Midwife Pip Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Pip, a practicing Midwifery Sister with a wealth of experience in assisting and supporting mothers.
On a mission to empower women with evidence-based information we speak to special guests and leading experts to discuss all aspects of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum. Equipping you with the best advice and guidance for your journey and having a few giggles along the way.
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How reading books supports your baby's development - With Louise Grosart, Ladybird This week I am joined by Louise Grosart, Ladybird Publisher to discuss how we can use books to help our babies develop. If you are anything like me then supporting your little people to meet milestones and learn to communicate and enjoy the surrounding world is a priority and maybe you even spend as much time as me researching how to achieve this. This week’s guest has got an amazing solution for us and lies within the pages of the often-underestimated world of books. Extra Stuff: Follow Midwife Pip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/midwife_pip Check out Midwife Pip’s website - http://www.midwifepip.com/ Get access to my free courses → https://www.midwifepip.com/free-pregnancy-courses
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The real rollercoaster of Motherhood With Anna Mathur This week I am joined by one of my favourite voices in the motherhood and mental wellbeing space, so much so that I have persuaded her back as a repeat podcast guest. Anna joined me on Episode 82 to discuss The Undiscussed Emotions of Motherhood.
If you are a mum and you aren’t following Anna Mathur on Instagram @annamathur you honestly need to. Anna is a psychotherapist and bestselling author; her latest book is being released on 31st August and is called Raising a Happier Mother which is packed with more of Anna’s words of wisdom and practical tools to help us on this wild ride of motherhood.
Get your hands on Anna’s must have book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raising-Happier-Mother-Children-Flourish/dp/0241559839
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Episode 121 Hormonal Issues in Pregnancy and the Postpartum With Dr Mary Ryan Mood swings, weight gain, insomnia, libido loss, fertility issues and acne are just some of the possible signs that you are suffering from a hormone imbalance. Hormones are so prominent during pregnancy and the postpartum and this week’s guest is here to help us troubleshoot them. Dr Mary Ryan, a consultant endocrinologist, and author of her new book In It’s Probably Your Hormones, explains how good hormone health is important throughout our lives, and how, by tackling problems when they arise, we can take control over and improve our well-being. Extra Stuff: Follow Midwife Pip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/midwife_pip Check out Midwife Pip’s website - http://www.midwifepip.com/ Get access to my free courses → https://www.midwifepip.com/free-pregnancy-courses
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E.120 Travelling with a Baby/Toddler with Midwife Pip Travelling with a baby or toddler can be tough.... rest assured I have you covered in this Midwife Pip Podcast episode where I give you all my top tips and advice from our recent trip to Cyprus with TUI Blue. We have learnt so much about travelling abroad with a toddler in toe, so many of you asked questions on Instagram about how we managed the flight, sleep, food and routines so here it all is…
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Postpartum Contraception Dr Helen Lawal Your baby is in your arms and the amazing, manic whirlwind that is motherhood has begun. It is unlikely that sex is the top of your priority list straight away, or for a little while until it is and then begins a rush to seek contraception. You are extremely fertile post baby, and most parents try to have a little gap between children, a period of recovery is also often recommended for women as birth is a massive ordeal on your body. But what contraception can you start post birth? When can you start it? What is safe with breastfeeding? and what side effects of contraception can we expect?
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Pips Journal- Part 1: It Is Time with Midwife Pip Sharing the very first snippet from my journal through my first pregnancy- it is raw and unedited. If you would like to hear more like this, please let me know!
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Stages of Labour with Midwife Pip Labour can be broken down into 4 different stages- latent phase, first stage, second stage and third stage. Understanding what changes are happening during each stage is an important part of preparing your mind for birth. For more on the physiology of this and to learn how to support your body and baby through each stage check out my Antenatal and Hypnobirthing Course options- live and online at www.midwifepip.com
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The truth about Colic in babies with Philippa Murphy If you have had or know anyone who has had a baby you will be sure to have heard the term Colic at some point, it is seemingly super common but yet no one really seems to know the best way to manage it, or even better to prevent it ever happening in the first place.
This week’s guests is Philippa Murphy, with an impressive amount of expertise and qualifications within the health and development of children for over thirty years. Philippa is a very keen advocate for natural preventative and remedial treatments for our newborns, and the ideal avoidance of a medical pathway.
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The Early Days and Sleep with a New Baby with Cat Cubie & Sarah Carpenter …. And just like that you are home with your new baby and now what? All the newborn pictures seem to feature peacefully sleeping babies and yet your well-meaning relatives have all told you to sleep as much as possible in pregnancy because you’re never going to sleep well again. No wonder we enter parenthood so confused about baby sleep. This week’s guests Cat Cubie and Sarah Carpenter known as @thesleepmums and hosts of The Sleep Mums Podcast are here to empower you this week with their practical and intuitive with zero-judgement sleep advice.
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How exercise aids your psychological birth preparation With Carla Meijen Giving birth is often compared to a marathon, a long journey that requires grit, endurance, pacing and patience, pain management and motivation to stay on track.
This weeks guest Dr Carla Meijen, a sports psychologist, explains how pregnant women can use mental strategies commonly adopted by sports people to help focus on their strengths to see the childbirth experience as a positive challenge, not a threat
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Packing Your Hospital Bag With Midwife Pip
As you get towards your estimated due date one of the things that often crops up is when to and what to pack into your hospital bag. In my experience, this is a task that often occupies far more energy and time of expectant parents than it actually needs to, so we are going to break this down, simplify it and help you to have a well organised bag ensuring none of your essentials get left behind!
To learn how to support your body and baby through each stage check out my Antenatal and Hypnobirthing Course options- live and online at midwifepip.com
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What you need to know about Ultrasound Scans in Pregnancy Alison Ball We have all heard about ultrasound scans for pregnancy but do you really understand what they are for and your options around pregnancy scans? This weeks guest is Alison Ball, the Lead Sonographer and National Clinical & Quality Manager at Ultrasound Direct, the UK's most experienced private ultrasound scan provider.
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Honestly, I was there once too- heard the term Hypnobirthing and imagined all the marbles, crystal balls and birthing in the forest- all very hippy style and niche. Now if that’s your thing then of course that’s cool too but actually Hypnobirthing is absolutely for you if you are expecting a baby regardless of how you may plan to birth, and it need not be hippy at all.
On this week’s episode I am joined by fellow Midwife, mum of 4, and founder of @thebumptobabychapter Beth Kitt. Beth often speaks about the way women will always remember the day they give birth and the way it makes them feel and this is so, very true. Birth is not something we should leave to chance it is simply much too important. The truth is antenatal education is unregulated and you can train to become an antenatal educator through a short course of around 3 days in length. I will leave you to ponder on how good you feel that is… You may have realised through this episode quality birth preparation is something I am immensely passionate about. Unfortunately, on the internet everyone seems to feel they are an expert in this area and there are more myths, misconceptions, and unreliable resources than I can bare to count. This is why I am happy to be able to sign post you to www.aptaclub.co.uk/midwifepip for free, accessible information written by experts and backed up by evidence. For more on this topic check out Pip’s Blog: https://www.midwifepip.com/blog
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As a mum, there is nothing I wouldn’t do to protect my little boy and I was honestly shocked to hear statistics like at least 1 child under 5 years dies from an accident of which over 75% take place in the home. Our homes should be safe places for our little ones to explore and thrive and so I am super excited by this week’s guest as we can learn how to keep our little ones as safe as they can be at home. This week I am joined by Kate Ball, founder of Mini First Aid @minifirstaid, Kate is a paediatric first aid specialist, mum of 6 (including 2 sets of twins!!) and featured on BBC 1 Dragons' Den in 2021 securing investment from Sara Davies MBE. On this episode Kate shares some very important information on the safety regulation of products and the numbers to look for are below: BS EN71 Series: safety requirements for toys BS EN 1930:2011: safety barriers (stair gates) BS EN 16654:2015: consumer fitted finger protection devices for doors Whilst we are talking about keeping our homes safe, I think it is important we think about how we can make them a nurturing environment too. Encouraging communication, language and imagination in our children is beautiful to watch and their early years provide such a powerful time for growth and opportunity. To learn more about how you can support your little ones developmental milestones head over to www.aptaclub.co.uk/midwifepip For more on this topic check out Pip’s Blog: https://www.midwifepip.com/blog
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Oh motherhood, you think you are prepared and then it actually happens and wow it is a rollercoaster. There seems to be a taboo around sharing how we actually feel during motherhood, and it is important we normalise the spectrum of emotions we may feel as we navigate our new roles as mothers. This week I am joined by Anna Mathur @annamathur where we discuss the juggle of mum life amongst guilt, loneliness and overwhelm to name a few emotions. I highly recommend Anna’s new book to help you find your calm in the chaos. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Calm-New-Mums/dp/0241559812/ref=asc_df_0241559812/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570430330025&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2248060045060247048&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045515&hvtargid=pla-1640985337587&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 I want to also share with you some important evidence.- scientists have been looking into the impact of maternal stress on a developing baby in pregnancy and have found that babies are impacted by stress, anxiety, and depression in their mothers. Fascinatingly it has been found to impact a baby’s immune response and linked to development of conditions such as Asthma. To learn more about this link and to understand ways of managing feelings of stress head over to www.aptaclub.co.uk/midwifepip For more on this topic check out Pip’s Blog: https://www.midwifepip.com/blog Looking for expert support and information throughout Pregnancy, Birth and the Postpartum? Visit www.midwifepip.com to see all the courses I offer. Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes!
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This time of year, the Flu Vaccine is widely recommended in Pregnancy and a COVID-19 Booster is now also being offered. So, why are they recommended and are they safe? Dr Zoe Williams is here to give us the key facts and current updated advice that you need to know...
This week I am really excited to be joined by Dr Zoe Williams @drzoewilliams, a wonderful and knowledgeable face on ITV This Morning as well as a Practicing GP and a Mum so we are in safe hands navigating the myths from the facts on vaccinations in Pregnancy.
