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Informed Pregnancy Podcast

Independent Podcast Network | Informed Pregnancy

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Los Angeles-based prenatal focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin searches for unbiased information on the most pressing topics for growing families with interviews from pregnancy and parenting experts, celebrities, and new and expectant parents. Entertaining and informative, new episodes drop weekly every Thursday. We'd love to connect! Facebook: @Informed Pregnancy Instagram: @doctorberlin Twitter: @doctorberlin
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The Happy Homebirth podcast is your source for positive natural childbirth stories, and your community of support, education and encouragement in all things homebirth and motherhood.
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Evidence Based Birth®

Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN

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In the Evidence Based Birth® podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to help birth workers build the evidence based knowledge, skills, and power they need to protect families' ability to give birth with empowerment. The work we do has a huge impact on parents who are searching for accurate information to empower their prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences!
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Let’s explore the amazing world of birth together! Listen for inspiring birth stories and intriguing teachings to expand your knowledge surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and postpartum life. Each soul-stirring episode is full of heart, passion, and practicality. Join me in this diverse mix of teachings and interviews with real moms and professional birth workers as we seek to more fully understand how God has designed early motherhood and the beginning of life!
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Fat & Pregnant– the podcast that’s about plus size pregnancy, parenting and so much more. Learn how you can confidently navigate pregnancy and early parenting without the diet culture BS!
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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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Birth, Baby!

Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly

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Welcome to Birth, Baby!, your go-to podcast hosted by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly, seasoned birth doulas and childbirth educators from Austin, Texas. Join us as we navigate the intricate journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, offering invaluable insights and expert advice. Through candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and evidence-backed content, we aim to empower families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Whether you're seeking guidance on prenat ...
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Birth Matters

Lisa Taylor - Birth Matters NYC Childbirth Education & Labor Support

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The Birth Matters podcast is here to lessen your overwhelm on the journey into parenthood by equipping you on all things birth, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & parenting. We'll interview parents about their experiences & birth pros on their expertise so that you can have an empowering, CONFIDENT journey into parenthood!
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My name is Care Messer, I’m an entrepreneur, childbirth educator birth and postpartum doula and the mom of two girls. Birth stories begin before your baby is even conceived and we’re here to talk about it. Join Ashley & I as we create discussions around connection, finding and using your voice and of course, birth stories! We will release an episode each week so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a second!
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Birth, Baby, and Life

Kristen Burgess: Crazy About Everything Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby

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Kristen Burgess shares everything you need to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting in the Birth, Baby, and Life podcast. Pregnancy, baby care, toddlers, and managing motherhood are all covered!
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Newbies: New Moms, New Babies

New Mommy Media | Independent Podcast Network

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Join us as we guide new mothers through their baby’s first year of life. Newly postpartum moms celebrate the excitement of becoming new parents, as well as the emotional and physical struggles of recovering from childbirth and caring for a newborn baby.
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A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum.
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For The Love Of Parenting

Kimberly Myers, M.A.Ed., ICCE, IBCLC

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For the Love of Parenting, is a podcast celebrating parenthood's journey. From pregnancy through childbirth, breastfeeding, and the diverse experiences of raising children, offering guidance, stories, and expert insights to support parents from the magical moments to the real-life challenges of parenthood. We recognize there's no singular perfect path but numerous ways to be a loving, supportive parent. Tune in for insightful discussions, heartfelt stories, and a community that celebrates th ...
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The Mindful Womb Podcast

Clara O'Rourke - Clear Light Birth

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The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood. Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harnes ...
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Most women struggle with their transition into motherhood. So, I created the “Oh Baybee!” podcast to help pregnant women successfully give birth and transition from bump to bundle. Hi! I'm Stephanie Poole. In this podcast I'll not only tackle the basics of birth prep, childbirth and lactation, but I'll also spend time on the less talked about – but much needed conversation on mommy-care. In this podcast, I reveal tried and true tips, tricks and strategies that'll make your transition into mo ...
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Down to Birth

Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

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Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. If we had to boil it down to a single premise, it's this: A healthy mom and baby isn't all that matters. We have more than 30 years' experience between us in midwifery, informed rights advocacy, publishing, childbirth education, postpartum support and breastfeeding, and we've personally served thousands o ...
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Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just ...
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Birth Boot Camp Podcast

