Midwife Pip Podcast
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About
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...
Episodes
- 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 paediatric nurse and sleep expert fro…
- 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 tiny cough can spiral into big…
- 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 chest, asking yourself the same q…
- 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 Pip explains exactly what a st…
- 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, Midwife Pip breaks down why l…
- 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 questions many new and expectant dads…
- 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. When thoughts of another pre…
- 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 lasting effects- not only in…
- 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 quietly hold everything together, i…
- 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 strong and supportive while q…
- 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 Midwife Pip Podcast , Pip is jo…
- 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 episode, we’re lifting the lid o…
- 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; it’s about finding calm with…
- 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, we explore how laughter might…
- 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 permission slip to stop striving…
- 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 to emotional experiences an…
- E214. How to Prepare for the Unexpected in Labour
How to Prepare for the Unexpected in Labour With Midwife Pip Birth rarely goes exactly as planned- and that’s okay. In this episode, I explore how to stay calm, flexible, and empowered when your ideal birth plan takes an unexpected turn. F…
- E213. The Untold Truth About Your Waters Breaking with Midwife Pip
Is your water breaking going to be a dramatic movie moment or a subtle surprise you barely notice? In this episode I dive into everything you really need to know including the twists and turns and how your waters breaking could impact your…
- E212. Achieving your dream birth after birth trauma
Achieving your dream birth after birth trauma With Megan Murray 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…
- E211. How to achieve your dream birth after birth trauma
Achieving your dream birth after birth trauma With Laura Moon When you have experienced a traumatic or difficult birth it can impact so much that follows, not just in the immediate postpartum but beyond that too and then the prospect of a…
- E210. The Unspoken Emotions of New Motherhood
The Unspoken Emotions of New Motherhood With Jean Young Today’s episode is a conversation that needs to be heard, our guest this week, Jean Young @jeanyourbestself opens the door to the often hidden world of early motherhood. The complex e…
- E209. Why Low Milk Supply is a Myth
Why Low Milk Supply is a Myth With Bec Hodgson Is "low milk supply" really as common as we've been led to believe? In this episode, IBCLC Bec Hodgson is here to challenge one of the most persistent breastfeeding myths out there. From the s…
- E208. Doing This Saves Lives in Pregnancy
Doing this saves baby’s lives in pregnancy with Midwife Pip In this episode, I explore one of the most reassuring signs of a healthy pregnancy - fetal movements. From those first fluttery kicks to the regular rolls and jabs later on, monit…
- E207. Can my baby have food pouches? with Charlotte Stirling-Reed
The Truth about Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) for our children With Charlotte Stirling Reed Today’s episode is one many parents will want to tune into, we’re talking all about ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, and what they really mean for ou…
- E206. The Truth About Postnatal Recovery Every Mum Deserves to Hear
The Truth About Postnatal Recovery Every Mum Deserves to Hear Too many mums are told that leaking urine, feeling “off,” or living with prolapse after birth is just the new normal. But it’s not and you deserve better. In this powerful solo…
- E205. Why The Third Trimester Is Too Late to Prepare for Birth
Why the Third Trimester Is Too Late to Prepare for Birth With Midwife Pip Most parents wait until the third trimester to start thinking seriously about birth - but what if that’s too late? In this episode, I dive into the real reasons why…
- E204. How to make sure your baby’s breathing is normal
How to make sure your baby’s breathing is normal With Dr Lillie Parker This week we are sharing essential information that every parent should know to make sure they can keep their baby safe. This week I am joined by Paediatric ED Doctor,…
- E203. Why Paternity Leave is Failing Families
Why Paternity Leave is Failing Families With Alex Lloyd Hunter Many dads feel under-supported in their role as fathers because traditional gender norms still often place the primary caregiving focus on mothers. While times are slowly chang…
- E202. What No One Tells You About Your Baby’s Nappies
What No One Tells You About Your Baby’s Nappies With Hannah Davies This week we are talking nappies; it may not be the most glamorous of topics but it is one that you need to know about. Nappies are an essential part of baby life and knowi…
- E201. Dad Chats with CBeebies Nigel Clarke
Dad Chats with CBeebies Nigel Clarke We talk a lot about motherhood and women’s health on the podcast so I am really excited to open the chat up to focusing on the very important other half’s… the dads! This week I am joined by Nigel Clark…
- E200. The Hidden Discrimination Against New Mums with Ashley James
