https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wise-womb-podcast--6653678enHealth & FitnessCopyright The Wise Womb Podcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/911e79e4b18bbb6722b8aa0e43b906eb.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wise-womb-podcast--6653678Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:31:54 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastThe Wise Womb Podcastwisewombpodcast@gmail.comA podcast bought to you by Midwives, Birthworkers and Academics wandering around the minefield of health Inequity. Using an evidence base and voicing our own personal opinions! we cover pregnancy and birth, current topics, womens health, LGBTQIA+...trueepisodichttps://www.instagram.com/thewisewombpodcast?igsh=MTE0aWp3MTZuN3YwNw==https://www.instagram.com/thewisewombpodcast?igsh=MTE0aWp3MTZuN3YwNw==]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71761979Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:31:49 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastThe unpaid carers role! What does it mean? Do you do it? Is it something we think about or just naturally take it on because we feel we should? Join Claire & Jen as they discuss something that Jen feels very strongly about! This will be our last...https://www.instagram.com/thewisewombpodcast?igsh=MTE0aWp3MTZuN3YwNw==]]>2034antenataleducation,labourandbirth,pregnancy,pregnancycare,pregnantpeople,thewomansrole,unpaidcare,unpaidcarer,womenandbirthingpeople,womensndchildrenfalse124fullhttps://www.instagram.com/thewisewombpodcast?igsh=MTE0aWp3MTZuN3YwNw==https://www.instagram.com/thewisewombpodcast?igsh=MTE0aWp3MTZuN3YwNw==]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71350262Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:02 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastThis episode is bought to you by all things physiology! Join Claire & Jen as they chat upright birth, biomechanics, positioning and Jen gets on her soap box about language used to address those accessing care! Please leave your comments and...https://www.instagram.com/thewisewombpodcast?igsh=MTE0aWp3MTZuN3YwNw==]]>2934antenataleducation,biomechanicsforbirth,birth,labourandbirth,labourcare,labourphysiology,midwifery,midwiferycare,midwiferyeducation,physiologicalbirth,pregnancy,pregnancyandbirth,pregnantpeople,uprightbirth,womancentredcarefalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-pregnancy-bonding--71053544
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happy listening and see you in two weeks! ]]>3144allthingsmaternity,labourandbirth,labourcare,maternitycarebundle,maternityeducation,maternitysafety,maternityservices,midwifery,midwives,pregnancy,studentmidwives,womenandbirthingpeople,womenshealthfalse117fullhttps://www.instagram.com/thewisewombpodcast?igsh=MTE0aWp3MTZuN3YwNw==we want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, thank you for being wonderful listeners and we shall be back in your ears in January! Please like, rate, subscribe!! Please contact us at wisewombpodcast@gmail.com or give us a visit on instagram! 
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]]>3091antenataleducation,callthemidwife,labourandbirth,mentalhealthforhealthcarework,midwifery,midwiferysupervision,midwives,midwivesinthemaking,midwivessupportingmidwives,pregnancyandbirth,pregnancycare,pregnancyeducation,selfcareatwork,studentmidwives,supervisioninhealthcare,supervisionsupportatwork,trainingmidwives,womenandchildrenfalse114fullhttps://www.instagram.com/thewisewombpodcast?igsh=MTE0aWp3MTZuN3YwNw==please do email your stories and thoughts to wisewombpodcast@gmail.com or come chat to us on our instagram page!
