Midwife Pip Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

My Birth Story- Second Baby Alfie With Midwife Pip I feel blessed beyond words to be able to share the story of Alfie, my second sons’ birth. An experience that our family made the most positive and beautiful memories, it truly is a day that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. I have an ethos that all women should feel the way I have done when I birthed my babies- strong, listened to, empowered and positive. Every birth will unfold differently with its own unique challenges and circumstances but all birth and crucially your birth can be an incredible experience with the right support, information and preparation. Consuming positive stories can be really helpful in birth preparation which is why I have decided to share both my birth stories.  14th May 2024- the day I welcomed our second perfect baby boy into the world surrounded with calm, love and respect. Extra Stuff: Midwife Pips Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books Check out Midwife Pip’s Exclusive Membership - http://www.midwifepip.com/ Get in Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwife_pip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwifepip Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Enjoy Listening... and don't forget to subscribe!  Midwife Pip x  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating motherhood in the modern world  With Zoe Blaskey Alongside motherhood there exists a parallel paradox of guilt, comparison, second guessing and pressure. Motherhood in todays world with all the external influences and demands on women is different to the previous generations and I definitely feel it is tough, at times seemingly impossible to juggle.  This weeks guest Zoe Blaskey, mum, founder of Motherkind and now author to her brand new book Motherkind is here to help us find a happier path in motherhood free from pressure and perfectionism. Get your copy of Motherkind here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherkind-happiest-fulfilled-empowering-podcast/dp/0008650829 Extra Stuff: Midwife Pips Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books Check out Midwife Pip’s Exclusive Membership - http://www.midwifepip.com/ Get in Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwife_pip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwifepip Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Enjoy Listening... and don't forget to subscribe!  Midwife Pip x  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to get your newborn to sleep Midwife Pip and Calm and Bright Sleep give you all the answers. The realities of sleep with a newborn often just don’t quite hit home until your there and if you checked out my most searched terms as a new first time mum they would almost exclusively have been sleep related. So, this episode is here to help save you from some of the pressure and anxiety I put myself under around sleep in first 6 months.  I am really looking forward to speaking today with two amazing women, Gem and Eve- founders of Calm and Bright Sleep Support who I am honestly so grateful to for these ladies who saved us in the depth of sleep deprivation with our first son and it is something I really wish I had more information on before we hit that place of utter exhaustion.  Find the wonderful Eve and Gem here: https://www.calmandbright.co.uk/ @calmandbrightsleepsupport Extra Stuff: Midwife Pips Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books Check out Midwife Pip’s Courses - http://www.midwifepip.com/ Get in Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwife_pip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwifepip Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Enjoy Listening... and don't forget to subscribe!  Midwife Pip x  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Planning for a Gentle Caesarean Birth with Amy Lane 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. 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 Get in Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwife_pip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwifepip Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Enjoy Listening... and don't forget to subscribe!  Midwife Pip x  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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Love Midwife Pip x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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... 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

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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices