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Spaghetti Face: The Parents’ Podcast

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Welcome to Spaghetti Face , a safe space filled with real, open, and honest conversations for parents navigating their unique journeys – the good bits and the not-so-good bits. Each week, we’ll hear from midwives, academics, third sector professionals, mental health and developmental specialists, employment experts, and more. This podcast isn’t about lecturing or prescribing what’s best for you. We understand that every parent’s experience is unique, and we’re all just doing the very best we can. And that is more than enough. Whether you’re in the fertility and family planning stages or alread...

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Birth trauma in the UK: System failures, NHS experiences and lifelong impact | Dr Kim Thomas 11.05.2026 38:39

Send us Fan Mail Birth trauma in the UK is not rare, and for many women, it’s not new. In this episode, Dr Kim Thomas from the Birth Trauma Association joins us to unpack the reality of birth trauma, including the findings from the UK Birth Trauma Inquiry and the experiences of women who have come forward, some describing the lasting impact of care they received decades ago. We discuss: • What bir...

Empowering birth: How to get birth right, support choices and prevent trauma | Prof Soo Downe OBE 06.07.2024 33:34

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of Spaghetti Face . In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Soo Downe OBE (UCLan) to explore how to improve birth experiences through evidence-based care, informed choice, and truly listening to women and their families. We discuss what it means to “get birth right”, and why flexibility, preparation, and respectful maternity care are essential in re...

Spaghetti Face: The Parents’ Podcast. Coming soon! 17.02.2023 0:59

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