The First Six Months

Being a mum in the 80s. Has anything really changed? I got the unusual privilege of interviewing my own mother, Trish Evans, about her four (yes, four) births. It was really lovely to talk about that experience with her and I had no idea of what a struggle it had been for her at times.  Great episode if you have multiple children, are feeling blue or overwhelmed or are about to have a 'surpri...

Last episode in this series. Athena talks to Pippa about suspected PTSD,  moving in with her mum and how Capitalism is telling us we need things we don't.  Had to mark this one EXPLICIT but only for a couple of swears. 

Lara talks to Pippa about becoming a mother at 20, buying everything the books tell you to and then regretting it and how hard it can be to maintain friendships when you are the first one of your group to have a baby.

Jen talks to Pippa about being a solo IVF mum, horrific mastitis and an obsession with Bourbon biscuits.

Pippa talks to Victoria about the joys of losing all bodily autonomy, the impact of her child arriving prematurely, particularly on her mental health and now looking back longingly at the excuse to simply enjoy the sofa and watch all those box sets. 

Pippa talks to Siva about her memories of the first six months which include drinking garlic milk, an obsession with breastfeeding and perhaps the best way to look at unsolicited advice ever proffered. 

Sarah talks about adopting her daughter and the joys of juggling bureaucracy with all the usual first six months. And there's another vote for Tommy Tippee's formula maker. 

Lucy talks to Pippa about the loneliness she felt during her first six months and the frustrations of trying to pump in a disabled toilet.

Tess and Maria talk about their comparative experiences during the first six months and what is is like to navigate the world of new motherhood as a same sex couple. 

Pippa talks to Jo about having a generally rosy memory of her first six months and what it's like for your contractions to start during a lovely pub roast.