In this special Covid-19 edition of the Parent Pod, we’ll be addressing some of the most-asked questions and concerns surrounding the coronavirus vaccine and pregnancy. We’ll be hearing from Rukeya Miah who is the Lead Midwife for the Bradford vaccination programme. Joining her, Kate Heighway, the Lead Public Health Midwife at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, will explain why pregnant women are considered a priority group for the vaccination. They’ll also be breaking down the common myths and misconceptions surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine and the dangerous role social media has to play in circulating misinformation. Plus – we talk about which stage of pregnancy is most vulnerable to severe Covid-19 illness, and whether some pregnant women are at a higher risk than others. Worried about what to do if your partner has coronavirus when you go into labour or if the vaccine can affect your breastmilk? We reveal all.

This episode of the Parent Pod is hosted by Sarah Redshaw, Managing Editor for BabyCentre UK.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you’re interested in learning more about some of the topics on this episode, check out the following links:

Is the coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination safe for breastfeeding or pregnant women?

Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic: information about coronavirus if you're a pregnant woman

The Covid-19 vaccine and pregnancy: your questions answered

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Can you believe your baby is three months old? In this episode, hear about how important it is to visit your health visitor or GP if you’re not feeling great. And what is it with mum tribes? There are competitive mums, Insta mums, eco-obsessed mums, listen as we jokingly talk about the tribes we've met. Plus we’ll be laughing about all the things you said you’d never do as a mum!

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

3 month old, first week

Mastitis

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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Your baby is becoming more mobile, so we talk about starting to think about safety around the home – before he’s reaching out for anything that catches his eye! We also talk about postnatal anxiety and concerns you may have as a new parent, plus postnatal depression in new mums and dads. And, how are you coping with unwanted parenting advice? We can help! We’ll also be looking ahead to weaning, whether it's baby-led or purees, plus which foods are not recommended as a first food!

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

2 month old, fourth week

Parents’ tips: mums’ guide to the fourth trimester

Making your home safe for your baby

Postnatal depression (PND)

Postnatal depression in dads

Postnatal depression: quiz

Weaning your baby onto first foods

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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Have you been enjoying watching your baby wriggle around? This week, listen to find out how you can encourage her to move more. And it might be the last thing on your mind, but we guide you through starting to use contraception again and talk about relationships post baby. Also, if you're already thinking about exercise, hear how to plan getting back into it - if that's your thing.

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

2 month old, third week

Contraception after having a baby: your options at a glance

How your baby learns to move

Sex and relationships after birth

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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You may be feeling like your baby’s crying is relentless – so many parents can relate. Listen for our tips on why they might be crying and how to cope. Also in this episode, we’ll be talking about your relationship with your partner – has it changed? Plus, BabyCentre editor Joanne joins the team to share what new parents are sick of hearing - everything from comments about feeding, sleep to their post-pregnancy bodies.

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

2 month old, second week

Seven reasons babies cry and how to soothe them

Sex and relationships after birth

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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In this week’s episode, we’ll be preparing you for your baby’s first immunisations that are due this month. We’ll also be hearing from Joshua (also known as The Dad He), a dad of two, to find out about his experience of the fourth trimester. Plus - have you mastered the art of making a cup of tea one handed? We talk about how you know you really are getting the hang of this whole parenting thing. And we talk about postnatal bodies and hear how BabyCentre mums feel about theirs since giving birth.

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

2 month old, first week

Vaccination schedule for babies and toddlers

Immunisations: an overview

The fourth trimester

Your postnatal body

New dads

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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This week, you might have found yourself asking – when will my newborn sleep through the night? We’ll be talking about baby sleep routines, sleep safety and talk about some of the mistakes that could be preventing your newborn from getting 40 winks. And is it too early to think about childcare? We can help with planning for the future. Plus we’ll be talking about how making friends with other mums can be invaluable and a great way to share experiences – including what could be becoming your new favourite topic – the colour of your baby’s poo! Antenatal teacher Chess joins the podcast to share what's normal, or not, with your baby's poo.

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

7 week old

Basics of good sleep

Baby poo: photos

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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Dad Joshua, aka The Dad He, and Amy, single mum and author of 'Confessions of a Mum: What to Expect When You're Expecting the Unexpected' join us to share their new parent worries. This week we also talk about your postnatal check with your GP and find out what you should expect and how you can prepare for it. We also talk about how you are right now in our 'Too embarrassed to ask' feature if you're feeling like you can't cope.

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

6 week old

Your postnatal check

Baby blues and postnatal depression

New dad's survival guide

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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If you already have children, the excitement of a new brother or sister may be starting to wear off this week! We have some tips on overcoming sibling jealousy and helping them bond. We’ll also be asking – what’s going on down there?! We find out when the bleeding will stop and when you can have sex again. Plus, do you need to read or play with your baby yet? We hear from BabyCentre editor Joanne to find out more about reading to your newborn.

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

5 week old

Sibling rivalry: why it happens, and what to do about it

Reading to your baby: when to start and how to do it

Your body after pregnancy

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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In this week’s episode, we talk about postnatal depression and how to recognise the signs you or your partner may be suffering with it. We also talk about bonding in these early stages and how that connection may not always be instant. Dad of two, Joshua - aka The Dad He - shares his experience of bonding and how he helped develop it with his newborn. We also share some top tips on what your baby should wear as a newborn and hear from BabyCentre parents about the outdated advice they've been given as new parents.

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

BabyCentre UK has hundreds of pages covering conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting at babycentre.co.uk. You can also follow BabyCentre UK on Facebook @facebook.com/BabyCentreUK, Instagram @instagram.com/babycentre, Pinterest @pinterest.co.uk/babycentre, Twitter @twitter.com/babycentreuk and YouTube @youtube.com/babycentre

BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

4 week old

Postnatal depression (PND)

How dads bond

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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