Midwife Pip® Podcast

Pelvic Health Shouldn't Start After Birth - with Clare Bourne Pelvic health shouldn’t start after something goes wrong. In this episode, Pip is joined by pelvic health physiotherapist Claire Bourne to unpack what women really need to know about their pelvic floor - from pregnancy and birth to postpartum recovery. They talk about why pelvic health is so much more than Kegels, why “common” doesn’t always mean “normal”, and why six weeks postpartum isn’t a magic reset. A conversation about understanding your body, preparing for birth and feeling more informed throughout the whole journey. 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. To get 10% off, use code PIP26. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Postpartum Symptom Nobody Prepares You For- with Aimee Oliver We spend so much time preparing women for birth - but what about preparing them for what happens to their bodies afterwards? In this deeply honest episode, Pip is joined by Aimee Oliver, to talk about her 11-year journey with pelvic floor injury and urinary incontinence following a traumatic birth. They talk about the things women often aren't told about postpartum recovery - the fear, embarrassment, loss of confidence, impact on exercise and relationships, and the huge amount of mental energy that can go into simply managing symptoms. Most importantly, this isn't a conversation about accepting incontinence as “just what happens after having children.” It's about understanding birth injuries, seeking rehabilitation and support, asking questions, and knowing that there may be more options available than you realise. Amy's story is ultimately about reclaiming confidence in her body and refusing to let an injury make her life smaller. 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. To get 10% off, use code PIP26. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. To get 10% off, use code PIP26. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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_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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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_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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tonightAre 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices