Giving you the very best supportive information on all things, Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, Motherhood and Parenting with special guests and leading experts. Welcome to The Midwife Pip Podcast. Hosted by Pip, a practicing Midwifery Sister with a wealth of experience in assisting and supporting mothers. On a mission to empower women with evidence-based information we speak to special guests and leading experts to discuss all aspects of: Pregnancy Birth Postpartum Motherhood and Parenting Equ ...
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E175. Midwife Pips Very Own Birth Story with her Second Baby
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My Birth Story- Second Baby Alfie With Midwife Pip I feel blessed beyond words to be able to share the story of Alfie, my second sons’ birth. An experience that our family made the most positive and beautiful memories, it truly is a day that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. I have an ethos that all women should feel the way I have done w…
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E174. Navigating Motherhood In The Modern World With Zoe Blaskey
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Navigating motherhood in the modern world With Zoe Blaskey Alongside motherhood there exists a parallel paradox of guilt, comparison, second guessing and pressure. Motherhood in todays world with all the external influences and demands on women is different to the previous generations and I definitely feel it is tough, at times seemingly impossible…
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E173. BITESIZE | Each Stage of Labour Explained
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 117... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 117. Stages of Labour Explained with Midwife Pip Labour can be broken down into 4 different stages- latent phase, first stage, second stage and third stage. Understanding what changes are happening during each stage is an important part of pr…
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E172. BITESIZE | How to optimise babies position for birth
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 127... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 127 How to optimise your baby’s position for birth With Midwife Pip A powerful ay to reduce birth complications and help you and your baby to have a more straightforward birth. Pip shares expert tips with you today to help you be expertly inf…
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E171. BITESIZE | What it's like being a single mum with Lydia Bright
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 151... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 151. Single Motherhood With Lydia Bright Sometimes parenting plans take a twist and single parent families account for 15% of families in the UK. Solo motherhood can bring its own set of unique joys and challenges and this week’s guest found …
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 145... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 145. How to get pregnant with Midwife Pip and Dr Larisa Corda Planning a pregnancy or trying to conceive can come in so many shapes and sizes, for some it is a relatively smooth journey and for others there can be many twists and turns to nav…
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E169. BITESIZE | The challenges of pregnancy
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 60... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 60. The ups and downs of pregnancy with Amy Voce and Midwife Pip From trying to conceive, miscarriage, pregnancy symptoms and preparing for birth and motherhood pregnancy is one hell of a ride and the ride often has a few bumps along the way l…
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E168. BITESIZE | Why we should adapt exercise in pregnancy
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 47... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 47. Why we should adapt exercise for pregnancy with James Davies For those who have been following me on social media it will come as no surprise that I am a huge advocate of exercise during pregnancy. The benefits are huge, and it is an area …
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E167. | BITESIZE | Tips to boost your fertility.
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 38... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 38. Boosting your fertility health with Stefanie Valakas There is arguably no time in our lives that we focus more on our health and wellness then when considering a pregnancy or trying to conceive. But honestly, boosting your female fertility…
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 26... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 26. How to protect, heal and nurture your body through Motherhood Emma Brockwell You are pregnant, and just like that your body starts undertaking huge physiological and psychological change. I think sometimes we, as women, forget that during …
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How to get your newborn to sleep Midwife Pip and Calm and Bright Sleep give you all the answers. The realities of sleep with a newborn often just don’t quite hit home until your there and if you checked out my most searched terms as a new first time mum they would almost exclusively have been sleep related. So, this episode is here to help save you…
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 15... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 15. What is Hypnobirthing? Google anything to do with labour and you will likely hear the term ‘Hypnobirthing’. But it is not about chanting with charms and crystals, in fact that is a huge misconception! At its core, Hypnobirthing aims to hel…
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E163. Why you should be optimising your health before pregnancy
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Why you should be optimising your health before pregnancy With Kathy Whyte Preconception health is so often forgotten or kept really surface level but the reality is your health status prior to getting pregnant has a profound impact on the health of your pregnancy and developing baby. I am excited to be joined by this week’s guest, Kathy Whyte. Kat…
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E162. BITESIZE | How to have a Positive C-Section
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 4... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 4. How to have a positive Caesarean Birth 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, po…
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Self-care secrets mums need to know With Emma Benyon I feel like the term self-care has become a bit of a buzz word, we hear it everywhere and yet for many of us, myself included, we can’t tangibly action it into the realities of our lives. On this episode we will be unpicking exactly what it is and exploring the secrets to benefitting from it whil…
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E160. BITESIZE | Improve Your Pelvic Floor Health by doing these things
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 6... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 6 Your Pelvic Floor Health This week I am delighted that Clare Bourne, specialist pelvic health physiotherapist, is joining us to answer all of our pelvic floor questions. We debunk common myths and preconceptions and discuss why understanding …
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The truth behind hyperemesis in pregnancy With Lindsay Salmon One of the most debilitating and under supported areas of pregnancy has to be hyperemesis. For those who suffer this extreme, long-lasting form of pregnancy sickness it is a real struggle and support and management strategies are essential to prevent it leading to more adverse complicati…
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E158. BITESIZE | What it's like being an elite athlete and pregnant.
