How the Media Negatively Influences Birth and What We Can Do About It.

Have you ever seen a positive birth in a movie or TV scene? Me either! Buckle up because today I break down how the media can negatively impact  our birth, and what we can do about it! In today's episode I dive into: Why TV and movies almost always portray birth in a negative light, and how this subconsciously impacts our view of birth from teenage years. How this negative view of contractions can actually impact how we perceive them (and our perception of pain!)My recent experience with the media. Spoiler alert - it didn't go so well!3 easy strategies for reducing the negative impact of mainstream media on your birth.Watch Professor Lorimer Moseley 8 min video on pain perception here. Let's flip the script on birth narratives and pave the path for a positive and empowering birth! I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review  on your favourite podcast player. Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor