The birth-ed podcast: Recent Episodes
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The birth-ed podcast opens up conversations about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and parenthood, with the UKs leading women's health experts- from Midwives to Obstetricians, Doulas to Activists. The birth-ed podcasts sets out to leave you feeling fully informed, confident and positive about what this journey might entail. Through our inspiring, informative and sometimes challenging conversations, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to preparing you for your pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
When to clamp the cord that leads from placenta to baby has become a contested issue in recent years. Today’s guest, Amanda Burleigh, has fought long and hard to introduce evidence-based practice and advocates delayed cord clamping for better baby health.
Amanda talks openly about her personal journey to discover the benefits of delay and how it works in practice. We also bust some myths that women have encountered during delivery, including the facts behind cord blood donation and storage. And finally we give you the tools you need to advocate for delayed cord clamping.
Find out more from Amanda at https://waitforwhite.com/
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Some women choose to labour in hospital, others feel they arrive there through the course of their care. If you find yourself in a delivery suite or labour ward for your birth, this episode aims to help you feel the most comfortable and prepared to be there.
I’m speaking to Lily Yuula, a midwife who specialises in holistic care in a hospital setting, about what your expectations should be on a ward, what is in your control, and how you can make your birthing experience a positive one.
Find out more about Lily at www.yuula.co.uk or follow her on Instagram @yuulaofficial
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Why is so much importance placed on how much you weigh in pregnancy? Is a mother with over 30 BMI really at a high risk of complications in birth?
This week, I’m speaking to Alice Keely, the Heavyweight Midwife, about the stigma attached to plus size parents, what to expect in pregnancy and labour if you’ve been labelled high risk, and how to approach interactions with healthcare professionals so that you feel more cared for and in control.
Find more from Alice at www.theheavyweightmidwife.com
Join her Facebook group at www.facebook.com/HealthyPregnancyAtAnySize
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Our culture surrounds us with pressure to look a certain way and be a certain way, and no more so than after pregnancy. The focus on whether you ‘bounce back’ after birth can be overwhelming.
My guest this week challenges us instead to focus on postnatal rehab, functional movement and enjoyment. Hollie Grant is a Pilates PT and founder of The Bump Plan. Together we talk about when you can start moving your body after birth, where to start if it’s been a while, and what to look out for in your body to ensure that you don’t go too far too quickly.
Find out more at www.thebumpplan.com
Follow The Bump Plan on Instagram @thebumpplan and Hollie @thepilatespt
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If you’re a regular listener to the show, or you’ve done a Birth-ed course, you’ll know that I really value breathwork in labour, but I hadn’t realised the calm that breathwork can bring to pregnancy until I read today’s guest’s book.
This week I’m talking to Carolyn Cowan, embodied psychotherapist, yoga teacher and author of Breathing for Pregnancy. Carolyn explains why and how conscious breathing works, gives a short breathwork demonstration and shows how to integrate the practice into your life.
Find more from Carolyn at www.carolyncowan.com
Buy Breathing for Pregnancy, by Carolyn Cowan from Penguin, in all good bookshops.
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C-section recovery is one of those subjects that is rarely mentioned before you experience it. So this week, I’ve got together with Clare Bourne, a pelvic health physiotherapist, to talk you through what you need to know to recover well. We cover everything from how to get out of bed in those first few hours, to exercise, to long term recovery and scar massage.
For more information on Caesarean Sections, see Season 2 Episode 6 - Caesarean Birth with Consultant Obstetrician, Florence Wilcock
Find out more about Clare and her services at www.clare-bourne.com
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The Bump Plan - visit thebumpplan.com/birthed-postnatalto access:
- Free Postnatal Pelvic Floor Recovery Workshop
- Free Online Postnatal Returning to Exercise Masterclass
- An exclusive 20% discount code to join The Bump Plan Postnatal
POSTNATAL PLAN: A physio-approved program designed by Hollie Grant while she was postnatal, creating a unique and trustworthy experience for new mothers. This plan includes real-time responsive workouts for holistic recovery and fitness, with 24/7 access to resources and community support. Prices: £35/month, £180 for 6 months, £240 for an annual membership, including a 7-day free trial.
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This episode is essential listening if you’re trying to decide whether to labour in a birth centre or midwife-led unit.
I’m exploring everything birth centres, with my friend, midwife, Issy Bourton.
Issy explains what a birth centre/midwife-led unit is, how your experience there can differ from a hospital birth, what you can expect to happen during your labour, how to request a birth centre labour if you are not low risk, and transferring to a labour ward.
