Best Lucy Amp Emma Podcasts (2024)

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High BMI pregnancy and birth, with Alice Keely 1:04:40

8h ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Why is so much importance placed on how much you weigh in pregnancy? Is a mother with over 30 BMI really at a high risk of complications in birth? This week, I’m speaking to Alice Keely, the Heavyweight Midwife, about the stigma attached to plus size parents, what to expect in pregnancy and labour if you’ve been labelled high risk, and how to appro…

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Postnatal exercise and bouncing back, with Hollie Grant 50:04

7d ago50:04

50:04

Our culture surrounds us with pressure to look a certain way and be a certain way, and no more so than after pregnancy. The focus on whether you ‘bounce back’ after birth can be overwhelming. My guest this week challenges us instead to focus on postnatal rehab, functional movement and enjoyment. Hollie Grant is a Pilates PT and founder of The Bump …

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Breathwork in pregnancy and beyond, with Carolyn Cowan 44:52

14d ago44:52

44:52

If you’re a regular listener to the show, or you’ve done a Birth-ed course, you’ll know that I really value breathwork in labour, but I hadn’t realised the calm that breathwork can bring to pregnancy until I read today’s guest’s book. This week I’m talking to Carolyn Cowan, embodied psychotherapist, yoga teacher and author of Breathing for Pregnanc…

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C-Section recovery, with Clare Bourne 58:03

21d ago58:03

58:03

C-section recovery is one of those subjects that is rarely mentioned before you experience it. So this week, I’ve got together with Clare Bourne, a pelvic health physiotherapist, to talk you through what you need to know to recover well. We cover everything from how to get out of bed in those first few hours, to exercise, to long term recovery and …

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Birth Centres, with Issy Bourton 53:52

28d ago53:52

53:52

This episode is essential listening if you’re trying to decide whether to labour in a birth centre or midwife-led unit. I’m exploring everything birth centres, with my friend, midwife, Issy Bourton. Issy and I look at what a birth centre/midwife-led unit is, how your experience there can differ from a hospital birth, what you can expect to happen d…

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Mixed Feeding, with Lucy Ruddle 52:07

1M ago52:07

52:07

Many parents feel that they have to pick a side on the feeding debate - breast or bottle. But the reality is that often families find themselves a compromise, whether that is adding an occasional bottle to their routine, or switching to formula during the day, and breastfeeds when mum gets home from work. Despite this, information about how to go a…

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Candid Birth & Connecting with Your Body, with Emma Armstrong 50:21

1M ago50:21

50:21

With social media platforms increasingly censoring candid images of birth and women’s bodies, I got together this week with The Naked Doula, Emma Armstrong, to talk about why we need to see real women’s experiences online. Our wide-ranging chat touches on using the correct words for female anatomy in schools, how we set realistic expectations for b…

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Continuous Foetal HR Monitoring, with Dr Kirsten Small 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Continuous Foetal Monitoring can be uncomfortable, anxiety-inducing or misleading, but there’s plenty of evidence for its use, right? That’s the question Dr. Kirsten Small set out to answer after her long career in obstetrics. Her research led her to question everything about trace monitoring, from the case for low and high risk differentials to ho…

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The Birth-ed Method 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

The Birth-ed Method is finally here. After years of supporting 10,000s of families preparing for their births using hypnobirthing, it’s time for birth-ed to wave that chapter goodbye, and introduce- The Birth-ed Method. The 4 pillars of the Birth-ed Method, Mind, Body, Choices & Communication provide you with a deep & holistic preparation for birth…

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Preparing for the 4th Trimester with Host, Megan Rossiter 19:42

2M ago19:42

19:42

Modern Maternity Care has a tendency to separate conception, pregnancy, birth, feeding & parenting. But there is a thread that runs from one through to another. The choices you make and experiences you have during and prior to birth have a direct impact on your postnatal experience. In this episode, we join the dots. What can we do or consider now,…

