Norfolk and Waveney LMNS

The MatNeo Podcast

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Brought to you by the Norfolk and Waveney LMNS, The MatNeo Podcast is your go-to podcast for insightful, practical, and inspiring conversations in maternity and neonatal care. Designed for multidisciplinary teams working across our healthcare system—but open to all—each episode dives into the latest knowledge, innovations, and experiences that shape the journey from pregnancy to newborn care.

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Safeguarding the Perineum: OASI Prevention, Identification & Recovery Explained 17.12.2025 51:36

Send a text Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI) remain a significant cause of maternal morbidity, with lasting physical and psychological impact if not identified, managed, and supported appropriately. In this episode, midwife and host Jo Govier is joined by Jenna Sweeney, a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist, to explore OASI across the continuum of maternity care. Together, they discus...

Addiction, Support, and Safer Outcomes: Addressing Smoking in Pregnancy 09.10.2025 48:37

Send a text In this episode of The MatNeo Podcast , we explore how teams can better understand and address smoking in pregnancy through compassionate, evidence-based care. Host Jo Govier is joined by Gemma Horsefield, Midwife Sonographer and Fetal Surveillance Lead Midwife at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and Nicola Brown, Lead for SmartStart, Norfolk and Waveney's in-house Materni...

Beyond the Extremes: Rethinking Perinatal Mental Health Care 04.08.2025 47:57

Send a text In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked reality of mild to moderate mental health challenges during the perinatal period. While severe perinatal mental illness receives necessary clinical attention, many individuals experiencing distress below that threshold often fall through the cracks due to challenges in identification, fear of stigma and a lack of clear care pathways. We...