Bringing you the very best expert-led support and evidence-based guidance on all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood, and parenting, with trusted voices and inspiring guests by your side. Welcome to The Midwife Pip® Podcast Hosted by Pip, a practicing Midwifery Sister with years of hands-on experience supporting women through every stage of their motherhood journey. Each week, Pip is joined by special guests and leading experts to bring you empowering, evidence-based conversations covering everything from: Pregnancy Birth Postpartum recovery Motherhood & Parenting Our mission? To equip you with trusted advice, real-life insights, and practical support, all delivered with warmth, honesty, and t...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 34:07
Why Won’t My Baby Stop Crying?- With Heidi Skudder A baby who won't settle. Hours of crying. Back arching. Wind. Feeding difficulties. Broken sleep. And suddenly you're Googling…
Sep 22, 2026 · 37:21
The Hidden World Shaping Your Baby’s Health- With Dr. Ruairi Robertson Your baby’s gut microbiome is developing from the moment they’re born - but how much should parents…
Sep 15, 2026 · 38:41
Why Mothers Are Running The World (And Burning Out) – Dr Punam Krishan What happens to women after the baby arrives? In this powerful conversation, Midwife Pip sits down with NHS…
Sep 8, 2026 · 44:29
Redefining Fitness in Motherhood - Jen Murray Motherhood changes everything - including how we see ourselves, our bodies, and what “fitness” even means. In this honest and…
Sep 1, 2026 · 45:54
How to Stay Calm When Motherhood Pushes You to the Edge with Anna Mathur Becoming a mother is often painted as a time of joy, connection and overwhelming love… but what about the…
Aug 25, 2026 · 54:34
Fatherhood, Feeding & The Role No One Talks About - with Jim Chapman A powerful, honest conversation about modern fatherhood, parenting pressures, and what really matters. In…
Aug 18, 2026 · 41:37
The Newborn Sleep Conversation Every Parent Should Hear with C&B Sleep Support Newborn sleep is one of the biggest surprises of early parenthood and one of the areas where…
Aug 11, 2026 · 50:35
What Actually Makes a Birth Feel Positive?- with Kelly and Joe Maguire Today’s guests are first-time parents whose birth experience wasn’t something they had to “get through” it…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:07:19
Not All Vagina Tears Are the Same Perineal tears are one of the biggest fears many women carry into birth, but how much of what we've been told is actually true? In this…
Aug 5, 2026 · 51:48
Davina McCall: Why We've Forgotten How To Trust Our Bodies In Birth - with Davina McCall Becoming a mother changes everything. But what if the stories we've been told about birth…
Jun 30, 2026 · 59:33
What if everything you’ve been told about preparing for birth… isn’t enough? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Midwife Pip and Beth Kitt @thebumptobabychapter, two midwives sit…
Jun 29, 2026 · 14:37
You’re Pregnant… Now What? The Truth About Trimester 1 You’ve just found out you’re pregnant… now what? In this episode, Midwife Pip unpacks the truth about the first 12 weeks of…
Jun 4, 2026 · 46:20
What If Pregnancy Actually Made You Stronger? with England International Lark Atkin-Davies What happens when your body has always been your performance tool… and suddenly its…
May 18, 2026 · 33:47
Are Sleep Coaches Safe? A Midwife and Nurse Explain The baby sleep industry is under scrutiny and if you've seen the recent headlines, you probably have questions. In this…
Apr 28, 2026 · 31:44
Baby Illness: Clear Answers for New Parents With Dr Rachael Barr The first time your newborn gets sick, everything feels louder - the breathing, the crying, the clock ticking…
Apr 21, 2026 · 24:23
Overheating & Overthinking: The Truth About Baby Sleep in Warm Weather With Tori Drew It’s 2am. The house is quiet… but you’re not asleep. You’re standing over your baby, one…
Mar 10, 2026 · 15:35
The Truth About Stretch and Sweeps with Midwife Pip If you’ve been offered a stretch and sweep, or heard people say “just get a sweep and it’ll start labour,” this episode is for…
Mar 3, 2026 · 16:28