I want to share some extra information for you that is important to staying well and optimising your baby’s health during pregnancy. Consuming adequate vitamins and minerals such as Folic Acid, Zinc, Vitamin D, Iodine and Vitamin K are really important whilst you grow your baby. Head over to www.aptaclub.co.uk/midwifepip for more details on how to get these in your diet and when supplements may be needed. For more on this topic check out Pip’s Blog: https://www.midwifepip.com/blog And, for further resources as mentioned in the episode please see the links below: * https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/pregnancy-breastfeeding-fertility-and-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination/ * https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/flu-jab/ * https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-women-s-health/vaccination/covid-19-vaccines-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-faqs/ * https://www.rcm.org.uk/coronavirus-hub/covid-vaccines-for-pregnant-women/ Looking for expert support and information throughout Pregnancy, Birth and the Postpartum? Visit www.midwifepip.com to see all the courses I offer. Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baby food pouches are estimated to make up around 25% of the baby food market and in the fast-paced world in which we live it is no surprise they are a popular go to for many parents. The epitome of convenience with no messy prep, washing up or storage. But, how are they actually made and how healthy are they? Catherine Lippe joins me this week, a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) specialising in paediatric and maternal nutrition. She has over 10 years’ experience as a Registered Nutritionist in the field of infant and maternal nutrition and has worked in both the private and public sectors including the NHS and Public Health England. Catherine now works as a consultant paediatric nutritionist offering families, early years settings and the food industry practical, tailored advice on many aspects of child nutrition including; weaning, fussy eating, early years nutrition and nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding. To find out more visit her website www.catherinelippenutrition.co.uk or follow her on Instagram: @lippenutrition or Facebook Catherine Lippe Nutrition The Babease veg-led pouches discussed in this episode are linked below: https://www.babease.co/shop?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ZSWBhCVARIsALERCvy71iYJuKdXHsjy-a1pQv6wtzKvCzh73-zBQAC3B2gLaPAYS8TId7oaAsVvEALw_wcB This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I am sure it is not the first time you have heard of tongue tie, a condition effecting around 5% of newborns and commonly causing great infant feeding difficulties. So how can we get a step ahead to prevent tongue tie from causing us additional difficulty in the early days, weeks and months of newborn life. Lisa is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) in private practice. Her lactation practice is concentrated on the issue of Tongue tie but she is also educated in functional medicine and works with those struggling with hormonal, thyroid, milk supply, or fertility concerns. Lisa worked for 28 years at Staten Island University Hospital before establishing her private practice in 2015. At the Hospital, she co-founded and coordinated the Breastfeeding Initiative and worked in collaboration with the NYC Department of Health for eight years on efforts toward achieving the “Baby Friendly” designation. Currently, Lisa manages the Tongue Tie Experts brand on Facebook and Instagram, provides education to parents and professionals, through social media outreach and courses, and produces the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast. She loves to lecture and educate the world on the importance of breastfeeding for the health of infants and the developing airway. This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first trimester is arguably the most physically and psychologically challenging trimester in pregnancy yet it is shrouded in secrecy leaving women feeling alone and isolated in their anxiety and symptoms. Worst of all, it means that women are left dealing with the grief of miscarriage behind closed doors. This week we are talking about a topic I am super passionate about- why is it we are so secretive about the first trimester and is this right? From discussing taboo subjects on her You Tube channel, to inspiring us with her workouts, supporting us to protect our minds and bodies with her retreats and moodment app and creating the most wonderful body positivity book for children ‘My Beautiful Body’ Carly Rowena @carlyrowena is an inspirational mum, keeping things real and supporting other women on her mission. Please note we discuss miscarriage and pregnancy loss on this episode which may be triggering for you. This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pelvic organ prolapse, a condition that is more common in women, especially postpartum women than many realise and something that is often a source of embarrassment, shame or fear for those suffering. So on this episode I am really keen to shine a light on pelvic organ prolapse, help anyone listening who has been effected know they are not alone and that there is much that can be done to support you. I am so excited to welcome a woman doing such incredible work to raise the lid on pelvic organ prolapse and generally ditch the taboo surrounding pelvic health dysfunction post childbirth. Helen Ledwick @whymumsdontjump is a broadcast journalist who has a pelvic organ prolapse herself and has bravely turned her talents to talk about vaginas on her podcast, very cleverly names- why mums don’t jump. https://whymumsdontjump.com/ Helen has a brand new book available for pre-order too: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1838958495 This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the beauties of breastfeeding is the lack of prep and organisation needed, your boobs are attached to you and you have the perfect amount of ideal temperature milk on tap. Yet for many the idea of breastfeeding in public causes much anxiety and worry. This week I am joined by Danielle Facey, better know as The Breastfeeding Mentor @thebreastfeedingmentor on social media. Danielle is a breastfeeding educator on a mission to help you feel supported on your breastfeeding journey and to bust the many breastfeeding myths that exist. For more of Danielle’s excellent advice, I would highly recommend checking out her book ‘Self Care: The Breastfeeding Edition’ full of evidence based tips and support linked below. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Care-Breastfeeding-Practical-EvidenceBased/dp/B09QJXBJ7F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15TL3CZ9141MN&keywords=danielle+facey&qid=1660901436&sprefix=danielle+facey%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1 This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer
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Breastfeeding, despite being one of the most natural things in the world, is often far from easy. I would go as far to say those first few weeks are one of the most challenging things I have done. Going into the early days of breastfeeding with realistic expectations and an honest understanding of what is normal, what isn’t and ways to troubleshoot these can make a huge difference and the best time to educate yourself and prevent common issues such as poor latch or supply issues is in pregnancy itself. Today I am joined by a fellow mum and breastfeeding cheerleader, Alice Lucken @babyetaluk. Alice is a lactation consultant and postnatal practitioner dedicating her work to supporting families in their breastfeeding journeys and my goodness one thing we do know is there needs to be a heck of a lot more support! This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 in 4 women give birth by caesarean and it really is about time we made sure every woman who gives birth abdominally feels she had an individualised, empowered and truly positive birth. I am super excited to be joined this week by the wonderful Amy Lane, award winning digital editor for women’s health, host of Well Far an inspirational running podcast and author of ‘I can run’. But on top of all of this incredible work Amy is also a mum to two beautiful boys- Huxley and more recently welcomed little Bo into the world through a gentle caesarean birth and I cannot wait to talk about this experience and ways in which we can help assure a caesarean is a positive birthing experience. Amy also kindly offers to answer any non-medical questions you may have around gentle caesarean birth on her Instagram page @wellness_ed. This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pregnancy, the hormonal rollercoaster of physical and psychological change that some days lets face it feel super tough. But what if the food we eat could really influence our health and happiness? We could enjoy delicious cake and comforting food and reap health benefits too. I don’t know about you but I am well and truly sold on that idea. This weeks guest is beyond qualified in the field of nutrition and I am very excited to talk about how the food we eat can lead us to enjoy a healthier and happier pregnancy. Rhiannon is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, a best-selling author and chart-topping podcast host. In 2016 she founded Rhitrition, a renowned Harley Street clinic, which specialises in weight management, sports nutrition, eating disorders, and pre- and post-natal nutrition. As an evidence-based practitioner, Rhiannon is committed to the benefits of a scientific approach to nutrition. Rhiannon is also super mum goals in my eyes as after publishing her science packed booked last year she has also just published an incredible practical book called Deliciously Healthy Pregnancy designed to support your body and baby through each stage of pregnancy and early motherhood. I would highly recommend checking our Rhiannon’s incredible new book linked here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0241530563/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3 This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes!
Being a new mum is tough as it is but having a little one who is struggling on a daily basis with allergies, intolerances and all the associated symptoms makes this challenge much more intense. Today I am chatting with a wonderful new mum Roxy Winstanley @roxy_winstanley, who is navigating life with her gorgeous little girl Bea who has got multiple allergies including that to dairy and soya. This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And. remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes! Midwife Pip x
Being a mum is great but the sleep, oh my goodness the relentlessness of continual sleep deprivation is super tough. I am not sure it is something you can really prepare for or truly understand until you experience it either to be honest. This week I am joined by the lovely Emma Jaulin, mum of two and host of The Mum Talk Podcast, Emma is very aware of the real sleep challenges that come with motherhood. So, if you are a new mum tuning in today grab a cup of tea, put your feet up and know you are in great company with us. This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey... Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/midwife_pip And remember to hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss my upcoming episodes!
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My Birth Story
with Midwife Pip
Honestly, I never intended on sharing my birth story.
It is such a personal, precious journey but I have experienced first-hand the power of reading and reflecting on birth stories during my own pregnancy. There are so many ‘horror’ style stories to be read, a bit like restaurant reviews- everyone leaves a bad review, but we often forget to celebrate the good ones. As a midwife, working predominantly in a high risk setting for the past few years I have witnessed many types of birth, many obstetric emergencies and many of what could be featured in the ‘scary birth story’ column. So, therefore I have chosen to share mine with you, my arm has been twisted and fitting with my ethos of supporting women to be excited for birth, not scared I feel it is important I share this.
17th September 2021- the most amazing and empowering day of my life…
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands.
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Dr Jorge Palacios is a senior digital scientist and researcher at SilverCloud Health, the mental health platform offering scalable solutions to suit the needs of its users.
SilverCloud Health is the NHS’s prime provider of digital therapy, utilising iCBT (internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to deliver a range of programmes across the mental health spectrum.
SilverCloud Health have a specific Space for Perinatal Wellbeing programme to help individuals better manage their mental health during the perinatal period.
Dr Palacios is a thought leader in the field of digital mental health, and he is committed to providing accessible, evidence-based mental health solutions to all who need it. He has a special interest in maternal mental health.
Dr Palacios Instagram: @docpalacios
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jorge-e-palacios/
Twitter: @docpalacios5
SilverCloud Health Instagram: @silvercloudhealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silvercloud-health/
Twitter: @SilverCloudH
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub, bringing you reliable information, tips and checklists about all things pregnancy, birth and baby from Aptaclub experts. Sign up for free at Aptaclub.co.uk. The internet can be a difficult place to navigate for accessible, evidence based information so I am delighted to be able to sign post you to Aptaclub.co.uk knowing you will be in safe hands.
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022 Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Becoming and being a parent is tough, perhaps the most challenging thing we will ever do as a woman. Don’t get me wrong I love being a mum but the psychological shift is huge, your life and priorities are literally turned upside down overnight. Our emotional wellbeing is more fragile and important than ever but is often right down the priority list.
This week Sophie Burch aka The Mamma Coach @themamacoach is here to share with us why and how we should and must change this. Sophie is on a mission to put mental and emotional wellbeing more on the map in pregnancy, birth and parenting. She has 16 years as a mother to 4 boys (including twins), as a perinatal therapist and coach, and a birth trauma and PND survivor. Her experience has shaped who she is and awakened her to a life of compassion and deep empathy for everyone from pre-conception through parenting to menopause. Her approach is simple: to allow people to feel held and heard, safe and worthy of love and self acceptance.. Sophie believes that our strength comes from self compassion, kindness and knowledge, which is her ethos. Her focus for 2022 is “connection” and she intends to connect with and hold space for as many people as possible.
2020 saw her launch her Book, Beyond Birth: A Mindful Guide for Early Parenting, which is an integration of all she knows will help people have a more balanced, positive experience as they transition from pregnancy to parenting. The guide is available as a published book on Amazon, an ebook & audiobook so it really is a must read that is accessible to all and is linked below:
https://tinyurl.com/2p862ehw
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
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T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer
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Dr. Ivana Poku bravely shares some of her experience with postnatal depression and pregnancy following previous postnatal depression.
In the UK it is estimated that 1 in 4 women experience postnatal depression and it is a subject we really need to discuss more. So, a heartfelt thank you to Ivana, a mum of 3 boys (including twins), postnatal depression survivor, blogger, motivational speaker, and author of Motherhood - The Unspoken for helping raise so much awareness.
Originally from Slovakia, Ivana moved to England at the age of 29. After giving birth to her twin boys, she suffered major postnatal depression. But sadly, she soon understood she was not the only one struggling. Even if it doesn't go as far as depression, becoming a mother is nothing like we had expected and without relevant information and support, this can easily lead to feelings of failure and inadequacy.
After she pulled through postnatal depression, Ivana set up Mumsjourney and has been on the mission to create a world where new mums don't suffer in silence ever since.
Website: www.mumsjourney.com
Instaram: @ivanapoku
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
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Reflux must be up there with one of the most challenging but common conditions new parents and babies face. Seeing your little one uncomfortable and upset is heart breaking so I am excited to bring you this episode packed with expert information and guidance to cut through the confusion and help you navigate this tough time.
Áine Homer, the founder of The Baby Reflux Lady, is joining me today to answer your questions around reflux. Following her own experience in mothering two babies with infant reflux, Áine was inspired to develop a way to support other parents and equip them with the knowledge needed to help their baby. After two babies with reflux, CMPA and multiple other food intolerances and allergies between them, and three years of postnatal depression to boot, Áine knew she had to do something to provide the support that just wasn’t there when she needed it, and thus the Baby Reflux Lady was born! Despite what the doctors say, reflux is not normal, and parents don’t have to wait for babies to grow out of it.