For more information about speaking to your consultant midwife about out of guidelines care plans see Series 1 Episode 12 Birthing Outside of Guidelines with Guest, Midwife Rebecca Savage
You can follow Issy on Instagram @issythemidwife
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The Bump Plan - visit thebumpplan.com/birthed-pregnancyto access:
- Free 45 minute Pregnancy Workout
- Free Online Active Pregnancy Masterclass
- An exclusive 20% discount code to join The Bump Plan Pregnancy
PREGNANCY PLAN: Offers personalised prenatal workouts, uniquely filmed during Hollie Grant's own pregnancy. This distinctive approach allows clients to progress through their pregnancy alongside Hollie, enhancing trust and relatability. It includes trimester-specific workouts, an educational hub, live classes, and a supportive community. Prices: £35/month, £180 for 6 months, £240 annually, with a 7-day free trial.
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Many parents feel that they have to pick a side on the feeding debate - breast or bottle. But the reality is that often families find themselves a compromise, whether that is adding an occasional bottle to their routine, or switching to formula during the day, and breastfeeds when mum gets home from work. Despite this, information about how to go about mixed or combination feeding has been scarce, until now. My guest this week, Lucy Ruddle IBCLC, is author of a guide to mixed feeding, Mixed Up, which guides you through all you need to know.
In our conversation, we touch on why you might want to mixed feed, we cut through the marketing to what you actually need to buy, and we talk about the emotional journey that many parents face when they can’t meet their infant feeding goals.
Find more from Lucy, including details of her four books at www.lucyruddle.co.uk
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- Visit https://discover.icandyworld.com/birth-ed to shop my favourite pushchairs!
- Follow iCandy on IG and/or TikTok for helpful advice and ‘hints & tips’ too!
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The Bump Plan - visit thebumpplan.com/birthed-postnatalto access:
- Free Postnatal Pelvic Floor Recovery Workshop
- Free Online Postnatal Returning to Exercise Masterclass
- An exclusive 20% discount code to join The Bump Plan Postnatal
POSTNATAL PLAN: A physio-approved program designed by Hollie Grant while she was postnatal, creating a unique and trustworthy experience for new mothers. This plan includes real-time responsive workouts for holistic recovery and fitness, with 24/7 access to resources and community support. Prices: £35/month, £180 for 6 months, £240 for an annual membership, including a 7-day free trial.
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With social media platforms increasingly censoring candid images of birth and women’s bodies, I got together this week with The Naked Doula, Emma Armstrong, to talk about why we need to see real women’s experiences online. Our wide-ranging chat touches on using the correct words for female anatomy in schools, how we set realistic expectations for birth, and how reconnecting with your body through periods, birth and the menopause is truly empowering.
Emma Armstrong is a mother, a birth coach and a talented illustrator. Her new book, The Fearless Birth Book, can be found on her website www.thenakeddoula.com
You can share your views and experiences of censorship of women's bodies on social media as part of the CensHERship campaign here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSef_zhCZBkjLfIr46XkedZ2vSu6JtF5I_XVl33Lm4yQdWNFVQ/viewform
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- Follow iCandy on IG and/or TikTok for helpful advice and ‘hints & tips’ too!
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The Bump Plan - visit thebumpplan.com/birthed-pregnancyto access:
- Free 45 minute Pregnancy Workout
- Free Online Active Pregnancy Masterclass
- An exclusive 20% discount code to join The Bump Plan Pregnancy
PREGNANCY PLAN: Offers personalised prenatal workouts, uniquely filmed during Hollie Grant's own pregnancy. This distinctive approach allows clients to progress through their pregnancy alongside Hollie, enhancing trust and relatability. It includes trimester-specific workouts, an educational hub, live classes, and a supportive community. Prices: £35/month, £180 for 6 months, £240 annually, with a 7-day free trial.
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Continuous Foetal Monitoring can be uncomfortable, anxiety-inducing or misleading, but there’s plenty of evidence for its use, right? That’s the question Dr. Kirsten Small set out to answer after her long career in obstetrics. Her research led her to question everything about trace monitoring, from the case for low and high risk differentials to how centralised monitoring changes care in the birth room.
In this episode, I’m speaking to Kirsten about her findings, and how you can make an informed choice about whether to use CTG monitoring during your birth.
Kirsten Small is a retired specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist, working as an educator, writer, and researcher.
Her vision is to promote and protect respectful maternity care for women, babies, families, and their care providers through education and research.
She is a feminist and is critical of the patriarchal values embedded within healthcare systems, and particularly within obstetrics and gynaecology.
Kirsten is mother to two lovely grown up people. When she’s not writing or teaching, she’s probably reading, sewing, gardening, or cooking.
Find more from Kirsten on her blog - www.birthsmalltalk.com or follow her on Instagram, Facebook or X @birthsmalltalk
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- Visit https://discover.icandyworld.com/birth-ed to shop my favourite pushchairs!
- Follow iCandy on IG and/or TikTok for helpful advice and ‘hints & tips’ too!
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The Bump Plan - visit thebumpplan.com/birthed-pregnancyto access:
- Free 45 minute Pregnancy Workout
- Free Online Active Pregnancy Masterclass
- An exclusive 20% discount code to join The Bump Plan Pregnancy
PREGNANCY PLAN: Offers personalised prenatal workouts, uniquely filmed during Hollie Grant's own pregnancy. This distinctive approach allows clients to progress through their pregnancy alongside Hollie, enhancing trust and relatability. It includes trimester-specific workouts, an educational hub, live classes, and a supportive community. Prices: £35/month, £180 for 6 months, £240 annually, with a 7-day free trial.