Hollie, Cheryl, Liana & Megan

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Welcome to the Birth Boot Camp® Podcast, where every birth story is a celebration waiting to be shared, every family journey is honored, and every listener finds inspiration and support. Are you eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new baby? Or perhaps you're a doula or childbirth educator, seeking new insights and perspectives to enrich your practice? Maybe you're simply curious about the miraculous journey of pregnancy and birth? Whatever your reason for tuning in, you've found your commu ...
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All About Pregnancy & Birth

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

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You're not alone in your uncertainty about this monumental life stage of pregnancy and birth. If you’re ready to replace the overwhelm of late-night Googling with expert conversations and stories of strength and positivity from women just like you — join us on the top-rated All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast. The All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast is your place for supportive, evidence-based information from Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, an OB/GYN physician who’s been in practice for nearly ...
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Preggie Pals: Your Pregnancy, Your Way

New Mommy Media | Independent Podcast Network

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We educate and entertain expectant mothers and those hoping to become pregnant. Each episode features a panel of pregnant women, at various stages and trimesters, as well as experienced moms and experts. Together they explore topics aimed to embrace pregnancy and encourage women to pursue their individual childbirth choices.
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Get Clarity for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and motherhood Journey! Are you a pregnant or postpartum mama? Are you feeling lost as to what options you have for pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and in the early years of your motherhood journey? Do you wish all that overwhelming information can be condensed into one place and easy to understand? Are you ready to nurture and build up your mom-gut to help you make informed decisions that best serve you and your family? In this podca ...
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Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer common questions such as: I'm pregnant what do I do? are my symptoms in first trimester normal? What to expect for labour and delivery? How will I know about breastfeeding? How do I care for my newborn? She Found Motherhood aims to help take the anxiety out of pregnancy and the journey through childbirth to parenthood. We discuss the fourth trimester and how to care for your newborn. We discuss mental health in pregnancy and the postpartum period and how to navig ...
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Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource

Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC & Rebecca Squires

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We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood. We’ll bring awareness and offer support surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum journey. As a holistic pelvic floor physical therapist Amanda brings valuable insights and guidance during this critical time for your pelvic floor. We’ll also bring on other holistic providers, experts, an ...
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New Little Life Podcast

Allison Tolman, LPN, IBCLC, ICCE

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Allison is a lactation consultant, breast pump expert, and mom of 3 boys who talks with real moms and experts about breastfeeding & pumping. New Little Life has an exclusive program called Pumping for Working Moms, which is designed to help working moms pump easily and efficiently to combine breastfeeding & pumping while going back to work! This podcast is designed to help you feel supported by other moms doing exactly what you're doing, get tips and tricks on breastfeeding, and learn to nav ...
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Another Podcast

Laura Spence

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Welcome to "Another Podcast," where we explore the rich and complex intersection of neurodivergence and perinatal experiences. Hosted by the ADHD midwife and founder of NeuroNatal®, this podcast delves into the psychological, mental health, and physical aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and parenting in the neurodivergent landscape.
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True Birth

Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak & Kristin Mallon, RN, CNM

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Helping women have better births and better birth experiences. Our experts share their perspectives on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. These are raw, honest stories about the experience of labor from the professional's point of view. Listen and get inside your OB/GYN or midwife's head. Our goal is to share the truth about pregnancy and birth with the listener and to explain our thought process. We see our role as one in which we guide and inform, presenting facts so that the ...
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Bearing Birth

Bearing Birth Podcast

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A birth story podcast highlighting the emotional impact of birth, the immediate postpartum period, and the years beyond. Hosted by Jordan Monir, a postpartum doula and Sophie Holliday, a perinatal mental health therapist. Jordan and Sophie aim to provide a platform for those who have experienced or supported childbirth in sharing their unique story. Both fierce advocates of mental health and community support, Jordan and Sophie attempt to reduce the stigma of openly discussing the challenges ...
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The institutions and individuals who run the world would like you to believe that you are powerless. That there's nothing you can do to improve the wellbeing of your family. That you aren't smart enough to understand shmancy science stuff. That eating and living well is too hard for most...so why try? That exercising your rights to informed consent and refusal is irresponsible. That having a birth on you terms, in your own home would be incorrigible. That pregnancy is a disease and childbirt ...
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Welcome to The Birth Journeys Podcast®, a unique space where we share powerful and transformative birth stories that illuminate the realities of childbirth. Hosted by a labor nurse and prenatal coach who specializes in transformational coaching techniques, this podcast goes beyond traditional birth narratives to foster healing, build trust, and create transparency between birthing individuals and healthcare providers. In each episode, we dive into essential topics like birth preparation, deb ...
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A podcast dedicated to helping you have a healthy pregnancy, confident childbirth and strong recovery. In this podcast, we will cover the strategies to help you stay healthy and active during pregnancy, and confidently recover after childbirth, so that you can get back to your old (new) self, with a bubba by your side. You will find some amazing interviews with professionals covering breastfeeding with lactation consultants, childbirth with midwives and doctors, as well as birth stories from ...
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Cocoa Pods

