To anyone out there who thinks you might want to have kids one day but worry how you might do it whilst successfully running and growing your own business — this episode is for you. No one is saying that it is easy, but Izzi’s story demonstrates that it is possible to have a really positive pregnancy and birth experience whilst juggling the demands of running a business.

We talk about:

• fertility worries and polycystic ovaries
• traveling the world for work until late in pregnancy
• staying active as a way to feel strong physically and mentally
• getting back from a traditional medical ward to the birthing pool
• the power of the midwife in shaping your birth experience
• the difference in culture between a labour ward and birthing centre
• an almost silent and peaceful birthing pool experience
• a stressful post birth bleed, placenta delivery and stitching up
• the first night alone with baby
• how to share responsibilities when breast feeding
• the process of bonding with baby