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This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 8... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 8 I am honoured to be joined on this week’s episode by Dani Rowe MBE. 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 deservi…
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E157. Natural Ways to Prepare and Encourage Labour
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Natural ways to prepare and encourage labour With Midwife Pip Due date pressure is so unhelpful, in this solo episode I talk you through why putting pressure on a given time to birth can hinder labour, how you can actively prepare to encourage labour and the truth around what really starts labour off… Extra Stuff: Midwife Pips Guide to a Positive B…
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E156. Do these things to improve you babies mental health
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How you can influence your baby’s mental health and development With Dr Amanda Gummer amanda@goodplayguide Building close relationships and bonding as a new parent reduces the likelihood of mental health difficulties throughout your child’s life. The newborn time is a critical period of social and emotional development and new research highlights m…
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E155. Do these things to keep your baby healthy
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How to help your newborn baby’s health With Dr Lillie Parker Before you know it, your baby is here and then your mind quickly switches to consider how to look after your new baby as well as possible. A key part of this is learning what is and is not normal so you can seek support as early as possible to help keep your baby healthy. I am really look…
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Bonding with your baby With Annie Ramsay-Stagg Bonding with your new baby is an important part of your baby’s development and wellbeing as well as yours as a new mum but it doesn’t mean it always happens naturally or easily. The reassuring thing is there are ways you can help support it. This week I am joined by Annie Ramsay-Stagg who is a Local Ca…
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E153. How to get your baby to take a bottle
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Bottle Refusal in Breastfed Babies With Bec Hodgson So you nail your breastfeeding and decide to introduce a bottle to your baby, either expressed breast or formula milk. Perhaps you are returning to work or required to be away from baby for a period of time. You’ve seen videos of babies happily sucking away on a bottle and expect the same from you…
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E152. How I am Preparing for Baby Number 2
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How I am preparing for Baby Number 2 with Midwife Pip My third trimester is here, and I have had so many questions about how I am preparing, how my pregnancy is going and how we are preparing our little boy to become a big brother. So here is my little update to you on how things are going and how we are navigating our journey to three becoming fou…
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E151. Single Motherhood with Lydia Bright
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Single Motherhood With Lydia Bright Sometimes parenting plans take a twist and single parent families account for 15% of families in the UK. Solo motherhood can bring its own set of unique joys and challenges and this week’s guest found herself navigating single parenthood unexpectedly. I am super excited to introduce Lydia Bright, perhaps best kno…
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E150. How to support your child's brain development with Izzy Judd
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Supporting your child’s brain development day-to-day With Izzy Judd My mind has been completely blown to learn that a child’s brain is 90% grown by 5 years old. It turns out I’m not the only one who was uninformed about this; the government recently found that 83% of parents are also unaware of this fact. So, during these crucial years, we have to …
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E149. How to support your child as they develop with Professor Sam Wass
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How your child’s brain develops and how to support them Professor Sam Wass The government recently found that 4 in 5 parents are unaware that their child’s brain is 90% grown by the age of five, shedding light on a critical gap in parents’ understanding of the impact they can have during these crucial early years. Whilst most of us recognise the im…
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E148. An honest conversation about parenting with Charlie Launder
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Chatting about our pregnancy’s so far Charlie Launder As expectant mums we need solidarity, real talk and taboo busting. This episode is all about being real, honest and sharing experiences to support other mums to be on this incredible rollercoaster of a journey. This week’s guest, Charlie Launder, founder of Bumps and Burpees is joining me to tal…
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E147. The importance of exercise to support your birth.
