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The Virtual Midwife

The Virtual Midwife

A podcast for the thinking woman, not afraid to question the current policy based maternity system. Hosted by the Virtual Midwife, Karen Wilmot who left hospital work to unlearn everything s...

Episodes

20 of 109 episodes

How to Manage Engorged Breasts

Why are your breasts suddenly so full, swollen, hot, and painful? If milk coming in has felt far more intense than you expected, this episod...

00:07:58May 25, 2026

Have you created bad sleep habits… or is your baby simply responding to the support they need right now?

Have you created bad sleep habits… or is your baby simply responding to the support they need right now? If your baby only falls asleep feed...

00:09:44May 18, 2026

How long can you keep expressed breast milk?

How long can you keep expressed breast milk? If pumping, storing milk, freezing milk, or preparing to return to work has felt confusing, thi...

00:07:38May 11, 2026

Why Is My Baby So Unsettled at Night? Evening Fussiness

Why is your baby so unsettled at night? If evenings feel harder than the rest of the day, you are far from alone.Many babies become fussier...

00:06:52May 4, 2026

Why Is My Baby Straining and Turning Red When They Poo?

Why is your baby straining, grunting, turning red, and looking like they’re trying so hard to poo? It can be worrying to watch, especially i...

00:06:45Apr 27, 2026

Birth Affirmations for Calm, Confidence & Breathing Your Baby Down

This episode is a repeated birth-affirmations and breathing script focused on staying calm, centered, and grounded through deep breaths, rel...

01:53:03Mar 29, 2026

Breastfeeding in the First Three Days - Common Challenges and How to Avoid Them

Breastfeeding in the First 3 Days: Reassurance, Colostrum, Cluster Feeding, and Latch Basics This episode is for new mothers and I talk abou...

00:19:24Mar 26, 2026

A meditation for new mothers

This meditation is for the breastfeeding mother who finds herself at the intersection of myriad emotions and responsibilities. If you're fee...

00:13:26Sep 19, 2023

Hypnobirthing Series - The Conscious and Unconscious Mind

This is it my lovelies - the last episode of the podcast series on Hypnobirthing! In this episode, we're exploring the conscious and unconsc...

00:10:14Jun 30, 2023

Hypnobirthing Series - Let's Talk About Brain Waves

Welcome back to our podcast series on Hypnobirthing! In this episode, we're talking about brain waves – a key aspect of the Hypnobirthing ap...

00:11:51Jun 2, 2023

Hypnobirthing Series - Answers to Your Questions

We're nearing the end of this series so I thought I'd answer some of the most frequently asked questions that you may have about this approa...

00:17:42May 24, 2023

Hypnobirthing Series - How to use Hypnotic Anchors

Welcome back to our podcast series on Hypnobirthing! In this episode, we'll be discussing how to use hypnotic anchors – a powerful technique...

00:10:04May 17, 2023

Hypnobirthing Series - How to Strengthen Your Intuition During Pregnancy

Welcome back to our podcast series on Hypnobirthing! In this episode, we're discussing how to strengthen your intuition during pregnancy. In...

00:16:30May 10, 2023

Hypnobirthing Series - How to Use Visualisation Effectively

In this episode, we're discussing how to use visualization effectively – a powerful technique for preparing your mind and body for childbirt...

00:13:41Apr 27, 2023

Hypnobirthing Series - What is Cognitive Bias and What Does it Have to do with Hypnobirthing

Cognitive biases are a natural aspect of the human brain, but they can sometimes lead us to make inaccurate judgments or decisions. By under...

00:13:47Apr 25, 2023

Hypnobirthing Series - How your Beliefs and Expectations Impact Your Experience

Welcome back to our podcast series on Hypnobirthing! In this episode, we're discussing how your beliefs and expectations can impact your chi...

00:09:25Apr 19, 2023

Hypnobirthing Series - Understanding The Mind Body Connection

In the second episode in our series on Hypnobirthing , we're diving deeper into the concept of the Mind-Body Connection – a fundamental aspe...

00:10:17Apr 12, 2023

The Hypnobirthing Series - The Principles of Hypnobirthing

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast series on Hypnobirthing! In this episode, we'll be discussing the foundational principles of thi...

00:10:13Apr 5, 2023

Bonus Episode - Listen to this if you've JUST FOUND OUT you're pregnant.

Congratulations! You've just found out that you're pregnant – but now what? The journey of pregnancy can be a rollercoaster of emotions, fro...

00:17:19Apr 2, 2023

Switch on your Vagus Nerve in Labor

It's part 2 of the Vagus Nerve and how you can "switch it on" to assist you during labor. In this episode you'll learn about Breathing techn...

00:28:41Jun 17, 2022