To find out more about Áine’s incredible work all her details are linked in the episode description:
Website: www.thebabyrefluxlady.co.uk
Instagram @babyrefluxlady
Facebook www.facebook.com/thebabyrefluxlady
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
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We have all heard of hormones have a huge impact on our bodies during pregnancy, from enabling a conception, maintaining a healthy pregnancy and triggering labour they are a fairly major part of any woman’s pregnancy journey. But delving into exactly what impact our hormones have in pregnancy is both fascinating and incredibly empowering so that is exactly what we are going to do today.
On this week’s episode I am going to be picking the brains of Lisa Falco. Lisa is a ground-breaking FemTech engineer, she was the Head of Data at one of the biggest FemTech companies in the world - Ava Women - and has spent her career developing algorithms to decipher the menstrual cycle and help women get pregnant faster.
Lisa’s career was inspired by her own personal and devastating experience of miscarriage and a desire to understand and empower women. Lisa is also an author and her book - Go Figure! The astonishing science of the female body" – which puts real data and scientific weight behind the mysteries of the reproductive cycle and the incredible science of the female body.
www.lisafalco.com
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
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Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
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Being a parent is a responsibility like no other, it is to have your heart walking around outside your body and your natural parental instincts are to protect your little one from any harm. So, have you considered ensuring you have the essential choking and first aid skills to keep your little one safe. Choking is one of those things we all hope we never have to deal with, but the reality is it does happen to some babies and children and therefore equipping yourself with the skills to deal with it could quite literally save your child’s life.
Todays guest is Sammy Davies, who has been empowering parents by teaching them life- saving skills for the past five years. Before having children herself, she worked in a bustling, high acuity hospital in Melbourne, Australia as a Registered Nurse. After completing her Masters in Nursing she realised she had a second passion- teaching. Becoming a Nurse Educator allowed her to share her skills, and teach student nurses, nurses and doctors at the frontline.
Soon after becoming a parent herself (and making the move to the UK), she realised that her loved ones were not equipped with the skills that they needed to care for her children in case of a medical emergency. Sharing these life- saving skills with the people around her became her focus, and she went on to start her own businesses teaching parents friendly first aid. Over the years she has helped hundreds of parents and grandparents to know what to do if an accident did occur to their little ones.
Sammy offers Baby & Child First Aid sessions, and has developed an online course devoted to all things choking, follow Sammy on Instagram @happyheartsfirstaid and check out her life-saving courses : www.happyheartsfirstaid.com
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
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Infant feeding is one of the first things on a new parents mind - it is such a fundamental part of the fourth trimester. Whether you choose to breastfeed, combination feed or formula feed you and your baby are learning a whole new skill that can take a little time and patience to get to grips with. Knowing what to expect, how to work out if your feeding journey is going well and common conditions to keep an eye out for such as jaundice can make you feel more confident and prepared as you navigate the early weeks with your little one.
On this weeks episode I am joined by Dr Shruti Nathwani, Dr Shruti is a NHS Paediatrician and host of the platform @thechildrensmedic medic. Knowing there is a gap in knowledge and support parents receive upon arrival of their newborn, she set out to try and inform parents with evidence-based information and tips.
"It was when I had my own son that I realised there were so many questions as a new parent and not enough support to go around." She covers topics such as reflux, newborn stool, eczema, developmental milestones and many more on both her Instagram page and website www.thechildrensmedic.com
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer
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I think the most commonly searched words for new parents are… how can I get my baby to sleep. The sleep disturbances and deprivation of being a new parent are tough as I know all too well since becoming a mum myself n 2021.
If babies came with a sleep manual that would be great, but they just don’t, so we have got to figure out how to support these beautiful little joyous sleep thieves ourselves.
I think preparing for the sleep changes and understanding how to support your little one in the outside world should be considered in pregnancy, so we have realistic expectations when the time comes and know what to do.
On this week’s episode I am joined by Lisa Lamb, known better on social media as the_night_ninja. Lisa is a mum of 3 and prides her sleep coaching approach as being non-judgemental and free from any bullshit. We are all for keeping it real on this podcast, so I am excited to pick Lisa’s expert brains on all things helping your baby to sleep.
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer
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We are going there! We are talking about sex during pregnancy and after you have had a baby. One of those subjects you may not want to talk with your mum or friends about but fear not because here on my podcast we love diving into taboo subjects and making sure no stone is left unturned.
Sex is a topic that often makes us blush or shy away from discussion, but I am not sure anything could make this week’s guest blush, as a sex educator April Davis spends her days writing about vaginas.
On Instagram as @thevaginablog April openly discusses all the things you want to ask but are too shy to. April describes herself as the reason you slightly tilt your phone away from others when you're scrolling and that is the exact reason, she is the perfect guest to join us today.
I am very grateful that April is taking time out from blogging at thevaginblog.com and swapping seats from hosting her own podcast to join me here today to share why talking about sex and vaginas need not make you blush.
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer
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From trying to conceive, miscarriage, pregnancy symptoms and preparing for birth and motherhood pregnancy is one hell of a ride and the ride often has a few bumps along the way let’s be honest!
On this week's episode I welcome the wonderful Amy Voce, a voice you may very well recognise from Virgin Radio shows and podcast 'Two New Mums'.
Amy was quite literally ready to pop with her first baby when we spoke about some of the real highs and lows of pregnancy because let’s face it some days are rainbows and unicorns and others are ummm not.
Follow Amy on Instagram @amy_voce and for a giggle check out Two New Mums Podcast.
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer
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You survive the newborn period and before you know it, it is time to start weaning your little one. Weaning a baby is something that causes many parents some anxiety and with so much conflicting information out there it is no wonder. Now, we all want to do the very best for our babies and transition to weaning in as positive and smooth way as possible so I am very excited for this week’s expert guest to join me and share what you need to know about weaning your baby. Charlotte Stirling Read is here to rescue us from all the confusion
Charlotte is “The Baby & Child Nutritionist” and founder of SR Nutrition. Charlotte
really is an expert in the area of baby weaning, as a Registered Nutritionist who has supported thousands of families with feeding their little ones. In fact, Charlotte is such a leading expert in this field that she has won many awards for her work, most recently winning the Best Blog and Best Online Resource for Weaning Week in 2020. And when not winning awards Charlotte has also featured on many TV programmes such as Jamie & Jamie’s Friday Night Feast and worked with celebrities including collaborating with Joe Wicks for the publication of his book ‘Wean in 15’.
Charlotte’s writing expertise are so that she is also the author of her bestselling book How to Wean Your Baby, this is absolutely an essential read for anyone on weaning a journey :
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Be sure to follow Charlotte on family adventures and lots more weaning inspo on Instagram @sr_nutrition
A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
This week marks the beginning of Child Safety Week which is run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust. Here at Fred Safety, we are passionate about helping every parent protect their child at home by making all of our products simple to fit and designed for maximum safety. We believe that most accidents that happen at home are preventable. Did you know that half of under 5s will attend A&E this year and more than 75% of under 5s that suffer a fatal injury from an accident, do so at home? These statistics are frightening, and we want this to stop, Fred Safety products are designed with your home and family in mind and we pride ourselves on being fully compliant with EU regulations. As we know here at Fred Safety, sharing safety knowledge and having a safe home for your little ones helps saves lives!
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
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For the Dad’s- Supporting your partner in the postpartum.
With Adam Shaw
This is one for the dads out there! Your little one arrives, and life becomes beautifully crazy. Your partner is navigating pregnancy and birth recovery, establishing infant feeding and paternity leave is typically much too short. But how can you optimise the time available to you and support your partner whilst making memories and bonding with your little on in the postpartum.
On this week’s episode I am joined by Adam Shaw, perhaps better known on Instagram as @at_dads_table. As a dad of 2, with a 3rd baby on the way Adam has definitely had experience in this field and is joining me to share his postpartum support tips and tricks today.
And, of course, as a trained chef Adam’s book sharing meals suited to each stage of pregnancy and the postpartum is your go-to family food bible.
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A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer
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Motherhood is the most beautiful, chaotic whirlwind. Some days you feel on top of the world and like you are smashing it and other days feel like they are a month long and full of relentless hurdles. We wouldn’t change it for the world, but that doesn’t mean that it is easy, so how can we mother in a more mindful way to make those rollercoaster days a little easier on us and the whole family?
This week I am so excited to chat to Izzy Judd, who as a mum of 3 is very aware of the challenges that come alongside motherhood.
Izzy is also a violinist and author of ‘Dare to Dream’ and ‘Mindfulness 4 Mums’. Izzy has been affected by anxiety through her life and has found how mindfulness and self-care can bring some calm to motherhood and that getting the family involved can help your little ones too.
Follow Izzy on Instagram @mrs_izzyjudd and check out her fantastic books which are genuinely among the most powerful I have read sharing her journey to motherhood and simple tactics to bring a calmer energy to the life of a busy mum.
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A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer
For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey...
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Nutrition in pregnancy is a powerful force, not only does the food you eat need to nourish your body but also your growing baby. However, alongside nutrition in pregnancy comes a whole heap of myths and misconceptions. At a time where it is so important to have the facts and to be empowered to nourish your body and baby it is vital we unpick fact from fiction and I cannot think of a better guest to help us do just that today.
I am joined by the wonderful Rhiannon Lambert. Rhiannon is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, a best-selling author and chart-topping podcast host.
In 2016 she founded Rhitrition, a renowned Harley Street clinic, which specialises in weight management, sports nutrition, eating disorders, and pre- and post-natal nutrition. As an evidence-based practitioner, Rhiannon is committed to the benefits of a scientific approach to nutrition.
In 2017, Rhiannon published her first book, the best-selling Re-Nourish: A Simple Way To Eat Well, part handbook, part cookbook, in which she shares her food philosophy to lay the foundations for a happy, healthy relationship with eating. She followed this up with Top Of Your Game: Eating For Mind & Body (2019), co-written with world snooker champion, Ronnie O’Sullivan. And her third book, The Science of Nutrition, was recently published in 2021 and is a Sunday times bestseller.
Rhiannon also hosts the top-rated ‘Food for Thought’ which gives listeners practical, evidence-based advice on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
So, I think it is safe to say we are in the very best hands today with Rhiannon!
Follow Rhiannon on social media @rhitrition and check out her services at www.rhitrition.com A big thank you to the sponsor of this episode- Cheeky Rascals.
Cheeky Rascals supply parents and caregivers with brilliant nursery products from across the globe. We pride ourselves on offering not only solutions that help make parents lives easier, but the safest products on the market alongside help and advice content from experts within their field. We proudly represent household names such as Love To Dream which offer swaddles and sleepsuits that support safer sleep in the natural arms up position, Fred Safety which is the first fully compliant safety range in the UK; providing a range of stylish baby proofing products that blend seamlessly into your home and Rockit which offer portable sleep aids that make life easier for tired parents across the world.
Cheeky Rascals are sponsoring this podcast and offering you 15% off Fred Safety products using the code MIDWIFEPIP15 - This offer is only valid to use on Fred Safety products from Monday 6th June 2022 until Monday the 20th June 2022.
Here are some of my favourite home safety products from the range: https://bit.ly/3PsMEKw
T’s and C’s apply. See https://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer
For more expert information and for expert guidance and support on your journey...
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Positivity Guided Meditation with Midwife Pip
We exist in such a fast paced, demanding world that can erode our positivity and optimism overtime. Ensure you take time during this precious stage of your life to reconnect with your positive mind and to recognise your worth.
