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How to Grow a Parent: The pregnancy, birth & postnatal podcast
Hosted by The Mindful Birth Group® · EN
Our podcast host is Emiliana Hall. She is a birth and postnatal doula and founder of The Mindful Birth Group®- a modern and unbiased approach to antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents. The Mindful Birth Group® is made up of a team of caring and professional independent member teachers who trained with TMBG to teach parents the courses all across the UK and on Zoom.On the podcast Emiliana speaks to experts in the pregnancy, birth and postnatal field, as well as parents who have taken the courses.
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Weaning with Paediatric Nurse, Katherine Whitby
Jun 27, 202300:27:47Tap to summarizeFor today’s episode I am talking to Katherine Whitby who is a Paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor & Maternal Wellbeing Practitioner.Katherine is also the founder of her company Baby Steps where she offers classes and information on Baby & Child First Aid, Weaning, Baby Massage & Relaxation, at her studio in Hampshire or in parents own homes or online.Katherine has contributed her incredibly helpful weaning expertise to our online Parent Hub which parents can access through booking one our antenatal hypnobirthing courses or as a monthly subscription. The topics we cover are:Types of weaning and when you startWhy it's important to know about the different types to make an informed decisionSafety when weaningEnjoying weaningCommon FAQ's Katherine's biggest tip for someone approaching the weaning stageFind out more about Katherine and the incredible services she offers, here:https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/babystepsx/https://www.facebook.com/babystepsx This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
Transcribe →Supporting Black Maternal Health with Black Mothers Matter
Jun 12, 202300:20:31Tap to summarizeToday I am talking to Sonah Paton who is a co-founder of Black Mothers Matter. We’ll be talking about the importance of understanding black maternal health disparities and nuances, particularly as a birth professional.All of The Mindful Birth Group® teaching team attend a workshop with Black Mothers Matter to ensure they are equipped to better support black and brown expectant parents and today’s episode will be slightly more angled towards birth professionals who may be wondering what work they need to do to become a true ally to black and brown families.The topics we cover include:Who are Black Mothers Matter and what they doThe training course that they offer for birth professionalsWhy it is important to have a wider understanding of the issues and disparities being faced by black and brown familiesThe importance of community and celebrating joy Find out more about Black Mothers Matter:https://www.blackmothersmatter.orgFollow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blackmothersmatteruk/MBRACE report informationhttps://www.birthcompanions.org.uk/resources/mbrrace-uk-saving-lives-improving-mothers-care-2022 This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
Transcribe →Supporting parents who experience baby or infant loss
May 23, 202300:24:52Tap to summarizeToday’s episode is predominantly aimed at birth professionals however we of course welcome anyone to listen. The episode comes with a ‘listen with self-care’ label because we will be discussing baby and infant loss. Paula Abramson is from Bereavement Training International, a Baby and infant loss training consultancy. Paula also works with some amazing baby loss charities including the wonderful Teddy’s wish.Paula also trains our teacher team on how to better support those who experience or have experienced baby loss.A recent report published report by charities Tommys & Sands called ‘Saving Babies Lives’ found that In 2021, 13 babies a day were still born or died during the first 28 days of life (this is classified as a neonatal death). Sadly, there has also been a 10% increase in the number of stillbirths in recent years too.So it is incredibly important that birth professionals are equipped to support these families appropriately.The topics we cover on this episode include:Why it is important that birth and healthcare professionals understand how to support bereaved familiesWhat support is available for bereaved parents through the NHS and charitiesHow friends and family can support bereaved parentsBereavement Training International website:https://bereavementtraining.comTeddy's Wish:WebsiteInstagramOur Sam - A directory of support for bereaved parents, loved ones and professionals:https://sos.oursam.org.uk/Sands & Tommy's report:Saving Babies Lives 2023 This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
Transcribe →Navigating NICU with Dr Frankie Harrison
May 22, 202300:27:50Tap to summarizeAfter a short break whilst we were at various Baby Shows, enjoying the Easter holidays and many bank holidays, I’m delighted to be back today and talking to Dr Frankie Harrison about experiencing Neo-natal intensive care with your baby.Frankie is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Miracle Moon, an organisation that provides support for the NICU community past, present and future.Frankie also provides invaluable content to our online Parent Hub so subscribers can access educational and supportive information about NICU should they ever need it.The topics we cover on this episode include:Frankie's own experience of NICUHow an expectant parent can prepare for the unexpectedThe realities of the impact needing NICU support can have on your mental health and what support is availableWays in which friends and family can support you - here is the link to the list mentioned: Ways to supportHow to approach this period with siblings - here is the link to the book mentioned: The Invisible StringFollow Dr Frankie and Miracle Moon:InstagramFacebookMiracle Moon website:https://www.miraclemoon.co.uk This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
Transcribe →Dogs and newborns / children with Dogs Trust