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The Birth-ed Method is finally here.
After years of supporting 10,000s of families preparing for their births using hypnobirthing, it’s time for birth-ed to wave that chapter goodbye, and introduce- The Birth-ed Method.
The 4 pillars of the Birth-ed Method, Mind, Body, Choices & Communication provide you with a deep & holistic preparation for birth and early parenthood.
There’s no point in knowing your choices, if you don’t feel confident enough to communicate what you want. Understanding how your body works in labour is useless, if you don’t have the mindset techniques to manage what you’re feeling.. These 4 pillars of birth & parenting preparation are essential to achieving a positive and satisfying birth & early postnatal experience, skip one, as many antenatal courses do, and the whole preparation falls apart.
Bringing together a decade’s worth of working in maternity care supporting 1000s of families across the Globe, The Birth-ed Method is EVERYTHING you need to prepare for an empowered, satisfying and supported birth & postpartum on YOUR terms.
In this episode we explore what the birth-ed method is, why I’ve made the change and how it can help you.
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- Visit https://discover.icandyworld.com/birth-ed to shop my favourite pushchairs!
- Follow iCandy on IG and/or TikTok for helpful advice and ‘hints & tips’ too!
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The Bump Plan - visit thebumpplan.com/birthed-pregnancyto access:
- Free 45 minute Pregnancy Workout
- Free Online Active Pregnancy Masterclass
- An exclusive 20% discount code to join The Bump Plan Pregnancy
PREGNANCY PLAN: Offers personalised prenatal workouts, uniquely filmed during Hollie Grant's own pregnancy. This distinctive approach allows clients to progress through their pregnancy alongside Hollie, enhancing trust and relatability. It includes trimester-specific workouts, an educational hub, live classes, and a supportive community. Prices: £35/month, £180 for 6 months, £240 annually, with a 7-day free trial.
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Modern Maternity Care has a tendency to separate conception, pregnancy, birth, feeding & parenting. But there is a thread that runs from one through to another. The choices you make and experiences you have during and prior to birth have a direct impact on your postnatal experience.
In this episode, we join the dots. What can we do or consider now, ahead of birth, to prepare for the 'fourth trimester' and beyond?
An important aspect of the new Birth-ed Method, start here to get yourself thinking about how you can parent your baby, your way.
Sign up for my free workshop 'how to have a baby, the birth-ed way' on Thursday 25th April here.
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Decision making is a guaranteed part of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience. But it can feel like a massive responsibility when you're not really sure where to start. It's often much easier to just 'do as you're told.. often, you don't even realise you've GOT a choice in the first place.
This episode is one you can come back to, time and time again, any time you're feeling stuck, any time you're facing a big decision.. And use it to guide you to make confident choices that feel right for you, your baby and your circumstances.
Sign up for my workshop 'How to Have a Baby, The Birth-ed Way' on Thursday 25th April here
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I was once told that we should only be sharing with women 'positive birth stories'.. But as the years have gone by, I've supported 10,000s of families in their birth prep, I realised that perhaps it's not quite that simple.
Dive with me into the nuances of this conversation, discover how to use birth stories as a way of deepening your understanding of birth, building your confidence and helping you to make choices for your own experience. Consider the clarity, processing and freedom sharing your birth story can bring you.
And find out a little more about how Birth Stories form part of The Birth-ed Method.
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BIG NEWS.
I'm expecting!
Expecting a NEW SEASON of The Birth-ed Podcast (and hey, did you spot the new look?)
A season that once again dives deep into the things you'd expect to learn in your antenatal appointments.. but don't! C-section recovery, fetal monitoring, mixed feeding, hospital birth.. there's so much incoming and it's going to be GOOD.
Launching with a MINI series on Monday 22nd April and Season 4 launching proper on Friday 26th.. make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing.
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It's a solo episode from me this week, talking in detail about birth plans.. let's explore together-
- Can you really plan for birth?
- Why bother?
- What to include?
- How to write one?
- What to do with it?
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It's a solo episode from me this week, talking in detail about pain in birth.. let's explore together-
- What causes pain in labour?
- What does birth feel like?
- What is the purpose of pain in birth?
- Why most conversations about pain relief have got totally the wrong angle!
- Which elements of this are within our control?
Everything you need to know, before you can even start considering what sort of pain relief options you might like to use in labour.