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Grounding Guided Meditation with Midwife Pip
Reconnecting with the here and now, feeling grateful for what we have and not allowing those worries and anxieties to take over our minds.
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Birthing Support Guided Meditation with Midwife Pip
Take a moment to bring calm and confidence to your ability to birth your baby, know that you are not alone and everything is going to be ok.
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Body Scan Guided Meditation with Midwife Pip
In less than 2 minutes, feel a wave of relaxation and calm through your entire body.
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Birthing Breath Guided Meditation with Midwife Pip
A short simple way to practice that all important Birthing Breath, a powerful tool in your labour and birth toolbox.
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BONUS EPISODE 16: Baby’s skin and Childs Farm with Joanna Jensen, the founder of Child’s Farm
For those of you who have been listening to this season’s podcast and all the knowledge bomb packed episodes you will have noticed that Childs Farm has sponsored Season 3 to help me deliver the honest support and information you deserve over the past 15 weeks. This is an extra special bonus episode where I am joined by Joanna, the founder of Childs Farm.
I speak with Joanna about how we can best support our babies precious and sensitive skin and why this is a subject close to her heart as well as mine. I learn just how personal Child’s Farm is to Joanna and her family, why it was born and the honestly inspirational ways they have been working to ensure their products are super sustainable and even help those around the world out of poverty through co-operatives. For example, the bottles are made from plastic bottles in Indonesia that would otherwise end up in our oceans due to the lack of recycling that takes place in these parts of the world. Joanna truly has gone the extra mile for sensitive skin and kindness to our planet and I felt truly inspired chatting to her.
Joanna Jensen is the Founder of the UK’s number one baby and children’s toiletry brand, Childs Farm.
As well as being an entrepreneur, Joanna is a mother of two, Mimi and Bella. They were the inspiration behind the launch of Childs Farm and the products she created were a solution to her frustration at not being able to find natural but fun products that could cope with her two daughters’ sensitive skin, fine flyaway hair.Joanna and her team believe that every child deserves to be happy in their skin, whether that be normal, sensitive or even eczema-prone. The daily success stories Joanna hears from parents who have had their children and their own lives transformed by using Childs Farm, is what truly drives her forward.
And remember- you can currently get an exclusive 25% off child’s farm products on their website using code MIDWIFEPIP25.
I also love the Child’s Farm You Tube cartoons where the characters on the labels come to life and you and your child can meet the Child’s Farm family: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb36L4sbgwVFaBfZvyEfwRQ
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
Your Pregnancy Journey
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They come in all shapes and sizes, sometimes celebrated but often considered a taboo. Yes, we are talking boobs, bras and our breast health. Supporting our breast health is something really under discussed so this week we are going to shine a light on our boobs and how to look after them well and the common mistakes we make when it comes to bras.
On this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Nicola Brown, an Associate Professor in Female Health and Performance and teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate health-related programmes at St Mary’s University. She is also a member of the Research Group in Breast Health at the University of Portsmouth and on the Executive Board of the Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network. Nikki’s research is focused on increasing scientific knowledge of breast health issues to inform effective strategies for optimising health and performance of female athletes and exercisers. With so little breast health chat out there I am really looking forward to this episode with Nikki to support you and your breasts! We talk managing breast pain and importantly why so many women are wearing the incorrect bra for them!
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
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Midwife Pip x
** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart.
Head over to Childs Farm to access 25% off their products at www.childsfarm.com using the code MIDWIFEPIP25
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We concentrate so much time on educating ourselves about pregnancy and birth during this precious time and then ‘boom’ we dive into the world of parenting and caring for a new baby. It is no secret that navigating this new life is challenging and amazing in equal measures. Becoming a parent is such a huge change and there are many heightened or new emotions and behaviours to be navigated.
I am super excited to chat with this week’s expert guest Dr Siggie Cohen who is a expert in the field of parenting. For more than 35 years, Siggie has worked extensively with thousands of children and families, first as a teacher and then as a child developmental specialist. Her approach has proven successful in helping parents and teachers deepen their understanding of children’s behaviours, so they can support
them through the entire range of emotional challenges, including behavioural difficulties, transitions and trauma.
Siggie and I discuss parenting anxiety, navigating the whirlwind of parenting changes and the all too common mum-guilt. For more fantastic content by Siggie check her out on Instagram @dr.siggie.
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart.
Head over to Childs Farm to access 25% off their products at www.childsfarm.com using the code MIDWIFEPIP25
Head over to Baby Tula to access 15% off their entire baby carrier range at www.babytula.com using the code PIPLOVESTULA
… See you on our next episode! **
For those who have been following me on social media it will come as no surprise that I am a huge advocate of exercise during pregnancy. The benefits are huge, and it is an area I am super passionate about. But of course, we want to ensure exercise in pregnancy is done safely to support our bodies. With this in mind you can be forgiven for ending up in a rabbit warren of frantic googling when it comes to exercise in pregnancy and finding a confusing tangle of poor quality, outdated, inaccurate information. Unhelpful to say the least but also super disempowering at a time when accurate information is imperative.
I am really excited to put your questions to this weeks podcast guest and dispel some of the myths and misconceptions around exercising during pregnancy and explore the best way to navigate this precious time.
I am joined by James Davies, this man has an extensive portfolio from a career in professional support himself, to working with elite athletes in the worlds of premier league football, the commonwealth, and Olympic games. More recently James has begun to focus on the historically neglected area of women in sport, qualified in pregnancy training and shares my relentless passion for empowering women to embrace healthy, active pregnancies safely.
And on a personal note, James has been the voice and expertise behind my own pregnancy journey allowing me to enjoy physical activity throughout and genuinely have the positive, healthy pregnancy I dreamt of.
Want to know more and work with James and I throughout your pregnancy? Head over to www.midwifepip.com and check out our services on ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’. See you there!
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart.
Head over to Childs Farm to access 25% off their products at www.childsfarm.com using the code MIDWIFEPIP25
Head over to Baby Tula to access 15% off their entire baby carrier range at www.babytula.com using the code PIPLOVESTULA
… See you on our next episode! **
Pregnancy is a momentous time in a woman’s life, our bodies are dipped into a rollercoaster of hormonal changes and the physical and psychological adaption that takes place is huge. Mental health is thankfully being discussed more in pregnancy than in previous generations but there is still an air of taboo that surrounds this subject and it is so important we break those barriers down to support women.
On this week’s episode I am joined by fellow midwife Tessa Van Der Vord, who is a specialist NHS Mental Health Midwife and can be found on Instagram as @mentalhealth_midwife.
We are going to discuss the why’s, how’s and what’s of pregnancy mental health and help women realise they are absolutely not alone in any struggles they may face on this journey.
Tessa is a registered midwife and has been working for the NHS for the past 12 years. Prior to this, she trained as a midwife in Manchester and then moved home - working at a London hospital ever since. She has worked in most areas of midwifery but then settled into a specialist mental health post in 2016. In November 2020, Tessa gave birth to her first baby (Rupert - “Roo”) and experienced being pregnant and becoming a parent in a global pandemic. For many reasons, this journey was a huge learning curve for Tessa and it has had an influence on her practice in many ways. Tessa is in the process of returning to work and is really looking forward to working with pregnant people and their families again.
Some of the resources mentioned by Tessa are below:
https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
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Midwife Pip x
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You navigate your way through pregnancy, birth your baby like a total warrior and viola you enter the new club of parenthood. A whole new adventure to be explored, with a whole heap of uncertainty. The first few months of your littles one’s life are so precious, and every parent is on a mission to help nurture their new baby in the healthiest way to enable them to develop and thrive. So, what should we actually be doing with our new baby in these earliest days and how can we help have a positive start to parenting?
Fear not, we have an expert joining us this week to share her top tips on those early parenting days. I don’t know about you but I am getting my notepad and pen at the ready for this one!
Jen is a Registered Nurse and Midwife, Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Lactation and Sleep Consultant and Circle of Security Faciliator. Jen’s work is to support Mum's and Dad's in getting to know, understand and support their baby and toddler so they can love being a parent.
Check out more of Jen’s wisdom and top tips on her Instagram page @jenbutlerearlyparenting and her Podcast ‘The early parenting podcast’. Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
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Midwife Pip x
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Think of a pregnant woman and I bet most of us recall seeing someone waddling about clutching their lower back looking somewhat less than comfortable. Pelvic girdle and back pain in pregnancy is a hugely common issue, so much so in fact that often we assume it is part and parcel of pregnancy and something we must simply endure. But what if that is not the case? On this week’s episode I am delighted to welcome back the wonderful Clare Bourne who you may remember from Season 1 when Clare shared so much wisdom on Pelvic Floor Health. I always learn so much when I chat with Clare and hope that you will too as we discuss the real truths around pelvic girdle and back pain in pregnancy.
Clare is an experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and mum of 2. Clare’s passion for providing evidence-based information to mums during pregnancy and the postpartum period is driven by her ethos that women should never feel alone, or experience symptoms without support so I am immensely grateful that she is with us today. Check out more brilliant information by Clare on her Instagram page: @clarebournephysio
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
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It is not a surprise to us that our bodies undergo enormous change during pregnancy and childbirth and one of the biggest issue’s women are often faced with is diastasis recti- whereby the abdominal muscles separate, leaving a gap.
For many women this can have a huge impact on their physical and psychological wellness, and it is not a condition that is commonly discussed prenatally leaving women unsure as to why a diastasis has happened to their body and what can be done to help correct it.
So, I am very pleased to be joined by Diastasis Recti expertGrainne Donnelly to reveal all we need to know about this surprisingly common symptom.
Gráinne is an Advanced Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health. Her particular areas of interest include diastasis rectus abdominis and perinatal exercise. She is involved in research on both of these topics and looks forward to exploring and developing how we understand them so that we can better serve the women of today. Gráinne is an honorary member of the Perinatal Physical Activity Research Team and is on the specialist advisory board of the Active Pregnancy Foundation. You can check out more of Grainne’s fantastic information and resources over on her Instagram page @absolute.physio and website https://www.absolute.physio.
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
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Let’s be honest babies and nappies basically come hand in hand and much of the first few months of parenthood is spent conducting continual nappy changes and a increased supermarket bill each week from the endless supply needed. And with all of this you can que the black bin bags of disposable nappies piling up which will mostly end up in a landfill site somewhere. In fact, it is estimated that a baby will use around 6000 disposable nappies before he or she is potty trained!
In a world where we are becoming more environmentally aware and looking for more sustainable ways to parent, reusable cloth nappies can offer a fantastic option. But navigating the right style, nappy system and washing routine can feel a bit overwhelming. This is something I have personally done a lot of research around and thankfully the complicated nappy systems and wrapping that was necessary in previous years is no longer. Reusable nappies can actually be as simple as disposables with the big benefit of saving us money and helping the environment in which we live too.
On this weeks episode I have the pleasure of being joined by an expert, Fiona Smyth, founder of TotsBots, whose nappies are gorgeous and I cannot wait to dress our little boy in all the cute bottom designs very soon, to help us fully understand the world of reusable nappies, our options and why it really can be a simple and fantastic solution.
You can check out the full TotsBots range and many of the products discussed today via the website link below:
https://www.totsbots.com
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
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As women we seemingly spend half of our lives trying not to get pregnant and the other half trying to or worrying about our abilities to conceive. The journey to motherhood is not always plain sailing and for some parents it’s a full on stormy, dark skies road. Operations, injections, lengthy waits, and baby loss feature in many more parents trying to conceive journeys than most of us are aware. Infertility and fertility struggles still remain a huge taboo subject but it is so important that parents on this journey can recognise that they are not alone.
