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The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
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The Pregnancy Wellness podcast, hosted by Pip, a practising Midwifery Sister with a wealth of experience in assisting and supporting mothers. On a mission to empower women with evidence-based information we speak to special guests and leading experts to discuss all aspects of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum. Equipping you with the best advice and guidance for your journey and having a few..
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
5d ago
This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 145... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 145.
How to get pregnant with Midwife Pip and Dr Larisa Corda
Planning a pregnancy or trying to conceive can come in so many shapes and sizes, for some it is a relatively smooth journey and for others there can be many twists and turns to navigate. However the path to pregnancy may look for you, exploring ways to optimise your chances of conceiving and to improve the health of your pregnancy and growing baby has huge benefits for all.
I am super excited for this week’s guest, lea ..read more
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
1w ago
This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 60... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 60.
The ups and downs of pregnancy with Amy Voce and Midwife Pip
From trying to conceive, miscarriage, pregnancy symptoms and preparing for birth and motherhood pregnancy is one hell of a ride and the ride often has a few bumps along the way let’s be honest!
On this week's episode I welcome the wonderful Amy Voce, a voice you may very well recognise from Virgin Radio shows and podcast 'Two New Mums'.
Amy was quite literally ready to pop with her first baby when we spoke ..read more
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
2w ago
This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 47... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 47.
Why we should adapt exercise for pregnancy
with James Davies
For those who have been following me on social media it will come as no surprise that I am a huge advocate of exercise during pregnancy. The benefits are huge, and it is an area I am super passionate about. But of course, we want to ensure exercise in pregnancy is done safely to support our bodies. With this in mind you can be forgiven for ending up in a rabbit warren of frantic googling when it comes to exercise in pregnanc ..read more
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
3w ago
This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 38... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 38.
Boosting your fertility health
with Stefanie Valakas
There is arguably no time in our lives that we focus more on our health and wellness then when considering a pregnancy or trying to conceive.
But honestly, boosting your female fertility can feel like a mind field, like most things women’s health related there are a lot of myths and misconceptions to navigate before finding the real evidence-based facts.
Thankfully, on today’s episode we are joined by a real expert, Stefani ..read more
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
1M ago
How to get your newborn to sleep Midwife Pip and Calm and Bright Sleep give you all the answers.
The realities of sleep with a newborn often just don’t quite hit home until your there and if you checked out my most searched terms as a new first time mum they would almost exclusively have been sleep related. So, this episode is here to help save you from some of the pressure and anxiety I put myself under around sleep in first 6 months.
I am really looking forward to speaking today with two amazing women, Gem and Eve- founders of Calm and Bright Sleep Support who I am honestly so grateful ..read more
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
1M ago
Why you should be optimising your health before pregnancy
With Kathy Whyte
Preconception health is so often forgotten or kept really surface level but the reality is your health status prior to getting pregnant has a profound impact on the health of your pregnancy and developing baby.
I am excited to be joined by this week’s guest, Kathy Whyte. Kathy is founder of Nurture Mum, a nutritionist and former Midwife with a keen interest in optimising health before, during and following pregnancy. Kathy is helping change perceptions of pregnancy, health, and society's response to the deep ..read more
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
2M ago
This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 4... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 4.
How to have a positive Caesarean Birth
Currently in the UK 1 in 4 women give birth by caesarean section and it can be medically necessary and lifesaving for both mothers and babies. But a Caesarean Section birth can also be an empowering, positive and wholly fulfilling experience regardless of whether it is a planned or an emergency procedure. All too often women feel that giving birth via a Caesarean Section is in some way failing and can be associated with unnecessary guilty em ..read more
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
2M ago
Self-care secrets mums need to know With Emma Benyon
I feel like the term self-care has become a bit of a buzz word, we hear it everywhere and yet for many of us, myself included, we can’t tangibly action it into the realities of our lives. On this episode we will be unpicking exactly what it is and exploring the secrets to benefitting from it whilst navigating our day to day.
I am excited to be joined by this week’s guest, Emma Benyon. Emma is a self-care and motherhood coach and educator, supporting busy mums who are juggling the school run with a job and building a business ..read more
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
2M ago
This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 6... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 6
Your Pelvic Floor Health
This week I am delighted that Clare Bourne, specialist pelvic health physiotherapist, is joining us to answer all of our pelvic floor questions. We debunk common myths and preconceptions and discuss why understanding the function and power of our pelvic floor makes pelvic floor chat turn from a dull lecture to fascination and empowerment.
Clare explains how pelvic floor dysfunction is actually very common, what to look out for, how to prevent issues aris ..read more
The Pregnancy Wellness Podcast
2M ago
The truth behind hyperemesis in pregnancy With Lindsay Salmon
One of the most debilitating and under supported areas of pregnancy has to be hyperemesis. For those who suffer this extreme, long-lasting form of pregnancy sickness it is a real struggle and support and management strategies are essential to prevent it leading to more adverse complications.
I am excited to be joined by this week’s guest, Lindsay Salmon. Lindsay is the Community & Engagement Manager at Pregnancy Sickness Support, the only charity in the UK providing support to those suffering from Nausea & V ..read more