Leaking Urine in Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What Actually Helps - with Midwife Pip Leaking urine during pregnancy is incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean you have to just…
Feb 24, 2026 · 30:08
FAQs Every New & Expectant Dad Has (But Rarely Asks) - with Midwife Pip Becoming a dad can feel exciting, surreal, and quietly overwhelming - often all at once. In this episode,…
Feb 17, 2026 · 42:49
The Lie We Tell Women About Birth - with Helen Ashfield A challenging or traumatic birth can leave a deep imprint, one that extends far beyond the early postpartum weeks and can…
Feb 10, 2026 · 33:37
Your Birth, Your Power: How to Take Control- with Gabbie Smith Parenthood is the wildest ride of all, one minute you’re on top of the world, the next you’re Experiencing a…
Jan 27, 2026 · 45:14
Pelvic Floor Secrets No One Told You with Clare Bourne Today we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and most transformative parts of pregnancy prep: your pelvic floor.…
Jan 20, 2026 · 53:18
What About Dad? Mathew Lewis Carter Opens Up on the Reality of Fatherhood. Dads are often profoundly affected by pregnancy and parenthood, even if their experiences are less…
Jan 13, 2026 · 34:22
Welcome to today’s episode and buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of Twins, triplets and more. What’s it really like to be pregnant with, and raise twins, triplets or…
Dec 16, 2025 · 35:01
Why Nurseries Are Failing Children at Mealtimes? We wouldn’t dream of sending our children to childcare with dirty toilets or unsafe toys, yet so many settings serve food that…
Dec 9, 2025 · 42:57
Staying Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons with Kirk Martin “If you’ve ever lost your temper and thought, ‘Why did I react like that?’ this episode will hit home. Because it’s…
Dec 2, 2025 · 54:42
Comedy Meets Chaos: Parenting with Russell Kane “Parenting can break you or make you laugh - sometimes both in the same hour. But what if humour isn’t just a coping mechanism,…
Nov 25, 2025 · 44:09
Your Children Don’t Need Perfect, They Need You With Anna Mathur What if the pressure to be the perfect mum is the very thing stealing your joy? In a world that celebrates doing…
Oct 5, 2025 · 1:16:58
Your C-Section Questions - Finally Answered With Midwife Pip Curious about what to expect before, during, and after a Caesarean Section? Here I discuss what you need to know-…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:04:55
How to Prepare for the Unexpected in Labour With Midwife Pip Birth rarely goes exactly as planned- and that’s okay. In this episode, I explore how to stay calm, flexible, and…
Jul 7, 2025 · 52:41
Is your water breaking going to be a dramatic movie moment or a subtle surprise you barely notice? In this episode I dive into everything you really need to know including the…
Jun 30, 2025 · 35:45
Achieving your dream birth after birth trauma With Megan Murray Experiencing a traumatic or difficult birth can have lasting effects, not only in the immediate postpartum period…
Jun 23, 2025 · 39:18
Achieving your dream birth after birth trauma With Laura Moon When you have experienced a traumatic or difficult birth it can impact so much that follows, not just in the…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:07:43
The Unspoken Emotions of New Motherhood With Jean Young Today’s episode is a conversation that needs to be heard, our guest this week, Jean Young @jeanyourbestself opens the door…
Jun 9, 2025 · 36:26
Why Low Milk Supply is a Myth With Bec Hodgson Is "low milk supply" really as common as we've been led to believe? In this episode, IBCLC Bec Hodgson is here to challenge one of…
Jun 2, 2025 · 20:49
Doing this saves baby’s lives in pregnancy with Midwife Pip In this episode, I explore one of the most reassuring signs of a healthy pregnancy - fetal movements. From those first…
May 26, 2025 · 37:45
The Truth about Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) for our children With Charlotte Stirling Reed Today’s episode is one many parents will want to tune into, we’re talking all about…
May 19, 2025 · 16:58
The Truth About Postnatal Recovery Every Mum Deserves to Hear Too many mums are told that leaking urine, feeling “off,” or living with prolapse after birth is just the new…
