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Bringing you the very best expert-led support and evidence-based guidance on all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood, and parenting, with trusted voices and inspiring guests by your side. Welcome to The Midwife Pip® Podcast Hosted by Pip, a practicing Midwifery Sister with years of hands-on experience supporting women through every stage of their motherhood journey. Each week, Pip is joined by special guests and leading experts to bring you empowering, evidence-based conversations covering everything from: Pregnancy Birth Postpartum recovery Motherhood & Parenting Our mission? To equip you with trusted advice, real-life insights, and practical support, all delivered with warmth, honesty, and the occasional giggle. So, pop the kettle on, get comfy, and join us for another episode. Thanks for tuning in... Midwife Pip® x
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E244. How Birth Could Shape Your Baby’s Brain
How Birth Could Shape Your Baby’s Brain with Emily Roper Today’s conversation dives into a stage of life that every single one of us has experienced, but almost no one really talks about in depth. When we think …
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How Birth Could Shape Your Baby’s Brain with Emily Roper
Today’s conversation dives into a stage of life that every single one of us has experienced, but almost no one really talks about in depth.
When we think about early brain development, most of the focus tends to land on pregnancy or what happens after a baby arrives. But what if we’re overlooking one of the most influential moments in shaping a child’s neurological future?
My guest today is Emily Roper @earlyroots who specialises in working with children experiencing developmental challenges, everything from anxiety and ADHD to autism spectrum profiles. And what she’s found, time and time again, is that many of these patterns can be traced back to the earliest stages of life, especially the birth process itself.
We’re talking about how birth can shape everything from attachment and stress response to gut health, reflex development, and even long-term emotional regulation. But this isn’t just a conversation about what can go wrong, it’s also about how incredibly adaptable and resilient babies are, and what parents can actually do to support healthy brain development from the very beginning.
This episode might just change the way you think about the very first moments of life.
This episode is sponsored by Aniball, a birth preparation tool designed to help you become more familiar with the sensations of stretching and relaxation around the vaginal opening. As a midwife, I know how valuable building body awareness and confidence can be when preparing for birth.
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Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫
Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:
Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E243. Why won't my baby stop crying?
Why Won’t My Baby Stop Crying?- With Heidi Skudder A baby who won't settle. Hours of crying. Back arching. Wind. Feeding difficulties. Broken sleep. And suddenly you're Googling everything, wondering whether …
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Why Won’t My Baby Stop Crying?- With Heidi Skudder
A baby who won't settle. Hours of crying. Back arching. Wind. Feeding difficulties. Broken sleep. And suddenly you're Googling everything, wondering whether it's colic, reflux, an allergy or simply normal newborn behaviour.
In this episode, Pip is joined by baby and parenting expert Heidi Skudder to explore what can sit underneath an uncomfortable baby, why labels like “colic” and “reflux” can sometimes stop us asking the more important question - what is actually going on? - and how parents can find a more individualised middle ground.
They talk about feeding, sleep, winding, gut sensitivity, parental intuition and mental health, as well as the danger of both over-medicalising normal behaviour and over-normalising a baby who is genuinely struggling.
Most importantly, this is a conversation about helping parents feel informed rather than frightened and reminding them that crying is communication, parental instincts matter, and asking for support is not a sign that you're getting it wrong.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:
Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E242. The Hidden World Shaping Your Baby’s Health
The Hidden World Shaping Your Baby’s Health- With Dr. Ruairi Robertson Your baby’s gut microbiome is developing from the moment they’re born - but how much should parents actually worry about it? In this …
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The Hidden World Shaping Your Baby’s Health- With Dr. Ruairi Robertson
Your baby’s gut microbiome is developing from the moment they’re born - but how much should parents actually worry about it?
In this episode, I’m joined by scientist Dr Ruairi Robinson to unpack what the research really tells us about the infant microbiome, and separate the science from the marketing and misinformation.
We’re talking C-sections, vaginal birth, antibiotics, breastfeeding, formula, probiotics, vaginal seeding and, importantly, what you can actually influence.
