The StrongLikeMum Podcast

This week Shakira talks with founder of The Positive Birth Company Siobhan, about the immediate postnatal period and how to enjoy a positive postpartum life. Discussing the journey to motherhood, postnatal hormones, relationship changes and overall physical and emotional wellbeing during the 4th trimester.

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Sponsored by Well Baby - www.wellbaby.com 

The first episode of season 2 of the StrongLikeMum podcast sees Shakira talking with Charlie Launder from @BumpsandBurpees discussing postnatal exercise and physical rehabilitation. Sharing all the up to date information on the immediate postnatal period.

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Follow Charlie at @bumpsandburpees

Sponsored by Wellbaby by Vitabiotics, visit www.wellbaby.com for more info.

This week, Shakira is joined by Clare Goodwin aka @thePCOSNutritionist where they discuss the journey of conception for those with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Including tips on how to identify symptoms, how diet can effect conception and what implications emotional stress can have on a weight loss programme. 

Follow Shakira on instagram at @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com 

Follow Clare onInstagram at @thepcosnutritionist or visit www.thepcosnutritionist.com

Pregnacare, the pregnancy supplement brand, is proud to sponsor the first series of The StrongLikeMum Podcast. Visit www.pregnacare.com

Join Shakira and special guest Adam, aka @atdadstable as they discuss the best recipes for pre and postnatal women and their families. Get ready to feel inspired, encouraged and possibly hungry by the time you've finished this episode!

Adam, is a chef, trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine in london and specialises in pre and postnatal recipes. This episode discusses nutrition during the trimesters and highlights the best foods to assist with a positive pregnancy and an efficient recovery postpartum!

Follow Shakira on Instagram @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com 

Follow Adam @atdadstable or visit https://atdadstable.com 

Pregnacare, the pregnancy supplement brand, is proud to sponsor the first series of the StrongLikeMum podcast. Visit www.pregnacare.co.uk 

On this weeks episode Shakira is joined by Alison Perry and Sarah Clarke discussing twin and multiple birth pregnancies. From the first trimester, to breaking the news to family and all the way through til birth! If you're expecting twins or more, this episode is for you. Funny relatable and still packed with top tips and info!

Follow Shakira on instagram @shakira.akabusi or check out www.stronglikemum.com

Follow Alison on instagram @iamalisonperry or visit www.notanothermummyblog.com

Follow Sarah on instagram @disasterofathirtysomething or visit https://disastersofathirtysomething.wordpress.com

Pregnacare, the pregnancy supplement brand, is proud to sponsor the first series of the StrongLikeMum Podcast www.pregnacare.com 

This week Shakira is joined by Marie-Louise aka @the_modern_midwife, as they discuss the most frequently asked questions during pregnancy and the immediate postnatal period.

Pregnancy is an exciting time, however it can also feel overwhelming and no day will necessarily feel the same. This episode of the StrongLikeMum podcast aims to support women from the first trimester through to early parenthood, answering questions and suggesting tools to cope with certain challenges women may face.

Marie is a practicing NHS midwife, Author of the Modern Midwifes Guide and creator of the Modern Midwife Online antenatal courses. Marie is also a social influencer, speaker and blogger.

Shakira is founder of the StrongLikeMum campaign, a pre and postnatal fitness expert, writer, speaker and mother of 2, soon to be 4!

Follow Shakira on instagram @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com

Follow Marie-Louise on instagram @the_modern_midwife or visit https://themodernmidwife.com

Pregnacare, the pregnancy supplement brand, is proud to sponsor the first series of the StrongLikeMum Podcast www.pregnacare.com 

In this episode Shakira is joined by Jess Jones aka @thefatfunnyone to discuss overcoming a fear of childbirth and embracing any physical changes postpartum.

Despite being diagnosed with Tokophobia (an irrational fear of pregnancy and childbirth) during her first pregnancy, Jess is now a mother of three and shares her inspirational journey of overcoming this anxiety and becoming a mum! As a body confidence activist Jess also gives an insight into how she dealt with negative comments about her figure and why becoming a mum helped her feel empowered to embrace her body and truly discover self-love and self-acceptance.

Follow Shakira on Instagram @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com 

Follow jess on Instagram @thefatfunnyone

Pregnacare, the pregnancy supplement brand, is proud to sponsor the first series of the StrongLikeMum Podcast www.pregnacare.com 

This week Shakira is joined by Eve Torres Gracie, founder of the Women Empowered Self-defence Programme at Gracie JuJitsu, former WWE champion and mother of two. Talking about how best to defend yourself and your children during and after pregnancy. Get ready to feel inspired and empowered! 

Discussing how to best defend your children or growing bump, as well as sharing tips on how to stay alert when also needing to focus on your family. Plus this episode details ways in which to teach your children how to defend themselves with tips straight from the Gracie Bully-Proof Programme. 

You can follow Shakira on instagram @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com

Follow Eve on instagram @evetorresgracie or visit www.gracieuniversity.com 

Pregnacare, the pregnancy supplement brand, is proud to sponsor the first series of the StrongLikeMum Podcast www.pregnacare.com 

This week Shakira is joined by NHS GP and This Morning TV health expert, Dr Sara Kayat. 

Shattering stereotypes around pre and postnatal health and busting those medical myths that still seem to circulate pregnancy and the immediate postnatal period.

Follow Shakira on instagram @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com

Follow Dr Sara on instagram @drsarakayat

Pregnacare, the pregnancy supplement brand, is proud to sponsor the first series of the StrongLikeMum Podcast. www.pregnacare.com

This week Shakira is joined by Charlie Barker, founder of Bumps and Burpees to share their knowledge and expertise, discussing up to date facts about exercise during pregnancy.

Ever wondered what's a myth and what's fact when it comes to how you should exercise safely during each trimester? Tune in and find the answer to all your frequently asked questions and feel free to connect with Shakira and Charlie over their social platforms to know more. 

You can follow Shakira on Instagram @shakira.akabusi or visit www.stronglikemum.com

You can follow Charlie on Instagram @bumpsandburpees or visit www.bumpsandburpees.com

Pregnacare, the pregnancy supplement brand, is proud to sponsor the first series of the StrongLikeMum Podcast. www.pregnacare.com