Positive Inductions: Empowering Birth Stories 

With Hayley and Danielle

Induction of labour often lands in the ‘No thank you’ pile in birth plans and preferences and, as a Midwife, I am keen to challenge this idea because the truth is that with the right support, information and guidance an induction can be a very positive tool to an empowering birth experience. 

This week I am joined by two incredible new mummy’s so expect baby appearances and noises on today’s episode! Hayley and Danielle, both members of my exclusive YPJ- Your Pregnancy and Postpartum Journey Programme and Hayley is also actually our Community Manager but other than having just become first time mums these two incredible women have something else in common- they both had a positive induction of labour birth and are, like me, keen to dispel the myths and scare mongering that exists out there. So grab a cuppa and let’s get down to it.

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E198. Cycle Secrets: Demystifying Hormones and Tracking

With Laura Federico and Morgan Miller

Millions of people rely on apps to track their cycles however these over generalised, computer generated methods do not necessarily allow us to be empowered about our health as women and to truly understand our bodies in the way we deserve to if fertility and wellbeing are in our goals. 

This week I am joined by @thecyclebook Laura Federico, certified sex and relationship therapist and Morgan Miller, midwife, activist, and birth centre founder. Together Laura and Morgan have co-authored The Cycle Book. These are two women on a mission to equip other women with the tools to take ownership over their own well-being and to understand the ins and outs of their body.

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E197. Redefining Birth Preparation

If your birth preparation looks abit like this…

“I am filling my feed with positive birth content”

“I am reading positive birth stories”

“I am learning how to breathe”

“I am hoping it will be ok”

“I am staying optimistic”

“I am just going to go with the flow”

“You can’t control your birth”

Then you need to listen to this weeks episode.

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Unlocking Your Baby’s Visual Potential: Essential Tips for Parents

With Jen Fuller

When your baby is born, to begin with, let’s face it there’s a lot of feeding, changing, hopefully some sleeping albeit at the wrong time of day and there you go on repeat. But one of the things babies are working on developing is their vision and science behind visual development has evolved and allowed us parents to also open our eyes to the potential ways we can support our little people. 

This week I am joined by Jen Fuller, founder of Etta Loves and mum of 2. Jen is passionate about supporting babies to achieve the best possible visual experience to contribute to their development, whilst supporting parents and carers with easy everyday moments. 

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From Fear to Confidence: How Polly Took Control of Her Birth

With YPJ Member Polly and YPJ Midwife Chloe

Meet Polly, one of our wonderful YPJ (Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey) members. Polly’s insights to birth and long journey trying to conceive made her feel she had to have a planned c-section, a decision based entirely on fear and misinformation. Polly took the reins, advocated, empowered herself with bespoke and evidence based honest information and made informed choices about her positive birth experience. Thank you for sharing your story Polly, such a powerhouse mumma!

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“Empowered Induction: Laura’s Positive Birth Story”

With YPJ Member Laura and YPJ Midwife Chloe

Meet Laura, one of our wonderful YPJ (Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey) members. Laura works as a psychotherapist and has treated many women with birth trauma in her career, she was acutely aware of the need to protect herself and … she smashed it. There is so much fear around induction of labour but Laura went into it in such an informed and empowered place that it was a totally positive experience from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your story Laura, appropriate and well informed intervention is a blessing. 

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From Trauma to Triumph: Megan’s Empowering Birth Journey

With YPJ Member Megan and YPJ Midwife Chloe

Meet Megan, one of our wonderful YPJ (Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey) members. Megan’s first birth was one she would describe as traumatic, having a lasting impact postpartum and making her worried about ever having another. Megan’s birth this year was the complete opposite- a positive, empowering experience and she has kindly agreed to share it to make sure other mums know their birth experience can be different to. 

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Optimise weaning by following these steps

With - Annabel Karmel

No parent wants a fussy eater, we all dream for children that sit at the table for food and eat their veggies. Sounds like the perfect mealtime, right? But unfortunately for us parents rarely is it all that plain sailing. 

This week I am joined by @annabelkarmel , with expertise spanning over 30 years, London-born mother of three and MBE, bestselling international author, and a world-leading expert on devising delicious, nutritious meals for babies and children to help shed light on how we can feed our children with less stress and more success. 

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Do babies really need to see an Osteopath?

With - Laura Tilson 

If you have had a baby or have mum friends you will likely have heard of someone taking their baby to see an Osteopath and in some counties it is now pretty commonplace. So, what’s the deal with it, why are babies having osteopathic treatment and is it necessary?

This week I am joined by Laura Tilson, @lauratilsonosteopathy

an experienced and registered Ostepath working in London and a wonderful human who supported by journey with Alfie and opened my eyes to the world of Osteopathic treatments. 

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Understanding allergies in babies

With - Dr Helen HowellsEvans

Allergies in babies and children seem more common than ever, but what’s the truth behind them and what do we need to know and do as parents to keep our little ones safe?

This week I am joined by Dr Helen, a specialist doctor in the field of allergies. Helen became interested in allergy due to her own experiences of managing a child with milk and nut allergies and now educates internationally on this important topic.

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