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'Birthing' with Davina McCall & midwife Marley Henry: Boundaries, and trusting your instincts
This week on The Netmums Podcast, Alison & Wendy are thrilled to welcome the beloved Davina McCall, a true national treasure, and her co-author, midwife Marley Henry, to discuss their new book, Birthing. Fair warning - this episode gets emotional! The chat gets into the realities of conception, pregnancy, birth, and the often-overlooked postpartum period. Davina shares her personal journey through motherhood, from the challenges of the fourth trimester to the importance of listening to her own needs, she emphasises the significance of love and boundaries in parenting. Midwife Marley Henry enters the chat half way through and adds her expertise as a midwife, offering invaluable advice to expectant parents about the birthing process and the importance of being informed about all available options. In this episode: The journey of writing Birthing and the motivation behind it Understanding the realities of labour and the importance of bodily autonomy How to navigate the fourth trimester and the significance of self-care Real-life birth stories and the lessons learned from them Trusting your intuition as a parent and the importance of boundaries Advice for new parents on managing expectations and seeking help Don't miss out on the chance to grab a copy of Birthing for a comprehensive guide to your pregnancy journey. Stay connected with Netmums for more parenting tips, community support, engaging content: Website: netmums.com / Instagram: @netmums Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative
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