Having a baby on a neonatal ward is a traumatic experience no matter how well your baby is doing. The wires, the bleeps, the medical terminology can all add up to create an environment that can feel really isolating and worlds away from what you had expected when you first saw your baby on an ultrasound. Through listening to other parents experiences and speaking to doctors, surgeons, mental health workers and everyone in-between, this podcast aims to make you feel less alone and more suppor ...
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The latest news and views from the Leeds United Supporters' Trust, featuring members of the Trust and regular special guests from the world of Leeds United.
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This podcast is a conversation starter. Each week we chat to a different member of the LGBT+ community who work at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to find out more about the life and work challenges they face and about the support that is available. It’s an easy listen and it’s for everyone - whether you’re a member of the LGBT+ community and want to hear from someone you can relate to or whether you’re not, but you’d like to learn and understand more. With 20 minutes episodes, it’s a sho ...
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In this episode of 'Unexpected Beginnings: The Neonatal Unit,' hosts Caroline Verdon and Kerry McCarthy dive into the challenges and support surrounding breastfeeding in neonatal care. This episode features expert insights from consultant neonatologist Dr. Emily Shaw and personal stories from Mum Leah Frost about her complex journey with her son Ma…
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This episode looks at the stresses and strains that having a newborn on a neonatal unit can have on Dads and non-birthing partners. We speak to Becky and Dan. When they had baby Alf, he went to neonatal, Becky was very unwell and so was taken to the postnatal ward and Dan was rushing around between the two, trying to be everywhere at once. From fee…
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S02 EP05: Pre-eclampsia and preparing for an early birth
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In this months episode we speak with Consultant Obstetrician Mr. Nigel Simpson about pre-eclampsia and how to prepare for an early birth. We also talk about the importance of breaking down barriers between parents and their babies once they're in a neonatal unit. You can find out more about pre-eclampsia here *** This podcast has been funded by Lee…
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In this episode we talk to Ashley Emmerson who is a Mum to twin girls who were born at just over 33 weeks. Ashley is in quite a unique position as not only has she spent time on a neonatal unit as a parent, she is also a Neonatal Sister at Leeds Children's Hospital. You can find out more about the Leeds Twins and Multiples Pregnancy Service here. *…
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In this episode we talk about the development of the lungs and why it is that so many babies who spend time on neonatal end up needing hospital support in their early years when they pick up coughs and colds. We speak to neonatal mum Charlotte Butterfield who talks about her experiences as well as Consultant Neonatologist Dr Liz McKechnie *** This …
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S02 EP02: Speaking up and giving feedback
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This episode is about giving feedback. It can feel daunting when you're on the unit to speak up if you feel uncomfortable or unhappy about something but in actual fact, your voice is very much welcomed and key to making positive changes for parents and babies. Our guest this month is Karen Williams who is the parent and family engagement lead for t…
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S02 EP01: Creating magical memories on neonates
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Having a baby in neonates can often leave parents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. Lots of parents have spoken about how they felt robbed of the beautiful newborn period they had been dreaming of but whilst this stage might be different to how you had expected, there are still ways to create magical memories. In this episode Caroline and …
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In 2021 we created Unexpected Beginnings - the neonatal unit podcast. It was a world first that gave an insight into neonatal life from the perspective of the people who matter the most to the patients – their parents. Now thanks to funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity and the support of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust we’re back with a brand ne…
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In this episode we meet Nas, who works as a Staff Nurse at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He is a Gay Pakistani Muslim and he has HIV. He uses the pronouns he/him LINKS You can find out more about HIV here You can find out more about HIV and AIDS prevention on the following websites NHS Terrance Higgins Trust You can find out more about workin…
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In this episode we meet Ellie, who works as a Consultant in Palliative Care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and she's also worked with Hospice UK in producing a report on transgender people's experiences of end of life care. Ellie is herself transgender and a member of the LGBT+ staff network at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and goes by the pronou…
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In this episode we meet Bean, who works as a Clinical Support Worker at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on Cardiac ICU. Bean is non-binary and goes by the pronounces they/them. LINKS You can find out more about working at Leeds Teaching Hospitals here United Colours is an Under The Mast audio production. You can find out more about Under The Mas…
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In this episode we meet Be, who works in Adult Critical Care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Be is cisgendered and lesbian. She is married to a woman and has two children and goes by the pronouns she/her LINKS You can find out more about working at Leeds Teaching Hospitals here United Colours is an Under The Mast audio production. You can fi…
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This podcast is a conversation starter. Each week we chat to a different member of the LGBT+ community who works at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to find out more about the life and work challenges they face and about the support that is available. It’s an easy listen and it’s for everyone - whether you’re a member of the LGBT+ community and w…
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In this episode we meet Dylan and Vicky whose daughter Ruby was taken to neonatal shortly after she was born and sadly never came home. Dylan and Vicky have shared their story in the hope that it can help others realise they are not alone. There are also some charitable organisations that can offer support including SANDS – Stillborn and neonatal d…
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After spending time in neonatal it’s common for parents to struggle with their mental health but sometimes that struggle becomes invasive and it can begin to control and dominate your life. This episode looks at some of the more dominating struggles parents can have and at the support that is available There are also some charitable organisations t…
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S01 EP09: Mental health - it's normal to struggle
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This episode looks at how it’s almost expected for parents to struggle with their mental health when they have spent time in neonatal. The unit is traumatic and intense and parents can spend weeks feeling on edge and fearful and that is bound to have an impact. Here we look at some of the common mental health issues parents can have, at why they oc…
