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Sprogcast was an independent podcast about birth, pregnancy and early parenthood, hosted by Karen Hall and Mark Harris, and sponsored by Pinter & Martin. It ran from 2015 to 2020.

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Sprogcast

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Sprogcast was an independent podcast about birth, pregnancy and early parenthood, hosted by Karen Hall and Mark Harris, and sponsored by Pinter & Martin. It ran from 2015 to 2020.

60 episodes

#Fitness #Pinter & Martin #Karen Hall

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Birthrights & Secret Midwife 58:31

5 years ago58:31

58:31

In Episode 60 of Sprogcast, Rebecca Brione explains the Holding It All Together research carried out last year by Birthrights and Birth Companions. Karen also chats with the Secret Midwife about her revelatory book.

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Homo in the birth room 56:48

5 years ago56:48

56:48

We're calling this episode 'Homo in the birth room,' and we're very pleased to have an interview with the great Michel Odent (unfortunately on a rather patchy line). Karen is down with a cold, but Mark is upbeat enough for both of them.

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Pelvic Health 59:12

5 years ago59:12

59:12

Mark and Karen awake from post-festivities slumber to record the first episode of the 2020s, in which there are many and varied digressions, so it seems that nothing much has changed. Our interview this month is with pelvic health specialist Grainne Donnelly, and we discuss the latest news and gossip!…

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Festive Q&A 50:59

5 years ago50:59

50:59

Our festive Q&A ranging from culture change to hedgehogs in audis.

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Informed is Best 53:34

5 years ago53:34

53:34

We promised Helen Ball but delivered Amy Brown. With a full interview about her new book 'Informed is Best', as well as some feedback on episode 55, and comments about the recent issues of racism in midwifery.

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IVF and Surrogacy 1:03:32

6 years ago1:03:32

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This is one of those lovely episodes where Mark and Karen get along harmoniously throughout (at least in the final edit!). Highlights include the bit where BBC Journalist David Gregory Kumar describes Sprogcast as "surprisingly intellectually intense," and Karen apologising to Mark for cutting off his talk at the Northern Ireland Positive Birth Conference.…

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Feminism and Birth 56:05

6 years ago56:05

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In Sprogcast 54, there are some small feminist moments and some big moments of feminism. We talk to Milli Hill about her new book, and explore some of our responses to it.

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Non-binary birth 1:01:22

6 years ago1:01:22

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In Episode 53, Mark interviews AJ Silver about non-binary birth, we have the latest news from One To One Midwives, and we're still just about keeping it together in the summer holidays.

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Models of midwifery care 1:03:13

6 years ago1:03:13

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Episode 52 on models of midwifery care rises from the ashes of various hardware and software issues, to bring you an interview with midwife and researcher Phoebe Pallotti, expounding her idea for a co-operative model of midwifery. Mark and Karen disagree about summer holiday parenting. Leah Hazard tells us about her new book, great summer reading for wannabe-midwives.…

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Maternity services and birth trauma 1:03:11

6 years ago1:03:11

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In this episode of Sprogcast, Mark interviews Maureen Treadwell of the Birth Trauma Association, and Karen chats with author Emma Svanberg, whose new book Why Birth Trauma Matters is out now from Pinter & Martin.

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Baby Brains 51:31

6 years ago51:31

51:31

In this episode we valiantly try to settle the difference of opinions with regard to gendered brains, by talking to Gina Rippon. Lively discussion and deep philosophy ensue... Sprogcast is sponsored by Pinter & Martin, publishers of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding books - www.pinterandmartin.com - enter sprogcast to get 10% off…

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Cultural Context of Breastfeeding 57:54

6 years ago57:54

57:54

Even though we mention breastfeeding in every episode, it's a while since we've dedicated a whole show to Karen's Favourite Subject - so here we are with Cecilia Tomori, Despatches, Tigers and more. Full show notes will be at patreon.com/sprogcast Sprogcast is sponsored by Pinter & Martin, publishers of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding books - www.pinterandmartin.com - enter sprogcast to get 10% off…

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Paternal Mental Health 56:28

6 years ago56:28

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Sprogcast 48 is about paternal mental health, featuring an interview with Dr Andrew Mayers and discussion of an article from Science Weekly. Louise Oliver also talks about her work on Diversity in Infant Feeding. Mark and Karen disagree on whether the brain is gendered at birth, but have reached out to author Gina Rippon to invite her to clear this up on a future episode. Mark tells us that his spirit animal is an armadillo.…

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Parenting 54:37

6 years ago54:37

54:37

Sprogcast - Episode 47 - Parenting (March 2019) by Pinter & Martin

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Motherhood 56:50

6 years ago56:50

56:50

Sprogcast 46 sets out to be about motherhood, and evolves to include discussion of language and culture, and an interview about running. Tune in to listen to Maddie McMahon talking about her book, and Sally Golightly on running 52.6 miles.

