Midwife Pip® Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.   

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Becoming and being a parent is tough, perhaps the most challenging thing we will ever do as a woman. Don’t get me wrong I love being a mum but the psychological shift is huge, your life and priorities are literally turned upside down overnight. Our emotional wellbeing is more fragile and important than ever but is often right down the priority list.

This week Sophie Burch aka The Mamma Coach @themamacoach is here to share with us why and how we should and must change this. Sophie is on a mission to put mental and emotional wellbeing more on the map in pregnancy, birth and parenting. She has 16 years as a mother to 4 boys (including twins), as a perinatal therapist and coach, and a birth trauma and PND survivor. Her experience has shaped who she is and awakened her to a life of compassion and deep empathy for everyone from pre-conception through parenting to menopause. Her approach is simple: to allow people to feel held and heard, safe and worthy of love and self acceptance.. Sophie believes that our strength comes from self compassion, kindness and knowledge, which is her ethos. Her focus for 2022 is “connection” and she intends to connect with and hold space for as many people as possible.

2020 saw her launch her Book, Beyond Birth: A Mindful Guide for Early Parenting, which is an integration of all she knows will help people have a more balanced, positive experience as they transition from pregnancy to parenting. The guide is available as a published book on Amazon, an ebook & audiobook so it really is a must read that is accessible to all and is linked below:

https://tinyurl.com/2p862ehw

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...

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Dr. Ivana Poku bravely shares some of her experience with postnatal depression and pregnancy following previous postnatal depression.

In the UK it is estimated that 1 in 4 women experience postnatal depression and it is a subject we really need to discuss more. So, a heartfelt thank you to Ivana, a mum of 3 boys (including twins), postnatal depression survivor, blogger, motivational speaker, and author of Motherhood - The Unspoken for helping raise so much awareness.

Originally from Slovakia, Ivana moved to England at the age of 29. After giving birth to her twin boys, she suffered major postnatal depression. But sadly, she soon understood she was not the only one struggling. Even if it doesn't go as far as depression, becoming a mother is nothing like we had expected and without relevant information and support, this can easily lead to feelings of failure and inadequacy. 

After she pulled through postnatal depression, Ivana set up Mumsjourney and has been on the mission to create a world where new mums don't suffer in silence ever since.

Website: www.mumsjourney.com

Instaram: @ivanapoku

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...

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Reflux must be up there with one of the most challenging but common conditions new parents and babies face. Seeing your little one uncomfortable and upset is heart breaking so I am excited to bring you this episode packed with expert information and guidance to cut through the confusion and help you navigate this tough time.

Áine Homer, the founder of The Baby Reflux Lady, is joining me today to answer your questions around reflux. Following her own experience in mothering two babies with infant reflux, Áine was inspired to develop a way to support other parents and equip them with the knowledge needed to help their baby.  After two babies with reflux, CMPA and multiple other food intolerances and allergies between them, and three years of postnatal depression to boot, Áine knew she had to do something to provide the support that just wasn’t there when she needed it, and thus the Baby Reflux Lady was born! Despite what the doctors say, reflux is not normal, and parents don’t have to wait for babies to grow out of it.

To find out more about Áine’s incredible work all her details are linked in the episode description:

Website: www.thebabyrefluxlady.co.uk

Instagram @babyrefluxlady

Facebook  www.facebook.com/thebabyrefluxlady

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

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We have all heard of hormones have a huge impact on our bodies during pregnancy, from enabling a conception, maintaining a healthy pregnancy and triggering labour they are a fairly major part of any woman’s pregnancy journey. But delving into exactly what impact our hormones have in pregnancy is both fascinating and incredibly empowering so that is exactly what we are going to do today.

On this week’s episode I am going to be picking the brains of Lisa Falco. Lisa is a ground-breaking FemTech engineer, she was the Head of Data at one of the biggest FemTech companies in the world - Ava Women - and has spent her career developing algorithms to decipher the menstrual cycle and help women get pregnant faster.

Lisa’s career was inspired by her own personal and devastating experience of miscarriage and a desire to understand and empower women. Lisa is also an author and her book - Go Figure! The astonishing science of the female body" – which puts real data and scientific weight behind the mysteries of the reproductive cycle and the incredible science of the female body.

www.lisafalco.com

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

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Being a parent is a responsibility like no other, it is to have your heart walking around outside your body and your natural parental instincts are to protect your little one from any harm. So, have you considered ensuring you have the essential choking and first aid skills to keep your little one safe. Choking is one of those things we all hope we never have to deal with, but the reality is it does happen to some babies and children and therefore equipping yourself with the skills to deal with it could quite literally save your child’s life.

Todays guest is Sammy Davies, who has been empowering parents by teaching them life- saving skills for the past five years. Before having children herself, she worked in a bustling, high acuity hospital in Melbourne, Australia as a Registered Nurse. After completing her Masters in Nursing she realised she had a second passion- teaching. Becoming a Nurse Educator allowed her to share her skills, and teach student nurses, nurses and doctors at the frontline.

Soon after becoming a parent herself (and making the move to the UK), she realised that her loved ones were not equipped with the skills that they needed to care for her children in case of a medical emergency. Sharing these life- saving skills with the people around her became her focus, and she went on to start her own businesses teaching parents friendly first aid. Over the years she has helped hundreds of parents and grandparents to know what to do if an accident did occur to their little ones.

Sammy offers Baby & Child First Aid sessions, and has developed an online course devoted to all things choking, follow Sammy on Instagram @happyheartsfirstaid and check out her life-saving courses : www.happyheartsfirstaid.com

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!

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