S6 EP175: Elise Cox: Hospital Water Birth, HG & The Power of Visualisation

Today, I’m joined by Elise, a Scottish-born mother who used the power of visualisation and intentional preparation to create the birth she had always dreamed of. From watching home birth videos to mentally rehearsing her labour each night, she approached birth with deep trust in her body and the process. Despite battling hyperemesis throughout her entire pregnancy, Elise never lost her excitement for becoming a mother. When labour began, she leaned into everything she had practiced, surrendering to each wave with confidence. Her water birth was everything she had envisioned - intense, empowering, and deeply transformative. In today’s episode, Elise shares how mental preparation shaped her birth, the tools that helped her through labour, and the unforgettable moments she shared with her mother, who flew from Scotland to be by her side as she welcomed her daughter earthside. Show Notes: Instagram: @elisecox Hypnobirthing : @flowbyemma Accpunture: @melissachiversacupuncture Pilates: @mode.pilates Photography: @irisandme Other Resources: The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Mentioned in this episode: Esfera Designs Wellness (Birth) Ball Create a calm, supportive space during pregnancy and postpartum with Esfera Designs. Use code: PBA20 for $20 off your order. Esfera Designs Free Birth Debrief with Shari from Belly2Birth + 10% Off All Programs Use code: POSITIVEBIRTH10 for 10% off all programs including Journey to Birth + a free birth debrief.

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S6 EP175: Elise Cox: Hospital Water Birth, HG & The Power of Visualisation is an episode from Positive Birth Australia by Skye Waters.

This episode is 44:34 long.

This episode was published on Mar 22, 2025.

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