Because yes, early life matters - but your baby’s microbiome is far more adaptable than you might think.And if you’re feeling guilty about how your baby was born, whether you breastfed, or whether they needed antibiotics, this episode is one you’ll want to hear.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pipFacebook: Midwife PipEmail: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E241. Why Mothers Are Running The World (And Burning Out) – Dr Punam Krishan
Why Mothers Are Running The World (And Burning Out) – Dr Punam Krishan What happens to women after the baby arrives? In this powerful conversation, Midwife Pip sits down with NHS GP, broadcaster and author Dr …
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Why Mothers Are Running The World (And Burning Out) – Dr Punam Krishan
What happens to women after the baby arrives?
In this powerful conversation, Midwife Pip sits down with NHS GP, broadcaster and author Dr Punam Krishan @drpunamkrishan to explore the often unseen reality of motherhood. Together they discuss identity shifts, matrescence, the mental and physical load mothers carry, why maternal health is still overlooked, and how modern motherhood places unprecedented demands on women.
From brain changes in pregnancy to the lifelong impact of maternal health, this episode is a validating, honest and empowering conversation for every mother who has ever wondered, "Is it just me?"
The answer is no.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:
Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E240. Redefining Fitness in Motherhood
Redefining Fitness in Motherhood - Jen Murray Motherhood changes everything - including how we see ourselves, our bodies, and what “fitness” even means. In this honest and empowering conversation, I’m joined by …
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Redefining Fitness in Motherhood - Jen Murray
Motherhood changes everything - including how we see ourselves, our bodies, and what “fitness” even means.
In this honest and empowering conversation, I’m joined by personal trainer and women’s health specialist Jen Murray to unpack the pressure so many women feel to “bounce back” after having a baby - physically, mentally and emotionally.
Because the truth is… nothing about motherhood is linear.
We explore why your priorities naturally shift after children, how unrealistic expectations are harming women, and why your body doesn’t need fixing - it needs understanding, support and compassion.
From pelvic floor recovery and sleep deprivation to identity shifts and the invisible mental load, this episode is a powerful reminder that struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re human.
We also share practical, realistic ways to rebuild strength, confidence and trust in your body - without guilt, perfectionism or pressure.
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve “lost yourself” in motherhood, this episode will help you feel seen, supported and empowered to move forward - on your terms.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫
Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E239. How to Stay Calm When Motherhood Pushes You to the Edge with Anna Mathur
How to Stay Calm When Motherhood Pushes You to the Edge with Anna Mathur Becoming a mother is often painted as a time of joy, connection and overwhelming love… but what about the moments no one prepares you …
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How to Stay Calm When Motherhood Pushes You to the Edge with Anna Mathur
Becoming a mother is often painted as a time of joy, connection and overwhelming love… but what about the moments no one prepares you for? The snapping, the guilt, the sudden surge of anger that can leave you feeling shaken and ashamed.
Today, I’m joined by psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur, whose powerful new book explores a side of emotional life many women quietly struggle with- rage.
In this episode, we’re opening up an honest and compassionate conversation about anger in pregnancy and early motherhood. Why does it feel so intense? What is it really trying to tell us? And how can we move from shame and self-criticism to understanding, repair and deeper connection?
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I don’t recognise this version of me” this conversation will help you feel less alone, and more supported, in navigating the emotional realities of motherhood.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Let’s dive in.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books
💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pipConnect with Pip:
Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-usSponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E238. Fatherhood, Feeding & The Role No One Talks About with Jim Chapman
Fatherhood, Feeding & The Role No One Talks About - with Jim Chapman A powerful, honest conversation about modern fatherhood, parenting pressures, and what really matters. In this episode, Pip sits down with …
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Fatherhood, Feeding & The Role No One Talks About - with Jim Chapman
A powerful, honest conversation about modern fatherhood, parenting pressures, and what really matters.
In this episode, Pip sits down with Jim Chapman @jimchapman to explore the realities of raising young children- from sleepless nights and feeding challenges to the emotional shifts that come with becoming a parent. Together, they unpack the myth of “perfect parenting,” the importance of trusting your instincts, and how to navigate judgement around feeding choices.
Jim shares openly about his children’s very different feeding journeys, the impact of reflux on family life, and how combination feeding transformed their experience. The conversation also dives into emotional intelligence in parenting, breaking generational patterns, and why being present matters more than getting it “right.”