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7 Steps to Confident Decision Making 18:09

2M ago18:09

18:09

Decision making is a guaranteed part of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience. But it can feel like a massive responsibility when you're not really sure where to start. It's often much easier to just 'do as you're told.. often, you don't even realise you've GOT a choice in the first place. This episode is one you can come back to, time and…

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Sharing Birth Stories with host, Megan Rossiter 22:16

2M ago22:16

22:16

I was once told that we should only be sharing with women 'positive birth stories'.. But as the years have gone by, I've supported 10,000s of families in their birth prep, I realised that perhaps it's not quite that simple. Dive with me into the nuances of this conversation, discover how to use birth stories as a way of deepening your understanding…

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DUE 26th April: SEASON 4 1:07

2M ago1:07

1:07

BIG NEWS. I'm expecting! Expecting a NEW SEASON of The Birth-ed Podcast (and hey, did you spot the new look?) A season that once again dives deep into the things you'd expect to learn in your antenatal appointments.. but don't! C-section recovery, fetal monitoring, mixed feeding, hospital birth.. there's so much incoming and it's going to be GOOD. …

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Birth Plans with host, Megan Rossiter 44:23

6M ago44:23

44:23

It's a solo episode from me this week, talking in detail about birth plans.. let's explore together- Can you really plan for birth? Why bother? What to include? How to write one? What to do with it? Please subscribe, rate and review! So we can get this vital info to as many parents to be as we can! ______________________ SPONSORS This episode is sp…

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Pain in Childbirth with Host, Megan Rossiter 42:02

6M ago42:02

42:02

It's a solo episode from me this week, talking in detail about pain in birth.. let's explore together- What causes pain in labour? What does birth feel like? What is the purpose of pain in birth? Why most conversations about pain relief have got totally the wrong angle! Which elements of this are within our control? Everything you need to know, bef…

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Postnatal Depression & Aniexety with Psychotherapist, Anna Mathur 55:06

7M ago55:06

55:06

In today's episode, Psychotherapist, Author and Mother of 3 Anna Mathur & I discuss all things postnatal mental health. Whether you are currently pregnant and getting prepared for what to expect postnatally, or you're in the depths of the early days of motherhood, there's heartwarming chat, practical tools and tons of helpful info to takeaway from …

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Osteopathy for Pregnancy & Infants with Osteopath Laura Tilson 40:08

7M ago40:08

40:08

In today's episode, Osteopath Laura Tilson & I share a little insight into the practice of Osteopathy. Something you may have heard recommended for pregnancy or for your baby. In this episode we explore: What actually IS Osteopathy? What happens in an appt Difference between Osteo, physiotherapy & chiropractic Pregnancy Pelvic Pain (What causes it,…

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Pregnancy Sickness & Hyperemesis Gravidarum 1:00:27

7M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Pregnancy Sickness is often a welcome and exciting sign of early pregnancy. But knowing what is 'normal' and what's NOT can be hard to navigate. In today's episode I am joined by Dr Caitlin Dean, Nurse Specialist Researcher into HG & Chairperson of the charity Pregnancy Sickness Support. Caitlin & I have worked together on many contexts over the ye…

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Partners to Parents with Dr Jenna Brough 51:08

7M ago51:08

51:08

Having a baby is one of the most transformative moments in anyone's lives, and this can go on to have a huge impact on our relationships, especially romantic relationships! In today's episode I am joined by Dr Jenna Brough, perinatal clinical psychologist, specialising in supporting people through the perinatal period. We explore: Preparing for the…

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Ourshelves with Rachel Seiffert 59:37

7M ago59:37

59:37

Rachel Seiffert is one of Virago's most critically acclaimed contemporary novelists. She has published four novels and one collection of short stories. Her novels have been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Dublin Impac Award and longlisted three time for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. In the finale episode of this season of Ourshelves, Rach…

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Vaginal Examinations with Emma Ashworth 1:05:59