On this weeks episode I am delighted to be joined by Sophie Martin, a registered midwife who has been working in a central London hospital for the past 9 years. 4 years ago Sophie and her husband James started trying for a baby. Since then, they have undergone 6 rounds of IVF treatment, and sadly also said goodbye to their identical twins sons Cecil & Wilfred who were born prematurely at 21 weeks. Sophie has been sharing her story on her Instagram account @the.infertile.midwife, to spread awareness of infertility and baby loss, and to provide support to others who are also living through this.
https://www.instagram.com/the.infertile.midwife/
And, I am sure I speak for many women when I say the biggest of thank you’s to Sophie for sharing her journey so openly and honestly to support others navigating a similar path.
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart.
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The fourth trimester and motherhood encompass such huge changes in a woman’s life, yet we hardly spend any time planning for some of the challenges. Exercising in the postpartum has a whole heap of physical and psychological benefits but the realities of this with a new baby can be a challenge. Feeding your baby, navigating life as a new parent, sleep deprivation, a recovering body, good old mum guilt and lack of routine all creep in.
But what can we do, how can we negotiate all of this and what should exercise look like post birth?
On this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by Pre- and Post-natal exercise expert and founder of Bumps and Burpees, Charlie Barker.
Charlie is the founder of Bumps & Burpees, the go-to community for new and expectant mums who want to stay strong, healthy, and happy throughout their pregnancies and into motherhood. As a qualified pre & post-natal exercise specialist Charlie is passionate about educating and empowering women at a time in their lives where things can feel daunting and living and breathing it all herself now has only made her desire to help others deeper.
Check out Charlie’s Instagram page and website below for more pre and postnatal exercise inspiration:
https://www.instagram.com/charlielaunder/
https://bumpsandburpees.com
I must also mention that Charlie is also an author having released her brilliant book which you can also check out below:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bumps-Burpees-Staying-Throughout-Pregnancy/dp/0241491118
But this year Charlie also became a mum to her gorgeous little boy Alfie and I am all ears on this episode as Charlie shares some of the realities of exercising with a new baby, the challenges and her tips to managing this time.
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart.
Head over to Childs Farm to access 25% off their products at www.childsfarm.com using the code MIDWIFEPIP25
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The power of our gut.
No seriously, our gut and microbiome are incredible! It is not until I begun planning a pregnancy that I really tuned into, and researched gut health and I was literally mind blown!
In fact, ensuring a healthy gut and microbiome is one of the ways we can set our children and maternal bodies up for strong, healthier futures. Our gut is connected to so much of our wellness and the evidence really is building so I think it is important we shout about it and get the word out there to empower more women to consider boosting their gut health to boost their family’s wellness.
On this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by Rebecca Traylen. Rebecca started her journey at the University of Nottingham studying Biology where she became fascinated in the relationship between diet, health, and disease. This led her to study a master's in nutrition at the University of Surrey and practises as an Associate Nutritionist.
Since studying at Surrey, Rebecca is now the resident nutritionist at Probio7 and is keen to raise awareness of the importance of gut health and how our resident bacteria can affect our health and well-being, throughout our whole life.
On this week’s episode we discuss the importance of the microbiome in regards to pregnancy and infant health, what it really means and simple, practical ways we can boost the health of our guts.
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
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Midwife Pip x
** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart.
Head over to Childs Farm to access 25% off their products at www.childsfarm.com using the code MIDWIFEPIP25
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There is arguably no time in our lives that we focus more on our health and wellness then when considering a pregnancy or trying to conceive.
But honestly, boosting your female fertility can feel like a mind field, like most things women’s health related there are a lot of myths and misconceptions to navigate before finding the real evidence-based facts.
Thankfully, on today’s episode we are joined by a real expert, Stefanie Valaks, founder of the Dietologist. Stefanie is dedicated to providing excellence in reproductive, fertility and pregnancy health and is going to help us understand what we can actually do to boost our fertility health, why it is something we should be considering and what myths we should leave behind.
Stefanie Valakas is an expert fertility dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her virtual practice are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility & pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has truly grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigating a diagnosis of endometriosis.
You can learn about how you can work with Stefanie and The Dietologist team and find out more about all her fantastic programmes and resources by checking out the links below:
Website: thedietologist.com.au
Instagram @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian
Facebook Pages: The Dietologist and The Endometriosis Dietitian
Facebook Group: Fertility Friendly Food
Podcast: Fertility Friendly Food
Find Out More about programs at: courses.thedietologist.com.au
Midwife Pip x
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We spend so much time planning for pregnancy, researching birth and focusing on growing the healthiest baby, analysing all our decisions to ensure we are doing what is perceived as best for our babies and throughout motherhood we continue to focus our energies on our little ones ensuring they have all they need to thrive.
But who is focusing on the mum? This brand-new person who is born when we birth our first child and a person who needs care in equal measures.
This is where postpartum nutrition is so often neglected, considered as an afterthought, or buried at the bottom of the postpartum priorities pile. But my goodness we need to unbury it and hold it in much higher regard.
Your body has been devoted to growing, nurturing, and birthing a whole new life. It is undergoing a rollercoaster of psychological and physical change; it has a whole journey of recovery to embark on and postpartum nutrition ladies really is our friend on this ride.
On this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by Dr Harriet Holme, a Registered Nutritionist (AfN), and former experienced paediatrician. After studying at Cambridge University, Harriet worked in the NHS for over a decade before focusing on nutrition. She has a PhD in genetics and is a lecturer in nutrition. Harriet’s focus is science backed nutrition, and she is passionate about sharing credible information to empower people to eat for their long-term health. Her unique skill set of
medical, scientific, and nutritional qualifications enable Harriet to provide personalised expert nutrition advice, so we are in the best hands for today’s chat!
Harriet has also authored two fantastic books:
‘Eating During Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition’
https://healthyeatingdr.com/product/eating-during-pregnancy-book/
‘An Expert’s Guide to Eating After a Baby’
https://healthyeatingdr.com/product/postpartum-nutrition-an-experts-guide-to-eating-after-a-baby/
To check out more of Harriet’s brilliant resources her Instagram account and website are linked below:
https://www.instagram.com/healthyeatingdr/
https://healthyeatingdr.com/
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart.
Head over to Childs Farm to access 25% off their products at www.childsfarm.com using the code MIDWIFEPIP25
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There are so many myths and misconceptions when it comes to exercising in pregnancy but none more so than pregnancy and our core muscles. Unsurprisingly women are left confused, scared, and disempowered to embrace safe, effective core exercises that are fundamental to our wellness, to a healthier pregnancy and smoother postpartum recovery. That is right ladies- we should not ignore our core in pregnancy!
So, on this week’s episode I am really excited to be joined by Hollie Grant to discuss what our core is- because most of us do not actually understand it, why our core is so important in pregnancy and how we can be safely exercising it to protect and support our changing, growing bodies.
Hollie is a woman with a hell of a lot of passion to empower women to feel strong, powerful, and healthy in pregnancy and her message that you can be Pregnant and Powerful is something that totally resonates with me, and that the world needs to hear. In fact, Hollie attempted a world record attempt for the most pregnant women exercising at one time- that is serious dedication!
Specialising in prenatal Pilates and being an award-winning Pilates instructor, Hollie is an expert in the area of the core, stability and functional movement for pregnancy and so we are in great hands for today’s chat!
You can find Hollie on social media:
@thepilatespt
And check out her prenatal fitness plan:
@thebumpplan
Hollie’s goal is to help every woman learn to love exercise for its effect on performance, rather than aesthetic gains and I could not be more on board with this ethos!
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart.
Head over to Childs Farm to access 25% off their products at www.childsfarm.com using the code MIDWIFEPIP25
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All expectant parents have one main goal in mind- to grow a healthy baby.
We have seen such a rise in childhood conditions such as asthma, eczema, allergies and obesity over recent years, all conditions that can be unpleasant, troublesome and affect the quality of a child’s life
But what if there was evidence that we could actively adopt some very simple lifestyle changes in pregnancy to help reduce the risks of such conditions?
Well, I don’t know about you, but I am all ears for this chat with the wonderful Michelle Henning. Michelle is a mother herself and author of ‘Grow Healthy Babies’ a book I highly recommend reading and is linked below:
https://www.growhealthybabies.com
Michelle and her husband suffered from lifelong allergies themselves and wanted their children to not have to endure the dietary restrictions, skin issues and health complications they had, had to and so this incredible book and resource for other parents was born.
On this episode Michelle shares some of the simple, yet highly effective and empowering things we can do in pregnancy and parenthood to help protect our babies from these common childhood conditions and to ultimately ‘grow healthy babies’.
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
Enjoy Listening
Midwife Pip x
** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart.
Head over to Childs Farm to access 25% off their products at www.childsfarm.com using the code MIDWIFEPIP25
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Hello, I am back with a third season! And wow so much has changed since Season 2- mainly in that I have been on my own journey through pregnancy and have joined this crazy, incredible club of motherhood.
For those of you who don’t know me- I am Pip, a practicing NHS midwife and enthusiast of all things women’s wellness. I have a somewhat relentless passion for ensuring women are empowered with real, honest and reliable information and support throughout their pregnancy. Because my goodness, pregnancy is such a powerful time in a woman’s life that is often miraculous and challenging in equal measures.
Over the upcoming, weekly episodes I am joined by many leading experts to bring you the evidence-based information and top tips to navigating your pregnancy and motherhood journey. Needless to say, I had my notebook at hand when recording this season, and I would recommend the same for you too. I hope you are ready for the giggles, knowledge bombs and empowering chats to commence…
When it comes to navigating what to buy through your pregnancy and motherhood journeys it can feel like a total mind field, but there is one product that I think all mums would unanimously agree is a must-have and that is a baby carrier!
That is why I am super excited to be working with BabyTula and I am joined by product experts Niki and Ali on this episode to reveal why they should be a must-have product for you too!
And as promised- you can access 15% off their entire baby carrier range at www.babytula.com using the code PIPLOVESTULA, heads up though it is running for a limited time so be sure to check it out now.
Don’t forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey’ as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey
You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer:
Group Antenatal Classes
Digital Antenatal Classes
Hypnobirthing Classes
If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents.
Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip
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Midwife Pip
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Loving your growing, changing bodywith Chessie King
Pregnancy is such a momentous time in a woman’s life, your body is entirely devoted to growing a new little human life… or two! Breasts, bums and bellies grow rounder, our skin changes, we grow a superhuman sense of smell and can often vomit or cry with the flick of a switch. There are undoubtably some welcome and some less welcome changes that happen as our bodies grow and change in pregnancy and I am so excited to chat this week with the wonderful Chessie King who knows very well about this adaptions as she is currently expecting a little girl herself.
I am in awe of Chessie’s body confidence and self love and think it really is something that all of us women need more of in our life so be sure to check her out on Instagram @chessiekingg
Chessie’s positive energy is truly infectious, and I am excited to share our chat and help other expectant mums to practice some self-love and compassion for our bodies on this journey.
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One of the most important things to consider as a new parent is ways to practice safer sleeping with your little one. Sadly, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome claims the lives of around 4 babies each week in the UK so informing ourselves about ways to help reduce this risk and to ensure your baby is sleeping as safely as possible is a key part of parenthood preparation.
