Midwife Pip Podcast

Leaking Urine in Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What Actually Helps - with Midwife Pip  

Leaking urine during pregnancy is incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean you have to just put up with it.

In this episode, Midwife Pip breaks down why leaking happens in pregnancy, what’s considered normal, what’s not, and what the evidence actually says helps. We explore why leaking isn’t always about a “weak pelvic floor”, the huge role pressure management plays, and the small changes that can make a real difference, even during pregnancy.

This is calm, clear, expert-led guidance designed to remove shame, reduce confusion, and help you feel more in control of your body during pregnancy. If you’ve ever leaked when coughing, sneezing, exercising, or standing up, this episode is for you.

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

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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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FAQs Every New & Expectant Dad Has (But Rarely Asks) - with Midwife Pip  

Becoming a dad can feel exciting, surreal, and quietly overwhelming - often all at once.

In this episode, Midwife Pip answers the questions many new and expectant dads think but rarely say out loud. From why pregnancy can feel abstract, to what your role really is in labour, to bonding with your baby and navigating postnatal mental health, this is an honest, judgment-free guide to fatherhood.

We talk about emotional disconnect, relationship changes, postpartum mental health in dads, and the myths that put unnecessary pressure on new families, without macho nonsense or pretending it’s all sunshine.

If you’re about to become a dad, are already in the thick of it, or want to support your partner better, this episode will help you feel more prepared, more grounded, and far less alone.

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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The Lie We Tell Women About Birth - with Helen Ashfield

A challenging or traumatic birth can leave a deep imprint, one that extends far beyond the early postpartum weeks and can shape how the future feels, too. When thoughts of another pregnancy or birth arise, they often carry a powerful mix of emotions, memories, and questions.

This week, I’m joined by the wonderful Helen, an incredible mum of 2 who I’ve had the honour of supporting through my YPJ - Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey programme. Although Helen prepared for her first birth in all the ways we’re told we “should,” the experience itself was not close to what she wanted. Determined to approach things differently the next time, she chose to reclaim her power and prepare in a new way. Today, I’m so grateful to share space with her as she opens up about her journey, with the hope of supporting and guiding others as they navigate birth themselves.

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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Your Birth, Your Power: How to Take Control- with Gabbie Smith

Parenthood is the wildest ride of all, one minute you’re on top of the world, the next you’re Experiencing a traumatic or difficult birth can have lasting effects- not only in the immediate postpartum period but well into the future. The thought of another pregnancy or birth can then bring up a whole new wave of emotions and reflections.

This week I am joined by an incredible, mum, Gabbie. I have had the pleasure of supporting Gabbie and her family in my YPJ – my Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey programme. Gabbie’s first birth was a traumatic experience despite doing the prep society convinces us is the right thing to do and she decided to take the reins on her next birth, to prepare differently and today I have the privilege of talking to her as she shares her story to help others navigate birth too. 

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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Pelvic Floor Secrets No One Told You with Clare Bourne  

Today we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and most transformative parts of pregnancy prep: your pelvic floor. These are the muscles that quietly hold everything together, influence how you birth, shape your recovery, and even affect how you feel in your body long after the baby arrives. Yet for so many women, the pelvic floor only becomes a topic after something goes wrong.

In this episode, pelvic health physiotherapist, author, and educator Clare Bourne @clarebournephysio joins us to pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in your body during pregnancy and birth. Clare has guided thousands of women through evidence-based, practical birth prep that replaces fear with confidence.

Settle in as we explore why your pelvic floor deserves a starring role in your birth plan, how to actually prepare it for labour, and what meaningful recovery looks like beyond the myths, mixed messages, and “just do your Kegels” advice. This is the conversation every mum-to-be should hear.

 

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 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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