We’re drinking tea this week - yes, really! Don’t worry, no one’s pregnant… it’s just before lunch and we’ve swapped our usual pour for a cuppa.

In this episode, Vicky shares her home birth story - from how she decided it was the route she wanted to take, to what the preparation looked like (ever wondered how a birthing pool actually works, or why they always need so many towels?). She talks about her midwife’s memorable exit to get back to her roast dinner, the snacks and pain relief she made the most of, and the joy of recovering in her own bed afterwards.

In classic Vicky fashion, she can’t quite remember the name of the book or the Instagram accounts that helped her prepare… but we’ll pop them on our socials when she does!

It’s an open, reassuring and down-to-earth chat about a calm, positive birth experience - with the usual laughs along the way, of course. Cheers!

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Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of c-section and birth trauma.

This week, it’s Emma’s turn in the hot seat as Vicky asks all the questions in part one of our birth stories. We’re sipping a classic - Bella Cucina prosecco from good old Tesco - and diving into the reality of birth plans that didn’t go to plan.

From deciding what to do when overdue, to the drama of induction, a four-day labour, and an emergency c-section that ended in a major haemorrhage (which, weirdly, wasn’t a big deal), Emma shares it all.

We talk hospital bags, scans, and the ridiculous covid rules that meant Emma was alone before and after birth - and how that really felt.

There’s also a shoutout to the excellent push present, the early days of recovery, and the classic mistake of trying to do too much too soon (did the kitchen REALLY need cleaning that day, Emma?!).

It wasn’t what was planned, it wasn’t wonderful, and it wasn’t what Emma wanted - but it brought baby Lola into the world, and that made it all worth it. Cheers!

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