I am delighted to be joined on this week’s episode by the wonderful Stella parkin who works for The Lullaby Trust to talk through ways we can do just that and provide you with some of the essential information you need to support your little one’s safer sleeping journey.
If anyone has not yet checked out the lullaby trust website, I highly recommend that you do, it is a fantastic resource that can provide you with the best, evidence based information about safer sleeping and reducing the risk of SIDS.
Follow this link to check it out www.lullabytrust.org.uk/
For expectant or new parents under 25 years of age there is an additional resource available for you here: https://littlelullaby.org.uk
Joining us for today’s chat is Stella, Stella qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1986 at Guy’s Hospital, London. Following a range of nursing roles including as a practice nurse and school nurse, Stella undertook her health visitor qualification and gained a PGCE working as a lecturer on a range of health-related courses.
Stella initially joined The Lullaby Trust in 2016 as a Regional Development Officer in the South West. The role involved representing The Lullaby Trust at a regional level to raise and maintain awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) within the region and spread safer sleep messages, mainly through delivering training. She also supported bereaved parents in the region through annual Family Days and was the local contact for Lullaby Trust befrienders.
Stella now works as the Professional Development Lead within The Lullaby Trust. This new role means that Stella is involved with ensuring that The Lullaby Trust’s work reflects public health priorities.
I am so pleased Stella is joining us today to share her tips, tricks and important facts about safer sleeping that could, quite honestly, help to save a baby’s life.
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Why caring for YOU in the postpartum is so important - With Emma Bord
During pregnancy and birth your body has nurtured, grown and birthed your newborn baby. Your body undergoes huge physical and physiological changes during these stages and often we underestimate the importance of caring for your body after birth.
The fourth trimester can encompass so many challenges from sleep deprivation, to hormonal driven changes to our mood and physical symptoms of recovery.
Regardless of mode of birth your body needs time and attention to recover properly.
Looking after yourself in the postpartum should absolutely be considered a priority and not a self-indulgence, yet so often self-care for new mums gets lost along the motherhood journey.
One woman who knows these challenges and the importance of support and recovery after birth is Emma Bord who is joining us to chat about how we should be caring for and nurturing our bodies post birth. Emma shares my ethos that the phrase “pre baby body” needs abolishing and switching out for a deeper understanding about the changes our body has undertaken and ways we can support our recovery.
Emma is first and foremost a mother of 3 young children, all 4years and under, her youngest born during lockdown this summer. Alongside parenting she is a Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor focussing on Pre and Post Natal exercise, with the hope of inspiring women to keep fit and well during and after pregnancy in a safe way to aid mothers both physically and mentally.
Emma is currently teaching a variety of classes via Zoom as well as 1-2-1 sessions and has recently set up an on-demand library for the convenience of her clients to be able to train at their own leisure from the comfort of her own home. You can find Emma on Instagram @emmabordpt for more pre- and post-natal exercise inspiration. You can contact Emma through her website www.emmabordpt.com and during lockdown she has created a fantastic online library packed with safe pre and post-natal workouts you can do at home, check it out here: www.instabook.io/s2/emmabordpersonaltraining/?m=library
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All things Skin health with Erica Rodriguez
Maintaining or even achieving a healthy, glowing complexion seems to be a never-ending mission. From dry to oily, breakouts to pigmentation our skin complaints are extensive and the range of products on the market are an absolute mind field.
After all, our skin is the biggest organ on our body and it is always on show so it’s no surprise we want it to be as healthy as our insides. Our skin can be affected by so many different factors from genetics to environmental and nutritional influences. And like many women out there I am always on the search for the best way to hide my sleep deprivation sins and reduce the signs of ageing, so I am very excited to be joined on this weeks episode by registered nutritionist and skin health expert Erica Rodriguez to debunk common skin myths and to help us boost our skin health.
Erica is a London based registered nutritionist specialising in skin health and creates highly personalised nutrition and lifestyle plans for her clients, addressing their skin concerns through an integrative holistic approach. Having spent 16 years working in the fashion and beauty industry and experiencing her own struggles with acne, with an ever-growing passion for science and wellness, Erica found her calling and studied biomedicine and nutritional therapy for 3 years.
She later founded Naturally Nourished and created an online wellness platform where she shares her evidence-based health and beauty articles and her delicious wholesome recipes, many of which aim to promote healthy youthful skin. You can check these out on Erica’s Instagram page @naturallynourishedlondon.
Over the years, Erica has gained extensive knowledge around the intricate relationship between nutrition and skin health and how we can make significant improvements to our skin by working from the inside-out. Gut health and a balanced microbiome play a central role in maintaining healthy skin and the skin-gut connection is an area of particular interest to Erica. Erica is also a regular contributor to online health and beauty publications.
Check out Erica’s amazing services at : https://naturallynourished.co.uk
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This week The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast is taking a mini pause.
Because sometimes in life we all need to hit that pause button for a moment.
So this week I have recorded a little bonus episode for you- a short, simple pregnancy relaxation.
I hope this helps to bring a little calm to your chaos and restores some peace in any of our busy lives.
Let's get comfortable and enjoy...
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Induction of Labour - With Midwife Marie Louise
In the UK around 1 in 5 women have their labour induced. It therefore makes sense that we learn about induction of labour in the antenatal period.
I am sure you all know by now that I am a believer of knowledge being power and that is because I feel that having honest, evidence-based information allows you to be empowered about your birth choices and feel in control of the twists and turns that may crop up. This is entirely true of induction. It can be offered for a range of reasons and the actual process may also differ depending on your individual circumstance and hospital policy.
On this week’s episode I am joined by a fellow midwife, and a midwife as passionate as I am about providing you with accurate non-bias information. Midwife Marie Louise, known as the modern midwife on social media @the_modern_midwife, author and most importantly mum to her gorgeous little girl Georgie Rose is joining us today to chat about all things Induction of Labour, how you should navigate your choices, how to prepare for an induction and what the process may look like for you.
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Perineal and Vaginal Tearing during Birth - With Dr Brooke Vandermolen
If there is one thing that seems to occupy an expectant mum’s mind in the preparation for birth it has to be perineal and vaginal tearing. And for good reason, the natural stretching that takes place during birth can result in some degree of tearing for around 85% of women having a vaginal birth. So, arming ourselves with the correct information, considering measures that may help prevent tearing and how to care for the area in the postpartum are super important.
I am delighted to be joined by the perfect guest, Dr Brooke Vandermolen, to help me bust the common myths and ensure you are informed with accurate, evidence-based information to switch you from a mindset of feeling scared to feeling prepared for the birth of your little one.
Dr Brooke Vandermolen is a practicing Obstetrics & Gynaecology Registrar doctor, and a mother of 2 babies under 3. She has presented her research into high-risk pregnancy at major international conferences and published in prominent medical journals. Brooke is experienced at dealing with all aspects of women’s health and pregnancy, including assessing patients with a range of gynaecological concerns, and performing and assisting in surgical procedures.
Brooke has created her educational platform “The OBGYN mum” @theobygnmum via which she shares insights and tips around pregnancy, fertility, menopause and more through social media and blog posts. She aims to empower women to feel in control of their health throughout their lives by imparting evidence-based knowledge in a relatable way and myth-busting common taboo subjects.
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How to protect, heal and nurture your body through Motherhood with Emma Brockwell
You are pregnant, and just like that your body starts undertaking huge physiological and psychological change. I think sometimes we, as women, forget that during pregnancy your entire system is adapted as your body focuses on growing a new little human being. Parts become stretched, weakened and shifted as your little one thrives and develops. Then there is the matter of childbirth and regardless of how this may happen for you it is a momentous time and arguably the biggest challenge your body will ever undergo. But you can’t just put your feet up and recover as a new mum, you have a baby to care for and are often sleep deprived. And so all too often the incredible journey your body and mind have been on get forgotten and your nurturing and healing are neglected.
But on this week’s episode I am joined by an amazing guest, specialist women’s health physiotherapist, mum and now author Emma Brockwell. Emma is a woman on a mission to empower and inform women about the changes taking place in pregnant and postpartum bodies and to support them on a journey to recovery in the right way. Women have, for far too many years thought that many embarrassing or unpleasant conditions relating to women’s health were normal and something we should put up with. But the good news is that they are absolutely not, and Emma believes that all women should be informed and empowered with tools to look after and nurture their amazing bodies throughout pregnancy and motherhood.
Emma Brockwell is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She treats women of all ages with all women’s health related conditions. She is passionate about pre and postnatal rehabilitation and exercise. She specialises in enabling women back to exercise, particularly running if they have any pelvic health dysfunction or are postnatal. She has co-authored the first ‘Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines’ and has spoken about this subject at many medical and exercise conferences. Emma has written for many magazines including Women’s Running and Women’s Health magazine and has a book out in February 2021 called ‘Why did no one tell me? how to heal protect and nurture your body through motherhood.’ Emma founded and leads a Walk and Running club, Oxted Ladies Run Club. She is the co-founder of Pelvic Roar a physiotherapy led collaboration aiming to promote and unite all things ‘pelvic health’. She is on the advisory board for The Active Pregnancy Foundation and is an associate member to the Perinatal Physical Activity Research Group. She now works privately in Surrey and London and is the co-presenter of a new podcast called At Your Cervix – the podcast.
Check out Emma’s fantastic Instagram page @physiomumuk
Linked below is Emma’s book ‘Why did no one tell me?’ A must read for expectant mums:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Did-One-Tell-motherhood/dp/1785043366/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=why+did+no+one+tell+me&qid=1611576403&sr=8-1
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For more information on the services and courses I offer (Antenatal Education, Your Pregnancy Journey and to get your hands on my free birth plan... Please visit:
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Infant Feeding - With Stacey Zimmels
As you move through pregnancy and into motherhood one of the main things you may be considering is how to feed your baby.
Breast, Bottle, Expressing and Mixed Feeding are amongst some of the many terms and choices we hear of when we start to navigate our choices.
From the benefits, equipment to purchase, tounge ties and feeding positions it can feel like a mind field.
On this week’s episode I am very excited to be joined by the perfect expert to help you navigate these choices and crucially to share some of her expert tips and tricks to a successful feeding journey.
Stacey Zimmels is a feeding and swallowing specialist speech therapist (SLT) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Stacey has worked for almost 20 years supporting infants and children with a wide range of feeding and swallowing difficulties. Her breadth of knowledge and experience runs across the spectrum; including but not exclusive to, preterm infants, breast and bottle feeding, weaning difficulties, managing allergies and reflux, swallowing difficulties and fussy eating.
Stacey runs a private practice and continues to hold an honorary contract at the Royal Brompton Hospital where she continues to work on clinical research and provides as a locum services. Stacey has published abstracts and articles in her field of interest and has presented at conferences. In addition to her work supporting children and families she is passionate about training others in her field, she provides clinical supervision services for a number of other feeding specialist SLT’s within the NHS. She has also consulted on NHS service management and development for feeding and swallowing services.
Check out Stacey’s Social Media Links below:
www.feedeatspeak.co.uk
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/feedeatspeak/
On Stacey’s Instagram you will find her wonderful video mentioned In our chat.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/feedeatspeak/
Here is the link to the WHO information discussed in our chat too: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/infant-and-young-child-feeding
And some more information on Responsive Feeding: https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/relationship-building-resources/responsive-feeding-infosheet/
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Returning to Exercise after Birth - Amy Lane
Pregnancy and birth are momentous times in a women’s life during which your body undergoes huge physiological and psychological changes. A woman’s body’s in pregnancy is devoted to growing, nurturing and birthing a new little human. This is the biggest challenge your body will undergo and the postpartum period whereby recovery is so key is often overlooked and neglected.