May 12, 2025 · 23:11
Why the Third Trimester Is Too Late to Prepare for Birth With Midwife Pip Most parents wait until the third trimester to start thinking seriously about birth - but what if that’s…
May 5, 2025 · 40:06
How to make sure your baby’s breathing is normal With Dr Lillie Parker This week we are sharing essential information that every parent should know to make sure they can keep…
Apr 28, 2025 · 37:01
Why Paternity Leave is Failing Families With Alex Lloyd Hunter Many dads feel under-supported in their role as fathers because traditional gender norms still often place the…
Apr 21, 2025 · 42:20
What No One Tells You About Your Baby’s Nappies With Hannah Davies This week we are talking nappies; it may not be the most glamorous of topics but it is one that you need to…
Apr 14, 2025 · 30:52
Dad Chats with CBeebies Nigel Clarke We talk a lot about motherhood and women’s health on the podcast so I am really excited to open the chat up to focusing on the very important…
Apr 7, 2025 · 20:04
The Hidden Discrimination Against New Mums with Ashley James Parenthood can be hit with so much judgement, comparison and discrimination and this week’s guest is here to lift the…
Feb 10, 2025 · 41:24
Positive Inductions: Empowering Birth Stories With Hayley and Danielle Induction of labour often lands in the ‘No thank you’ pile in birth plans and preferences and, as a…
Feb 6, 2025 · 35:09
E198. Cycle Secrets: Demystifying Hormones and Tracking With Laura Federico and Morgan Miller Millions of people rely on apps to track their cycles however these over…
Jan 27, 2025 · 24:52
E197. Redefining Birth Preparation If your birth preparation looks abit like this… “I am filling my feed with positive birth content” “I am reading positive birth stories” “I am…
Jan 20, 2025 · 30:48
Unlocking Your Baby’s Visual Potential: Essential Tips for Parents With Jen Fuller When your baby is born, to begin with, let’s face it there’s a lot of feeding, changing,…
Jan 13, 2025 · 34:13
From Fear to Confidence: How Polly Took Control of Her Birth With YPJ Member Polly and YPJ Midwife Chloe Meet Polly, one of our wonderful YPJ (Your Pregnancy and Postnatal…
Jan 6, 2025 · 44:21
“Empowered Induction: Laura’s Positive Birth Story” With YPJ Member Laura and YPJ Midwife Chloe Meet Laura, one of our wonderful YPJ (Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey)…
Dec 30, 2024 · 46:43
From Trauma to Triumph: Megan’s Empowering Birth Journey With YPJ Member Megan and YPJ Midwife Chloe Meet Megan, one of our wonderful YPJ (Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey)…
Dec 23, 2024 · 38:59
Optimise weaning by following these steps With - Annabel Karmel No parent wants a fussy eater, we all dream for children that sit at the table for food and eat their veggies.…
Dec 16, 2024 · 26:40
Do babies really need to see an Osteopath? With - Laura Tilson If you have had a baby or have mum friends you will likely have heard of someone taking their baby to see an…
Dec 9, 2024 · 35:20
Understanding allergies in babies With - Dr Helen HowellsEvans Allergies in babies and children seem more common than ever, but what’s the truth behind them and what do we need…
Dec 2, 2024 · 40:15
What nobody tells you about the postpartum With Kelsey Parker The world can paint an idealistic, unrealistic picture of the postpartum and many motherhood experiences when, for…
Nov 25, 2024 · 30:01
The Top Tips You Need to Transition From 1 to 2 Children With Midwife Pip I get it, the thought of 2 little people to care for around the clock, splitting yourself in 2, helping…
Nov 18, 2024 · 42:56
Simplifying what you actually need to buy for your baby With Hannah Fox from Which? Positive test and then bammm you’re hit with a never-ending overwhelming list of products your…
Nov 11, 2024 · 31:18
How to choose the right carrier for you and your baby With Tatum from Ergobaby Carriers have honestly been lifesaving for me on my motherhood journey and are hands down a…
Nov 4, 2024 · 37:17
The truth about baby’s developmental milestones With Ciara McClarey As a mum I completely understand the constant niggling worry about your baby’s developmental milestones and I…
Oct 28, 2024 · 36:26