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In today's episode, Psychotherapist, Author and Mother of 3 Anna Mathur & I discuss all things postnatal mental health. Whether you are currently pregnant and getting prepared for what to expect postnatally, or you're in the depths of the early days of motherhood, there's heartwarming chat, practical tools and tons of helpful info to takeaway from this conversation. In this episode we explore:
- The normal ups and downs of emotions in the first year
- Recognising when what are feeling isn't 'normal'
- The Baby Blues & postnatal hormones
- Practical tools and techniques to protect our emotional health postnatally
- Things to consider during pregnancy
- Perfectionism, Control, Identity & 'Type A' personalities
- The art of surrender
- Where to seek more support/therapy
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Anna Mathur, physchotherapist, author, podcast host & mum who is widely celebrated for her accessible mental health advice and the light-bulb moments she offers across her platforms, including her Instagram page, incredibly popular podcast ‘The Therapy Edit’ and five-star rated online courses on Reframing Anxiety, People Pleasing and Self-Worth.
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In today's episode, Osteopath Laura Tilson & I share a little insight into the practice of Osteopathy. Something you may have heard recommended for pregnancy or for your baby. In this episode we explore:
- What actually IS Osteopathy?
- What happens in an appt
- Difference between Osteo, physiotherapy & chiropractic
- Pregnancy Pelvic Pain (What causes it, how to treat it)
- Cranial Osteopathy for the newborn
- Reflux & causes in infants
- The benefits of finding a problem's root cause vs covering up the symptoms.
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Laura Tilson and her team work from clinics in South West London and Surrey. You can book or learn more by visiting www.LTosteo.co.uk and signing up for her Mum and Baby Newsletter.
Instagram and Facebook @lauratilsonosteopathy
To learn more about Osteopathy in general or find an Osteopath closer to you please visit the General Osteopathic Council’s website and search the register: https://www.osteopathy.org.uk/register-search/ .
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Pregnancy Sickness is often a welcome and exciting sign of early pregnancy. But knowing what is 'normal' and what's NOT can be hard to navigate.
In today's episode I am joined by Dr Caitlin Dean, Nurse Specialist Researcher into HG & Chairperson of the charity Pregnancy Sickness Support. Caitlin & I have worked together on many contexts over the years and this topic is one very close to my heart, having suffered with HG twice myself.
In this episode we explore:
- What's the difference between 'morning sickness' and 'hyperemesis'
- What treatments & medication are available & their safety
- What are some of the common side effects of HG or the medications used to treat it.
- The common barriers to care
- How to advocate for yourself/your partner
- Where to turn to for support
- How HG impact mental health
- How to prepare for a second HG pregnancy
Do share with anyone that you need to understand what your pregnancy sickness experience was like!
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Caitlin Dean & Pregnancy Sickness Support Links
Website: https://www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/spewingmummy PSS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancysicknesssupport/
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This episode is sponsored by Little List and The Night Owl, Music and Lullabies for Babies and Children
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Having a baby is one of the most transformative moments in anyone's lives, and this can go on to have a huge impact on our relationships, especially romantic relationships!
In today's episode I am joined by Dr Jenna Brough, perinatal clinical psychologist, specialising in supporting people through the perinatal period.
We explore:
- Preparing for the impact that new parenthood might have on your relationship
- How the landscape in which we are parenting impacts our relationships
- Traditional gender roles
- How parenthood impacts intimacy
- Communication and how to improve it
- Love Languages
- Birth trauma and it's impact on relationships
NB: Some (not all) of this conversation focuses on a hetrosexual (Male & Female/ Dad & Mum) partnership, in order to explore some of the traditional gender roles and sexism that impact romantic heterosexual relationships. Of course not all families will be 2 parent or heterosexual, hopefully still lots here that anyone in a relationship with their child's other parent can take away!
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Dr Jenna Brough Links
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Vaginal Examinations, par for the course of giving birth.. or something you have a choice over?
In today’s episode I am joined by Emma Ashworth. Emma is Birth Rights consultant, a retired doula & breastfeeding counsellor, former Trustee of AIMS (The Association of Improvement for the Maternity Services), Maternity Rights Activist, Author of ‘The AIMS Guide to your rights in pregnancy and birth, 'The AIMS guide to giving birth to your placenta'; and co author of 'The AIMS Guide to Safety in Childbirth'.
In todays episode we explore:
- What are vaginal examinations?
- What helpful information do they give us?
- What risks do they have?
- What are your rights when it comes to declining them?
- How do you decline them?
Essential listening for anyone planning a vaginal birth.
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If you are hoping to breastfeed your baby, it's really important to prepare yourself for what to expect.
In this episode I am joined by Breastfeeding Specialist Midwife, Shaheda Khan. Shaheda provides one to one support in person and online and offers tons of free support via her website and social media ‘Mother Shaheda’.
In this episode, Shaheda and I explore:
- What can you do to prepare for breastfeeding?
- How can you get breastfeeding off to a good start?
- The politics, culture and systems that undermine breastfeeding in a modern world.
- Normal infant feeding behaviour
- How birth impacts the feeding journey.
Whilst there are many ways you may choose to or need to feed your baby, for the sake of being able to provide focusses info, this episode makes the assumption you are exploring the idea of or hoping to breastfeed your baby.