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How exercise can help you prepare for birth and postpartum recovery Kat - Founder of Hatch Athletic Exercise in pregnancy may well be a powerful tool in supporting you to achieve a positive birth and a smoother recovery postpartum but often the thing holding women back from truly embracing it is a lack of knowledge around the topic, fear of causing…
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E146. The Number One free tool for a calm, relaxed and controlled birth
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Breathing for Pregnancy and Birth Carolyn Cowan A calm, in control and relaxed pregnancy and birth are top of all our goal lists and it turns out there is one simple, free and effective tool we all have within us to support us to achieve just that. I am super excited for this week’s guest to talk about the power of the breathe and how tapping into …
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The best way to get pregnant with Dr Larisa Corda Planning a pregnancy or trying to conceive can come in so many shapes and sizes, for some it is a relatively smooth journey and for others there can be many twists and turns to navigate. However the path to pregnancy may look for you, exploring ways to optimise your chances of conceiving and to impr…
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How to prepare to be a dad with Gordon, Mantenatal Founder I felt first-hand the benefits of a well-prepared dad when we had our first born and my husband knew what he could do to help me and to bond with our son. But becoming a dad can be daunting, maybe there are questions you haven’t had the opportunity to ask, or you don’t feel the routine appo…
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E143. What is Diastasis Recti? | Grainne Donnelly
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What you need to know about Diastasis Recti | Grainne Donnelly It is not a surprise to us that our bodies undergo enormous change during pregnancy and childbirth and one of the biggest issue’s women are often faced with is diastasis recti- whereby the abdominal muscles separate, leaving a gap. For many women this can have a huge impact on their phy…
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E142. BITESIZE | Planning for a Gentle Caesarean Birth | Amy Lane
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Planning for a Gentle Caesarean Birth with Amy Lane Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.74 1 in 4 women give birth by caesarean and it really is about time we made sure every woman who gives birth abdominally feels she had an individualised, empowered and truly positive birth. I am super excited to be joined this week by the wonderful Amy Lane,…
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E141. BITESIZE | Sex In Pregnancy and After Giving Birth | April Davis
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Sex In Pregnancy and After Giving Birth | April Davis Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.61 We are going there! We are talking about sex during pregnancy and after you have had a baby. One of those subjects you may not want to talk with your mum or friends about but fear not because here on my podcast we love diving into taboo subjects and mak…
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E140. BITESIZE | How to Wean Your Baby | Charlotte Stirling-Reed
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How to Wean Your Baby | Charlotte Stirling-Reed Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.59 You survive the newborn period and before you know it, it is time to start weaning your little one. Weaning a baby is something that causes many parents some anxiety and with so much conflicting information out there it is no wonder. Now, we all want to do th…
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E139. BITESIZE | How to Be a Better Mum | Izzy Judd
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How to Be a Better Mum With Izzy Judd Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.57 Motherhood is the most beautiful, chaotic whirlwind. Some days you feel on top of the world and like you are smashing it and other days feel like they are a month long and full of relentless hurdles. We wouldn’t change it for the world, but that doesn’t mean that it is…
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E138. BITESIZE | Mental Health in Pregnancy | Tessa Van Der Lord
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Mental Health in Pregnancy with Tessa Van Der Vord Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.46. Pregnancy is a momentous time in a woman’s life, our bodies are dipped into a rollercoaster of hormonal changes and the physical and psychological adaption that takes place is huge. Mental health is thankfully being discussed more in pregnancy than in pre…
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E137. BITESIZE | How to Manage Pelvic Girdle and Back Pain in Pregnancy | Clare Bourne
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How to Manage Pelvic Girdle and Back Pain in Pregnancy with Clare Bourne Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.44 Think of a pregnant woman and I bet most of us recall seeing someone waddling about clutching their lower back looking somewhat less than comfortable. Pelvic girdle and back pain in pregnancy is a hugely common issue, so much so in fa…
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E136. BITESIZE | How To Grow Health Babies | Michelle Henning