Mar 30, 202300:28:33Tap to summarizeThis week Emiliana talks to Maria Kyle, an Intervention Development Manager at Dogs Trust.Many families either already have dogs (or fur babies!) when they’re welcoming a new (human!) baby into their home, or they decide to get them for company when their little one is older. We cover what you need to know to keep everyone safe and happy.The topics we cover on this episode include:Preparing for introducing your newborn to your dog during your pregnancyKeeping your dog and toddlers and older children safe and happy around each otherPlaydates with other children who may not be used to dogsThe importance of seeking reputable advice and guidanceYou can find more information on the topics we discussed today here:Preparing your dog for your new babyIntroducing your new baby to your dogDogs and children living safely togetherFollow Dogs Trust:FacebookTwitterInstagramInstagram Dogs Trust SchoolFree behaviour support line:https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/how-we-help/behaviour-support-lineDogs Trust website:https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/Email the team:dogsandchildren@dogstrust.org.uk This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
Transcribe →Postnatal Doulas with Kicki Hansard
Mar 17, 202300:29:06Tap to summarizeThis week Emiliana talks to Kicki Hansard, author and founder of the Birth Bliss Academy and The Doula Directory.Everyone who takes a Mindful Birth Group® course or subscribes to the Parent Hub gets access to a one hour postnatal doula session on Zoom once their baby is born. We view the recovery period as very much a part of the birth and support shouldn't stop as baby is born.The topics we cover on this episode include:What is a postnatal doula, and what can they help a new parent with?How can you find a postnatal doula?What if you can’t afford a postnatal doula?World Doula Week starts next week on 22nd March and so there will be lots of content on social media about doulas so do look out for that to learn more.You can find more information on the topics we discussed today here:Learn more about postnatal doula's hereAffording doula support hereFind a doula on The Doula Directory hereKicki's personal website here This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
Transcribe →Trans Pregnancy & Perinatal Care with Jacob Stokoe
Mar 9, 202300:30:42Tap to summarizeThis week Emiliana talks to Jacob Stokoe, a trans dad of two and founder of Transparent Change CIC. The organisation aims to create trans-inclusive environments through easy-to-access training. Jacob facilitates workshops for The Mindful Birth Group antenatal class teachers and contributes content to the Mindful Birth Parent Hub specifically for trans expectant parents.If you are a trans person, please be aware that we discuss topics that may be distressing, particularly if you are currently expecting a baby. The topics we cover on this episode include:Jacob's experience of becoming a trans dad and supporting others as a doulaWhy it is critical that professionals who support trans people during the perinatal and postnatal period are educated in inclusivity in order to provide safe care and supportThe growing number of trans parents, and why that number is growingHow perinatal and postnatal professionals can access education in order to support the trans community betterYou can find more information here:Jacob's website here - sign up to the mailing list to receive updates on the events that Jacob facilitates.Jacob's TikTok @jacobtheseahorse hereThe CQC Maternity Survey 2022 here The LGBT Foundation here This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
Transcribe →Baby Wearing with Mel Pinet from Wrap a Hug
Mar 2, 202300:24:39Tap to summarizeFor this episode Emiliana talks to Mel Pinet, baby wearing consultant with her London-based business, Wrap a Hug. Mel provides incredibly helpful 'how to' videos on The Mindful Birth Group® online Parent Hub, which is for everyone taking a Mindful Birth course.The topics we cover on this episode include:What is baby wearing and why is it important that parents know about itReasons it is beneficial for both parent and babyGetting support to find your perfect sling / carrierFAQ's including when can I carry my baby post-caesarean birth, and can I wear my baby too much?You can find Mel's website hereMel's Instagram here This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
Transcribe →Your Birth Rights with Lorraine Pryce
Feb 23, 202300:27:08Tap to summarizeTo kick off our second series, Emiliana is talking to Lorraine Pryce from Birth Rights, a UK charity that champions respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth by protecting human rights. They provide advice and information on your legal rights, train doctors and midwives, and campaign to change maternity policy and systems.We do not discuss birth trauma in detail but do take care when listening to this episode as we do discuss challenges faced in the maternity system which may be upsetting. We do recommend becoming informed and getting support for this reason, though. The topics we cover include:The current healthcare situation and why it is important that you know about your birth rights during pregnancyWhere to go if you do not feel listened to or confident in your careWhat do to if you want to talk about, feed back or complain about your experience with a hospital trust or individualHiring a doula to support you You can find Birth Rights website here including fact sheets & FAQsRequest advice hereHow to find a doula hereBirth Rights on Instagram hereLorraine's Instagram here and website here This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
Transcribe →Kathryn Stagg IBCLC & Holistic Sleep Coach
May 18, 202200:46:37Tap to summarizeToday I’m talking to Kathryn Stagg.Kathryn is a an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (also known as an IBCLC), and OCN Level 6 Holistic Sleep Coach. She supports families with feeding, normal baby behaviour and sleep. If I were to share what Kathryn does within those areas on a day to day basis, I would take up the whole podcast time! From voluntary work to consultations in person and on Zoom, to writing her first book, she is well and truly dedicated to supporting parents with finding their way. Kathryn has also recorded the brilliant infant feeding educational videos which can be accessed by every parent who takes a Mindful Birth course, so I consider her to be a part of the Mindful Birth family! We chat about Kathryn's experience of:Life with 4 children- the eldest being twinsWhat she learned from her 1st birth experience with her twinsHow all of her births and all 4 children are differentResponsive parenting and how learning about this approach for her own life has influenced her career choicesYou can find Kathryn on Instagram hereOn Facebook hereOr on her website here This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
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