Worth listening to ahead of or during pregnancy or to find answers to your feeding difficulties further along the line.
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Matresence is the period of growth and transition in the early years in becoming a mother. Whilst turmoil and identity shifts are expected in 'adolescence', it's only recently that such shifts have been recognised and validated in our becoming of a mother too.
In this episode I am joined by Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach, founder of Motherkind and host of The Motherkind Podcast.
In this episode, Zoe and I explore:
- What is matresence, what causes it and how long does it last?
- What can we do to support ourselves through these enormous shifts in identity.
- Is there anything that we can do in preparation, before becoming a mother?
Worth listening to whether you're pregnant and this period of your life is fast approaching, or you're right in the throes of it, with young children at home.
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If you're pregnant after a previous caesarean birth, you might be starting to explore your options for birth this time around.
In this episode I am joined by midwife Dr Hazel Keedle who specialises in supporting birth after caesarean choices.
This episode focuses on vaginal birth after a caesarean, complimented by S2E6- episode on caesarean birth, including planned repeat caesarean birth.
In this episode we look at-
- The statistics and research around the safety of vaginal birth after a caesarean
- How to make choices and advocate for yourself
- Your wider options including birth place, monitoring etc.
- How to maximise the chances of a VBAC
- The importance of emotional safety and value of experience
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We talk a lot about decision making for birth- Where might you choose to birth your baby? Do you want an epidural? Should you have an induction? etc etc.. but the decision making (and the impact of those decisions) actually starts MUCH earlier on in pregnancy.
This week I am exploring all of this with friend and community midwife Laura Green, whose approach to informed choice, birth education and advocacy makes my heart sing! She brings a brilliant insight and balance to this conversation through her experiences both working inside the maternity system and supporting families privately outside of the NHS- always centring women and families at the heart of her care. It is a conversation steeped in warmth, evidence, nuance and honesty- everything I love a 'bit of' here at birth-ed!
In this week's episode we chat about:
- What's going on in maternity services and how is this impacting rates of intervention?
- What are the common things in pregnancy that might affect our birth experience? (Screening for Gestational Diabetes, Low PAPP A, Routine Scans, Growth Scans etc)
- How to navigate these decisions in pregnancy and understand the longer possible impact of these decisions.
- How to advocate for yourself once your decision has been made.
This episode is worth listening AS EARLY ON in pregnancy as you can. Though even if you're due soon or have had your baby, it will hopefully give you some perspective on your experiences so far.
So, set aside an hour, grab a pen and paper if you can, and enjoy!
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It's a SOLO episode from me today! Actually our first ever solo episode of the podcast!
Exploring what 'hypnobirthing' actually is?
How can it support you in your pregnancy, your birth and beyond? How does it work? What does it involve?
Listen up for some myth busting, take away tools and tips and the next steps to feeling more confident and prepared ahead of your baby's birth.
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In this episode, Dr Sara Wickham shares her insight and wisdom into all things 'Induction of Labour'.
Sara is a World Leading Midwifery expert in the area of induction and has dedicated her life's work to disseminating, unpicking and making accessible the evidence around induction of labour.
Sara and I explore the landscape of the maternity system, the rising rates of induction and give you some really practical tips and advice on how to navigate decisions around induction of labour (a decision which the majority of us will inevitably face!).
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Advocating for yourself (or other people) or knowing how to make decisions can be really difficult when it comes to maternity care.
In this episode I'm joined by birth trauma specialist midwife, Illiyin Morrison to discuss how we can ensure we are advocated for throughout the perinatal period.
Speaking from a trauma informed perspective, listen to this episode for practical decision making tips, a deeper understanding of navigating maternity services and a holistic conversation about birth advocacy.
Please note, no specific traumatic events are discussed in this episode. We discuss trauma with a focus on what may cause it, how to navigate birth after it and what steps could sometimes be taken to minimise the occurrence of it.
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Illy is a Birth Trauma Specialist Midwife, Perinatal Trauma Debrief facilitator, Author and Mum to two.
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Did you know 1 in 7 babies will access care in NICU when they are born and 60% of those are born at full term.
So why don't we ever talk about what it's like to have a baby in the NICU?
This week I am joined by Clinical Psychologist (And NICU Mum) Dr Frankie Harrison, who specialises in supporting families during and after time spent in NICU through her work as a psychologist and organisation Miracle Moon.
We discuss the practicalities of caring for a baby on NICU from feeding to dressing them, bonding to going home; but with a strong focus on the emotional experience of being a NICU parent, both in the short and longer term.
This September is NICU awareness month, given just how common it is to experience time on NICU, this episode is a must listen for all parents to be- just in case you ever need it!
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The Mind, The Body, The Heart: 3 pillars of holistic birth preparation.
A way of approaching birth that you might not yet have considered. Taking a look how you can prepare yourself emotionally, spiritually and physically for birth; and how the three things are more closely interconnected than you first realise.