Birth Center for Natural Deliveries Foundation

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Podcast - Cocoa Pods Series: A feature of the Birth Center Foundation. We discuss all things' women, all things' pregnancy, all things' after. Reasons why women fall very sick ( morbidity) or die (mortality) before pregnancy (adolescent girls and young adults),during pregnancy and after are discussed in this maternal morbidity and mortality reduction academy; especially with an emphasis on minority women, all over the world; and ways for all involved in care to work together collaboratively ...
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Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through the entire perinatal period, including natural birth. Unfortunately, the American culture (and most mainstream cultures) do not teach young women about any natural ways to care for their bodies and, in fact, teach that the body and childbirth cannot be trusted. In this podcast by Rachel Mans, Doula and The NaturalBirth Site, co-hosted by Tiffany Muniz, we explore all aspects of natural, physiological birth, as well ...
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Yoga Birth Babies

Deb Flashenberg and Independent Podcast Network

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Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. Deb is the founder and direc ...
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This podcast is for you if you’ve experienced challenges on your pregnancy journey such as pregnancy or infant loss, infertility, health conditions that impact fertility, a traumatic pregnancy or birth, etc. My name is Natalee Facey and I’m a mom to two angel babies, Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Inner Healing Guide. I believe that any experience that brings us unimaginable pain also has the potential to connect us to our deepest source of power. My work is to walk with you through it a ...
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Parenting is a Joke

Ophira Eisenberg

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You know when you talk to your friends about your childhood and end it by saying, "But look at us, we're fine!" Here's my question: Are we fine? Because we're sitting here doused in CBD oil under a weighted blanket recording a podcast called Parenting is a Joke. Each week, host and standup Ophira Eisenberg talks to a different comedian about their career and their kids. Conversations tackle the tooth fairy, eating sticks, summer camp anxiety, the hidden horrors of childbirth, and the obvious ...
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I AM ONE Podcast

