Vaginal examinations for your birth? Do you want them? Did you even know it was a  choice? Learn all about why they're offered, If they are accurate and crucially if YOU want them. As promised here's a Cochrane Review analysing many studies about vaginal examinations.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8896079/If you loved this podcast don't forget to follow me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebraintoolpodcast/For more birth related education check outwww.thismumhypnobirthing.com@thismumhypnobirthing@thebraintoolpodcast

Hi Everyone,This episode covers the concept behind the B.R.A.I.N Tool podcast and why you need it to help prepare for a positive and informed pregnancy and birth. As a new pod, it would mean the world to me if you could help me spread this far and wide so women can reclaim their authority when it comes to giving birth and have less traumatic experiences.If you want to keep up to date with this podcast you can check it out on instagram @thebraintoolpodcast or for more Hypnobirthing information you can check out @thismumhypnobirthing / www.thismumhypnobirthing.comI'll see you all next week for an episode about vaginal examinations and how to decide if they're right for you.See you there StevieFor more birth related education check outwww.thismumhypnobirthing.com@thismumhypnobirthing@thebraintoolpodcast