In this episode I am join by Pre and Postnatal yoga specialist and antenatal educator Aimee Strongman, who shares her insight into matresence, building self trust, physiological birth and power in the birth room.
Join us for an inspiring, gentle and reassuring conversation full of wisdom, learning and ideas to take forward into your birth!
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When journeying through pregnancy we tend to just hand ourselves over to our care providers, on whom we rely to tell us if we are healthy and well and what we should do to bring our babies into the world safely.
But is this really the best way to be navigating pregnancy, birth and parenthood?
Self trust is a vitally important quality in birth.
How much do we trust ourselves to know what is going on for us.. and if not much, what can we do to cultivate a sense of self trust?
Dr Rachel Reed (Midwife, Author, Researcher, Educator and Podcast Host) joins me to answer these questions and more.
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Around 1/3 births in the UK happen by caesarean, so it's certainly something you might like to learn about during pregnancy.
The prospect of major abdominal surgery whilst awake can be quite daunting for many of us, so in this episode we talk through exactly what you can expect from a caesarean birth.
Not just that, but thinking about- what are your options and what considerations might you make to support yourself and your baby and mark this as a positive, transformative, special way of giving birth.
I am joined by Consultant Obstetrician Florence Wilcock to shine a light on caesarean birth and hopefully leave you feeling more prepared, more confident and more empowered if you birth your baby by caesarean.
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What kind of parents do you want to be?
So much of pregnancy is taken up researching prams and cots and car seats and preparing the nursery.. Or considering birth plans and pregnancy complications and baby names.. It's not often that anyone actually consciously considers parenting until they are in it.
Is parenting something you can prepare for?
We think YES!
This week I am joined by Dr Maryhan, experienced psychologist & parenting expert, to discuss what consciously preparing for parenthood might look like for you.
A must listen if you are currently pregnant or parenting a small baby.. but actually tons of takeaways for parents of older kids, like me, too!
If you want to shut out the noise that starts the minute you fall pregnant and find a way to do things YOUR way, this episode will help you get there.
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"What if the blanket covers baby's face and I don't notice"
"Imagine if I threw my baby down the stairs"
"I could shake you right now"
Intrusive thoughts affect around half of new mums. These thoughts of harm can feel quite terrifying, but are they anything to worry about? What can you do to manage them or where can you seek support?
In this episode I am joined by clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd where she shares her research into Intrusive Thoughts and tells us about her new book 'Mindful New Mum: A Mind-Body Approach to the Highs and Lows of Motherhood'
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**Ever heard of a back to back baby, but not sure what it means?
When is a long labour TOO long and what might be causing it?
Do we have influence over the unfolding of our births, even in pregnancy?**The answers to these questions and more as I'm joined by the wonderful Molly O'Brien to discuss all things 'Biomechanics for Birth'. Put simply, it's the process of your baby fitting through the bones of your pelvis. How do they do that? And how can you help them?
A MUST listen for anyone who is currently pregnant, there are some game changing takeaway tools which might just tip the balance from complicated to straightforward birth.
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**How do second labours differ from firsts?
How do you prepare older children?
How do you prepare after both a wonderful or a difficult birth first time?**Natalie Meddings is an experienced doula of 20 years, Author of my FAVOURITE birth book 'How to Have a Baby' and 'Why Homebirth Matters' and you may remember her from Series One, where talked about Doulas and Understanding Labour.
When our second baby was born last year, WE did our birth preparation in Natalies safe and knowledgable hands; so there was no one else I wanted to have this conversation with.
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Does Tongue Tie just affect breastfeeding?
Can a baby actually have a tongue that that DOESN'T affect feeding?
Is there a link between Folic Acid and Tongue Tie?
I challenge anyone that's encountered more than a handful of babies to have encountered Tongue Tie at some point in conversation. But there is so much misinformation about it.
Midwife, IBCLC, Founder of The Tongue Tie Centre for Infant Feeding and Tongue Tie Specialist Educator Carmelle Gentle joins me to finally shine a light on Tongue Tie once and for all. The answers to all your questions, ideas on how to support your family and where you can turn for help moving forwards.
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A sneak peek at what you can expect from Series 2 of The Birth-ed Podcast!
Snippets from just a handful the episodes coming up over the coming months.
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Series 2 of The Birth-ed Podcast Launches on Tuesday 17th May 2022
Find out what to expect in this trailer!
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From booking to after your birth, your midwife is there to support you throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond. But what can you expect from midwifery led care?
This week I am joined by Midwives May Bourne (Founder of Positive Birth Jersey) and Sophie Hiscock (Founder of Village Midwife) where we discuss exactly what your midwife is there for and how to make the most of your care. We chat through the benefits of antenatal education and everything you REALLY need to know to have a good birth experience.
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And in a single moment, your entire life changes. Your baby who has spent the last 9 months curled up inside, is earthside. WHAT NOW?
