Midwife Pip Podcast

In this week’s episode I am joined by Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist Dr Rebecca Moore as we lift the lid on Birth Trauma.  Rebecca has a wealth of experience working with women and their psychological needs and is the founder of Make Birth Better, a national campaign working to raise awareness of birth trauma. We discuss why it is imperative that awareness is raised, explain what it is and why...

Being Pregnant as an Athlete and Olympian | Dani Rowe Olympic and GB Cyclist I am honoured to be joined on this week’s episode by Dani RoweMBE.  Dani is a world class athlete as a former GB road and track cyclist, Olympic Gold medallist and one of the most successful British cyclists of all time.  Dani was very deservingly appointed an MBE in 2013 for her services to cycling. Dani has continued to...

Improve Your Pelvic Floor Health This week I am delighted that Clare Bourne, specialist pelvic health physiotherapist,is joining us toanswer all of our pelvic floor questions. We debunk common myths and preconceptions and discuss why understanding the function and power of our pelvic floor makes pelvic floor chat turn from a dull lecture to fascination and empowerment. Clare explains how pelvic fl...

Getting Your Baby To Sleep This episode is an absolute must listen for all parents.  I don’t think I have ever met a parent who hasn’t, at some point, struggled with a newborn or child who is having difficulties with the concept of sleep. In this week’s episode I am joined by Tori Drew who is a fully qualified infant sleep consultant specialising from newborns’ up to 5 years. Tori discusses her ti...

Currently in the UK 1 in 4 women give birth by caesarean section and it can be medically necessary and lifesaving for both mothers and babies. But a Caesarean Section birth can also be an empowering, positive and wholly fulfilling experienceregardless of whether it is a planned or an emergency procedure. All too often women feel that giving birth via a Caesarean Section is in some way failing and...

Your body in pregnancy is undergoing huge physiological adaptions and performing incredible changes in its dedication to growing and nurturing your baby. Caring for your body and mind during your pregnancy journeyis imperative to your wellness and yoga can form a key part of this. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise p...

#1. Lockdown Life and Motherhood Living in a global pandemic and being a mother are hugely anxiety provoking and challenging times. Covid-19 has forced change into our lives in unprecedented ways and we have all been navigating our way through it. For those raising young children who cannot fully understand the path that the world is on and the restrictions of lockdown the challenges are amplified...

Welcome to Midwife Pip Podcast, where we are on a mission to empower women and improve health.  Midwife Pip will be chatting with leading experts and special guests to bring you honest, evidence- based information about all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  Leaving no stone unturned we will be discussing all of the possible the twists and turns and the best tips and tricks from conception r...