Entry Level Mums

Meet Tash! A filmmaker from East London and mother of 1. In this episode, Tash shares her inspiring journey through pregnancy whilst managing the demands of a creative career. She opens up about her traumatic labour, followed by her daughter being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Now a single parent, she reflects on the challenges and triumphs of raising her child while balancing life. Find Tash bel...

We're baaaaack and we're talking about breastfeeding with an expert! Susan is a Antenatal, Breastfeeding and Postnatal Educator and a mum of 5. She's the founder of Mamas house (mam_mashouse), a community interest company that offers services such as matrescence wellness consultations, infant feeding reflections, one to one breastfeeding peer support and more. We also discussed the str...

Welcome back to Part 2. For context, you'll need to watch part 1 if you haven't already! In this episode, Zakiya continues to talk about practising Islam and teaching/raising her son along the way. She came to realise over the years that her son was in fact also guiding her too. Alhamdulilah. We hope you're enjoying our episodes! Please don't forget to subscribe, like, comment and...

Welcome back guys! In this episode, we navigate Zakiya’s journey of seeking knowledge in Islam once she became a mother and the steps she took in teaching her son the core values of the deen. We also discuss parenting with ADHD and more! This episode is a 2 parter so look out for part 2 :) Please don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe!

Trigger warning: We discuss extremely sensitive topics such as Baby Loss/ Still Birth. We're back with another episode, welcome back! This week, we discuss a very heavy topic with our guest, Shukri. At 22 weeks, her world shattered when her membranes ruptured, leading to the heartbreaking loss of her baby boy, Yusuf. Navigating the pain and grief of giving birth to a stillborn was an experienc...

In this episode, we sit down with Ilham, founder of MURSCENTS, who shares her incredible journey of strength and resilience. Pregnant at 22, Ilham faced the daunting challenge of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), enduring 7 months of sickness. Just when things couldn't seem more challenging, Ilham experienced a heartbreaking betrayal by her husband at five months pregnant, leading to their divorce...

Moving to a new country with a 6 month old baby was one of the toughest challenges Andleeb had ever faced. With no support network and overwhelming feelings of loneliness, she had to find a way to cope - through running. In this episode, Andleeb shares her personal journey of adapting to life abroad, dealing with the struggles of motherhood in a new environment, and finding solace and strength thr...

This episode delves into Caroline's story (founder of MommynMe). Caroline is a paediatric nurse who had a traumatic birth which landed her and her son in hospital for a week. She's also the author of a children's book "I'm King of the jungle" - which navigates the topic of mental health and how to encourage a child's self esteem. Find Caroline's Instagram account...

Enjoy this fun episode featuring Mum Club - where we play a little trivia all about pregnancy and female anatomy - with forfeits! You get a question wrong, you either take a shot of formula or a spoonful of baby food! Tune in next weekend for a brand episode with a guest. FIND US ON TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM: entrylevelmums Email: entrylevelmums at gmail. com

We're back with MUM CLUB - we finally got our friendship group in the studio! Please welcome Hana and Zeynab! In this episode, we discuss how we formed this mum club, friendships after becoming a mum and the struggles of contraception.

PART TWO: We discussed toddlerhood, potty training and sharing your kids/family content online. Be sure to follow us on socials! Email: entrylevelmums@ gmail.com SHARE & TELL YO MAMA FRIENDS!!!

We're back with another episode, we hope you've all had a lovely Ramadan and Eid. In this episode, Sawiya talks about her planned c-section recovery, postpartum life and we reflect on Ramadan 2024. Was it better the second time around? You can find us on: Instagram and TikTok: entrylevelmums Email: entrylevelmums @ gmail.com

This episode is brought to you by ... Nasra's toddler Hana who joined us and gave us an amazing introduction! What's this episode about? Well, Sawiya has some news to share... FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM: entrylevelmums Like, Subscribe, Comment, Tell yo' mama friends!!

