19 APR 2024 · This week we talk to the incredible Maria Rowntree, midwife and Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Inclusivity Fellow to discuss how language barriers in the NHS can lead to deadly consequences. Content Warning: This episode references death, domestic abuse and sexual assault.  If you'd like to see more of what we do, you can find us at: https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/mamaacademy https://www.facebook.com/MAMAAcademy https://www.x.com/MAMAAcademy https://www.tiktok.com/@mama_academy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIu7Ab3OfAN-7Cur_G4XBA 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

5 APR 2024 · This week we talk to the fantastic Michelle Baynham. Founder of Mother Fit. Michelle brings her fantastic wealth of knowledge to our interview this week to talk about the common questions around exercising safely while pregnant, as well as how to start your fitness journey post pregnancy. This episode is not to be missed!  If you'd like to see more of what we do, you can find us at: https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/mamaacademy https://www.facebook.com/MAMAAcademy https://www.x.com/MAMAAcademy https://www.tiktok.com/@mama_academy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIu7Ab3OfAN-7Cur_G4XBA 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

22 MAR 2024 · This week we talk to the fantastic Dr Katherine Gutteridge. A qualified midwife, nurse and psychotherapist. Katherine brings her fantastic wealth of knowledge to our interview this week to talk about the common anxieties around childbirth, and how both the parents and the healthcare professional can adapt their language and behavior to help everyone. This episode is not to be missed. If you'd like to see more of what we do, you can find us at: https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/mamaacademy https://www.facebook.com/MAMAAcademy https://www.x.com/MAMAAcademy https://www.tiktok.com/@mama_academy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIu7Ab3OfAN-7Cur_G4XBA 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

1 MAR 2024 · In this episode we chat to Lauren Fabianski, Head of Campaigns & Communications at Pregnant Then Screwed. We discuss discrimination in the workplace, what support there is available for expectant parents and how employers can make their workplaces more inclusive and supportive for pregnant employees and working mothers.

16 FEB 2024 · In this episode we speak with our very own Fundraising Manager, Dora Woolway and Alicia Collinson from Thrive Law. We discuss how to inform your employer you’re pregnant, maternity rights and how employers can support employees prior to them going on maternity leave.

2 FEB 2024 · In this episode, we speak to Natalie Costa, a child and parenting coach who runs Power Thoughts. We discuss how to support children with their emotional wellbeing, the impact of covid and parenting strategies as there's no parenting manual!

19 JAN 2024 · In this episode we speak with Gemma Mcfall, a pain specialist on a mission to end stress, anxiety and chronic pain. Gemma reveals her top tips on how to re-train your brain to break free from a never ending pain cycle.

5 JAN 2024 · Learn how to be culturally conscious and have insightful conversations! In this episode we are joined by Jarell Bempong, Pscychotherapist & CEO of Bempong Talking Therapy and Author of “White Talking Therapy Can’t Think in Black” to talk about how to be aware of your cultural identity and how to be conscious of others identities to make the world a happier place to be.

15 DEC 2023 · In this episode we are joined by MAMA Midwife, Kate Mortimer, to talk about the needs of expectant parents following a previous loss, the MAMA Rainbow Pregnancy Helpline and how we are supporting Rainbow Parents through their pregnancy journey.

8 DEC 2023 · Your hosts, Heidi Eldridge (Founder & CEO) and Marisa Kamall (Trustee) introduce the MAMA Podcast, the inspiration behind the charity's creation and what we are doing to support parents and healthcare professionals to save more babies lives.