This episode is a reassuring reminder that parenting is not about perfection, it’s about connection, flexibility, and figuring it out as you go.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫
Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:
Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife PipEmail: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E237. The Newborn Sleep Conversation Every Parent Should Hear
The Newborn Sleep Conversation Every Parent Should Hear with C&B Sleep Support Newborn sleep is one of the biggest surprises of early parenthood and one of the areas where parents receive the most conflicting …
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The Newborn Sleep Conversation Every Parent Should Hear with C&B Sleep Support
Newborn sleep is one of the biggest surprises of early parenthood and one of the areas where parents receive the most conflicting advice.
In this episode, Midwife Pip is joined by newborn sleep experts Eve and Gem from Calm & Bright Sleep Support to explore what biologically normal infant sleep really looks like during the fourth trimester.
Together they unpack why babies wake so frequently, why contact naps and feeding to sleep aren't bad habits, what the four-month sleep regression actually is, and how understanding normal newborn behaviour can completely transform your confidence as a parent.
This compassionate, evidence-based conversation will help you replace anxiety with understanding, trust your instincts, and feel far more prepared for life with a newborn.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫
Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pipFacebook: Midwife PipEmail: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E236: What Actually Makes a Birth Feel Positive?
What Actually Makes a Birth Feel Positive?- with Kelly and Joe Maguire Today’s guests are first-time parents whose birth experience wasn’t something they had to “get through” it was something they felt …
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What Actually Makes a Birth Feel Positive?- with Kelly and Joe Maguire
Today’s guests are first-time parents whose birth experience wasn’t something they had to “get through” it was something they felt empowered by, it was truly positive.
But what does that really mean?
Was it luck? Preparation? Mindset? Support?
Or something deeper that more women deserve to understand before they step into that room?
In this episode, we unpack their story, the expectations, the reality, and the moments that changed everything. Because positive birth isn’t about perfection… it’s about ownership, trust, and discovering strength you didn’t know you had.
If you’re pregnant, planning, or just curious about a different kind of birth story, this conversation might change the way you think about it entirely.
I’m joined by the wonderful Kelly and Joe, incredible first time parents who I’ve had the honour of supporting through my YPJ – Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey programme.
Let’s get into it.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫
Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pipFacebook: Midwife PipEmail: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E235. Not All Vagina Tears Are the Same
Not All Vagina Tears Are the Same Perineal tears are one of the biggest fears many women carry into birth, but how much of what we've been told is actually true? In this empowering episode, Midwife Pip is …
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Not All Vagina Tears Are the Same
Perineal tears are one of the biggest fears many women carry into birth, but how much of what we've been told is actually true?
In this empowering episode, Midwife Pip is joined by specialist pelvic health physiotherapist Aby Tobin to unpack the myths, facts and practical strategies surrounding perineal tearing. Together they explore why tears happen, what you can realistically do to reduce your risk, the role of pelvic floor health, birth positions, pushing techniques and why fear itself can shape the birth experience.
You'll also learn what recovery really looks like, why many women suffer in silence after birth, and the simple steps that can support healing and long-term pelvic health.
Whether you're preparing for birth, recovering postpartum or supporting someone who is, this conversation is packed with evidence-based reassurance that every woman deserves to hear.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫
Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:
Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E234. Davina McCall - We've Forgotten How To Trust Our Bodies In Birth
Davina McCall: Why We've Forgotten How To Trust Our Bodies In Birth - with Davina McCall Becoming a mother changes everything. But what if the stories we've been told about birth aren't the whole truth? In this …
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Davina McCall: Why We've Forgotten How To Trust Our Bodies In Birth - with Davina McCall
Becoming a mother changes everything.
But what if the stories we've been told about birth aren't the whole truth?
In this week's episode, I'm joined by the incredible Davina McCall for a powerful conversation about pregnancy, birth, motherhood and learning to trust ourselves in a world that often tells women to do the opposite.
Davina shares her honest experiences of pregnancy, why she actually loved giving birth, the mindset shifts that transformed her labour experience, and why birth isn't simply one day- it's something that can shape how we step into motherhood for years to come.
We talk about fear, empowerment, body trust, positive birth stories, and why women deserve better information, support and confidence as they prepare to meet their babies.