What every parent should know about vaccines for their child. With Lisa Broome As a parent, one of your primary wishes is to keep your child well and healthy, its inbuilt in us…
Oct 21, 2024 · 49:49
“Is Your Baby Crying Nonstop? The Hidden Signs of Reflux Every Parent Needs to Know!” With Josie Having an uncomfortable baby is hard, it is conflicting, often leaving you second…
Oct 14, 2024 · 57:16
Em’s experience of life with twins With Em Honestly having one baby at a time feels more than enough to me, I am in total awe of twin parents and genuinely cannot get my head…
Oct 7, 2024 · 35:44
Supporting sleep in the first 6 months With Calm and Bright Sleep Support- Gem and Eve The realities of sleep with a newborn often just don’t quite hit home until your there and…
Sep 30, 2024 · 49:05
Getting prepared for smoother breastfeeding in pregnancy With Danielle Facey Honestly, one of the most difficult times to educate yourself on breastfeeding is when you are doing…
Sep 23, 2024 · 26:37
Eczema in babies and children With Dr Ellie Rashid Eczema seems to be such a common condition in babies and having navigated eczema with our first born I think it’s a real…
Sep 16, 2024 · 27:45
Why you need to plan for your postpartum Heidi Skudder Pregnancy can feel like information overwhelm at times and naturally there is a big focus on pregnancy and birth and then…
Sep 9, 2024 · 41:58
Real Life Mum Confessions With Amy Voce In a sea of perceived perfectionism and perfect insta worthy squares keeping mum life real is more important than ever. So grab a cuppa…
Sep 2, 2024 · 43:23
Essential information about Meningitis for parents With Dr Lillie Parker Following my little boy Alfie’s scary experience with Meningitis at 5 weeks old I want to share key…
Aug 26, 2024 · 23:57
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…
Aug 18, 2024 · 41:46
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…
Aug 12, 2024 · 11:32
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…
Aug 5, 2024 · 8:20
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…
Jul 29, 2024 · 8:03
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…
Jul 22, 2024 · 12:59
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…
Jul 15, 2024 · 12:17
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…
Jul 8, 2024 · 13:20
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…
Jul 1, 2024 · 11:39
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…
Jun 24, 2024 · 12:13
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…
Jun 17, 2024 · 36:56
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…
Jun 10, 2024 · 12:10
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…
Jun 3, 2024 · 25:59
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…
May 27, 2024 · 11:53
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…
May 20, 2024 · 32:49
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…
May 13, 2024 · 8:55
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,…
May 6, 2024 · 42:07
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…
Apr 29, 2024 · 9:08
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.…
Apr 22, 2024 · 19:28
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…
Apr 15, 2024 · 25:52
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…
Apr 8, 2024 · 38:06
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…
Apr 1, 2024 · 25:31
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…
Mar 25, 2024 · 40:22
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…
Mar 18, 2024 · 25:28
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…
Mar 11, 2024 · 36:26
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…
Mar 3, 2024 · 33:48
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…
Feb 26, 2024 · 43:04
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…
Feb 19, 2024 · 38:45
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…
Feb 12, 2024 · 42:09
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…
Feb 5, 2024 · 27:44
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…
Jan 29, 2024 · 52:12
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…
Jan 22, 2024 · 39:18
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…
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