation to help achieve an easier birth

➡️ The Science behind Hypnobirthing...

Duration: 00:17:15

In this episode, we’re talking all about Braxton Hicks contractions, those unexpected tightenings that can take you by surprise in pregnancy. You’ll learn what they are, why they happen, and how to tell the difference between practice contractions and the real thing.

My experience - 31 Weeks Pregnant, 2nd pregnancy, braxton hicks and anxiety this weekend (00:56)Braxton Hicks - what are they? (06:45)How are Braxton Hicks different to labour contractions? (07:38)When do Braxton Hicks start and what causes them? (08:21)How to stop Braxton hicks? (09:09)

Think of this as your calm guid...

Duration: 00:11:32

What Really Makes a Positive Birth Experience: Feeling Informed, Supported and Calm. 

When you picture a “positive birth,” do you think of a peaceful water birth at home? You’re not alone, but the truth is, a positive birth can happen anywhere.

In this episode, I dive into the real ingredients of a positive birth experience: being informed, supported, and calm. Drawing on my own birth story of starting with a home birth and transferring to hospital, I share how empowerment and mindset matter far more than the setting itself.

You’ll hear:
✨ Wh...

Duration: 00:11:59

41 Pregnancy Symptoms - Is It Normal? Yes, Probably! 

In this episode I talk all about the weird and wonderful symptoms I’ve had in both pregnancies - what have I missed?!

Bleeding gums (01:04)Lightning crotch (01:38)Pelvic girdle pain (02:11)Round ligament pain (02:11)Hip pain (02:11)Back pain and Sciatica (02:11)Insomnia (05:12)Vivid dreams (06:16)Charlie horses - leg cramps! (06:43)Restless legs  (07:30)Sickness (08:19)Cramping (09:42)Increased sense of smell (10:32)Blood pressure changes (11:59)Mood swings (13:28)Blood sugar changes (14:03) Exhaustion (15:12)Hair density changes (16:17)Food aversions / cravings (17:10)Bigger, darker nipples  (18:34)Sore breasts (19:33)Constipation - haemorrhoids (19:57)Body odour (20:58)Frequent urination (21:52)Brain fog (22:05)Swollen feet and ankles (22:15)C...

Duration: 00:30:21

This week on the podcast!
👶 My 28-week midwife appointment (01:10)
🤰 29-week pregnancy symptoms – sciatica, hip pain and peeing myself (03:00)
🍼 Toddler updates from Toddler Land – teething, eggy sick incident, and our latest adventures in tile shopping! (05:32)

Join me for all the honest, real-life pregnancy and parenthood updates  🎧

Thanks so much for listening 💛

🌐 Website: www.taradayhypnotherapy.com
📱 Instagram: @calm_mama_club_
📱 TikTok: @calm_mama_club

Duration: 00:18:25

We just got back from 3 days in Copenhagen (our baby moon!) - and it really hit me how completely life has changed since becoming a mum.
This episode is a reflection on how motherhood has transformed everything for me - the messy, chaotic, beautiful reality of it all.

Here’s what I talk about 👇

1️⃣ The Secret Club of Motherhood (01:10) – a new level of respect and empathy for women everywhere.
2️⃣ How Time Has Changed (03:48) - goodbye Tara time!
3️⃣ Lack of Spontaneity (07:14) - the days of “just popping out” are gone.
4️⃣ Changing Friends...

Duration: 00:16:28

Pregnancy advice can feel like a minefield… 🫠 one person says “absolutely don’t,” the next says “totally fine!”

I’ve been digging into the actual data (thanks Emily Oster 📚✨) and making choices that feel right for me.

Here’s where I’ve landed 👇

🍣 Sushi: yes, but from good restaurants only! (01:30)
🧀 Cheese & deli meats: I’m fine with pasteurised + heated, even Stilton (04:05)
🥩 Steak: cooked well-done, saving the rare one for post-baby (07:15)

🛁 Baths & hot tubs: thermometer in hand, keeping it under 38°C (09:02)
😴 Back sleeping: I don’t stress if I wake up that way, my body moves when it needs t...

Duration: 00:17:24

In this episode I share my birth story & my journey of welcoming my first baby into the world, in a story that’s both positive and realistic. From early prodromal labor at home to eventually heading to the hospital, I talk about the surprises, challenges, and some things I wish I had known!

Key takeaways for first-time mums:

Prodromal labor is real: first-time mums can be in labor for a long time. Rest is essential.

A positive birth isn’t defined by how it happened, but by how you FELT afterwards 💛

Hypnobi...

Duration: 00:31:51

In this episode, I share my personal experience and insights on labor pain, and how we can reframe it in a way that’s empowering rather than frightening.

Key takeaways:
1️⃣ Why I still use the word “pain”: Unlike traditional hypnobirthing courses, I find it helpful to acknowledge the sensation. I wasn’t fully prepared in my own birth, and understanding this made a huge difference.
2️⃣ Pain as progress – Athletes experience and even embrace pain because it signals growth and strength. Labor pain works in the same way: it’s your body doing exactly what it needs to do. Duration: 00:10:37

In this episode of the Calm Mama Club, I share my 25-week pregnancy journey, including the symptoms I’m experiencing and how they differ from my first pregnancy. I also talk openly about the challenges of looking after a teething toddler while pregnant, and the realities of sleep deprivation and how it impacts our daily life and relationships.

If you’re a mum-to-be, a parent juggling multiple kids, or just curious about the honest ups and downs of pregnancy and motherhood, this episode is for you! I share personal tips, reflections, and practical strategies for...

Duration: 00:13:47

Welcome to the Calm Mama Club podcast! I’m Tara Day, a qualified hypnotherapist, hypnobirthing enthusiast, and mum of one (soon to be two!). In this first episode, I introduce you to the podcast, share why I started it, and talk about my perspective on the current hypnobirthing landscape.

You’ll hear about my personal pregnancy journey, the realities of birth and motherhood, and what to expect from future episodes. From practical tips for managing sleep deprivation, toddler chaos, and pregnancy symptoms to honest conversations about birth preparation, mindset, relaxation, and hypnobirthing techniques.

Duration: 00:06:01