Whether you're pregnant, planning a family or reflecting on your own birth experiences, this is a conversation that will leave you feeling stronger, more informed and deeply reassured.
If you'd like some help thinking through your options and creating a birth plan that truly reflects your preferences.
This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:
Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
If you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E233. What if everything you’ve been told about preparing for birth… isn’t enough?
What if everything you’ve been told about preparing for birth… isn’t enough? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Midwife Pip and Beth Kitt @thebumptobabychapter, two midwives sit down for an honest coffee chat …
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What if everything you’ve been told about preparing for birth… isn’t enough?
In this raw, unfiltered episode, Midwife Pip and Beth Kitt @thebumptobabychapter, two midwives sit down for an honest coffee chat about what’s really happening inside the maternity system right now. From rising C-section rates to the dangerous impact of social media misinformation, nothing is off the table.
This isn’t about fear- it’s about clarity.
Because the truth is… no one is coming to hand you all the information you need. And that changes everything.
If you’re pregnant, planning a birth, or supporting someone who is - this conversation might completely shift how you think about preparation, control, and what actually leads to a positive birth experience.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫
Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:
Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E232. You're Pregnant... Now What? The Truth About Trimester 1
You’re Pregnant… Now What? The Truth About Trimester 1 You’ve just found out you’re pregnant… now what? In this episode, Midwife Pip unpacks the truth about the first 12 weeks of pregnancy - the part no one …
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You’re Pregnant… Now What? The Truth About Trimester 1
You’ve just found out you’re pregnant… now what?
In this episode, Midwife Pip unpacks the truth about the first 12 weeks of pregnancy - the part no one properly prepares you for. From the quiet anxiety and overwhelm to the lack of structured support, Pip explains why the first trimester isn’t something to simply “get through” -it’s the most powerful window of your entire pregnancy.
You’ll learn why your baby is already fully formed by 12 weeks, how your choices now shape your entire journey, and the four foundational pillars that can completely transform your pregnancy, birth, and postnatal recovery.
If you’ve ever felt lost, unsupported, or unsure in early pregnancy - this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a plan.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip
Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.
And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!
Midwife Pip x
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E231. What If Pregnancy Actually Made You Stronger? with England International Lark Atkin-Davies
What If Pregnancy Actually Made You Stronger? with England International Lark Atkin-Davies What happens when your body has always been your performance tool… and suddenly its purpose changes completely? In this …
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What If Pregnancy Actually Made You Stronger? with England International Lark Atkin-Davies
What happens when your body has always been your performance tool… and suddenly its purpose changes completely?
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, England rugby player Lark Atkin-Davies shares what it’s really like to navigate pregnancy as an elite athlete. From body image and identity shifts to gestational diabetes and letting go of control, Lark opens up about the realities behind the headlines.
Together, we explore how sport shapes resilience, why pregnancy challenges even the strongest women, and what it means to prepare for birth when your mindset has always been about pushing forward.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating pregnancy, identity change, or the balance between ambition and motherhood.
Extra Resources:
📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books
💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pipConnect with Pip:
Instagram: @midwife_pip
Facebook: Midwife Pip
Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-usSponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us
If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.
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E230. Are Sleep Coaches Safe? A Midwife and Nurse Explain
Are Sleep Coaches Safe? A Midwife and Nurse Explain The baby sleep industry is under scrutiny and if you've seen the recent headlines, you probably have questions. In this episode, I'm joined by Gem, a …
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Are Sleep Coaches Safe? A Midwife and Nurse Explain
The baby sleep industry is under scrutiny and if you've seen the recent headlines, you probably have questions.
In this episode, I'm joined by Gem, a paediatric nurse and sleep expert from Calm and Bright Sleep Support, to have the honest conversation most people in this space are avoiding.
We're not here to debate sleep training. We're here to talk about something more important: safety, regulation, and what it actually means to get qualified, evidence-based support for your baby's sleep.
Because the truth is this industry is unregulated. Anyone can call themselves a sleep coach. And when parents are exhausted, desperate, and vulnerable, that matters.
In this episode we cover:
- Why the lack of regulation in the baby sleep industry is a real problem and what the consequences look like
- The red flags to watch for when choosing a sleep support professional
- Why baby sleep is never one-size-fits-all and why any advice that ignores your baby's individual needs should be questioned
- What good, genuinely evidence-based support looks like in practice
- How to trust your instincts when the noise online is overwhelming
If you've been feeling confused, unsure who to trust, or shaken by recent news in the sleep space, this episode will cut through it.