Dani Giddens & Emily Jankowski

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Postpartum Support International (PSI) staff and volunteers reflect on their own lived experience during the perinatal period (pregnancy + postpartum). Guests will explain how they sought & received help, and how they’re supporting the mental health of new families now. We’ll illustrate PSI’s core belief, that “You are not alone; You are not to blame; With help you will be well,” through storytelling. Each episode will demonstrate that none of us are alone, and that no matter our story, we c ...
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Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, you will learn the 4 most RECOMMENDED people you can gather together to help support you during birth. Every person in the pregnancy journey and birth room that…
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You've likley heard the term "informed consent," but what does that mean in terms of navigating decisions in childbirth? In this episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia dive deep into this crucial topic. They emphasize the power of being well-prepared through prenatal education, helping you feel confident and in control as you approach labor and delivery. W…
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Following an emergency c-section due to HELLP syndrome in her first pregnancy, Jolene Brink was determined to have a different birthing experience with her second child. Through the support of a knowledgeable medical team and insights gained from her EBB Childbirth Class, she successfully achieved her goal of an unmedicated VBAC with the birth of h…
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Most people think of it as a "breathing technique" that helps women during labor and delivery. However, Lamaze is much more than that. Through the years, this childbirth education method has evolved into a philosophy that builds women's confidence and prepares them for pregnancy and birth. So, what are the main principles of Lamaze? And what can yo…
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Pregnancy and childbirth are important - but do they mark a rite of passage in a woman's life? Today's episode explores that question in depth, looking at both history and how the modern-day journey to motherhood. I also share some important ways you can honor this time and explore the deep meaning it holds for you […] The post BBL 200: Are Pregnan…
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Send us a text Discover how to transform your childbirth experience with insights from Neri Life Choma, a seasoned childbirth educator, birth doula, and the visionary behind the Birth Coach Method. We delve into the emotional and mental readiness that modern childbirth demands and explore how traditional methods may no longer suffice. Neri shares h…
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Join Bailey Gaddis as she explains the family risk assessment or genetic assessment required by clinics. Learn what to expect during the call with a genetic counselor, including the types of questions you'll be asked about your family's medical history and how this information is used to assess potential risks for future children. Bailey also share…
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In this episode, we are extending the last episode on weight gain to dive deeper into nutrition, focusing on pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Drawing on her 30 years of experience, Jenny revisits the 'Four Pillars' of nutrition—protein, water, salt, and good fats—that should be present in every meal or snack. Our conversation also covers practica…
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In this short episode I'm answering this listener question from Cat! "Hi Dr. Nicole! Long time listener & love your podcast!!. Question for you - a friend of mine recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl but unfortunately her birth didn't go as planned. She got to the hospital at 7.5cm, got an epidural, and then they told her she was "having to…
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Links: Get the Genate Test by SNP Therapeutics, learn more at genate.com and use code BIRTHHOUR15 for 15% off your order. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (also comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! Liz's first birth story here.…
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Reading books to your baby can be great for bonding or setting the mood before bedtime. What types of books are best for babies? How should parents be reading? And what are some practical ways for making books part of your family's everyday routine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Dr. Leedia Riman, a native of Lebanon and a holistic dentist practicing in Beverly Hills, joins the podcast to talk about her upbringing experiencing the Lebanese Civil War and the Gulf War, a traumatic first birth, postpartum depression, and her plans for her upcoming third child. Connect with the guest: @drleedia and rdentalgroup.com Want more pr…
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Welcome back to the show for Episode 500. This one's a little bit different. I'm not interviewing anyone today, I thought I would instead recap the last few years and share with you a little bit more about the journey. Whether you're here for the first time, or you've been here since the beginning over 7 years ago, thank you for listening. I look f…
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Janet had long-term breastfeeding goals, and also a BUSY job she loves. Despite experience and training in the world of birth, she knew she needed help figuring out pumping. She notices a clear difference between her breast pump and her baby, but has found ways to make it work. She shares her experiences and tips with you here! ~~~~~~~~~ _READY TO …
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Have you ever wondered what the #1 time hack is that could revolutionize the way you practice as a doula? If you are ready to learn about the ultimate time-saving technique that will transform your approach to birthwork, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The time management trick tha…
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What's Up Wednesdays! What does play help your child do? Are there different ways your child can play? How can you, as a parent, encourage play with your child? These are the questions we’ll explore in today’s episode. Join me as I offer parents a fresh perspective on "play" and its significance as your child's brain's favorite way of learning. Dis…
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Send us a text Taylor Westenberger celebrated her baby shower at 33 weeks pregnant with her first baby. Little did she know, two days later she would go into labor and give birth to a 4.5 pound baby boy. Her birth experience, while generally smooth, involved the absence of her husband due to Covid protocols and an unconsented episiotomy. She was en…
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Lisa Smith, a registered dietitian and host of the Pretty Well podcast, joins us on the EBB podcast to discuss the crucial topic of reducing toxins in the home during pregnancy and postpartum. Lisa shares her personal health journey, including her experience with Hashimoto's disease (an autoimmune condition impacting the thyroid), and highlights th…
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Join us in a conversation with Ryan, the husband of our previous guest, Cailley (Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6). This is our first episode with a non-birthing partner sharing their experience and perspective on birth, and we absolutely loved hearing Ryan’s take! This episode is just Part 1 of Ryan’s story, so come back on September 18th for Part 2! In P…