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Q&A 55:32

6 years ago55:32

55:32

For episode 45, Mark and Karen invite listener questions, and end up trying to figure out how to change the world, one knitted uterus at a time.

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Brains 53:23

6 years ago53:23

53:23

In episode 44, we come back to post-birth PTSD with a story from Laura Wood. Mark and Karen have a good chat about lots of recent research, including a thorough analysis of One Born Every Minute. Karen over-uses the word 'fascinating'. Send us your questions for episode 45!

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In the Birth Room 1:04:55

7 years ago1:04:55

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In Sprogcast 43, Mark and Karen compete for who has the most stereotypical household set up, and have crammed the episode with interviews: Lauren Parker explains doulas; Jo Robertson tells us what a birth photographer does; and Ellie Durant talks to Mark about writing her novel, New Walk.

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Baby Loss 1:02:25

7 years ago1:02:25

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In Sprogcast episode 42, Mark and Karen mark Baby Loss Awareness week, including interviews with author Mel Scott, and psychologist and agony aunt Petra Boynton, about their forthcoming books.

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Induction of Labour 56:12

7 years ago56:12

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In Episode 41, Karen interviews midwife Rachel Reed about induction of labour, Mark has a revealing conversation with his daughter, and both discuss how much they like The Mentalist TV show.

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Health Messages 1:04:03

7 years ago1:04:03

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In Episode 40 of Sprogcast, Mark and Karen take a long hard look at their own prejudices, and narrowly manage to avoid insulting the people of Slough. Heather Trickey talks about her research into health messages around alcohol in pregnancy, and we also discuss the recent articles about giving early solids in order to make babies sleep "better."…

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Cultural Competence 48:14

7 years ago48:14

48:14

Mark and Karen keep it brief in episode 39, with a quick chat about Sara Wickham's new book on induction, and Maddie McMahon's Doulavation course, and then hand over to Mars Lord who has something to say about cultural competence.

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Working Together 54:18

7 years ago54:18

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In Sprogcast 38, entitled Working Together, Mark and Karen make a supreme effort to do just that, despite badmouthing each other's professions for a few minutes at the start of the show. They go on to interview maternity advocate Paul Golden, several members of Reading's Maternity Voices Partnership, and Mama Conference attendee Bronwen Rashad. By the end, they are still on good terms.…

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Miscellany 1:06:40

7 years ago1:06:40

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In Sprogcast 37, Mark mansplains breastfeeding guilt to Karen. Karen claims to be married when she isn't. Rebecca Schiller tells us why the world needs another book about birth; and Maddie McMahon drives off into the sunset on her Boobie Bus.

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Continuity of Carer 56:00

7 years ago56:00

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In Episode 36, Karen and Mark explore continuity of carer, one of the principles of Better Births. Michala Marling discusses how this can work within the NHS, and Rebecca Doyle tells of seven births where continuity of carer made a difference

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Birth Trauma Postpartum Psychosis 1:01:27

7 years ago1:01:27

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In episode 35, Mark and Karen have a proper falling out over the importance of evidence. Mark interviews Alex Heath about the 3-step rewind technique for birth trauma; and Karen listens to Kat Grant's moving story of postpartum psychosis.

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Maternal Request Caesarean 57:06

7 years ago57:06

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In Sprogcast 34, we're discussing maternal request for caesarean with Maria Booker from Birthrights, and Professor of Women's Health Dr Susan Bewley. We have a report from the Birth Trauma Conference, and Mark puts Karen on the spot about which birth book she would most recommend. Tune in to hear her squirm.…

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Deep Midwinter 44:03

7 years ago44:03

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In Episode 33, Mark and Karen try really hard to be inclusive of all the different midwinter celebrations. Scott Kirschenbaum tells us about making the documentary film Of Woman Born. Laura James tells a heartwarming seasonal birth story.

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Live in Leeds 1:02:04

7 years ago1:02:04

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Sprogcast 32 was recorded live in Leeds, with a panel of special guests. Sheena Byrom, Fran Bailey, Rineke Schram, Claire Harbottle and Mia Scotland chat with our studio audience about midwifery, with some great tips and encouragement for student midwives; and the state of birth and parenting today.

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Feeding Babies 58:17

8 years ago58:17