In this episode I'm join by Midwife Marie Louise and we discuss what to expect in those first 24 hours after birth. Both physically and emotionally, for both mum and baby.
You can follow Marie Louise on instagram @themodernmidwife and her new books is available to purchase here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Midwifes-Guide-Pregnancy-Beyond/dp/B0853DTQ9V/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=marie+louise+midwife&qid=1586418116&sr=8-1
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In this episode, Independent Midwife Kemi Johnson and I discuss all thing Home Birth. The benefits, what if’s, practicalities, everything you may want to know about having your baby at home.
Something important to consider, is that regardless of where you choose to give birth, if you go into spontaneous labour, at least part of your labour will be in your home environment. So understanding how birthing in this space is going to feel and going to work is important for most of us!
References
The Birth Place Study 2011
https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/birthplace/results
Home Birth Meta Analysis- The Lancet
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(19)30119-1/fulltext
Secondary Analysis of the Birth Place Study 2011 (Including women with ‘high risk’ pregnancies)
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/1471-0528.13283
Midwife Thinking Meconium Article
https://midwifethinking.com/2015/01/14/the-curse-of-meconium-stained-liquor/
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Does the way you exercise need to change because you fall pregnant? What about if you've never exercised before? Is now a good time to start?
This week we're bring you an up beat episode chatting through all things exercise when it comes to having a baby! From the physical and mental benefits, the impact on birth itself, things to be aware of and building it into your recovery for birth.
Joining me are Personal Trainer Charlie Launder- founder of Bumps and Burpees; and B&B Personal Trainer and NHS Midwife Emily Pullan.
Some great tips for pregnancy, birth and beyond whether you're used to attending Cross Fit 5 mornings a week or if jogging for the bus has been your weekly work out up 'til now!
You can follow our guests on Instagram @charlielaunder, @bumpsandburpees and @midwifepullan_pt
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Have you been told you 'have' to give birth in a certain way? That you're 'not allowed' to do something, like have an elective caesarean, give birth at home or in water?
This week I am joined by Rebecca Savage, experienced midwife of 15 years and trainee Consultant Midwife. We discuss the role of a consultant midwife in accessing birth choices that do not sit within the 'normal' guidelines or care pathways.
This episode is an absolute must listen if you want to feel informed and supported about making choices for birth that feel right for you and your baby.
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Have you ever thought about capturing your birth on camera? If you're shaking your head and recoiling at the thought, bear with me.. if I've caught your attention, this episode answers all your questions!
In this episode I'm joined by Birth Photographer and Doula Jo Robertson and we talk about the beauty of birth photography, covering everything from the practicalities of having a birth photographer, to the power of birth imagery in learning about birth.
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Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss birth trauma. The focus of the episode is on healing from trauma and preventing it and you may well still find it useful to listen to during pregnancy. No specific traumatic birth stories are referenced. However if you would prefer not to listen to it, or you find it triggering to listen to, please consider your own emotional health first and switch off if needbe!
This week I’m joined by Dr Rebecca Moore, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist and co-founder of Make Birth Better. Up to 1 in 3 women would describe their birth or the perinatal period as ‘traumatic’, which can impact their mental health, parenting and future family plans.
We discuss what can be done to prevent birth trauma- both from a parent and healthcare provider perspective. And, for women and families who have experienced trauma, what can be done to help manage and heal from this. We discuss the work of ‘Make Birth Better’ who help prevent trauma within the healthcare system itself, and also work directly with women and parents following birth.
https://www.makebirthbetter.org/
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In this episode I'm joined by guest Sophie Burch and we talk candidly about life as a new parent of a baby. The feelings and emotions you might encounter at this time, tools and techniques to make this time positive for yourselves. Sophie works extensively with women throughout the perinatal period and her wise words are a must listen for any pregnant or new mothers.
You can visit Sophie's website at https://www.themammacoach.com/
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We all know that having a baby means your sleep is going to be disrupted. If anything, we probably underestimate exactly just HOW much. Understanding the biology and normal patterns of infant sleep can make the demands that life with a baby brings, just a little bit easier.
This week I am joined by renowned infant sleep and gentle parenting expert, Sarah Ockwell-Smith. Whether you are currently pregnant and wanting to get prepared, or it's 3am and you're right in the depths of new parenthood, Sarah's fascinating insight, top tips and gentle reassurance will have you feeling better in one short episode!
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https://sarahockwell-smith.com/
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Yoga is something often recommended by midwives as a helpful form of exercise for women during pregnancy. But yoga has many more benefits than simply exercise. In this episode I am joined by Dr Leah Deutsch (AKA 'The Yoga Doc') who, as well as being a practicing obstetrician is also a pregnancy yoga teacher. We take a look at what the practice of yoga involves and the benefits of this for labour, birth and beyond.
