Notes From The Mother Box

Join Alexis and Beccy as they talk to wonderful Alison Perry about all things birth, parenting, podcasting, what it’s like having twins, how Alison has overcome bad body image, and what her debut book is about. Thank you SO much to the gorgeous Alison for giving up your time, during the home-school juggle to talk to us today.

You can find Alison over at Instagram @iamalisonperry and her fabulous debut book is out now OMG IT’S TWINS

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OMG-Its-Twins-Birthday-Without/dp/1785043137/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=omg+it%27s+twins&qid=1615051991&sr=8-1

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 stories 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. First up we have Emma’s story - a planned C-Section.

Thank you to the lovely Emma for coming on and sharing her story with us. 

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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Welcome to a brand new season of Notes From The Mother Box, in partnership with Sophie La Girafe! This week join Alexis and Beccy as they talk to the gorgeous Jendella Benson about her experience of becoming a mother, the brilliant work she is doing with Black Ballad, her podcast The Survival Guide, and her new book Hope and Glory which is due out in 2022. The girls talk through all things birth, cultural approaches to the postnatal period, becoming a mother, and the identity shift that comes with this.

http://www.jendella.co.uk/

@jendella @blackballaduk

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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After supporting many couples during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period amidst the pandemic, the girls wanted to share some top tips in this special episode of the podcast in the hope that it might help anyone preparing to birth and become a parent during these unprecedented times. Do remember that each trust will have different restrictions so if in doubt do talk to your midwife team, and please do make sure that you get your information from reputable internet sites – no googling! 😉

Do get in touch with us on Instagram at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box if you have any questions or would like to chat to either of us - we’re always happy to have a chat or point you in the right direction if we can’t help.

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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Having supported many many couples through pregnancy and birth over the festive period, and having both been pregnant themselves over Christmas, Beccy & Alexis share with you their 12 top tips for enjoying the festive holidays with a bump or your gorgeous new bubba. From early prep to get you ready and keep you calm, top tips on getting more rest, a gentle reminder to go easy on Christmas lunch and a very helpful gas relieving stretch should you overindulge!

Please note: There have been some tier changes since recording this episode and so some of this information, where we talk about help from family may not be possible for some tiers for a while.

Please get in touch with us on Social Media at @the_mother_box / @notes_from_the_mother_box / 

Maternity 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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Alexis and Beccy are joined today by the wonderfully positive and downright lovely Jess Warner, to talk all things parenting, mental health, addiction, blended families and that million dollar question - how do you manage screen times with teens!?! Jess is an award winning digital content creator, consultant and educator. She also has a brilliant blog and Instagram page where she shares stories from the front line, covering topics such as parenting teens, being a blended family with 5 boys, having a neurodiverse child and life after divorce and depression.

@theonlygirlinthehouse

www.theonlygirlinthehouse.com

This episode contains subjects that some listeners may find triggering: Contains reference to addiction and depression -if you need support, please do reach out to the following charities www.pandasfoundation.org.uk / www.mind.org.uk / https://www.samaritans.org/ www.uk-rehab.com

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

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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Today the girls are joined by none other than the self-care guru herself and author of 4 amazing self-care books - the amazing Suzy Reading. The conversation flowed as one would expect with three self-care experts - there’s a lot of top tips in this one guys.

@suzyreading

www.suzyreading.co.uk

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

Maternity 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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The girls are joined today by the wonderful Illy Morrison - Mother, Midwife, Hypnobirthing Teacher and Positive Birth Advocate. Illy shares her story of birth trauma, and the work she now does to help other couples who may have experienced a difficult birth or troubling feelings around their birth.

@mixing.up.motherhood

www.mixingupmotherhood.com

Trigger Warning: This episode contains subjects that some listeners may find triggering: Contains reference to Birth Trauma. If you have been affected by birth trauma do reach out for support.

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

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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This week Alexis’s very own yoni sister Nina Haley joins the girls for a talk about all things yoga, birth, body literacy and the anatomy of arousal. Nina is a mother of three, incredible yoga teacher, body literacy and reproductive health educator, experienced doula, the girls go to wise women and today she joins them all the way from Kuwait.

@ninahaleyyoga

www.ninahaley.com

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

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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Mary Meadows – Mother, Writer, Speaker, Life Coach and NLP practitioner talks openly about her experience of postnatal depression, life as a solo mama, why she loves to have a laugh and how sea swimming is a metaphor on life!

@marybadassmeadows

www.marymeadows.co.uk

This episode contains subjects that some listeners may find triggering: Contains reference to postnatal depression -if you need support, please do reach out to the following charities www.pandasfoundation.org.uk / www.mind.org.uk / https://www.samaritans.org/

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

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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