The Hidden Discrimination Against New Mums with Ashley James Parenthood can be hit with so much judgement, comparison and discrimination and this week’s guest is here to lift the lid on exactly this. Ashley James is a well-known presenter,…
- E199. Positive Inductions: Empowering Birth Stories
Positive Inductions: Empowering Birth Stories With Hayley and Danielle Induction of labour often lands in the ‘No thank you’ pile in birth plans and preferences and, as a Midwife, I am keen to challenge this idea because the truth is that…
- E198. Cycle Secrets: Demystifying Hormones and Tracking
E198. Cycle Secrets: Demystifying Hormones and Tracking With Laura Federico and Morgan Miller Millions of people rely on apps to track their cycles however these over generalised, computer generated methods do not necessarily allow us to b…
- E197. Redefining Birth Preparation
E197. Redefining Birth Preparation If your birth preparation looks abit like this… “I am filling my feed with positive birth content” “I am reading positive birth stories” “I am learning how to breathe” “I am hoping it will be ok” “I am st…
- E196. Unlocking Your Baby’s Visual Potential: Essential Tips for Parents
Unlocking Your Baby’s Visual Potential: Essential Tips for Parents With Jen Fuller When your baby is born, to begin with, let’s face it there’s a lot of feeding, changing, hopefully some sleeping albeit at the wrong time of day and there y…
- E195. From Fear to Confidence: How Polly Took Control of Her Birth
From Fear to Confidence: How Polly Took Control of Her Birth With YPJ Member Polly and YPJ Midwife Chloe Meet Polly, one of our wonderful YPJ (Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey) members. Polly’s insights to birth and long journey trying…
- E194. Empowered Induction: Laura’s Positive Birth Story
“Empowered Induction: Laura’s Positive Birth Story” With YPJ Member Laura and YPJ Midwife Chloe Meet Laura, one of our wonderful YPJ (Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey) members. Laura works as a psychotherapist and has treated many wome…
- E193. From Trauma to Triumph: Megan’s Empowering Birth Journey
From Trauma to Triumph: Megan’s Empowering Birth Journey With YPJ Member Megan and YPJ Midwife Chloe Meet Megan, one of our wonderful YPJ (Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey) members. Megan’s first birth was one she would describe as tra…
- E192. Optimise weaning by following these steps
Optimise weaning by following these steps With - Annabel Karmel No parent wants a fussy eater, we all dream for children that sit at the table for food and eat their veggies. Sounds like the perfect mealtime, right? But unfortunately for u…
- E191. Do Babies Really Need to See an Osteopath?
Do babies really need to see an Osteopath? With - Laura Tilson If you have had a baby or have mum friends you will likely have heard of someone taking their baby to see an Osteopath and in some counties it is now pretty commonplace. So, wh…
- E190. Understanding Allergies in Babies
Understanding allergies in babies With - Dr Helen HowellsEvans Allergies in babies and children seem more common than ever, but what’s the truth behind them and what do we need to know and do as parents to keep our little ones safe? This w…
- E189. What nobody tells you about the postpartum
What nobody tells you about the postpartum With Kelsey Parker The world can paint an idealistic, unrealistic picture of the postpartum and many motherhood experiences when, for most, it is raw, a messy kind of beautiful and for me with a s…
- E188. The Top Tips You Need to Transition From 1 to 2 Children
The Top Tips You Need to Transition From 1 to 2 Children With Midwife Pip I get it, the thought of 2 little people to care for around the clock, splitting yourself in 2, helping your first born adapt, allowing yourself to thrive in the cen…
- E187. The Best Baby Items You Need
Simplifying what you actually need to buy for your baby With Hannah Fox from Which? Positive test and then bammm you’re hit with a never-ending overwhelming list of products your baby seems to need… but do they really? And how to do choose…
- E186. How to pick the right baby carrier
How to choose the right carrier for you and your baby With Tatum from Ergobaby Carriers have honestly been lifesaving for me on my motherhood journey and are hands down a non-negotiable essential in my life. But I know when you start looki…
- E185. The Truth About Baby’s Developmental Milestones
The truth about baby’s developmental milestones With Ciara McClarey As a mum I completely understand the constant niggling worry about your baby’s developmental milestones and I drove myself mad with my first son who didn’t seem to do the…
- E184. What every parent should know about vaccines for their child
What every parent should know about vaccines for their child. With Lisa Broome As a parent, one of your primary wishes is to keep your child well and healthy, its inbuilt in us as parents to try and achieve this and protect our little ones…
- E183. Is your baby crying non stop?
“Is Your Baby Crying Nonstop? The Hidden Signs of Reflux Every Parent Needs to Know!” With Josie Having an uncomfortable baby is hard, it is conflicting, often leaving you second guessing and steeling joy from such a precious time in your…
- E182. Navigating Parenthood with Twins
Em’s experience of life with twins With Em Honestly having one baby at a time feels more than enough to me, I am in total awe of twin parents and genuinely cannot get my head around how they navigate the newborn period around the clock wit…
- E181. The Game Changing Secrets to Baby Sleep in the First 6 Months
Supporting sleep in the first 6 months With Calm and Bright Sleep Support- Gem and Eve 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…