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]]>2854healthcareforwomen,hystericalwomen,labourandbirth,maternitycare,midwiferycare,midwiferyeducation,midwivesandbirthworkers,pregnancy,studentmidwives,wanderingwombs,womenandbirthingpeople,womenandmaternity,womenshealthtrue111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-neurodiversity-maternity--67979152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67979152Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:30:45 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastTodays episode is bought to you by Meg & Jen talking all things neurodiversity in maternity care. In true Meg & Jen style there will likely be many tangents taken! This episode replaces a planned epsidode which will be bought to you shortly,...2603antenataleducation,birthingperson,careinlabour,labourandbirth,maternitycare,midwifery,midwiferyeducation,neurodiversemidwives,neurodiversemothers,neurodiversepeople,neurodiversity,neurodiversityandmaternity,neurodiversityinmidwifery,pregnancycare,pregnantpeoplefalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-patient-safety-week--67808942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67808942Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:25:29 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastHello! Join Anna, Meg and Claire, for a deep dive, (deep deep deep dive!) into patient safety awareness day. What does it mean? How does it help? What can we do? are we frustrated? Mostly yes.... As always we have LOTS to say... tangents are ranted,...3037informeddecisionmaking,labourandbirth,maternalhealth,maternalmentalhealth,maternitycare,maternityeducation,maternityunits,midwiferycare,midwiferyeducation,midwives,neonatalsafety,optimisingcare,patientsafety,patientsafetyawarenessday2025,pregnancy,pregnancyandbirth,studenteducation,studentmidwives,unwellbabies,womenshealthfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-life-of-a-midwifery-educator--67628420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67628420Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:15:20 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastMidwifery education and all things student midwives.. Sam, Anna and Claire come together to talk about the life of Midwifery Education and research.... there may even be the occasional 'back in my day...' comment! join our conversation by emailing us...3154antenataleducation,becomingamidwife,becomingmidwives,becomingparents,childbirth,educatingmidwives,labourandbirth,midwifelife,midwifery,midwiferyeducation,midwifesarethefuture,neurodiversity,neurodiversityinmidwifery,pregnancy,researchmidwives,studentmidwifelife,studentmidwivesfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-what-s-in-a-bmi--67460659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67460659Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:00:07 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastJen and Sam get together to muse over all things BMI in women's healthcare, Society expectations, body image and of course pregnancy! Don't forget to like, rate and subscribe, and of course email us at wisewombpodcast@gmail.com 2384birthchoices,bmi,bmihealthcare,bodymassindex,healthychoices,healthylifestyle,informeddecisions,labourandbirth,lgbtqia,pregnancy,pregnancycare,pregnancyeducation,pregnancyhealth,pregnantpeople,pregnantperson,weight,womenandbirth,womenandweight,womenseducation,womenshealthfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-world-breastfeeding-week--67277248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67277248Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:00:07 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastAs World Breastfeeding week draws to a close, Meg, Claire & Jen talk about the ups and downs of the themes being promoted and how productive are they on the front line? Honest opinions, views and probably off on a tangent as always from your...2188birthingandfeeding,birthingpeople,breastfeeding,breastmilk,chestfeeding,growingchildren,growyourbabysbrain,humanmilk,ibclc,infantfeeding,labourandbirth,lactationsupport,maternalhealth,mothersandbabies,newbabies,newparents,pregnancy,pregnancyandbirth,worldbreastfeedingweekfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-exploring-antenatal-education--67090884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67090884Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:05:07 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastMeg and Claire Come together to talk about all things Antenatal education classes! Both teach classes and talk about the differences and challenges between NHS and private classes. 2221antenataleducation,birthing,birthingparents,bondingfamilies,families,familynetworks,hospitalbirths,informedchoice,informeddecisionmaking,labourandbirth,lgbtqia,maternity,maternityservices,parentcraftclasses,parenteducation,parenting,pregnancy,pregnancyandbirthfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-pregnancy-circles--66920192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66920192Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:09:37 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastDo you know anything about Pregnancy Circles? Well Jen has set one up and chats to Claire all about it! do you have experience of them? let us know! 2274antenataleducation,informeddecisionmaking,labourandbirth,lgbtqia+,maternalhealth,maternitychoices,parenteducation,pregnancy,pregnancycare,pregnancycircles,pregnancyinformation,sharedexperiences,sharedlearning,womenandbirthingpeople,womeninhealthcare,womenshealthfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-national-maternity-review--66826577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66826577Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:54:53 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastIn light of the recent announcement by the Government undertaking a Maternity Review, Meg, Claire and Anna (new to the podcast!) discuss their thoughts!  T3484decisionmaking,informed,labourandbirth,maternity,maternityreview,maternitysafety,patientexperience,patientsafety,pregnancy,safetyinmaternity,womenandbirthingpeople,womensvoicesfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-induction-of-labour--66756614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66756614Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:28:49 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastKatie, Jen and Claire mull over Induction of Labour, Informed decision making and the importance of B.R.A.I.N! join us as we delve into the complexities and think about the evidence! leave your comments on the wisewombpodcast instagram page, or email...2223antenatalcare,antenataleducation,birthchoices,decisionmaking,empoweringwomen,empoweringwomeninhealth,givingbirth,inductionoflabour,informeddecisionmaking,labourandbirth,midwives,obstetriccare,positivebirthexperiences,pregnancy,pregnant,pregnantpeople,womenandbirthingpeople,womenshealthfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-wise-womb-the-introductions--66529495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66529495Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:48:02 +0000The Wise Womb PodcastWelcome to our first episode! here you get to meet the team, a bunch of midwives, birthworkers and researchers. Hear about our self care practices and a little about what makes us tick! we are all very different individuals coming together to explore...25120bstetrics,antenataleducation,antenatalteachers,birth,birtheducation,birthresearch,birthworkers,doulas,informeddecisionmaking,labourandbirth,midwives,pelvichealth,postnatalcare,pregnancy,selfcare,shareddecisionmaking,studentmidwives,womenshealth,womenshealtheducationfalse11full