For many women exercise forms part of their identity and hugely influences their overall wellness. The benefits of exercise for our physical and mental health are well understood and after giving birth this is often more important than ever. However, it is important we return to exercise in a sensible and safe way in the postpartum and to evict any unrealistic or unhealthy expectations.
On this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by the wonderful Amy Lane. Amy is the award-winning digital editor for Women’s Health magazine,a qualified fitness expert and runner. But Amy’s bio doesn’t stop there, she is also an author, her brilliant book ‘I Can Run’ which is such an honest and motivating read that literally leaves you saying I Can Run. You can pick up your copy through the link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Can-Run-Empowering-Guide-Running/dp/1529343488
Amy also hosts her weekly running podcast ‘Well Far’ with the aim to make running inclusive and accessible to all to help get us all moving. And I have to thank Amy as Well Far has got me through many a training run over the last couple of years.
More recently, Amy has also become a mum to her gorgeous little boy Huxley. On Amy’s Instagram account @wellness_ed she has shared snippets from her postpartum journey and how her goals and approach to exercise has changed as she priorities her bodies recovery and navigates life in the motherhood club.
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Positive Birth Story
Em and Olive
There are so many birth stories to be read, but the power of listening to and reading positive and empowering birth stories as you prepare your mind and body to meet your little one is incredible.
Birth really is a whole-body experience that requires as much if not more psychological preparation as physical. And your birth is not merely one day it is an experience that stays with you forever so preparing is really important to having a positive experience regardless of the twists and turns that may crop up.
There is no right or wrong way to birth. Hospital birth, home birth, water birth, epidural birth, induced birth, vaginal birth, forceps birth, caesarean birth – they can all be empowering and truly positive experiences.
I am so honoured to be joined by the lovely Em today to chat about her birth experience. Em is a personal trainer and founder of Surrey studio @theBarnKT9. Em specialises in pre and postnatal training and is passionate about making sure women feel strong throughout their pregnancy and beyond.
In the past year Em has experienced what it feels like herself as she gave birth to her daughter Olive in November 2020. Em and all of her brilliant exercise motivation as well as her pregnancy and postpartum journey can be found on Instagram @on_point_training
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Let’s talk about Homebirth - With Midwife Keri
When it comes to deciding where to give birth there are a few options- we have consultant led units, midwifery led birthing centres or the comfort of your own home. Various health and pregnancy factors may influence the recommendation for your place of birth and your choice but having accurate, honest information about your birthplace choices is fundamental to helping you make the right decision for you.
On this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by a fellow midwife, Keri.
Keri’s career has taken a different path to me as she has been practicing as an independent midwife in the North West of England for the last 3 years. Keri’s career has been based in the community setting and in the attendance of many homebirths. Keri is passionate about the ethos of community midwifery and getting to know the families that she cares for. Then being privileged enough to attend their home births is the icing on the top for Keri.
Keri’s independent practice means she now teaches antenatal, hypnobirthing and breastfeeding classes. When Keri is not supporting homebirths and educating new parents, she shares my passion exercise and fitness. Keri teaches Aqua natal classes at her local swimming pool and during lockdown has adapted to teach online fitness classes to encourage us all to keep active in the safety of our homes. Keri has also used her Instagram page @midwife_keri to help provide new mums with postpartum advice and support.
But more important than all of that, Keri is also mum to two girls, a toddler and newborn which understandably keep her very busy. So, I am so grateful that Keri has found some time to come on and chat to us about homebirth today. We chat about the pros and cons of opting for a homebirth, transfer rates, safety elements and Keri’s own experiences of having both a homebirth and a hospital birth.
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Eco-Motherhood Tips - With Angie Willis
In a world where we are all seeking to be more environmentally friendly and are on a mission to be kinder to our planet there seems to be a mind field of considerations and choices to make over our lifestyles and purchases. Many new and expectant mums are seeking ways to parents in a more eco-conscious and sustainable way than we have done in previous generations. Even the smallest adjustments to everyday living can have a huge impact on supporting the momentum towards greater sustainability and the production of less waste.
On this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by Midwife and mum, Angie Wills to discuss her top tips for easy eco-motherhood hacks that will also help save you some money along the way.
Angie has worked as a midwife in a variety of settings including delivery suite and birth centre and is now practicing in the community. She is also a trained and registered as a health visitor and has completed her master’s in professional development. Angies academia doesn’t stop there however she has gone onto teach midwifery students and has a number of publications in various journals.
Angie is a cloth nappy library volunteer and an enthusiast of promoting sustainability and motherhood in a more eco friendly way. Angie shares her tips and tricks for embracing an eco-motherhood stance to help us navigate the endless choices available and simplify environmentally friendly parenting. Angie can be found on Instagram @theecomidwife.
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Meet an Obstetrician - With Dr Ellie Rayner
During the journey of pregnancy and birth there can be many twists and turns that crop up along the way. For this reason, many women will meet an Obstetrician during pregnancy, during labour or even after the birth of your baby. An obstetrician is a doctor who specialises in these specific areas and the are there to support you to make informed choices and decisions about your care pathway. For some women, the idea of seeing an obstetrician feels a little anxiety provoking or concerning that interventions may be recommended, or they may be given labels such as having a “high risk” pregnancy.
So, on this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by Dr Ellie Rayner who is here to explain why meeting your Obstetrician need not be an anxiety provoking experience and to reassure you that we are all on the same team when it comes to your pregnancy and birth.
Dr Ellie Rayner is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist doctor working full time in Devon. She’s also Antenatal and Hypnobirthing Teacher and founder of The Maternity Collective. She prides herself on wanting to make obstetrics assessable and understandable and is passionate about providing expectant parents with accurate, up to date and evidence-based information to enable them to make informed choices about their care. In addition to being a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, she has qualifications in medical education and health services improvement and utilises all these skills to ensure women at whichever part of their motherhood journey feel supported to make decisions right for them and their baby. She is particularly interested in improving women’s pregnancy and birth experience and reducing the chance of complications and feels that this involves comprehensive pregnancy and antenatal education, starting even before conception.
Ellie and I discuss how your consultations with an obstetrician should look, how we interpret risk and making informed decisions that are right for you and your baby. The take home from this episode is that your obstetrician is on your side and you shouldn’t feel concerned about seeing one during your pregnancy or birth journey. When Ellie isn’t supporting expectant parents she can be found on Instagram @maternitymedic.
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What you need to know about Exercise in Pregnancy With Charlie Barker (Bumps & Burpees)
We all know that moving our bodies and exercising has so many health and wellness benefits, that is no surprise. But when it comes to exercising in pregnancy and feeling confident that you can do so safely there is a whole lot more confusion. It is also sensible to consider exercising in a way specific to pregnancy, to prepare your body for birth and the postpartum journey. But with so many myths and inconsistent information in the media I am thrilled to be joined by Pre- and Post-natal exercise expert and founder of Bumps and Burpees, Charlie Barker.
Charlie Barker is a first-time mum and the founder of Bumps & Burpees, the go-to community for new and expectant mums who want to stay strong, healthy and happy throughout their pregnancies and into motherhood. As a qualified pre & post-natal exercise specialist Charlie is passionate about educating and empowering women at a time in their lives where things can feel daunting and living and breathing it all herself now has only made her desire to help others deeper.
Charlie and I talk with a whole heap of passion about this subject and I hope that it reassures you that pregnancy is indeed the perfect time to start or continue exercising for a healthier pregnancy journey and future for your family.
You can find Charlie on Instagram @charlielaunder and @bumpsandburpees where she has loads of free, simple home workout videos. For more about what Bumps and Burpees can offer your or to find a trainer near you check out www.bumpsandburpees.com
And don’t forget Charlie’s brand-new book is available to order here:
www.amazon.co.uk/Bumps-Burpees-Staying-Throughout-Pregnancy/dp/0241491118/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4Z4INR1EB10M&dchild=1&keywords=bumps+and+burpees+book&qid=1608367239&sprefix=bumps+and+burp%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1
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Why Nutrition Matters in Pregnancy with Midwife Pip and Lucinda Miller
Pregnancy is a powerful time to nourish yourself and your baby towards a healthier future. It is an empowering change that you can make yourself to directly improve the health of your family for the present and for the future.
Healthy eating habits have arguably never been more important than during pregnancy and yet it is an area we do not discuss nearly half as much as we should.
This is an area of women’s health I am super passionate about so this week I am really excited to be joined by Lucinda Miller to discuss why we should all be taking more notice of our nutrition in pregnancy and understanding how powerful it really can be.
Lucinda Miller is the founder of NatureDoc and runs a team of UK-wide nutritional therapists specialising in pregnancy, baby and child nutrition. She has been practising as a naturopath for over 20 years, qualified in Functional Medicine and is author of the bestselling family cook book The Good Stuff. Lucinda has also written a weaning bible which will be published in May 2021.
Lucinda is a mum of three, living in Wiltshire and has a wealth of experience in supporting and educating women and children in all thing’s nutrition.
I am thrilled to have such an expert guest on today to talk about why we really should be considering our nutrition much more during pregnancy. We discuss everything from pregnancy supplementation, omega 3 intake and share our tips to improving your diet during pregnancy. I hope this episode is equal amounts of inspiration and motivation to you as you grow your little one in pregnancy and beyond.
Lucinda can be found on Instagram @naturedockids and her website is: www.naturedoc.co.uk
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To those of you who were Season 1 listeners welcome back and to those of you who are new to my podcast welcome to season 2 of The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast hosted by me, Pip.
I am a practicing midwife and enthusiastic of all things women’s wellness, especially when it comes to pregnancy and motherhood.
Do you find yourself with lots of pregnancy questions unanswered?
Do you feel extra midwifery support would be useful to you?
Do you fully understand how to enhance your pregnancy wellness?
You are in good hands- this podcast is for you.
Alongside this I have also been busy creating a 12 month pregnancy journey support group and course to provide you with a whole package of expert wellness and pregnancy information to guide you every step of the way leaving no stone unturned from trimester 1 right through to trimester 4. I am now enrolling expectant mums in their first trimester, spaces will be limited so if you think this sounds like you get in touch through my social media @midwife_pip or at www.midwifepip.com
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This season has been recorded whilst working full time for the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic. I would like to say a special THANK YOU to all the frontline key workers keeping the country moving in these challenging times. I would be very grateful if you could take some time to leave review if you find these episodes helpful to share your appreciation to all the expert guests giving up their time during Lockdown 3.0 to bring you the very best!
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Pregnancy and the Postpartum can be very anxiety provoking times, add into that mix a global pandemic, self-isolation and a huge amount of uncertainty on future lockdowns and prospects and we can find ourselves amidst a challenging time to say the least. Equipping ourselves with mindfulness tools and techniques can be game changing in helping us manage our daily stresses and anxieties. I was, like many, a mindfulness sceptic until I actually tried it and realised it is not all about chanting and crystal balls as it is often portrayed. By all means chant away if that is what works for you but for so many it can be a powerful way of focusing our minds and bodies on the present, breathing and relaxing into a calm state that enables us to take on the day in a positive way.
On this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by Rachel @_stronglikemama_ , a qualified hypnobirthing practitioner, from Kent and a mum of two boys. Rachel trained and qualified with KGHypnobirthing and set up Strong Like Mama, to teach a full antenatal and hypnobirthing course to expectant couples.
She wants women to go through pregnancy and birth feeling truly confident and informed, and like they are the ones in charge of what happens to their body and their baby (which of course they are!) They should feel empowered and, frankly, a little bit like a superhero after birthing a baby!