You are the expert in your baby. This conversation will help you feel like it.
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E229. Baby Illness - The Advice you need as a new parent
Baby Illness: Clear Answers for New Parents With Dr Rachael Barr The first time your newborn gets sick, everything feels louder - the breathing, the crying, the clock ticking toward the middle of the night. A …
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Baby Illness: Clear Answers for New Parents With Dr Rachael Barr
The first time your newborn gets sick, everything feels louder - the breathing, the crying, the clock ticking toward the middle of the night. A tiny cough can spiral into big fear, and suddenly you’re wondering: Is this normal? Am I missing something? Should I be doing more?
Welcome to our chat today on where we cut through the noise, the late-night Googling, and the worst-case scenarios. We’re joined by Dr Rachael Barr, who’s here to bring calm, clarity, and evidence-based guidance to one of the most stressful parts of early parenthood when your baby isn’t well.
This is a conversation for new and expectant parents who want clear answers, not panic and confidence, not confusion.
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E228. The Truth About Baby Sleep in Warm Weather
Overheating & Overthinking: The Truth About Baby Sleep in Warm Weather With Tori Drew It’s 2am. The house is quiet… but you’re not asleep. You’re standing over your baby, one hand hovering just above their …
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Overheating & Overthinking: The Truth About Baby Sleep in Warm Weather
With Tori Drew
It’s 2am. The house is quiet… but you’re not asleep.
You’re standing over your baby, one hand hovering just above their chest, asking yourself the same question for the tenth time tonight
Are they too hot? Too cold? Should I add a layer… or take one away?When the weather warms up, something shifts for parents. The rules you thought you understood suddenly feel unclear. The advice online? Conflicting. The fear? Very real.
Because here’s the truth, overheating isn’t just uncomfortable. It’s one of the most overlooked risks when it comes to safer sleep. And yet, so many of us are left guessing in the dark… literally.
So in this episode, we’re cutting through the noise. I am joined by Sleep Consultant and mum of 4, Tori Drew known on social media as @thisparentcan_sleep
We’re talking about what actually matters when it comes to babies and safer sleep - what’s myth, what’s evidence-based, and what could make all the difference.
Because safer sleep shouldn’t feel like a guessing game.
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E227. The Truth About Stretch and Sweeps with Midwife Pip
The Truth About Stretch and Sweeps with Midwife Pip If you’ve been offered a stretch and sweep, or heard people say “just get a sweep and it’ll start labour,” this episode is for you. In this episode, Midwife …
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The Truth About Stretch and Sweeps with Midwife Pip
If you’ve been offered a stretch and sweep, or heard people say “just get a sweep and it’ll start labour,” this episode is for you.
In this episode, Midwife Pip explains exactly what a stretch and sweep (also called a membrane sweep) is, how it works in the body, what the research actually shows about its effectiveness, and how to decide whether it’s right for you, without pressure.
We talk honestly about when sweeps are more likely to help, when they often don’t, what they can feel like, potential downsides, and the importance of informed consent. This isn’t about saying yes or no, it’s about understanding your options so you can feel steady and confident in your decision.
Calm, evidence-based guidance for late pregnancy, induction decisions, and informed choice.
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E226. Leaking Urine in Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What Actually Helps
Leaking Urine in Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What Actually Helps - with Midwife Pip Leaking urine during pregnancy is incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean you have to just put up with it. In this episode …
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Leaking Urine in Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What Actually Helps - with Midwife Pip
Leaking urine during pregnancy is incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean you have to just put up with it.
In this episode, Midwife Pip breaks down why leaking happens in pregnancy, what’s considered normal, what’s not, and what the evidence actually says helps. We explore why leaking isn’t always about a “weak pelvic floor”, the huge role pressure management plays, and the small changes that can make a real difference, even during pregnancy.
This is calm, clear, expert-led guidance designed to remove shame, reduce confusion, and help you feel more in control of your body during pregnancy. If you’ve ever leaked when coughing, sneezing, exercising, or standing up, this episode is for you.
