13. The importance of GOOD postnatal care

My guest is Debs Neiger an independent midwife and author (amongst many pother talents). We chat about lots of things, with a lot of focus on postnatal care and how it could and should be so much better than women and birthing people currently get within the system and why that is so important and also about:

~ what is an independent midwife?

~ how you support team is really important

~ authoring a book "AIMS Guide to Giving Birth to Your Baby"

~ Matrescence

~ Postnatal depletion, postnatal expectations vs reality

~ Postnatal care within the NHS and how this differs considerably in it's scope and support with a private midwife

12. Motherhood, creativity, identity and twins

Poet and Psychotherapist Flora Croft joins to to chat all things creativity, identity and twin motherhood too.

Her groundbreaking book of poetry I Am A Spider Mother is a unique creative exploration of twin motherhood, identity as a mother, transformation, vulnerability, pregnancy, infertility and IVF and also the relationship between grandmother, mother and children too. Basically the poems and themes are so relevant to all mothers.

We chat about writing as a vessel for creativity, poetry and how the act of getting words down on paper is so cathartic as well as creative. How identity change and transition as a mother, and how it is not always easy, fun or enjoyable.

10. Naturally supporting womens & wellness and setting up a women focussed business

A really brilliant chat with Bethan of HotTea Mama, we covered SO much! From natural ways to support your body as a woman through the power of plants - from fertility, through pregnancy, to menopause.

We also talk about LOADS more stuff. Like making big life and career changes, & setting up a brand new business with small children and on maternity leave. Flexible working for mothers , the the work / family juggle. Setting up a female focussed and female founded business, and a bit of feminism too.

7. The Truth About Hypnobirthing

My guest in this episode is the very wonderful Nancy Keen. I really wanted to chat with her about hypnobirthing. To dispelling some of the myths and misunderstandings about what hypnobirthing actually is and how it can fully prepare you for birth, for parenthood and have a more positive pregnancy too.

1. Pregnant In A Pandemic - Techniques & Tips

Strategies, tips and techniques on how to cope better in a pandemic, to navigate this difficult time - particularly when you are pregnant.