Rachel teaches both group and private course and offers face to face and zoom classes too. Rachel and I discuss how many of the tools used in hypnobirthing can transform into everyday life and assist us to live in more mindful and present way. At the end of this episode I am super excited that Rachel will also be sharing a short relaxation practice, so join us and give it a go in the comfort of your own home and see how you feel afterwards
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Google anything to do with labour and you will likely hear the term ‘Hypnobirthing’.
But it is not about chanting with charms and crystals, in fact that is a huge misconception!
At its core, Hypnobirthing aims to help a woman deal with any fear or anxiety around birth and aims to equip you with methods to help you stay calm, relaxed and in control.
On this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by Abby @abby_loveyourbirth , an experienced Hypnobirthing teacher and teacher trainer. Abby and I talk abouthow the practices of hypnobirthing compliment your body’s physiology in labour. By enabling your body and mind to be relaxed, birth can be less painful, quicker and a very positive experience. Abby is based in West Yorkshire, with many years’ experience teaching hypnobirthing to expectant parents and also training and mentoring others to become hypnobirthing teachers she is the perfect guest for this weeks podcast chat.
Abby helps parents to feel calm and confident about birth, equipping them with the tools to have a positive birth experience however this may happen for them. Abby really does practice what she preaches having given birth to her 4 children all through which she embraced hypnobirthing techniques.
Abby mirrors my ethos that all women should approach their birth free from fear and I hope this chat helps you to embark on your positive birth journey.
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It comes as no surprise that our bodies undergo incredible changes during labour and birth. But how much do we actually understand about the ‘normal’ physiological process?
On this week’s episode I am joined by midwife Angie Willis who explains why women should understand what their body is doing and the amazing things it is capable of. We hear of terms such as contractions, the birth canal and cervical dilation but what actually are these and how does labour andbirth work?
This is a hugely empowering and enlightening listen and Angie mirrors my ethos that all women should be fully informed about their bodies. So, I am thrilled that Angie has come on to chat about birth physiology and address this gap in understanding.
Angie can be found on Instagram @theecomidwife where many cute eco nappies feature!
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This week, Thursday 15th October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
Unfortunately the death of a baby is not a rare tragedy and so it is imperative that we break the silence on this issue, give bereaved families a voice and banish any taboo or stigma associated with losing a baby.
I am honoured today to be joined by Josephine, mum to Oliver who was born sleeping in January this year. Josephine shares so honestly and bravely her journey in coping with the loss of Oliver and navigating her way through the world after his stillbirth.
She is an inspirational woman who is on a mission to raise awareness about baby loss and help to support others who have been affected.Josephine has been sharing her journey via blogging and on her social media @precious_little_footprints.
Please note that this is a very emotive subject that may trigger stress or trauma, I would advise listening to this episode in a safe space with support available.
If you are affected by any of today’s episode and feel you need support, please check out these 3 fantastic charities; www.sands.org.uk www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/baby-loss/stillbirth-information-and-support https://achingarms.co.uk
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Food can trigger such a huge spectrum of emotions from positive to controlling and incredibly negative and can ultimately lead to the damage of physical as well as psychological health.
Eating disorders are complex mental illnessesand so many men and women are living with distorted perceptions of their body image and around the consumption of food.
On this week’s episode I am so pleased to be joined by an expert in this area-Consultant Dietitian Maeve Hanan who has a range of experience in clinical nutrition and nutrition communication.
Maeve is the founder of Dietetically Speaking which promotes evidence-based nutrition messages online and on social media. https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/Maeve is on Instagram @dieteticallyspeaking and her page is packed with free, simple information about nutrition and health.
Maeve is also an author, her new book “Your No-Nonsense Guide to Eating Well” simplifies the art of eating well, making it accessible to all-it is available to purchase through amazon on the link below:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-No-Nonsense-Guide-Eating-Well/dp/B089M41LB2/
If you are affected by any of today’s episode and feel you need support the BEAT charity discussed in the episode is linked below:https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
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The concept of an assisted birth is an anxiety provoking one amongst most pregnant women and many are desperate to avoid the use of forceps of ventouse instruments during their birth. However instrumental assistance is currently used in around 1 in 8 UK births and so it is imperative women are informed and empowered about them.
On this week’s episode I am joined by Consultant Obstetrician Aamna to discuss the ins and outs of assisted and instrumental birth, to help you realise that it is not something to be afraid of and that an assisted birth can still form a hugely positive birthing experience.
When the lovely Aamna is not chatting to expectant mums or supporting birth on labour ward she can be found on Instagram @aamnasasanow
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For many women exercise forms part of their identity and hugely influences their overall wellness.
The benefits of exercise for our physical and mental health are well understood and after giving birth this is often more important than ever. During pregnancy and birth women’s body’s are devoted to growing, nurturing and birthing their baby and to do so they undergo huge physiological and psychological changes so it is important we return to exercise in a sensible and safe way in the postpartum.
Guidance seems to be very generalised and there exists a huge amount of vague and confusing information around the processes of postpartum exercise so I am thrilled to be joined on this week’s episode by Wendy Powell the founder and CEO of MUTU system and a woman who is as passionate as I am about supporting women to embrace safe exercise in a way that will enhance their health and wellness.
MUTU system and more information about the services offered can be found at: https://mutusystem.com and on Instagram @mutusystem
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You move from pregnancy to birth and then your whole world changes as you welcome your newborn into the world. But how well prepared are we or can we be for the immediate postnatal period and weeks of parenthood?
Dr Punam Krishan, mum of two and GP, joins me this week to discuss navigating life as a new parent. Sharing her honest and unedited moments to let all mums know that they are not alone and support can be provided in many forms.
We discuss the tools and tips you can use to make your fourth trimester a positive and memorable time and the importance of recognising both mental and physical health. On Instagram Punam has shared her recent fourth trimester journey through lockdown in the most raw and real way –see more @drpunamkrishan.
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In this week’s episode I am joined by Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist Dr Rebecca Moore as we lift the lid on Birth Trauma.
Rebecca has a wealth of experience working with women and their psychological needs and is the founder of Make Birth Better, a national campaign working to raise awareness of birth trauma.
We discuss why it is imperative that awareness is raised, explain what it is and why around 1 in 3 are affected. Birth should be one of the most empowering and momentous experiences in a new parent’s life and yet for many there is a trauma that overshadows their birth.
We discuss signs to look out for and how we can try to prevent birth trauma occurring. Rebecca explains how no one should be suffering in silence and that support is available in a wide variety of forms. @drrebeccamoore
For some, this topic may be triggering. Should you feel that you or someone who know are suffering a birth trauma support and resources are available at www.makebirthbetter.org
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I am honoured to be joined on this week’s episode by Dani RoweMBE.
Dani is a world class athlete as a former GB road and track cyclist, Olympic Gold medallist and one of the most successful British cyclists of all time.
Dani was very deservingly appointed an MBE in 2013 for her services to cycling. Dani has continued to dedicate her life to cycling and encouraging others, particularly women, to participate in sport.
Founder of Rowe and King, her cycle coaching company Dani now works with and coaches all cyclists of any experience level from the most amateur to the elite. Dani is a truly inspiring woman currently undertaking a new life venture as she is pregnant and expecting her first baby.
I speak to Dani about how her journey from athlete to mum has been and how her cycling career has influenced her pregnancy. We chat through the highs and lows as Dani prepares for one of her biggest challenges yet-motherhood. @dani_rowe_mbe
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This week I am delighted that Clare Bourne, specialist pelvic health physiotherapist,is joining us toanswer all of our pelvic floor questions.
We debunk common myths and preconceptions and discuss why understanding the function and power of our pelvic floor makes pelvic floor chat turn from a dull lecture to fascination and empowerment.
Clare explains how pelvic floor dysfunction is actually very common, what to look out for, how to prevent issues arising and highlights that there is a way through,and no one should be suffering with symptoms.
This episode is packed full of tips and knowledge to empoweryou on a positive pelvic health journey for life. @clarebournephysio
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This episode is an absolute must listen for all parents.
I don’t think I have ever met a parent who hasn’t, at some point, struggled with a newborn or child who is having difficulties with the concept of sleep.
In this week’s episode I am joined by Tori Drew who is a fully qualified infant sleep consultant specialising from newborns’ up to 5 years. Tori discusses her tips and addresses the common sleep obstacles that parents come across with their infants. We talk naps, creating a night-time environment, soothing tips and establishing routines. I have no doubt that you will uncover some sleepimproving knowledge bombs in this episode.Tori has a wealth of experience and knowledge around infant sleep which she regularly shares with free resources on her Instagram page @thisparentcan.
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Currently in the UK 1 in 4 women give birth by caesarean section and it can be medically necessary and lifesaving for both mothers and babies. But a Caesarean Section birth can also be an empowering, positive and wholly fulfilling experienceregardless of whether it is a planned or an emergency procedure. All too often women feel that giving birth via a Caesarean Section is in some way failing and can be associated with unnecessary guilty emotions. Women who give birth via Caesarean Section are warriors, it is impossible to fail at birth regardless of how it happens, and all birth is birth and is equally as momentous.
Naghmehis a Delivery Suite Coordinator with over 40 years of experience, she featured as the star of Emma Willis’s Delivering Babies show and is one of the most passionate and dedicated midwives. On this week’s episode Naghmeh joins me to discuss what to expect from a Caesarean Section birth and how you can still feel in control and empowered regardless of the twists and turns that may crop up during your birthing journey. @naghmehty
Your body in pregnancy is undergoing huge physiological adaptions and performing incredible changes in its dedication to growing and nurturing your baby. Caring for your body and mind during your pregnancy journeyis imperative to your wellness and yoga can form a key part of this.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week during pregnancy. Alecs Donovan, former Welsh rugbyinternational player, hasfound the concept of Pregnancy Yogability. This incorporates some elements of traditional yoga with functional movement and the foundations of strength and flexibility in a safe environment for pregnancy.
Whether you are new toexercise, experienced or looking for a new way to nurture your pregnant body and help combat common aches and pains Alecs’s classes are ideal. Carefully designed flows help to prepare your body for birth and support you in having a pregnancy journey of complete wellness. I am thrilled that Alecs has joined me on this episode to explain more and share her comprehensive knowledge@alecsdonovan_1.
#1. Lockdown Life and Motherhood
Living in a global pandemic and being a mother are hugely anxiety provoking and challenging times. Covid-19 has forced change into our lives in unprecedented ways and we have all been navigating our way through it. For those raising young children who cannot fully understand the path that the world is on and the restrictions of lockdown the challenges are amplified.
This week’s episode I am joined by Fi Sharrad, a real mum sharing her raw, unedited experience of raising two toddlers in lockdown. The obstacles, the opportunities and mechanisms to cope and make the best of the situation we have been plunged into. Managing working from home, staying mentally and physically well and making lockdown memories. Who knows what the worlds “normal” will look like but motherhood cannot be paused and children will continue to make us giggle.Reflecting on the experience, recognising where our prioritise have been skewed and re-evaluating the pace that we have been whirling around in life.
It is imperative to me that the voice of mums is represented through this podcast, so I am delighted to introduce you to Fi @opheliaholly
Welcome to The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast, where we are on a mission to empower women and improve health.
Midwife Pip will be chatting with leading experts and special guests to bring you honest, evidence- based information about all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Leaving no stone unturned we will be discussing all of the possible the twists and turns and the best tips and tricks from conception right through to motherhood to support you on your journey.
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