Midwife Pip Podcast

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 parents receive the most conflicting advice.

In this episode, Midwife Pip is joined by newborn sleep experts Eve and Gem from Calm & Bright Sleep Support to explore what biologically normal infant sleep really looks like during the fourth trimester.

Together they unpack why babies wake so frequently, why contact naps and feeding to sleep aren't bad habits, what the four-month sleep regression actually is, and how understanding normal newborn behaviour can completely transform your confidence as a parent.

This compassionate, evidence-based conversation will help you replace anxiety with understanding, trust your instincts, and feel far more prepared for life with a newborn.

This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.

Extra Resources:

📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫

Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip

Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pipFacebook: Midwife PipEmail: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.

And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.

Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!

Midwife Pip x

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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 was something they felt empowered by, it was truly positive.

But what does that really mean?

Was it luck? Preparation? Mindset? Support?

Or something deeper that more women deserve to understand before they step into that room?

In this episode, we unpack their story, the expectations, the reality, and the moments that changed everything. Because positive birth isn’t about perfection… it’s about ownership, trust, and discovering strength you didn’t know you had.

If you’re pregnant, planning, or just curious about a different kind of birth story, this conversation might change the way you think about it entirely.

I’m joined by the wonderful Kelly and Joe, incredible first time parents who I’ve had the honour of supporting through my YPJ – Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey programme.

Let’s get into it.

This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.

Extra Resources:

📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫

Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip

Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pipFacebook: Midwife PipEmail: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.

And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.

Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!

Midwife Pip x
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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 empowering episode, Midwife Pip is joined by specialist pelvic health physiotherapist Aby Tobin to unpack the myths, facts and practical strategies surrounding perineal tearing. Together they explore why tears happen, what you can realistically do to reduce your risk, the role of pelvic floor health, birth positions, pushing techniques and why fear itself can shape the birth experience.

You'll also learn what recovery really looks like, why many women suffer in silence after birth, and the simple steps that can support healing and long-term pelvic health.

Whether you're preparing for birth, recovering postpartum or supporting someone who is, this conversation is packed with evidence-based reassurance that every woman deserves to hear.

This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.

Extra Resources:

📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫

Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip

Connect with Pip:

Instagram: @midwife_pip

Facebook: Midwife Pip

Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.

And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.

Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!

Midwife Pip x

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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 aren't the whole truth?

In this week's episode, I'm joined by the incredible Davina McCall for a powerful conversation about pregnancy, birth, motherhood and learning to trust ourselves in a world that often tells women to do the opposite.

Davina shares her honest experiences of pregnancy, why she actually loved giving birth, the mindset shifts that transformed her labour experience, and why birth isn't simply one day- it's something that can shape how we step into motherhood for years to come.

We talk about fear, empowerment, body trust, positive birth stories, and why women deserve better information, support and confidence as they prepare to meet their babies.

Whether you're pregnant, planning a family or reflecting on your own birth experiences, this is a conversation that will leave you feeling stronger, more informed and deeply reassured.

If you'd like some help thinking through your options and creating a birth plan that truly reflects your preferences.

This episode is sponsored by Aptaclub. Aptaclub offers expert advice, practical guidance and trusted resources for parents throughout pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, helping families navigate each stage with confidence.

Extra Resources:

📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip

Connect with Pip:

Instagram: @midwife_pip

Facebook: Midwife Pip

Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.

If you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone.

Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!

Midwife Pip x
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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 down for an honest coffee chat about what’s really happening inside the maternity system right now. From rising C-section rates to the dangerous impact of social media misinformation, nothing is off the table.

This isn’t about fear- it’s about clarity.

Because the truth is… no one is coming to hand you all the information you need. And that changes everything.

If you’re pregnant, planning a birth, or supporting someone who is - this conversation might completely shift how you think about preparation, control, and what actually leads to a positive birth experience.

Extra Resources:

📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 

Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” -  “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip

Connect with Pip:

Instagram: @midwife_pip

Facebook: Midwife Pip

Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us

If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review -  it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance.

And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community,  you don’t have to do motherhood alone.

Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe!

Midwife Pip x
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