Join Alexis and Beccy for the series finale of Notes From The Mother Box in honor of Sophie La Girafes actual birthday as they talk to national treasure, the gorgeous Annabel Karmel.

Annabel is the No.1 bestselling baby and children's food expert, has written 45 books, has a complete children's food range out, received an MBE for her outstanding work in the field of child nutrition, and joins us today to share her top tips on all things weaning. Thanks once againto the wonderful Annabel for joining us today and talking so honestly about motherhood, and sharing her huge amount of experience as children's food expert.

You can find Annabel over at @annabelkarmel / www.annabelkarmel.com

Annabel also has a fabulous app out that guides you month by month with all the weaning info and support you could ever need.

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/annabel-karmel/id409157308

If you or anyone you know has been affected by baby loss please do reach out for support - below are just a few of the amazing charities out there to help.

https://www.graysonslegacysupport.co.uk/

https://www.teddyswish.org/

https://www.rosiesrainbowfund.co.uk/

https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/bereavement-support/

https://www.sands.org.uk/usefullinks

Please get in touch with us over at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / @sophielagirafeuk

This episode is sponsored by Sophie La Giraffe – www. sophielagirafe.co.uk.

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Join Alexis and Beccy as they talk to the fabulous Josephine Cobb - Nutritionist extraordinaire, specialising in women’s health. The girls have a fab conversation with Josephine about eating to support yourself through the pre and postnatal period, how to avoid sugar cravings, how to eat well, even when you are super busy and food to include or avoid for those of us edging into the perimenopause / menopause.

You can find Josephine over at @josephine_cobb / josephinecobb.com

Please get in touch with us over at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / @sophielagirafeuk

This episode is sponsored by Sophie La Giraffe – www. sophielagirafe.co.uk.

Luxury pregnancy and postnatal gift boxes available at www.themotherbox.co.uk 

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The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-New-Mums/dp/1785041827

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Trigger warning: Contains conversation about miscarriage

Alexis and Beccy are joined today by the utterly gorgeous Ciara Janson - Actress, voice-over artist, mum to two gorgeous boys and her angel babies too. Ciara talks with the girls about her silent miscarriages, her recovery after each one, and how the conversation needs to continue to break the taboo and isolation around miscarriage, and better care and understanding of the recovery after.

If you or somebody you are close to have been affected by miscarriage so go gently and please do reach out for support and take your time to heal.

Miscarriage Association

You can contact the Miscarriage Association on 01924 200799 on Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. They also have out-of-hours support.

You can also find some helpful information below.

www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support/miscarriage-information-and-support/support-after-miscarriage

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/miscarriage/afterwards/

https://www.novafoundation.org.uk/supportingyou

You can find Ciara on IG @ciarajzelmerlow or her website www.ciarajanson.net

Please get in touch with us over at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / @sophielagirafeuk

This episode is sponsored by Sophie La Giraffe – www. sophielagirafe.co.uk.

Supportive care packages for healing after miscarriage available at www.themotherbox.co.uk 

Special Thanks to Chris Wilson at Another Tongue Voice Agency who represents Ciara for all Voice Work.

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Join Alexis and Beccy as they talk to the fabulous Emma Worollo about playful parenting - what is play, how is it beneficial and how do we do it! The girls talk about getting out in nature, how to get out of the weeds of parenting and enjoy it - and that topic that still has us all shuddering - home learning during the pandemic!

You can find Emma on IG @playful_den or her website www.theplayfulden.com

Please get in touch with us over at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / @sophielagirafeuk

This episode is sponsored by Sophie La Giraffe – www. sophielagirafe.co.uk.

Luxury pregnancy and postnatal gift boxes available at www.themotherbox.co.uk 

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The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-New-Mums/dp/1785041827

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Today we have a very special guest join us to talk about baby loss, whilst these conversations are hard and can be triggering for some, we feel that they are important and these angel babies need to be remembered. Please be kind to yourself and only listen if you are feeling well and strong enough to hear emotional conversation.

Faye Ansell lost her son to a rare disease called ANE in March 2020 and has since set up Grayson's Legacy Support with her partner and Grayson's Dad, Craig to help and support other bereaved parents.

Faye bravely reached out to us to share her beautiful boy, Grayson with us and to raise awareness of ANE and the support that Grayson’s Legacy is providing for other parents in the baby loss community and it was an absolute honour to talk with her and hear her story. These small charities rely on donations to keep running, but also provide invaluable support for parents during the worst times of their lives – Please do consider them next time you are doing a sponsored event! If you or anyone you know has been affected by baby loss please do reach out for support below are just a few of the amazing charities out there to help.

https://www.graysonslegacysupport.co.uk/

https://www.teddyswish.org/

https://www.rosiesrainbowfund.co.uk/

https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/bereavement-support/

https://www.sands.org.uk/usefullinks

Please get in touch with us over at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / @sophielagirafeuk

This episode is sponsored by Sophie La Giraffe – www. sophielagirafe.co.uk.

