Rosie: First Birth, Positive Hospital Birth, Planned Pregnancy After 10 Months of Trying, Consultant Led Care, Hypnobirthing, Unmedicated Labour, Postpartum Anxiety

Everything was calm. Candles on, playlist playing, TENS machine working, and Rosie labouring at home exactly as she had hoped. And then the police arrived to take a statement about her stolen car. Rosie is a first-time mum whose pregnancy took an unexpected turn when a routine fundal height measurement raised concerns about her baby’s growth. What followed was consultant-led care, growth scans, cord flow scans, and the anxiety of watching her baby’s percentile drop. She had done hypnobirthing, read the books, and prepared herself as much as she could — but nothing quite prepares you for labouring at home while the police are in your dining room. In this episode we talk about: • What it feels like to be moved from midwife-led to consultant-led care • How hypnobirthing helped Rosie stay calm through pregnancy uncertainty • What it was like to labour at home with the police in the next room • How transition felt when Rosie didn’t realise that was what was happening • Why having someone in the room to advocate for you can change everything • What postpartum anxiety looked like day to day • How CBT through the NHS helped Rosie understand that some of what she was experiencing went deeper than birth This episode is for anyone who has spent pregnancy holding their breath, waiting for the next scan, the next result, or the next reassurance — and for anyone who needs the reminder that having someone who will keep calling until someone listens can make all the difference. The stories shared on British Birthing Stories are real, personal experiences from real women. I am not a medical professional and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice. Every pregnancy and birth is different, and I always encourage you to speak to your midwife or doctor about your own individual care. British Birthing Stories shares real, unfiltered stories of childbirth in the UK, from pregnancy and labour to postpartum recovery. These stories reflect personal experiences and should not be taken as or replace medical advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Follow us on social: Instagram · TikTok · YouTube Want to come on the podcast? Get in touch and share your story here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.