What if new mothers were treated with the same level of attention, expertise, and reverence as their newborns?

In this powerful season-finale conversation, I sit down with Hiba Siddiqui, founder of The Tenth—a groundbreaking postpartum wellness service redefining what support can (and should) look like for new mothers. Women can either check into The Tenth's retreat at London’s Mandarin Oriental or receive postpartum care in the comfort of their home, The Tenth delivers deeply personalised, round-the-clock care during the most vulnerable early days after birth.

Inspired by Eastern traditions that honour the first 40 days postpartum, The Tenth places the mother at the centre, combining 24/7 baby care, expert-led parenting guidance, wellness therapies, emotional and mental health support, and meaningful community connection. It’s a model that asks an important question: why have we ever expected women to do this alone?

In this episode, we explore:

• The reality of motherhood, and why it isn’t always instinctive or easy
• Why so many women struggle silently in the postpartum period
• How structured, compassionate support can be truly transformative
• Hiba’s own journey of becoming a mother and how it sparked The Tenth...and so much more!

If you’ve ever wondered how postpartum care could be better, or wanted to feel seen in the realities of early motherhood, this episode is for you.

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LINKS

The Tenth website

The Tenth on Instagram