We're back with a brand new episode featuring our very first doula! Karina, founder of The Kente and karing Doulas, is a certified pregnancy, birth and postpartum doula and talks to us about her passion in this role. Many topics include self care for women after having a baby, what your partners can do to support you during labour and much more. Find Karina's website and instagram details...

This week, we were joined by Seetal & Aaminah, the lovely founders of ForwardCulture which is a social initiative that focuses on the empowerment of South Asian women and girls. This episode explores intergenerational and cultural ways of parenting - in relation to the South Asian and Somali cultures. We spoke about how it has changed our perspective once we became mothers, the way it has healed a...

Listen to the latest episode of Entry Level Mums as we tackle the sensitive yet crucial topic of postpartum depression and psychosis. Our expert health visitors, Anisa & Aisha, share their knowledge, stories, and practical advice to support mothers facing these challenges. Make sure to support and follow their work on socials: Tiktok & Instagram: @bridgehealthvisitors Website: www.bridgehe...

This week, it's just us and we wanted to speak on what's been happening over the last month and our thoughts regarding Palestine (it's free free Palestine all day). We also touched on potty training progress, our favourite guests and basically waffled throughout the rest of the episode.

PART TWO: After the removal of both of her fallopian tubes due to two ectopic pregnancies, Sharea embarks on the complex and emotionally charged path of IVF. Join us as we follow her journey through the various stages of IVF, from the initial consultations and hormone injections to the emotional rollercoaster of the egg retrieval and embryo transfer. She offers a glimpse into the emotional and phy...

Sharea joins us to talk about her heart wrenching experiences of not one, but two ectopic pregnancies - which ultimately led to the removal of both of her fallopian tubes. Her story is a testament to the importance of raising awareness about ectopic pregnancies and how you can do thorough checks to ensure a safe pregnancy if you’re planning to have children.

We're back with another episode with our guest, Amar - a 20 year old first time mum to a 9 month old boy. Amar wanted to come on and just vent, chat and chinwag with us. Our topics for this week are: Amar's fairly easy pregnancy and labour vs her difficult postpartum Lack of support after having a babyDummies! Grandmothers are all the same lol Hope you enjoy this very chill episode! If you're ever...

PART 2: In this episode, we delve into going back to work after maternity leave, the reality of motherhood, the pushback we get for speaking out about it and birth trauma. We're joined by Shanice and Brenda - the co-founders of Orbit. Orbit is a platform established in 2021 with a mission for women to feel seen, heard and valued. They aim to empower women to share their truths and experiences in a...

*This episode will split into two parts* Breastfeeding can be an emotional rollercoaster. We discuss our breastfeeding journeys, postpartum feelings, bonding experiences, and how to navigate through the tough days. Our special guests this week are Brenda and Shanice, the co-founders of Orbit. Orbit is a platform established in 2021 with a mission for mothers to feel seen, heard and valued. They ai...

Meet Soraya, a mum of 1 (6-year-old) who talks all things grief, family, culture and going through a TOUGH time during her last trimester. Soraya is currently a radio host (@bbcasiannetwork), Presenter and is en route to becoming a teacher! Follow her on Instagram: @soraya.says_ GET IN TOUCH if you'd like to be a guest! Email: entrylevelmums@gmail.com TikTok and Instagram: EntryLevelMums

We're back with a brand new episode featuring Ana (@anaxo94), a mother of 4 and the wife of our previous guest Chinny! This episode discusses juggling four, how each pregnancy differed, autism and being in an interracial relationship. Make sure you're following us on Instagram & Tiktok: @entrylevelmums Ana's socials: @anaxo94

We're joined by our first male guest - Abdul, also known as Chinny - as he delves into his journey of raising four children. From heartwarming moments to hilarious anecdotes, this episode offers an honest and heartfelt exploration of the joys and challenges that come with having a big family, including getting married young and more! You can find Abdul on: Instagram: chinny4k Tiktok: chinnyandco F...