Midwife Pip® Podcast

The challenges of stopping Breastfeeding with Danielle Macey

We spend so much time focusing on establishing breastfeeding, nailing our latch and boosting our milk supply. Then, in a blink of an eye our breastfeeding journeys end- whether it is weeks, months or years down the line and whether it is initiated by you or your little one it can be a really challenging time to navigate. 

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. 

I hope you enjoy listening.

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Understanding Ourselves to Better Parents our Children with Dr Emma Svanberg

If you are a parent then you will know that parenting is hard, it is the most chaotic rollercoaster of emotions, so much magic but also a fairly hefty dose of challenge, learning and troubleshooting.  

This week I am joined by Dr Emma Svanberg, known on Instagram as @mumologist. Emma is an award-winning clinical psychologist, speaker and campaigner, specialising in attachment, trauma and perinatal psychology. Emma is also author to her wonderful book ‘Parenting for Humans’ linked in the episode description this is a warm and supportive read packed with Emma’s experience and wisdom. Available here:

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parenting-Humans-Parent-Child-Person/dp/1785044125/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1676544518&refinements=p_27%3AEmma+Svanberg&s=books&sr=1

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Returning to Running Postpartum with Emma Brockwell

Returning to exercise post birth, however you may birth is something that should be done with care and in a way that is respectful and supportive of the immense change your body has gone through and the need for recovery. Running however and it’s high impact nature is something that needs extra consideration and the reality is we could damage ourselves if our return to running is not periodised or appropriate to where our bodies are at. 

This week I am joined by an amazing guest, specialist women’s health physiotherapist, mum and now author of her wonderful book ‘Why Did No One Tell Me’ Emma Brockwell @physiomumuk. 

Check out Emma’s book here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Did-One-Tell-motherhood/dp/1785043366/ref=asc_df_1785043366/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=500806356660&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9720876177148891461&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007222&hvtargid=pla-1214190016541&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

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You get your head around newborn life, meeting milestones, you’re in the swing of motherhood and then bammm it is time to wean and where do we even start? This week’s guest is sharing all the essential info you need to know about weaning.

Dr Helen Lawal is a Doctor, TV Presenter, Health Coach and mother specialising in Women’s Health, Lifestyle and Nutrition. Helen brings both a medical and personal perspective as a mother who has experienced the weaning journey. 

Check out The Start 4 Life Weaning Hub here:

https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/weaning/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAx6ugBhCcARIsAGNmMbjBCySTsy8giMl7rHbsjGIyCjn7lu8agTAvTUBWiBLn0uvKJeejIVEaAsqXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I hope you enjoy listening.

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Use this track to help you and your little one to sleep.

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Understanding toddler tantrums and emotions with Dr Cathryn Tobin

Any parent of a toddler will know well that they are small people with the biggest of feelings and when the dreaded toddler tantrums hit it can be tough to navigate your way through. 

Dr Cathryn is a general and consulting paediatrician with more than 33 years of experience, the author of 2 parenting books, the mother of 4 amazing adult kids, the creator of @healthiest_baby on Instagram, and the host of the Toddlers Made Easy podcast.

I hope you enjoyed listening

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Birth Debrief and Maternal Burnout 

Illiyin Morrison

Both physical and psychological birth injuries are documented to impact 1 in 20 people every year in the UK. Taking control of and understanding your birth can be a powerful tool in healing. I think it is important we keep things real, both in terms of the less idealistic side of birth but also the challenges that come with motherhood and how burnout can impact so many of us. 

This week I am joined by Illiyin Morrison, known on Instagram @mixing.up.motherhood. Illiyin is a birth trauma specialist midwife, qualified hypnobirthing instructor, birth debrief facilitator and mother of two. This episode is for anyone who has had a baby, wants to share the load and to realise they are not alone in the thoughts and feelings they may be having. 

Illiyin’s book is available here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Birth-Debrief-Reflecting-Redefining-post-partum/dp/1529417015

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Your body after you have had a baby is different, it looks different, it feels different, it may not even feel like yours right away and our minds, well they are practically rewired. The postpartum changes are often considered negatively or as something we must correct urgently. But how about we respect this journey, accept our feelings and allow our postpartum bodies and minds to become the strongest versions of ourselves instead of punishing them or outing them down. Easier said than done? Perhaps. 

This week I am joined by Chloe Madeley, @madeleychloe, mum to her gorgeous baby girl Bodhi, personal trainer and best-selling author to name just a few achievements. Having heard Chloe speak so honestly about the realities of pregnancy and postpartum change I am really looking forward to chatting some more real talk with her.

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This special episode is 8 hours of uninterrupted white noise for you and your baby.

I very much hope you enjoy.

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We have all heard the term ‘hands on dad’ or ‘modern father’ and we are thankfully existing in a world where dads are being encouraged more and more to be involved in the whole journey through pregnancy and parenthood. What I see so often as a midwife is a lack of confidence amongst new and expectant and understanding about how they can practically and emotionally be involved and supportive in the family dynamic holding dads back from reaching their fatherhood goals

This week I am joined by Nigel Clarke @nigelclarketv, dad of 3, British TV presenter recognised by many little people from Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, CBBC and currently on CBeebies The Baby Club, founder of Dadvengers @dadvengersofficial and a man on a mission to bridge this gap and ensure dads, their needs and roles are brought to the forefront of the conversation. Check out all of Nigel’s fantastic work and see what Dadvengers could do for you here : https://linktr.ee/Dadvengers

dads, Thanks for listening

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