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  • Culturally Safe Care Matters with Support Me

    Culturally Safe Care Matters with Support Me
    2025/10/17
    In this episode of The MAMA Podcast, host Heidi Eldridge chats with Manisha Sheth, co-founder of Support Me, a volunteer-led, birth-inspired group focused on helping minority ethnic people in the UK navigate the maternity system and beyond.

    If you’d like to learn more about Support ME, you can do that here: https://supportmecic.com/

    If you’d like to see more of what we do, you can find us at: Our Website - https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/ or '@mamaacademy' on all your favourite social media platforms.

    If you'd like to make a one time donation to support everything we do, you can text:
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    47 分
  • Strong Foundations: Pelvic Health for Pregnancy & Postpartum with Clare Bourne

    Strong Foundations: Pelvic Health for Pregnancy & Postpartum with Clare Bourne
    2025/10/02
    This week on The MAMA Podcast, Heidi speaks with Clare, a pelvic health physiotherapist and mum of two, about what pelvic health really is, and why it matters in pregnancy, birth and beyond. We get practical about bowel health (the unsung hero), simple pelvic floor exercises you can actually do, and how to stay active safely without giving up the movement you love.If you’ve ever wondered whether perineal massage helps, how to handle pelvic girdle pain (PGP/SPD), or what to look out for after birth, this episode is for you. It’s myth-busting, reassuring and full of tips you can use today.

    If you’d like to find out more about Clare and her work, you can do so here.
    If you’d like to find out more about the lifesaving work MAMA Academy does, you can do so here.
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    41 分
  • Pregnancy Loss, Friendship, and Finding Your People with The Worst Girl Gang Ever

    Pregnancy Loss, Friendship, and Finding Your People with The Worst Girl Gang Ever
    2025/09/19
    This week on The MAMA Podcast, Heidi speaks with Bex and Laura, co-founders of The Worst Girl Gang Ever foundation about pregnancy loss and what it’s like carrying grief when everyone around you expects you to just “be okay.”If you’ve ever felt isolated by loss, or wondered whether your reactions are valid, this episode is for you. We get honest, and we explore what grief looks like, how we cope, and why sharing matters.

    If you’d like to find out more about the The Worst Girl Gang Ever community, you can do so here.

    If you’d like to find out more about the lifesaving work MAMA Academy does, you do so here.

    This week's episode of The MAMA Podcast was brought to you by Counselling Directory. Pregnancy and parenthood can be full of joy, but also moments that feel overwhelming, heavy, or just hard to put into words. That’s where Counselling Directory comes in. Since 2005, they’ve been helping people find the right professional support, because no one should have to struggle alone.On the site, you’ll find a nationwide network of qualified, professional counsellors – all carefully verified so you can feel confident in your choice. You can search for someone local, or connect online if that works better for you. It’s simple, secure, and completely free to browse and get in touch. Your mental health matters, and support is always within reach. Take that first step today at counselling-directory.org.uk
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    52 分
  • What Can Perinatal Mental Health Support Look Like? With Dr. Kirsty Harris from Northamptonshire Perinatal Mental Health Services

    What Can Perinatal Mental Health Support Look Like? With Dr. Kirsty Harris from Northamptonshire Perinatal Mental Health Services
    2025/09/05
    This week on the MAMA Podcast, Heidi chats with Dr. Kirsty Harris from Northamptonshire Perinatal Mental Health Services to discuss the work she and her team are doing to support families.

    For parents who are pregnant after loss, anxiety and trauma can resurface in powerful ways. Recognising this, Dr. Harris and her team have created dedicated pathways of support, bringing together specialist midwives and psychological therapists to walk alongside families through pregnancy.

    If you’d like to see more of what we do, you can find us at: Our Website - https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/ or '@mamaacademy' on all your favourite social media platforms.

    If you'd like to make a one time donation to support everything we do, you can text:
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    50 分
  • Advocacy in Birth with Midwife Marley

    Advocacy in Birth with Midwife Marley
    2025/08/22
    What does it really mean to advocate for yourself in pregnancy and birth? And why is it so important?In this episode of the MAMA Podcast, Heidi sits down with Midwife Marley, independent midwife, educator, author, and mother of five, to talk about advocacy, antenatal education, and the power of being informed.Marley shares her journey from the NHS to independent practice, how social media amplified her mission during the pandemic, and why knowledge is the key to confident, empowered decision-making for expectant parents. From birth plans to baby movements, and from cultural competence to closing health inequalities, Marley’s insights will leave you informed and inspired.Whether you’re expecting, supporting someone who is, or passionate about maternal health, this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.
    If you'd like to learn more about Marley, you can check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/midwifemarley/
    If you’d like to see more of what we do, you can find us at: Our Website - https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/ or '@mamaacademy' on all your favourite social media platforms.

    If you'd like to make a one time donation to support everything we do, you can text:
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    51 分
  • What is Pre-Eclampsia? With Action on Pre-Eclampsia

    What is Pre-Eclampsia? With Action on Pre-Eclampsia
    2025/08/08
    This week, we're joined by Action on Pre-eclampsia to explore everything you need to know about this important condition that can affect pregnancy and postpartum health.
    Join us as we discuss how to spot the symptoms early, when to seek help, and why advocating for your health (even if you think you're 'making a fuss') can make all the difference for you and your baby.

    If you'd like to learn more about Action on Pre- Eclampsia, you can check them out here: https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/

    If you’d like to see more of what we do, you can find us at: Our Website - https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/ or '@mamaacademy' on all your favourite social media platforms.

    If you'd like to make a one time donation to support everything we do, you can text:
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    39 分
  • Support Me - Navigating the UK's Maternity Services as a Migrant

    Support Me - Navigating the UK's Maternity Services as a Migrant
    2025/07/25
    In this episode of The MAMA Podcast, host Heidi Eldridge chats with Anna Rutkowska, co-founder of Support Me, a Volunteer-led, birth-inspired group focused on helping minority ethnic people in the UK navigate the maternity system and beyond.

    If you’d like to learn more about Support ME, you can do that here: https://supportmecic.com/

    If you’d like to see more of what we do, you can find us at: Our Website - https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/ or '@mamaacademy' on all your favourite social media platforms.

    If you'd like to make a one time donation to support everything we do, you can text:
    'MAMA05' to 70085 to donate £5
    'MAMA10' to 70085 to donate £10
    'MAMA50' to 70085 to donate £50
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    52 分
  • Preparing for Parenthood with NCT: The Emotional & Practical Journey

    Preparing for Parenthood with NCT: The Emotional & Practical Journey
    2025/07/10
    In this episode of The Mama Podcast, host Heidi Eldridge chats with Sally Parkin and Catherine Walker from NCT to explore what today’s parents really need as they prepare for birth and life with a new baby.We go beyond the antenatal basics, from emotional readiness and mental health to practical baby care, inclusivity, and what it truly means to feel supported as a parent. Discover how NCT’s courses and services are evolving to meet the diverse realities of modern families, and why it’s so much more than just “birth prep.”Whether you're pregnant, parenting, or supporting someone who is, this is a warm, honest, and empowering conversation you won’t want to miss.

    If you’d like to learn more about NCT, you can do that here: https://www.nct.org.uk/If you'd like to see more of what we do, you can find us at:
    Our Website - https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/
    or '@mamaacademy' on all your favourite social media platforms.

    If you'd like to make a one time donation to support everything we do, you can text:
    'MAMA05' to 70085 to donate £5
    'MAMA10' to 70085 to donate £10
    'MAMA50' to 70085 to donate £50
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    40 分