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In the Happy Mum, Happy Baby Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title. In a series of frank and warm convers...
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The Audience Had No Idea: Zoe Birkett on Performing Through Pregnancy Loss
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If you think you may find this difficult to listen to,...
Ruthie Henshall: "My Mother Told Me She Didn't Want Me”
Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of suicide, mental illness and childhood trauma that some listeners may find upsetting. R...
The Future of Midwifery Starts Here | Life of a Midwife Ep. 12
How has maternity care changed over the last few decades, and what still needs to improve? In the final episode of this series, we reflect o...
I Won’t Let This Define Elsie: Jen Stancombe on Grief, Love & Her Daughter's Legacy
TW: This episode contains devastating conversations around child loss from a traumatic event, and themes of grief. Please do take care of yo...
Can Fear Change the Way You Give Birth? | Life of a Midwife Ep. 11
Trigger warning: this episode incudes challenging experiences relating to birth and baby loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen pl...
The Greatest Title: WWE’s Becky Lynch on Becoming a Mum
This week make some noise for the first wrestler to join us on the podcast: WWE icon Becky Lynch! Known to millions as The Man, Becky tells...
Staying Calm When Birth Takes a Dangerous Turn | Life of a Midwife Ep. 10
When birth takes an unexpected turn, staying calm can make all the difference. This week two midwives share the emergencies they'll never fo...
The Birth Trauma That Turned A Politician Into A Campaigner
Former MP Theo Clarke joins Giovanna this week to share the story of how the birth of her daughter led her to become a campaigner for better...
The Baby Born in a Bus Stop (and Other Home Birth Stories) |Life of a Midwife Ep. 9
Was home birth different in the 1970s compared to today? This week, two midwives take us inside the world of birth beyond the hospital: from...
Dr Punam Krishan on Maternal Health: "I Wasn't Taken Seriously Because I Was An Anxious Mum"
In this episode Giovanna sits down with NHS GP, resident GP on BBC Morning Live and bestselling author, Dr Punam Krishan! Punam opens up abo...
How will I survive this career if I can't watch one birth? | Life of a Midwife Ep. 8
How do midwives hold it together in times of immense pressure? In this episode we hear from two midwives who have learned how to stay calm d...
Father’s Day Special: The Reality of Surrogacy as a Same-Sex Couple
This week, we’re marking Father’s Day with a very special episode as we welcome Adam Frisby and Jamie Corbett to the studio! They join Gi to...
Everybody Grieves Differently | Life of a Midwife Ep. 7
What happens when birth leaves a mark that doesn't just disappear? In this episode we hear from two midwives who understand the lasting impa...
Lauren Cowell Beyond the Headlines: Motherhood, Campaigning and Entering Her F*ck It Era
This week, we’re so excited to welcome Lauren Cowell for her first ever podcast interview ! After years of keeping a low profile while navig...
A Midwife's Own Survival Story | Life of a Midwife Ep. 6
In this episode of Life of a Midwife , Giovanna shares the extraordinary journey of one midwife who turned her own hardships into a lifelong...
Laura Marling’s Wild Second Home Birth: "My Daughter Was Downstairs Watching Paddington!"
This week Giovanna welcomes legendary singer-songwriter Laura Marling to the studio! Laura tells Gi about her early fears that becoming a mo...
Trust Your Gut | Life of a Midwife Ep. 5
"If my gut is telling me something is wrong, something is wrong." This week we hear from two midwives who know the power of following their...
Why Susannah Fielding Believes Every Parent Should Learn Attachment Theory
This week Gi reunites with her old friend Susannah Fielding! You’ll know Susannah from This Time with Alan Partridge , Man vs Baby , and Wol...
Delivering Triplets in a War Zone | Life of a Midwife Ep. 4
Trigger warning: this episode incudes challenging experiences relating to baby loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen please consi...