In this episode Cathy Tabner and Rachel Clenaghan discuss their experience of C Section births. We spare you the gory detail and instead focus on the practicalities, the high points and the low points of undergoing abdominal surgery on the same day as becoming a mum. Cathy shares some useful tips for recovery and Rachel reflects back 7 months ago on what helped and what hindered her during her planned surgery.

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Trigger Warning: Contains references to suicide.

Join us in this powerful episode as we delve into a topic often overlooked: Male Postnatal Depression. The midwives have joined forces with Andy's Man Club, a beacon in the mission to destigmatize mental health and shed light on the silent struggles many men face. While postnatal depression is commonly associated with mothers, Cathy, Lesley and Elliot's discussion challenges societal norms and explores whether men receive adequate support after welcoming a new life into the world.

Andy's Man Club advocates for a safe, non-judgmental space where men can share their inner battles openly. Together with the wisdom of the midwives, Elliot unravels the layers of emotion surrounding fatherhood and mental well-being. This episode promises a rollercoaster of emotions, as we illuminate the path towards greater understanding, support, and acceptance for fathers everywhere.

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You can find your nearest group on the Andy's Man Club website here: Find your nearest group | Andy's Man Club (andysmanclub.co.uk)

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Show Notes:

• The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Scoring Sheet (English and translated versions) (albertahealthservices.ca)
• PHQ-9 Depression Test Questionnaire | Patient
• BBC Two - Louis Theroux Specials, Mothers on the Edge

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Welcome to Season 2 of our Superpowered podcast! As we step into the new year of 2024, we're thrilled to launch our second season with an inspiring discussion on embracing the new year as a new mum. In this episode we discuss how you can approach resolutions with a focus on self-love, compassion, and realistic goal-setting. As midwives, we understand the unique challenges that new mothers face, especially when it comes to navigating societal expectations and pressures. We share personal stories, practical tips, and words of encouragement. This episode is a reminder that you are perfect just as you are, and there's no need to compare yourself to others or put undue pressure on yourself. So, grab a cup of tea, cosy up with your little one, and join us as we celebrate the beginning of a new year!

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The Baby Show | ExCeL London Live | Back in 2024, 1-3 March

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This week our experienced midwives talk all about pain relief during labour and share the wealth of knowledge and experiences gained from years of delivering babies. Lesley Bland, Charlotte Hoskin and Lesley Gilchrist have a heartfelt discussion that combines professional expertise with compassionate insights, as they reflect on the diverse array of pain relief methods they've encountered.

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In this episode we revisit the remarkable journey of midwife Charlotte, whose first birth was documented on One Born Every Minute. However, her second birthing experience took a completely different course as she opted for a planned home water birth. Join Charlotte, alongside her expert midwife companions, Cathy Tabner and Lesley Bland as they dive into the depths of emotion, empowerment, and the extraordinary moments that unfolded during Charlotte's water birth, exploring both the beauty and the challenges of a home birth.

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Introducing... "Got a Question? Ask a Midwife" in this monthly podcast episode our team of expert midwives will be here to answer any questions you may have throughout your conception, pregnancy, birth and parenting journey. In this weeks episode midwives Cathy Tabner, Lesley Bland and Charlotte Hoskin delve into some of the questions we have received from our social media followers and the 'MEM Club' members.

Whether you're a soon-to-be parent, a new mum, or a pro, our midwives are here to support you every step of the way so don't forget to join our community! Send in your questions and share your experiences on our social media channels. Tune in, ask away, and let the midwives guide you through the incredible adventure of bringing new life into the world!

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In this episode we take a look back in time to the 2011 Channel 4 series One Born Every Minute, which was filmed at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and featured our very own midwives.

Cathy Tabner interviews the stars of the award winning show, Lesley Gilchrist and Charlotte Hoskin. Lesley remembers her time as Labour Ward Coordinator in charge of birthing women in the biggest Teaching Hospital Trust in Europe and Charlotte Hoskin reminisces on her experience of birthing her daughter Rose on the show.

Watch Charlotte's episode here One Born Every Minute - Series 3: Episode 7 | Channel 4

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Our expert Midwives Cathy Tabner and Lesley Bland talk through the array of pregnancy hormones that message and manage our reproductive lives. From nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy and how this differs from Hyperemesis Gravidarum to suppressing the return of ovulation in breastfeeding women, our hormones rule and fuel us, but they are under threat from the exposure to Endo-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). We walk you through the home, room by room to show how simple swaps and substitutes or returning to grandma’s ways of doing things like cleaning and food storage can reduce our exposure to these chemical disruptors.

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• Shanna Swan - Countdown - Count Down - Dr. Shanna Swan — Dr. Shanna Swan
• Channel 4 "Celebrity Save Our Sperm" - Watch Celebrity Save Our Sperm | Stream free on Channel 4
• Tim Spector
• Vivienne Parry - The Truth About Hormones - Truth About Hormones by Vivienne Parry | Goodreads

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• The Little Orange Book - The Little Orange Book - NHS North Tyneside (icb.nhs.uk)
• BBC iPlayer Louis Theroux "Mothers on the Edge" - BBC Two - Louis Theroux Specials, Mothers on the Edge
• Lucy Jones - Matrescence - Matrescence (penguin.co.uk)
• Gabor Maté - Hold on to Your Kids - Hold On To Your Kids - Dr. Gabor Maté (drgabormate.com)

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