Luxury pregnancy and postnatal gift boxes available at www.themotherbox.co.uk 

The Little Book of Self Care for Mums to Be - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-Mums-Be/dp/1785042955

The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-New-Mums/dp/1785041827

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During this season the girls will be talking to three guests who have agreed to come and share their positive story of birthing during a pandemic. We know that birth is unpredictable, and we know that all of the restrictions that the pandemic has placed on maternity services has made things even harder at times. We wanted to share some positive pandemic birth stories in the hope that it will help any mamas who are preparing to birth their babies right now, in these uncertain times.This week we have Rachel’s story – a wonderful homebirth during the pandemic

Thank you to the gorgeous Rachel for coming on and sharing her story with us. @raumann

Please get in touch with us over at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / @sophielagirafeuk

This episode is sponsored by Sophie La Giraffe – www. sophielagirafe.co.uk.

Luxury pregnancy and postnatal gift boxes available at www.themotherbox.co.uk 

The Little Book of Self Care for Mums to Be - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-Mums-Be/dp/1785042955

The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-New-Mums/dp/1785041827

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Join Alexis and Beccy as they talk to the fabulous Psychologist Dr Emma Svanberg about birth trauma, unpicking the systems that contribute to this, Emma’s amazing campaigns on IG that allow parents to slow down and give themselves a break, calling out parenting perfectionism, her amazing parenting workshops, and dealing with our feelings during a pandemic.

You can find Emma on IG @mumologist or her website www.mumologist.com

If you feel traumatised by your birth please do reach out for support - it doesn’t matter what your birth looks like on paper, if you don’t feel ok, you deserve to talk it through and get support - reach out to your Midwife, GP or health visitor or contact any of the following resources;

www.makebirthbetter.org

www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk

www.mind.org.uk

www.pandasfoundation.org.uk

Please get in touch with us over at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / @sophielagirafeuk

This episode is sponsored by Sophie La Giraffe – www. sophielagirafe.co.uk.

Luxury pregnancy and postnatal gift boxes available at www.themotherbox.co.uk 

The Little Book of Self Care for Mums to Be - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-Mums-Be/dp/1785042955

The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-New-Mums/dp/1785041827

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Join us as we laugh our way through the highs and lows of the parenting journey with the wonderful Melissa Suffield – Mother, Actor, Founder of River and Six clothing label, and author of ‘Fuck I’m a Parent’ blog.

Thank you SO much to the gorgeous Melissa for her honest account of parenthood and for sharing her inspiring exclusive pumping success story with us.

If you are struggling with feeding issues please do reach out for support, and as Melissa says, find a way that suits you to feed.

@iammelteaser/ @riverandsix / www.riverandsix.co.uk / www.fuckimaparent.com

Melissa is happy for you to reach out to her if you’d like any advice on exclusive pumping or speak to your local breastfeeding support or lactation consultant.

You can also contact the following places

 National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212 (9.30am to 9.30pm, daily) 

https://breastfeeding.support/

https://lcgb.org/why-ibclc/whos-who-in-breastfeeding-support-and-lactation-in-the-uk/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding/help-and-support/

Please get in touch with us over at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / @sophielagirafeuk

This episode is sponsored by Sophie La Giraffe – www. sophielagirafe.co.uk.

Luxury pregnancy and postnatal gift boxes available at www.themotherbox.co.uk 

The Little Book of Self Care for Mums to Be - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-Mums-Be/dp/1785042955

The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-New-Mums/dp/1785041827

Notes From The Mother Box is a Factory Originals Production

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During this season the girls will be talking to three guests who have agreed to come and share their positive story of birthing during a pandemic. We know that birth is unpredictable, and we know that all of the restrictions that the pandemic has placed on maternity services have made things even harder at times. We wanted to share some positive pandemic birth stories in the hope that it will help any mamas who are preparing to birth their babies right now, in these uncertain times.

This week we have Charlie’s story - a positive induction.

Thank you to the gorgeous Charlie for coming on and sharing her story with us. 

In this episode, Charlie discusses the following Facebook Group which listeners may find helpful https://beautifulnewbeginnings.co.uk/

Please get in touch with us over at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / @sophielagirafeuk

This episode is sponsored by Sophie La Giraffe – www. sophielagirafe.co.uk.

Luxury pregnancy and postnatal gift boxes available at www.themotherbox.co.uk 

The Little Book of Self Care for Mums to Be - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-Mums-Be/dp/1785042955

The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Self-Care-New-Mums/dp/1785041827

Notes From The Mother Box is a Factory Originals Production

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Join Alexis and Beccy as they talk to the fabulous Tina Mason - women’s health physio extraordinaire about all thing’s pelvic health. From how to look after your pelvic floor, how to do your exercises properly, how to recognize if you have a pelvic organ prolapse and how to get help and treatment with that. The girls also have a little chat about getting back in the sack after birth and how to do that so it isn’t stressful or painful for you. Thank you SO much to the gorgeous Tina Mason for all her amazing info and advice.

If you are suffering with any incontinence or pelvic pain, please don’t suffer in silence. Book in with a women’s health physio for a check-up or visit your GP and ask for a physio referral.

You can find Tina over in Instagram at @womens_health_brighton and visit her website www.womenshealthbrighton.co.uk

Here are some good NHS resources for further information: https://www.pat.nhs.uk/gps-and-partners/womens-health.htm

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