8M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Vaginal Examinations, par for the course of giving birth.. or something you have a choice over? In today’s episode I am joined by Emma Ashworth. Emma is Birth Rights consultant, a retired doula & breastfeeding counsellor, former Trustee of AIMS (The Association of Improvement for the Maternity Services), Maternity Rights Activist, Author of ‘The AI…

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Breastfeeding Preparation with Midwife, Shaheda Khan 1:07:11

8M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

If you are hoping to breastfeed your baby, it's really important to prepare yourself for what to expect. In this episode I am joined by Breastfeeding Specialist Midwife, Shaheda Khan. Shaheda provides one to one support in person and online and offers tons of free support via her website and social media ‘Mother Shaheda’. In this episode, Shaheda a…

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Matresence with Zoe Blaskey 54:35

8M ago54:35

54:35

Matresence is the period of growth and transition in the early years in becoming a mother. Whilst turmoil and identity shifts are expected in 'adolescence', it's only recently that such shifts have been recognised and validated in our becoming of a mother too. In this episode I am joined by Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach, founder of Motherkind…

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Ourshelves with Annie Hodson 41:02

8M ago41:02

41:02

Annie Hodson is a queer writer and playwright from York, and one of the 40-strong cohort of the London Library’s 2022-2023 emerging writers’ programme. She has just won the Virago short story competition, with her story ‘Banshee’, which will appear in the paperback of Furies in spring 2025. Lucy and Annie dive into Annie’s earliest introduction to …

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VBAC with Dr Hazel Keedle 1:01:18

8M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

If you're pregnant after a previous caesarean birth, you might be starting to explore your options for birth this time around. In this episode I am joined by midwife Dr Hazel Keedle who specialises in supporting birth after caesarean choices. This episode focuses on vaginal birth after a caesarean, complimented by S2E6- episode on caesarean birth, …

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Navigating Pregnancy Choices with Midwife Laura Green 59:36

9M ago59:36

59:36

We talk a lot about decision making for birth- Where might you choose to birth your baby? Do you want an epidural? Should you have an induction? etc etc.. but the decision making (and the impact of those decisions) actually starts MUCH earlier on in pregnancy. This week I am exploring all of this with friend and community midwife Laura Green, whose…

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Hypnobirthing with your host, Megan Rossiter 45:34

9M ago45:34

45:34

It's a SOLO episode from me today! Actually our first ever solo episode of the podcast! Exploring what 'hypnobirthing' actually is? How can it support you in your pregnancy, your birth and beyond? How does it work? What does it involve? Listen up for some myth busting, take away tools and tips and the next steps to feeling more confident and prepar…

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Induction of Labour with Dr Sara Wickham 59:57

9M ago59:57

59:57

In this episode, Dr Sara Wickham shares her insight and wisdom into all things 'Induction of Labour'. Sara is a World Leading Midwifery expert in the area of induction and has dedicated her life's work to disseminating, unpicking and making accessible the evidence around induction of labour. Sara and I explore the landscape of the maternity system,…

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Ourshelves with Audrey Osler 46:00

9M ago46:00

46:00

Audrey Osler is Professor Emerita of Citizenship and Human Rights Education at the University of Leeds. Her latest book, Where Are You From? No, Where Are You Really From? will be published by Virago in November and looks at the British Empire through the history of one family. This week, join us as Audrey and Lucy dive into ‘Britishness’ and the c…

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TEASER Series 3: Induction, VBAC, Hypnobirthing, Antenatal Care 2:00

9M ago2:00

2:00

A sneaky peek of some of the fascinating conversations coming in series 3 of the birth-ed podcast. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss an episode!! Support the Show.By Megan Rossiter, birth-ed

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Series 3 is DUE SOON 1:05

9M ago1:05

1:05

Series 3 of the birth-ed podcast is DUE to arrive on Friday 6th October. Bringing together the world leading experts in pregnancy, birth, parenting & women's health.. with some CORKER episodes this series- from Induction to VBAC, Hypnobirthing to Breastfeeding. Double check that you're subscribed and we will see you every Friday right here in your …