Yoga has influenced Leah’s work as an obstetrician, and we discuss the importance of holistic care for all women when it comes to pregnancy, labour and birth and exactly how this fits into the Maternity System as we know it. A really fun, inspiring and insightful chat!
http://leahdeutschyoga.co.uk/
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TRIGGER WARNING: Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage and Still Birth
1 in 4 women experience miscarriage or pregnancy loss, so for a lot of us falling pregnant again can come with a lot of conflicting emotions. In this episode I’m joined by midwife Kate Marsh from the team at Tommy’s. Tommy’s are the UK Baby Loss Charity, supporting women through baby loss and researching miscarriage, preterm birth and still birth. We talk candidly about experiencing miscarriage, and approaching pregnancy after losing a baby.
Please access this episode with care, if you are currently pregnant, you may prefer to wait until after your baby is born until you listen.
If you need immediate mental health support or are concerned about your pregnancy in any way please contact your Midwife, GP, 111 NHS service or in an emergency phone 999.
You can contact the Tommy’s Pregnancy Support Line on 0800 0147 800 Mon-Fri 9-5pm.
For more information or support from Tommy’s visit https://www.tommys.org/
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Last year in the UK only 52% of women went into spontaneous labour. An even smaller number ended up having the physiological birth the vast majority of women want and expect when it comes to meeting their babies. In a highly technological era, what does physiological birth look like for the modern woman? And how does this fit in to the current maternity system?
This week I am joined by the incredibly inspiring Sheena Byrom OBE; Independent Midwifery Consultant, Midwife of over 35 years, Author & Speaker; to unpick all of this! Sheena works tirelessly across the world, transforming maternity systems with a focus on supporting physiological birth.
Regardless of what kind of birth you are planning, expecting or hoping for, this episode delves into how normal physiological processes in pregnancy, birth and postnatally can be supported in all environments, for all women and babies.
All 4 Maternity: Resources for Healthcare Professionals
https://www.all4maternity.com/
All 4 Birth: Resources for parents
https://www.all4birth.com/home/
Nils Bergman Skin to Skin Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IYtFrgbDUo
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Around 1 in 25 women will face decisions around how to give birth to their bottom first babies! But did you know the options are more than simply 'have a caesarean'? From helping your baby to turn head down, to physiological/vaginal breech birth, these little discussed alternatives are explained in this episode.
Joining me this week is Dr Shawn Walker, founder of The Breech Birth Network and Midwife Emma Spillane. Both heading up breech teams at large trusts, they bring some real expert insight into the topic of breech birth. The pair bring the perfect balance of the intellectual understanding of the risks and benefits of each choice, whilst providing a nurturing and women centred approach to the episode.
With a real focus on informed choice, you will feel equipped to open up conversations with your providers about your own birth experience if you find yourself needing to make decisions around breech birth.
Access The Breech Birth Network
https://breechbirth.org.uk/
Access The Breech Birth UK Group on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/371624862918154/
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Seeing men in the birth room is a relatively recent occurrence, but something that the vast majority of women have come to expect if they have a male partner. Interestingly, the male hormonal responses to birth can be very different to that of a women. And in this episode we take a look at why that is, and what men can do to make sure they feel calm and confident as they support a women to meet their baby.
This week I am chatting to a very special guest, midwife of over 20 years, Mark Harris.
Personally, having spent much of the past decade working alongside women, supporting women, and studying the physiology of the female body- this has been an eye opening conversation into what goes on for a man during one of the most transformational moments of his life.
This is an episode to listen to with your partner if you can, or send over once you’ve finished! And even if you’re not pregnant, your understanding of how each others’ minds work is about to increase exponentially! It's practically couples' therapy in a podcast.
Please note, we are incredibly inclusive and supportive of ALL birth partners of any gender- whether parents, grandparents, friends, family, doulas or none at all- and are very aware that not all women will go into birth supported by a male (or any) partner. This episode in particular focuses a lot on the specifics of male physiology and the differences that may appear between them and a birthing woman. We look forward to bringing you an episode all about ‘birth partners’ soon!
EPISODE NOTES
Birthing 4 Blokes course
https://birthing4blokes.com/
Code FREE for free access
Men, Love & Birth
By Mark Harris
If Sex was like Birth Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jACKa9YW2Yg
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When you begin to understand what labour truly feels like; what it really takes from both a physical and emotional perspective; then you'll stop asking the question 'what does a doula do?'
In this episode I chat with Doula, Active Birth Yoga Teacher, Author, Mother & all round inspiring lady, Natalie Meddings about the role of a doula. What started as an episode about doulas, quickly morphed into one of the most inspiring and informative conversations I've ever had about birth. Bringing you a deeper understanding of what labour truly means.
If you are currently pregnant, you absolute MUST listen to the very wise words Natalie shares with us in this week's episode. Thinking about labour and birth in a whole new light, this is info you definitely don't get from a standard antenatal class! I have no doubt this episode will leave you feeling confident, inspired and excited about giving birth!
http://www.tellmeagoodbirthstory.com/
Books:
How to Have a Baby
Why Homebirth Matters
Both by Natalie Meddings
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