Don't Get Lippy

Society EN ↓ 31 episodes

Opening up conversation and talking about all things to do with the Cleft Lip and Palate condition from stress in pregnancy to bullying, from surgery to self confidence. Whether you are cleft affected, a family member or a health professional, this podcast will include personal stories, advice and information to support and empower. Thanks for joining us!

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Your Cleft Story - Teresa & Ciaran 31.03.2020 37:07

I had wonderful evening chatting with this gorgeous husband and wife duo in Ireland about their situation. James was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate and they are currently pregnant with their second baby who has also been diagnosed with a cleft. We talk about their outlook on the cleft condition, Adam Bighill, signs and burgers! Unfortunately, reception was a little off so please bea...

Your Cleft Story - Felicity 29.03.2020 29:53

In this episode I talk to Felicity, Mama to Zac, who talks about his cleft diagnosis at 20 weeks, the anticipation around feeding and how she found telling her family about their news. Please bear with the reception on this podcast! From the UK to Jersey we had a bit of trouble throughout the chat but I hope it doesn't pull away from the important story! This podcast is based around the Cleft...

Feeding a baby with a Cleft Lip and Palate 16.03.2020 31:37

Feeding Will was a massive learning curve for us. The level of stress is not something I would like to revisit but I think it's important to reflect on that time. I decided to sit down and just talk through some of the bits I remember from those early days. On second listen, this chat seemed quite negative and that's because it was so stressful for us. I feel like it is important to...

What is a Cleft Lip and Palate 22.02.2020 19:09

In this episode, I give my own interpretation of what a Cleft Lip and Palate is!

Life with a Cleft with Nathan Abbott (@freestyle4smile) 30.12.2019 49:05

Welcome to the Don't Get Lippy Podcast! My name is Jen. I was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. My son, Will, was also born with the same condition in 2018. In early 2019 I created Don't Get Lippy, a business to inform and educate, support and empower those who are affected by the condition. In this episode, I chat with Nathan Abbott (@freestyle4smile) to find about the type...

Life with a Cleft with Clare 30.12.2019 59:40

Welcome to the Don't Get Lippy Podcast! My name is Jen. I was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. My son, Will, was also born with the same condition in 2018. In early 2019 I created Don't Get Lippy, a business to inform and educate, support and empower those who are affected by the condition. In this episode, I chat with Clare, a retired Forensic Psychiatrist (who prefers not...