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Today, we’re diving into the birth story of a student who completed her teacher training with us last year- while pregnant! It was truly special to witness her journey as a student at PYC, both in our training and our classes. When she shared details of her wonderful and positive birth experience with me, I knew I had to have her on the podcast to …
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Pregnancy and birth coach Caroline Bagga, founder of Mother Nurture Yoga in Sydney, Australia, joins the podcast to talk about her own experience with motherhood and all things pregnancy and yoga, including how the practice holds a multitude of benefits for moms at every perinatal stage. Connect with Caroline: @mothernurture.yoga mothernurtureyoga.…
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You cannot consider birth, life, and mothering without at some point wrestling with abortion. I felt it was time to address that issue on the podcast. I've spent a lot of time talking about mothering, choosing to have babies, and the journey that a woman goes on when she makes those choices. Let's talk about how […] The post BBL 202 – The Sword is …
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Maren Rider shares her journey from a stressful hospital birth to an empowering birth center experience. With a focus on mental preparation, trust in her body, and supportive midwives, Maren achieved a calm, intervention-free water birth, highlighting the importance of choosing the right provider. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…
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The Unexpected Journey: Understanding and Navigating PPROM Life throws curveballs, and sometimes, those curveballs come in the form of these little letters: PPROM. For those unfamiliar, PPROM stands for Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes, a medical term that sounds as serious as it is. In plain English, it means that the water breaks too early—…
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What’s Best? Breast? Or Fed? As a new parent, it can be overwhelming to hear these slogans and discern what is best for your own family and situation. Janet Jones and Lauren Reyes from Breastfeeding Success in Austin, Texas join us on this episode to help break down what these slogans mean. The Breast is Best campaign was an effort to raise public …
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Exploring big topics in this episode with registered dietician and body liberation advocate Amy Rapone! In this episode we discuss: How weight bias impacts the level of care fat people receive (and don't receive!) The principles of health at every size Amy's personal journey to becoming a dietician and how this stirred up feelings about her body Wh…
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In this episode I’m chatting with Rachel Somerstein about her traumatic experience having a C-section without adequate anesthesia. Already a professional journalist, this experience led Rachel to write her first book, Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section. In Invisible Labor Rachel weaves her personal narrative and investigative…
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Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! Erika's first birth story…
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Why do hospitals tell people they “can’t” eat or have to stick to clear fluids duirng labor? Is this evidence-based? Let’s unpack the research so you can make a choice that is best for you. In this episode, we dive into the following: Why do hospitals tell people they “can’t eat or drink during labor What are the risks and benefits of eating during…
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If you're looking for a non-invasive way to help relieve your pregnancy discomfort, then acupuncture may be a great alternative for you! How exactly does acupuncture work and how can it help to heal the body? Does having a bunch of needles inserted just below your skin hurt? And what can you expect to happen during an appointment? Learn more about …
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Join us as we celebrate our one-year anniversary of this podcast! Today, we walk through the first year of parenthood. The ups and downs, the tips and tricks, and the emotions of it all. Come and hear my husband and I as we remember the first year, now that we’ve been through it five times. We hope you gain some type of nugget of wisdom from this e…
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Today Roisin shares her journey of infertility, IVF experience and her two births - both emergency caesareans. When she fell pregnant with her son, she knew she wanted MGP care in the public system after hearing so many wonderful things about it on the podcast. She intended to have a low-intervention birth but as soon as she was diagnosed with gest…
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The podcast is changing, beloved. In beautiful ways though. I've been feeling called to expandind into other topics that speak to the whole of us...or the very least, more of us. These topics include our connection to ourselves, our connection to the earth, the healing of our families and intimate relationships, the systems in our society that lead…
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In this episode, host Bailey Gaddis explores the complex world of egg donation fees. Discover how donor fees are calculated, the factors that influence these fees, and how agencies work with both donors and intended parents to find a fair and reasonable compensation. Gain insights from industry experts and hear real stories from brave women who hav…
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Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, I am talking about postpartum! After having 4 children, and with each postpartum being different from each other, there are 4 things I will be sharing that were…
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What if I Gain More Than 25lbs During Pregnancy?: A Midwife's Perspective In this episode, midwife Jenny West joins the discussion to demystify the concerns surrounding weight gain during pregnancy. The conversation delves into historical and current views on pregnancy weight, the importance of overall health beyond weight, and the necessity of mai…
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Lauren DMed me on Instagram and asked me to talk about CMV and pregnancy so here it is! In this short episode you'll learn What is CMV How it’s transmitted How it can impact pregnancy How it’s diagnosed How it can be prevented or treated If you have a question you want me to answer in an upcoming episode, shoot me a DM on Instagram @drnicolerankins…
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EP 29: Understanding that becoming a mom is more than an Instagram highlight reel. It requires a very involved transition that's worth every challenge to be the best mom for your baby. You're pregnant, so I'm sure you know the importance of what it takes to give birth. But are you aware of the common things that happen during postpartum? I'll be ho…
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You are out of the newborn haze and are starting to feel more like yourself. You want to meet up with your girlfriends who have babies similar in age but are wondering how beneficial it is to have your babies hang out? Today we are diving more into baby milestones and how having baby playdates can be beneficial for your little one’s development! Le…
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Helen is back with a one-off episode in association with IMEDicare - Pelvic Health Naturally, sponsor of season 5 of Why Mums Don't Jump. You'll hear from Vicky Grubb who's an upholsterer from Hampshire and mum to two boys. Vicky discovered she had stress incontinence when she took up tennis and then running in her mid thirties. She explains how sh…
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