Multi-faceted Mumma: Recent Episodes

Holly Etheridge

Multi-faceted Mumma is a pregnancy and parenting podcast for all first timers. In Season 1 Holly documents her pregnancy, discussing the highs, the lows and the taboo subjects. Throughout the podcast, Holly will be talking to other multi-faceted parents on how they juggle their busy lives with parenting amongst many experts on birth, the postpartum period and motherhood.

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I had the pleasure of talking to the creator of the postpartum plan Meg Murray Jones.

In this episode we discuss:

  • why a postpartum plan is even more important than a birth plan

  • how to feel good postpartum 

  • fear clearing- therapy and journalling to release trauma 

  • how to make the most of your 6 week postpartum check up 

Trigger warning: mention of trauma and multiple birth stories which listeners may find distressing.

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I had the pleasure of chatting with the wonderful Birth & Motherhood Empowerment Coach, Claire Thomas @thebloommeexperience

We discussed:

  • Due dates, being over due and the pressure that comes with it
  • Induction and what it can entail - TRIGGER WARNING- I discuss my induction story and part of my birth
  • Empowering yourself for birth and getting support postpartum

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In this episode I discuss:

  • The second trimester and a few new weird and wonderful symptoms

  • Our gender reveal over Christmas

  • The books you NEED to read!

  • Thinking about that dreaded word LABOUR and whether to include an epidural in the birthing plan- IF I ever make a plan.

IG: @multifacetedmumma 

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In this episode I discuss:

  • First trimester symptoms, fatigue, nausea, sickness and more nausea...breathlessness and a horrible taste....did I mention nausea?

  • Weird food aversions

  • Working out in the first trimester

  • Early private reassurance scan at 8 weeks

  • First scan through the NHS & what to expect on the day

  • Telling family and friends

TRIGGER WARNING: this is purely based on my pregnancy and what I am experiencing. Some parts of the episode may be triggering for some listeners.

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Welcome to my first ever episode of Multi-faceted Mumma!

Whether you're a first time parent or you've done this all before.. I guarantee you will get something out of this podcast. 

This first episode will discuss:

  • The fears I had around having children- is there ever a right time?

  • When I first found out and all the emotions that came with that

  • Keeping it a secret in the first trimester

  • Useful apps I used to track my cycle and for help and support

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses fertility and conceiving etc which listeners may find upsetting.

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Coming soon- a brand new pregnancy and parenting podcast with Holly Etheridge. Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!