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Ourshelves with Victoria Belim 40:10

9M ago40:10

40:10

Victoria Belim is a writer, journalist, and translator of Persian literature and poetry. She speaks eighteen languages, including Japanese, Turkish, and Indonesian. Her memoir, The Rooster House, was published earlier this year by Virago and explores her search for the truth behind an unmentioned family secret - and the Ukrainian people's complex r…

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Ourshelves with Emma Donoghue 48:06

10M ago48:06

48:06

Emma Donoghue is an acclaimed writer whose novels include the international bestsellers Room and The Wonder. She wrote the short story ‘Turmagant’ in Virago’s recent collection of short stories, Furies, and her upcoming novel, Learned By Heart, publishes on 24th August 2023. On this episode, Emma and Lucy Scholes dive into the varied cultural reach…

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Ourshelves with Natasha Walter 57:44

10M ago57:44

57:44

Natasha Walter is a writer of both fiction and non-fiction, a journalist and human rights activist. Her books include The New Feminism and Living Dolls: The Return of Sexism, which was reissued as one of Virago’s 50thAnniversary Five Gold reads this year. On this episode of Ourshelves, Natasha and Lucy Scholes discuss the continued relevance of Liv…

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Ourshelves with Veronica Raimo 48:18

11M ago48:18

48:18

Are families a refuge or a prison? Join Veronica Raimo as she talks with Lucy Scholes about the line between fiction and auto-fiction, drawing the curtain back on the creative process, and the many idiosyncrasies of language that arise during the translation of fiction. Veronica Raimo is the author of four novels, the most recent of which, Lost On …

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Ourshelves with Kirsty Logan 1:02:48

11M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Kirsty Logan is a novelist and short story writer. She’s the author of Now She is Witch, Things We Say In The Dark, The Gloaming, The Gracekeepers, A Portable Shelter, and The Rental Heart & Other Fairytales. To mark the publication of her new book, The Unfamiliar: A Queer Motherhood Memoir, she talks with Lucy Scholes about writing like no one is …

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Ourshelves with Mecca Jamilah Sullivan 49:14

12M ago49:14

49:14

Join Lucy Scholes as she talks with American author Mecca Jamilah Sullivan about her debut novel, Big Girl – reviewed by the New York Times as ‘achingly beautiful’ – about a young black girl growing up in 1990s Harlem. On the table for discussion is coming-of-age fiction, beauty standards, women’s bodies and matrilineal traditions. Hosted on Acast.…

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Ourshelves with Caroline O'Donoghue 44:06

1y ago44:06

44:06

On the premiere episode of this special series of Ourshelves, commemorating Virago’s 50th anniversary, join Caroline O'Donoghue, New York Times best-selling author and the host of the award-winning podcast Sentimental Garbage, as she talks about her new novel, The Rachel Incident. Listen as Caroline and Lucy Scholes discuss the intersection of Iris…

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OurShelves: Witches with Shahrukh Husain 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

48:05

Shahrukh Husain, editor of The Virago Book of Witches, who says it represents ` womanhood in all its complexity’ is not at all surprised to see a resurgence of interest in `all things witchy’. The witch knows her strength, defies authority and embodies our current fears of injustice. Shah tells Lucy how the witch can be playful but also terrifying,…

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Advocacy, Trauma & Decision Making with Midwife, Illiyin Morrison 53:31

2y ago53:31

53:31

Advocating for yourself (or other people) or knowing how to make decisions can be really difficult when it comes to maternity care. In this episode I'm joined by birth trauma specialist midwife, Illiyin Morrison to discuss how we can ensure we are advocated for throughout the perinatal period. Speaking from a trauma informed perspective, listen to …

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NICU, Neonatal Intensive Care with Dr Frankie Harrison 1:07:16