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How to Grow Health Babies with Michelle Henning Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.35 All expectant parents have one main goal in mind- to grow a healthy baby. We have seen such a rise in childhood conditions such as asthma, eczema, allergies and obesity over recent years, all conditions that can be unpleasant, troublesome and affect the quali…
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E135. BITESIZE | Loving Your Growing Body | Chessie King
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Loving your growing, changing body with Chessie King Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.33 Pregnancy is such a momentous time in a woman’s life, your body is entirely devoted to growing a new little human life… or two! Breasts, bums and bellies grow rounder, our skin changes, we grow a superhuman sense of smell and can often vomit or cry with …
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E134. BITESIZE | Safer Sleeping for Your Little One
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Safer Sleeping For Your Little One Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.32 One of the most important things to consider as a new parent is ways to practice safer sleeping with your little one. Sadly, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome claims the lives of around 4 babies each week in the UK so informing ourselves about ways to help reduce this risk and…
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E133. BITESIZE | Perineal and Vaginal Tearing | Dr Brooke
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Perineal and Vaginal Tearing during Birth - With Dr Brooke Vandermolen Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.27. If there is one thing that seems to occupy an expectant mum’s mind in the preparation for birth it has to be perineal and vaginal tearing. And for good reason, the natural stretching that takes place during birth can result in some deg…
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E132. BITESIZE | How To Feed Your Infant | Stacey Zimmels
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Infant Feeding - With Stacey Zimmels Today's Bitesize clip is from episode E.25. As you move through pregnancy and into motherhood one of the main things you may be considering is how to feed your baby. Breast, Bottle, Expressing and Mixed Feeding are amongst some of the many terms and choices we hear of when we start to navigate our choices. From …
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Potty Training 101 With Lucy Gregory Life is just getting some sort of balance and then your toddler decides to whip their nappy off and the conversation focus reverts to the newborn days of poo. Potty training is one of those topics many parents are nervous about, perhaps even dread, or if you are like me, you are just totally confused because of …
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E130. Preparing for the 4th Trimester with Heidi Skudder
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Preparing for the fourth trimester With Heidi Skudder You may have spent hours, weeks and months planning and researching pregnancy and birth but what about your plan for when your baby arrives? What hurdles may crop up? How can you prepare to make it as smooth as possible? And what are the realities of that extra, and often forgotten, fourth trime…
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E129. A Journey of Infertility and Baby Loss with Sophie Martin
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A Journey of Infertility and Baby Loss With Sophie Martin This week I am joined by a truly inspiring woman, Sophie Martin perhaps better known as The infertile Midwife on social media @the.infertile.midwife Sophie has let us in on her journey through infertility and pregnancy loss through her Instagram account and her brand new book The Infertile M…
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E128. Top Tips for the First Trimester of Pregnancy With Midwife Pip
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Top Tips for the First Trimester of Pregnancy With Midwife Pip The first trimester- the symptoms, the anxiety, the secrecy it is a tough one! Here are some of my top tips to coping. For expert support from positive pregnancy test to having your baby safely in your arms check out my Your Pregnancy Journey Course at midwifepip.com Extra Stuff: Follow…
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E127. How to optimise your baby’s position for birth with Midwife Pip
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How to optimise your baby’s position for birth with Midwife Pip A powerful ay to reduce birth complications and help you and your baby to have a more straightforward birth. Pip shares expert tips with you today to help you be expertly informed ahead of your birth. For more on the physiology of this and to learn how to support your body and baby thr…
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E126. Pelvic Floor Most Common Questions Answered with Clare Bourne
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Pelvic Floor FAQ’s for Pregnancy and Postpartum With Clare Bourne This week I am joined by a woman on a mission to improve the life of other women. Clare Bourne @clarebournephysio, Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and author of her new book Strong Foundations. Clare is doing incredible work through her book, social media page and clinics to…
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