Midwife Sharon rounds up her discussions with women about their positive birth experiences in very different settings.

Lucy, Kayleigh, and Maria chat about what life holds for them in the future and whether another pregnancy is right for them.

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Midwife Sharon talks with women about their amazing birth experiences in very different settings.

Maria discusses her positive planned hospital birth in Ireland after starting labour spontaneously.

Sharon shares her own story about her fifth birth and her experience of the power of the psyche in birth.

Tune in next week for part three!

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Midwife Sharon talks with women about their amazing birth experiences in very different settings.

Lucy had a planned home birth with Sharon and discusses the benefits of having a private midwife and a home birth after previous birth trauma.

Kayleigh speaks about her amazing induction of labour experience with a private consultant and midwives in Ireland during the pandemic.

Tune in next week for part two!

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Midwife Sharon chats to women about their positive breastfeeding stories.

Sharon, Kayleigh, and Maria chat about why they decided to breastfeed and what impacted that decision, the challenges they came across and how they worked through them, feeding a baby when you have a toddler, and how they started following Private Midwives on social media.

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Midwife Sharon chats to women about their positive breastfeeding stories.

Kayleigh worked in a children's hospital for a time and supported lots of women with breastfeeding challenges so she prepared for her first breastfeeding journey by seeing a lactation consultant and talking to friends and family about the realities of breastfeeding. Kayleigh tells us how she was supported in colostrum harvesting by a student midwife, and how this really helped when her milk was slow to come in.

Maria also took an online course with a lactation consultant before her baby was born, and found the information invaluable. Maria also talks about going back to work, weaning her babies, and exceeding her breastfeeding goals.

Support from healthcare professionals, family and friends is discussed by all, and how continuity of support really makes a difference.

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Midwife Sharon chats to women about their positive breastfeeding stories.

Marguerite is a midwife and was worried that breastfeeding might not work out for her after having looked after many women over the years who faced a multitude of challenges. While she did have a few hurdles to jump, she's now and extended breastfeeder, an advocate for the right to breastfeed in public, and has been involved in the breastfeeding for black mothers movement providing education and helping to shift some traditional misconceptions.

Marguerite shares her personal experience and how that has informed her practice when caring for her clients.

Join us next week for more positive breastfeeding stories!

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Tongue Tie: Dispelling the Myths

Get ready to bust some myths and clear up the confusion around tongue ties with three experts who know the topic inside and out! Hosted by midwife Sharon Gamon, this lively and informative podcast brings together Eleanor May-Johnson (midwife and tongue tie practitioner) and Sarah Oakley (lactation consultant, author, and tongue tie expert) to break down what tongue ties really are—and what they aren’t.

From diagnosis to treatment, this dynamic trio tackles all the burning questions in a fun, no-nonsense way. Whether you're a parent, healthcare pro, or just curious, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to navigate infant feeding challenges like a pro.

Say goodbye to tongue-tie confusion and hello to expert advice!

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Join Matron Sharon and Angie Bowles, a specialist Midwife in antenatal screening and a dedicated midwife at Private Midwives, as they delve into all things screening. Angie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in antenatal care, helping expectant parents navigate the crucial screenings and tests during pregnancy.

Find Angie on her website https://yourmidwife.org.uk or on instagram @thespecialmidwife

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One of our very first guests is none other than Mark Harris, an experienced midwife, author, and the founder of @Birthing4Blokes, an innovative antenatal class designed specifically for men. Mark has authored several influential books, including "Men, Love & Birth," where he explores the role of men in the birthing process and offers invaluable insights and support for expectant fathers. 📚

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