2y ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Did you know 1 in 7 babies will access care in NICU when they are born and 60% of those are born at full term. So why don't we ever talk about what it's like to have a baby in the NICU? This week I am joined by Clinical Psychologist (And NICU Mum) Dr Frankie Harrison, who specialises in supporting families during and after time spent in NICU throug…

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OurShelves: Caribbean voices with Sharma Taylor 38:13

2y ago38:13

38:13

In this special bonus summer episode Sharma Taylor, author of What a Mother’s Love Don’t Teach You, takes us to the heated demi-monde of Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1980s, a turbulent time in politics and gangland crime. She tells Lucy Scholes about writing in patois; the Caribbean authors right now who are representing the strength of women in socie…

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Holistic Birth Preparation with Guest, Aimee Strongman 59:08

2y ago59:08

59:08

The Mind, The Body, The Heart: 3 pillars of holistic birth preparation. A way of approaching birth that you might not yet have considered. Taking a look how you can prepare yourself emotionally, spiritually and physically for birth; and how the three things are more closely interconnected than you first realise. In this episode I am join by Pre and…

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Cultivating Self Trust with Guest, Midwife, Dr Rachel Reed 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

When journeying through pregnancy we tend to just hand ourselves over to our care providers, on whom we rely to tell us if we are healthy and well and what we should do to bring our babies into the world safely. But is this really the best way to be navigating pregnancy, birth and parenthood? Self trust is a vitally important quality in birth. How …

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Caesarean Birth with Consultant Obstetrician, Florence Wilcock 1:17:59

2y ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Around 1/3 births in the UK happen by caesarean, so it's certainly something you might like to learn about during pregnancy. The prospect of major abdominal surgery whilst awake can be quite daunting for many of us, so in this episode we talk through exactly what you can expect from a caesarean birth. Not just that, but thinking about- what are you…

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OurShelves: Barbara Pym with Clare Chambers 37:09

2y ago37:09

37:09

Clare Chambers is the author of nine novels including Small Pleasures, which was longlisted for the Women’s Prize. She joins Lucy Scholes to rave about the inimitable Barbara Pym, a Virago Modern Classic author whose love affairs shocked sixties society and who wrote about vicars’ tea parties with waspish humour and moving brilliance. (Tea: ‘a drin…

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Consciously Preparing for Parenthood with Guest Dr Maryhan 43:19

2y ago43:19

43:19

What kind of parents do you want to be? So much of pregnancy is taken up researching prams and cots and car seats and preparing the nursery.. Or considering birth plans and pregnancy complications and baby names.. It's not often that anyone actually consciously considers parenting until they are in it. Is parenting something you can prepare for? We…

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Intrusive Thoughts with Dr Caroline Boyd 47:11

2y ago47:11

47:11

"What if the blanket covers baby's face and I don't notice" "Imagine if I threw my baby down the stairs" "I could shake you right now" Intrusive thoughts affect around half of new mums. These thoughts of harm can feel quite terrifying, but are they anything to worry about? What can you do to manage them or where can you seek support? In this episod…

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OurShelves: Taking ownership with Cathy Thomas 39:40

2y ago39:40

39:40

How does writing about your life change the way you see it? Cathy Thomas talks to Lucy Scholes about her first book, Islanders, interlocking short stories set on her childhood home, Guernsey – the pleasure of joining the dots and how playwriting informed her structure. Discovering a shared love of Annie Ernaux’s essays, they dive deeply into whethe…

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Your Baby, Your Pelvis and Labour Dystocia with Midwife, Molly O'Brien 44:33

2y ago44:33

44:33

Ever heard of a back to back baby, but not sure what it means? When is a long labour TOO long and what might be causing it? Do we have influence over the unfolding of our births, even in pregnancy? The answers to these questions and more as I'm joined by the wonderful Molly O'Brien to discuss all things 'Biomechanics for Birth'. Put simply, it's th…

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