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Going home is everyone’s goal and there is a sense of relief that theterrifying part of your baby’s life is over but often it’s not that simple and parents can find being out of a clinical environment challenging. In this episode we look at some of those challenges and how to tackle them There are some charitable organisations that can be really he…
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This episode is about settling into neonatal. Everyone’s journey is different both in terms of the time a baby might spend in the unit and the obstacles they might face. Despite this there are a lot of common thoughts and feelings that parents share and we look at some of these in this episode There are also some charitable organisations that can b…
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In this episode we meet Michelle and Tim whose daughter Freya was born at 25 weeks and at 26 weeks was diagnosed with necrotising enterocolitis (NEC). This episode looks at Freya’s surgery and the neonatal experience that went with it. You can find out more about NEC here There are also some charitable organisations that can be really helpful inclu…
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This episode looks at how hard it can be when you have children at home as well as in the neonatal unit. How can you even begin to include them? Should you include them? How can you split your time so that everyone feels loved and supported? There are also some charitable organisations that can be really helpful including Bliss – they offer advice …
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S01 EP04: Practical ways to bond with your child
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This episode looks at practical ways of helping you to bond with your baby whilst remembering that it is hard on neonatal and it is common for things to feel difficult. There aresome charitable organisations that can be really helpful including Bliss – they offer advice for parents of premature and sick babies Mind – for better mental health Views …
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S01 EP03: Struggling to bond with your baby
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This episode looks at how common it is to find it difficult to bond with your baby especially when your baby is on a neonatal unit. It looks at different parents experiences and the scientific and biological reasons why bonding can be hard. More information on this topic can be found here: There are also some charitable organisations that can be re…
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S01 EP02: Meeting your baby for the first time
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This episode looks at what it’s like meeting your baby for the first time when your baby has had to be taken to neonatal. They could be premature or fullterm and often don’t look how you imagined whether that’s because of their size, development or the wires and medical equipment they’re attached to. More information on the issues raised in this ep…
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Having a baby who has to go to neonatal can be scary. Whether your baby is premature or full term, it's not something we hope for and often can happen unexpectedly or with little notice. This episode looks at what the neonatal unit is, who it's for and what you can expect. More information on the issues raised in this episode can be found by follow…
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This podcast looks at the highs and the lows of life on the neonatal unit. Recorded with Leeds Children's Hospital and funded by Leeds Hospitals Charity, this podcast is hosted by Caroline Verdon and Kerry Bickerdike . They have both had babies on the neonatal unit and know first hand how hard it can be. The hope is that by sharing their stories an…
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Robert Endeacott and James Lund took over the airwaves at the BBC a few weeks back with Adam Pope & Tony Dorigo for an episode of the Monthly Leeds United Special program. Many thanks to Adam Pope and the BBC for allowing us to use the show audio.
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Today on the trustcast we have Karl Harrison, Micky P Kerr and Adam Pope - We talk about the impending (now announced) appointment of Marcelo Bielsa as Leeds United head coach, England's chances at the World Cup and the inner workings of the Britain's Got Talent machine.By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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The Minimum Requirement is Maximum Effort - Paul Robinson
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On this episode of the Trustcast we speak to Paul Robinson & Tom Lee (not that one) about management, fan expectations, Fansbet and the availability of Britvic 55 in Middleton pubs...By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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Here's part two of our bumper edition Trustcast with Leeds fan and author James Brown.By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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James Brown joins us this week to discuss his book, Above Head Height, and talk about his life passionately supporting Leeds United.By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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The new board members get together to discuss a typically manic few weeks are Leeds UnitedBy Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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It's just Gary and Jon this week as we look back over the past few weeks at Leeds UnitedBy Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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We're joined by author and pioneer of female support at Leeds United, Heidi Haigh. She talks us through the troubles in the 70s and her favourite game - the 1972 FA Cup Final.By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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JESUS! JESUS! Fan favourite David Prutton joins on the Trustcast!By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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Katherine Hannah - Three Men and A Little Lady
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BBC Radio Leeds presenter Katherine Hanna joins us on the Trustcast, and she has something to tell you...By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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Phil Hay - Return of The Loft Converter
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They say you should never go back, but Phil Hay returns to the Trustcast for his second stint!By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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The Trustcast was invited into the brand new Legends Club inside Elland Road this week as we chatted to Leeds United Managing Director Angus Kinnear.By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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We chat with long term LUFC fan Andy P about the city, music and of course, football.By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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Rugby League legend and Leeds United fan Karl Harrison is this week's special guest on the Trustcast!By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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Long time Leeds fan Simon Rix of Leeds band Kaiser Chiefs joins us to mull over the new season.By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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On this edition of the Trustcast, we're joined by ex-Leeds United player Ben Parker!By Leeds United Supporters' Trust
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Adam Pope joins us (again) to chat about all things Leeds United!
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Lucy Ward is our special guest on the Trustcast this week as we discuss Lucy's time at the club, and the young players she helped to progress through one of the most successful youth academies in the country.
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We chat to Simon of the Leeds United Foundation to chat about the great work the charity does.
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We're joined by Supporters' Trust honorary member Ryan Wilson of the Pigeon Detectives!
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