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E225. FAQs Every New & Expectant Dad Has (But Rarely Asks)
FAQs Every New & Expectant Dad Has (But Rarely Asks) - with Midwife Pip Becoming a dad can feel exciting, surreal, and quietly overwhelming - often all at once. In this episode, Midwife Pip answers the …
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FAQs Every New & Expectant Dad Has (But Rarely Asks) - with Midwife Pip
Becoming a dad can feel exciting, surreal, and quietly overwhelming - often all at once.
In this episode, Midwife Pip answers the questions many new and expectant dads think but rarely say out loud. From why pregnancy can feel abstract, to what your role really is in labour, to bonding with your baby and navigating postnatal mental health, this is an honest, judgment-free guide to fatherhood.
We talk about emotional disconnect, relationship changes, postpartum mental health in dads, and the myths that put unnecessary pressure on new families, without macho nonsense or pretending it’s all sunshine.
If you’re about to become a dad, are already in the thick of it, or want to support your partner better, this episode will help you feel more prepared, more grounded, and far less alone.
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E224. The Lie We Tell Women About Birth
The Lie We Tell Women About Birth - with Helen Ashfield A challenging or traumatic birth can leave a deep imprint, one that extends far beyond the early postpartum weeks and can shape how the future feels, too …
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The Lie We Tell Women About Birth - with Helen Ashfield
A challenging or traumatic birth can leave a deep imprint, one that extends far beyond the early postpartum weeks and can shape how the future feels, too. When thoughts of another pregnancy or birth arise, they often carry a powerful mix of emotions, memories, and questions.
This week, I’m joined by the wonderful Helen, an incredible mum of 2 who I’ve had the honour of supporting through my YPJ - Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey programme. Although Helen prepared for her first birth in all the ways we’re told we “should,” the experience itself was not close to what she wanted. Determined to approach things differently the next time, she chose to reclaim her power and prepare in a new way. Today, I’m so grateful to share space with her as she opens up about her journey, with the hope of supporting and guiding others as they navigate birth themselves.
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E223. Your Birth, Your Power: How to Take Control
Your Birth, Your Power: How to Take Control- with Gabbie Smith Parenthood is the wildest ride of all, one minute you’re on top of the world, the next you’re Experiencing a traumatic or difficult birth can have …
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Your Birth, Your Power: How to Take Control- with Gabbie Smith
Parenthood is the wildest ride of all, one minute you’re on top of the world, the next you’re Experiencing a traumatic or difficult birth can have lasting effects- not only in the immediate postpartum period but well into the future. The thought of another pregnancy or birth can then bring up a whole new wave of emotions and reflections.
This week I am joined by an incredible, mum, Gabbie. I have had the pleasure of supporting Gabbie and her family in my YPJ – my Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey programme. Gabbie’s first birth was a traumatic experience despite doing the prep society convinces us is the right thing to do and she decided to take the reins on her next birth, to prepare differently and today I have the privilege of talking to her as she shares her story to help others navigate birth too.
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E222. Pelvic Floor Secrets No One Told
Pelvic Floor Secrets No One Told You with Clare Bourne Today we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and most transformative parts of pregnancy prep: your pelvic floor. These are the muscles that …
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Pelvic Floor Secrets No One Told You with Clare Bourne
Today we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and most transformative parts of pregnancy prep: your pelvic floor. These are the muscles that quietly hold everything together, influence how you birth, shape your recovery, and even affect how you feel in your body long after the baby arrives. Yet for so many women, the pelvic floor only becomes a topic after something goes wrong.
In this episode, pelvic health physiotherapist, author, and educator Clare Bourne @clarebournephysio joins us to pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in your body during pregnancy and birth. Clare has guided thousands of women through evidence-based, practical birth prep that replaces fear with confidence.
Settle in as we explore why your pelvic floor deserves a starring role in your birth plan, how to actually prepare it for labour, and what meaningful recovery looks like beyond the myths, mixed messages, and “just do your Kegels” advice. This is the conversation every mum-to-be should hear.
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E221. What About Dad? The Side of Parenthood Men Rarely Talk About with Mathew Lewis Carter
What About Dad? Mathew Lewis Carter Opens Up on the Reality of Fatherhood. Dads are often profoundly affected by pregnancy and parenthood, even if their experiences are less visible. Many feel pressure to stay …
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What About Dad? Mathew Lewis Carter Opens Up on the Reality of Fatherhood.
