Naturopath, Homeopath, Yoga Teacher & Wellness Advocate Sereen Ford explains which essentials oils to use in pregnancy, during labour and post-natally.

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*This podcast is intended as an informative discussion around general issues related to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your health and pregnancy it is important to contact your midwife or GP. 

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A relaxing pregnancy visualisation from yoga teacher Ann Collins Ackroyd - enjoy!

Ann's website is: https://www.anncollinsackroyd-yoga.com/

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In this episode we hear from the wonderful Ann Collins-Ackroyd who taught me yoga during my pregnancy. We discuss the benefits of practising yoga during and after pregnancy and Ann talks us through some moves and positions that can help during labour.

Ann teaches ante and post-natal yoga and she also holds ‘preparing for birth’ workshops where partners are encouraged to get involved.

Keep an eye for our bonus episode which is a meditative visualisation by Ann.

Ann's website is: https://www.anncollinsackroyd-yoga.com/

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In this episode Ultra Marathoner Robin Arzon talks about exercise and working out in pregnancy and postpartum.

She gives us some tips for the best way to keep fit in pregnancy, explains how much you can push yourself and what exercises you can do postpartum to help with recovery.

Robin Arzón is VP & Head Instructor at Peloton, Ultramarathoner, Entrepreneur, mum and best selling author of 'Shut Up And Run' and Strong Mama'.

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For this special postnatal episode I am joined by midwife Issy Bourton to talk about what to expect in those first few days and weeks following birth.

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You’ve made it to week 40 and you’re so close to meeting your baby. In this episode we talk about that big old wait to meet your baby – ways to relax and combat stress. I chat to obstetrician Jess McMicking about the risks of being overdue, ways to bring on labour naturally & overcoming the fear of labour itself.

This is the moment you’ve been waiting for - you’ve got this!

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In this episode, I’m joined by midwife Issy Bourton to discuss signs of labour, stages of labour & we talk about Group B strep. 

Issy recommends Sara Wickham as a great resource. More information here - https://www.sarawickham.com/

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We focus on induction in this episode. Obstetrician Jess McMicking talks us through why induction might happens and dispels myths about it.

We also talk about natural ways of inducing labour including acupuncture & reflexology with Anna Lee.

Anna's website is:

https://www.annaleereflexology.co.uk/

You can purchase & download the full 40 week series (which includes 24 episodes) plus early access to bonus episodes at www.isitnormalpodcast.com

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*This podcast is intended as an informative discussion around general issues related to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your health and pregnancy it is important to contact your midwife or GP. 

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At week 37 your pregnancy is considered full-term so you’re almost there! This week we discuss signs of the onset of labour and birthing partners with Obstetrician Jess McMicking.

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If you haven’t already, it's time to think about your birth plan & packing your hospital bag! Issy introduces her friend Sophie Hiscock to the podcast, a midwife who specialises in birth plans and informed decision making.

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*This podcast is intended as an informative discussion around general issues related to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your health and pregnancy it is important to contact your midwife or GP. 

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