Dads are often profoundly affected by pregnancy and parenthood, even if their experiences are less visible. Many feel pressure to stay strong and supportive while quietly navigating their own fears, identity shifts, and emotional challenges. The transition to fatherhood can trigger changes in mental health, especially when sleep deprivation, financial pressures, or relationship strain enter the picture. And because society tends to focus primarily on mothers, dads can feel sidelined, unsupported, or unsure of where to turn when they’re struggling.
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Mathew Lewis Carter @mathewlcarter @secretlifeofdads brings to light a side of parenthood that is too often overlooked: the emotional and mental health struggles fathers face behind the scenes. From the unexpected weight of postnatal depression to challenges, Mathew shares the reality so many dads live but rarely speak about.
Together, we explore why men’s experiences are so often dismissed, how these struggles impact relationships and identity, and what real support for fathers should look like. This is an episode for anyone who has felt unheard in their journey to parenthood, and for every family who wants to understand the full picture of what it means to become a parent today.
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E220. Expecting Twins or Triplets? What Parents Really Need to Know
Welcome to today’s episode and buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of Twins, triplets and more. What’s it really like to be pregnant with, and raise twins, triplets or more? In this episode of the …
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Welcome to today’s episode and buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of Twins, triplets and more.
What’s it really like to be pregnant with, and raise twins, triplets or more?
In this episode of the Midwife Pip Podcast, Pip is joined by Helen Peck, Head of Healthcare Engagement and Research at the Twins Trust, for an honest, heart-warming and eye-opening conversation about life with multiples. From high-risk pregnancies and neonatal care to feeding decisions, exhaustion, and the magic of watching tiny humans grow side by side, nothing is off the table.
Helen shares her own powerful story as a mum to identical twins, born after a complex and anxious pregnancy, and how a chance connection with the Twins Trust became her lifeline and eventually her life’s work. Together, Pip and Helen unpack the realities parents of multiples face: the isolation, the overwhelm, the relentless logistics… and the joy, humour and unbreakable bonds that only families of multiples truly understand.
From what parents of twins and triplets wish they’d known during pregnancy to the importance of specialist care, informed choice, and having a voice.
Whether you’re expecting multiples, supporting someone who is, or simply fascinated by the extraordinary strength of parents who do this every day, this episode will leave you feeling informed, reassured, and deeply inspired. Check out Twins Trust: https://twinstrust.org
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E219. Why Childcare Nutrition is Failing Our Children
Why Nurseries Are Failing Children at Mealtimes? We wouldn’t dream of sending our children to childcare with dirty toilets or unsafe toys, yet so many settings serve food that barely meets the mark. In this …
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Why Nurseries Are Failing Children at Mealtimes?
We wouldn’t dream of sending our children to childcare with dirty toilets or unsafe toys, yet so many settings serve food that barely meets the mark. In this episode, we’re lifting the lid on what’s really being served to our children, and why their nutrition deserves far more attention than it’s getting.
Why Nurseries Are Failing Children at Mealtimes… with Catherine Lippe
If you’re a parent, you probably check the toilets, the toys, and the teaching before choosing a nursery. But how often do you check the food?
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Catherine Lippe, registered nutritionist and early-years specialist, to uncover the truth about nutrition in childcare and the silent standards slipping under the radar.
We explore why nutrition in early years matters far more than most people realise, how current systems are failing children, and what needs to change to protect their health and development.
From packed lunches to nursery menus, Catherine shares the real-world solutions that help parents and childcare providers raise healthier, happier children, without guilt or overwhelm.
Because every child deserves food that fuels their future, not just fills their plate.
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E218. Stay Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons
Staying Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons with Kirk Martin “If you’ve ever lost your temper and thought, ‘Why did I react like that?’ this episode will hit home. Because it’s not about fixing your children …
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Staying Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons with Kirk Martin
“If you’ve ever lost your temper and thought, ‘Why did I react like that?’ this episode will hit home. Because it’s not about fixing your children; it’s about finding calm within yourself so you can connect, not control. Peace in parenting starts with you.”
Staying Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons
We’ve all been there, one moment you’re calm and collected, the next you’re saying things you swore you wouldn’t. Parenting can pull out every emotion you’ve ever had… and a few you didn’t know existed.
In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, whose practical, proven methods have helped millions of parents transform conflict into connection.
Kirk’s approach flips traditional parenting on its head, it’s not about control or punishment, but emotional safety, respect, and understanding. You’ll learn how to stay calm when your child isn’t, break free from power struggles, and create a home built on trust and peace, even with strong-willed or neurodivergent children.
If you’re tired of yelling, guilt, and chaos, this episode is your roadmap back to calm starting with you.
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E217. Comedy Meets Chaos with Russel Kane
Comedy Meets Chaos: Parenting with Russell Kane “Parenting can break you or make you laugh - sometimes both in the same hour. But what if humour isn’t just a coping mechanism, it’s a lifeline? In this episode …
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Comedy Meets Chaos: Parenting with Russell Kane
“Parenting can break you or make you laugh - sometimes both in the same hour. But what if humour isn’t just a coping mechanism, it’s a lifeline? In this episode, we explore how laughter might just be the secret to staying sane in the chaos of raising kids.”
Comedy Meets Chaos: Parenting with Russell Kane
Parenthood is the wildest ride of all, one minute you’re on top of the world, the next you’re wondering how it all went off track. If you’ve ever found yourself clinging on for dear life, exhausted but still smiling, this one’s for you.
This week I’m joined by Russell Kane, award-winning comedian, writer, and dad to his daughter Minna. Known for his razor-sharp wit and honest takes on modern family life, Russell brings a refreshingly funny and surprisingly heartfelt perspective on surviving the chaos of parenting.
We dive into dad guilt, gender roles, and the comedy in everyday family madness from school runs to birthday party meltdowns. Because sometimes, the only way to make it through is to laugh.
So grab a cuppa, take a breath, and join us for a candid, laugh-out-loud conversation that reminds us all: it’s not about being perfect parents, it’s about staying sane, together.
Extra Resources:
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E216. Your Children Don’t Need Perfect, They Need YOU
Your Children Don’t Need Perfect, They Need You With Anna Mathur What if the pressure to be the perfect mum is the very thing stealing your joy? In a world that celebrates doing it all, this episode is your …
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Your Children Don’t Need Perfect, They Need You With Anna Mathur
What if the pressure to be the perfect mum is the very thing stealing your joy? In a world that celebrates doing it all, this episode is your permission slip to stop striving and start being, because your children don’t need perfect, they need present.
This episode is for every mother who’s ever whispered to herself, “Am I doing enough?”
If you’ve felt the guilt of not getting it all right, or the exhaustion of trying to live up to impossible standards, you’re not alone. Together with psychotherapist, mum of three, and Sunday Times bestselling author Anna Mathur, we’re unravelling the myth of the “perfect mother” and replacing it with something far more powerful: being a good-enough one.
We explore the hidden pressures modern mums face, how to find compassion in the chaos, and why letting go of perfection might be the most loving thing you can do for yourself and your family.
Anna also shares insights from her new book, The Good Decision Diary, on how to make calmer, kinder choices in motherhood without the all-or-nothing guilt spiral.
So take a breath, grab a cup of tea, and join us for a heartfelt reminder: motherhood isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence, progress, and permission to be human.
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E215. Your C-Section Questions - Finally Answered
Your C-Section Questions - Finally Answered With Midwife Pip Curious about what to expect before, during, and after a Caesarean Section? Here I discuss what you need to know- from common myths and recovery tips …
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Your C-Section Questions - Finally Answered With Midwife Pip
Curious about what to expect before, during, and after a Caesarean Section? Here I discuss what you need to know- from common myths and recovery tips to emotional experiences and medical facts. Whether your C-section is planned or unexpected, this episode offers honest answers and expert advice to help you feel informed and empowered every step of the way.
This episode is a sneak peek into a live call I did with my ‘YPJ’ Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey community, if you feel regular calls and messaging with me and my expert team and the opportunity to delve much deeper into topics would be helpful to you drop me an Instagram DM (@midwife_pip) ‘YPJ’ and lets chat to see if we may be able to support you too.
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